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Okpik Arctic Village Summer Package

Summer Okpik Arctic Village Wall Tent

DAY 1

Arrive at the Okpik Arctic Village. Start off by settling into your home away from home. We’ll show you around our Village where you will learn about our local manufacturing and food production programs and why they are so important for Northern food security, economic leakage, as well as providing culturally relevant jobs in the community. You’ll have an opportunity to experience hands on, what it’s like living on the land, mixing traditional knowledge with modern science. After this, enjoy a locally harvested and prepared lunch. After lunch, your local guide will take you on a hike along the trapline, where you will experience the beautiful surroundings of the Mackenzie River Delta while learning about hunting and trapping in the Arctic. When you return, you can enjoy a locally harvested and prepared dinner at our camp. We offer a variety of traditional accommodations, giving the guests an option to sleep in a tipi, wall tent, sod house or cabin.

DAY 2

Wake up and enjoy some delicious breakfast. After breakfast, your local guide will take you on a Mackenzie River Delta boat tour. We’ll stop at a few locations along the way, where guests will help check fish nets for the catch of the day, and forage on the tundra for traditional summer food from the land such as plants and berries. Return and enjoy a locally harvested and prepared lunch at our camp. After lunch a local Elder will teach visitors how to prepare a delicious dinner, using ingredients that are harvested from the land that morning. Enjoy the dinner prepared by the group using local ingredients. Guests will again have the option to sleep in a tipi, wall tent, sod house or cabin.

DAY 3

On the last morning at our Eco-Village, guests will learn how traditional clothing and handicrafts are made, in addition to learning how hides are tanned and how meat and fish is dried. After enjoying a lunch of seasonally available traditional food, guests of Tundra North Tours are free for the afternoon at the Arctic Eco-Village. You’ll have the option to take a canoe or kayak out on the lake or river; explore trails on the surrounding tundra; or get your hands dirty by joining in one of our farming and harvesting programs. Guides will be available to help you get involved in these optional activities and answer any last minute questions. Finally, as the trip comes to an end, guests will travel by boat from the Arctic Eco-Village back to Inuvik along the Mackenzie River.

  • All tours and dates are by request

Best Aurora Tours in Yellowknife | Indigenous Owned

Northern Lights aurora hunting tour led by Indigenous guides in Yellowknife

100% Indigenous Owned – Aurora Tours in Yellowknife

Go Aurora Hunting and see the Northern Lights with one of the Best Aurora Tours in Yellowknife!

Join Joe and his team at North Star Adventures Ltd., as they take you on a personal Aurora viewing experience. Since we are from Yellowknife, we grew up with the Northern Lights, which means we know the best places to find them! Moreover, as a 100% Indigenous-owned Aurora tour company, we take pride in sharing stories about Yellowknife, our Indigenous culture, and the legends passed down by our Grandparents regarding the Northern Lights.

You’ll also discover the special reason behind the name “Aurora Hunting” – there’s cultural connection that you will definitely want to hear about!

What Makes Our Aurora Tours Unique?

Experience the Best Aurora Tours in Yellowknife with North Star Adventures Ltd. – the leading Aurora hunting company. Given that Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, we’re proud to call it home. Moreover, we know the Northern Lights, and we know how to make your experience unforgettable. Our team will explain the science behind the Northern Lights and why Yellowknife is considered the ultimate destination for viewing them.

Included in Your Aurora Tour:
  • Free professional photos of you under the Northern Lights
  • Indigenous Guides sharing traditional stories of Aurora Borealis
  • Free transfers from your hotel/B&B
  • Comfortable tour van and bus for your convenience
  • Traditional Indigenous Snacks
  • Delicious Canadian Maple cookies
  • Hot chocolate drinks to keep you warm
  • Free tripods (limited availability)
  • Free camping chairs (limited availability)
  • Protective masks and hand sanitizer available on each tour

**Please advise us of any food allergies

What Our Guests Are Saying

Our past guests have shared how special this tour is:

“Amazing Aurora Hunting tours with knowledgeable Indigenous guides, great photos and secluded spots for unforgettable Northern Lights views. Highly recommended.” – Mitch K.

We are proud to offer the best Aurora tours in Yellowknife, and we can’t wait to share this experience with you! Check out more reviews on our TripAdvisor page to see why our guests love the experience!