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Winter Package – Northern Lights Tour

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Experience the Northern Lights on the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway

Join us for a breathtaking tour along the stunning Mackenzie River, where we embark on an adventure to chase the mesmerizing northern lights. As we traverse the icy landscape, you’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife!

Tour Details:

  • Time: 9 PM to Midnight (or longer)
  • Duration: 4-5 hours

Add-On Experience: Extend your adventure with a full-day journey along the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle. As we drive this iconic route, we’ll continue our search for the northern lights and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way. Enjoy the thrill of crossing two rivers and navigating the winter landscape via ice road.

  • Price: $1500 + GST per person
  • Duration: Full Day (10-12 hours)

Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Dancing Skies Photo Tours

Dancing Skies Photo Tours

Dancing Skies is a new tour operator in Yellowknife, led by an experienced northern lights chaser and photographer with a passion for contemplation. Specializing in private tours and small groups of up to 5 people, we prioritize silent, serene observation and photography of the aurora, far from the crowds. With expertise in Space Weather data, our tours are flexible and tailored to the weather and geomagnetic conditions each night to maximize the chances of not missing the lights. Every tour is personally guided by the company’s sole guide, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Each tour includes professional-quality photographs and, at times, timelapse videos. We welcome special requests, such as marriage proposals, and can customize each program to meet your preferences. Proudly regarded as “the smallest aurora tour company in Yellowknife”, our guide can lead tours in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Arctic Luxury Experience – 3 nights, 4 days

Beaufort Sea Adventures - Arctic Luxury Experience

Step into a world where the Arctic’s beauty and culture come to life in ways few have ever experienced.  In Tuktoyaktuk, every moment is an invitation to connect with the land and its people on a deeper level. The vast tundra stretches endlessly before you, offering a sense of peace and wonder that can only be found in the North. As the Northern Lights dance overhead, you feel a timeless magic that captures your spirit. With every interaction, from hearing stories passed down through generations to tasting the unique flavors of the Arctic, you become part of a place where traditions and nature are intertwined. It’s not just about what you see, but how you feel — the thrill of discovery, the warmth of cultural immersion, and the joy of a once-in-a-lifetime experience that lets you truly connect with the Arctic on your own terms. In this journey, you’re not just visiting; you’re experiencing the Arctic in a way that leaves a lasting imprint on your heart.

Includes
  • Private transfer from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk
  • Accommodation in an Arctic oven
  • Exclusive Northern Lights viewing experiences and traditional storytelling (depending on time of year)
  • Private Traditional Camp Tour
  • Personalized stone & antler carving workshop with the owner
  • Private dogsledding experience (winter) or boat tour (summer)
  • Guided tour of Ibyuq (Pingo)
  • Traditional Drum Dance performance
  • Gourmet meals featuring local cuisine

Please note that package can be customized

Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery Guided Tours

Nature's North Wildlife Gallery

Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery is much more than just a specimen gallery. You will take part in an artistic experience with many of the animals who call the Northwest Territories home – over 60 species of birds and mammals! Our tours are led by guides with extensive knowledge and experience of the fauna of the Northwest Territories who can provide a personalized experience and answer any questions the guests might have.

Guided Tours include a detailed walkthrough of the gallery with one of our guides, as well as a visit to the taxidermy workshop for an in-depth explanation of the taxidermy process and an opportunity to touch and handle a variety of the furs featured in the gallery.

Please Note: Available for groups of 6-20 people. Other accommodations are possible for smaller or larger groups at an additional cost, please reach out!

Indoor Escape Room

VR Gaming Hub
Immerse yourself and up to five others in a virtual world using our free-roam arena

This is virtual reality and escape rooms like you’ve never seen them. Completely wireless, players walk freely and interact with virtual objects, as well as each other, to escape their chosen room before time runs out. Perfect for a cold or rainy day, our escape rooms are available in a variety of languages and skill levels. Players must be 7 years old or older to play.

To book, visit here.

Outdoor Escape Game

VR Gaming Hub
Explore Yellowknife with this unforgettable outdoor escape game experience

Up to 6 players will take to the streets, parks, and monuments of Yellowknife where you will interact with virtual avatars, treasure chests, and other real-world objects to solve riddles and discover the clues you need to complete your mission.

To book, visit here.

VR Gaming Hub

VR Gaming Hub

VR Gaming Hub is Yellowknife’s premier entertainment company featuring free-roam virtual reality escape rooms, outdoor augmented reality escape games, and single-player virtual gaming booths.

5 Days 4 Nights Explorer Hotel Winter Holiday Package

Arctic Tours Canada

Immerse yourself in the wintry wonders and snowy scenery of Yellowknife during 5 days 4 nights action-packed 5 days of subarctic winter outdoor adventure. Spend the daylight hours dog sledding, learn Yellowknife history, visit tourist attractions on guided Yellowknife sightseeing tour and soak in the splendor of the Northern Lights show after-dark aurora-hunting-viewing excursions. End your night with comfortable lodging at Explorer hotel or Chateau Nova hotel in Yellowknife.

Package Inclusions
  • 5 days 4 nights accommodation at Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova hotel
  • Daily continental Breakfast
  • 2 nights Aurora Hunting Tours
  • 1 nights Aurora Viewing in cabin
  • 1 night aurora viewing experience at Aboriginal camp with heated teepee (alternative aurora viewing in CABIN or SKYDOME when Aboriginal camp is closed).
  • One dinner meal voucher at Yellowknife local restaurant
  • Yellowknife sightseeing tour
  • Dog-sledding tour
  • Round trip tours & hotel transportation
  • Free welcome present

4 Day 3 Night Package

Arctic Tours Canada
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our captivating 4 days and 3 nights Yellowknife Package

Designed to immerse you in the mesmerizing beauty of the Aurora Borealis! This thrilling journey offers you the chance to hunt for the mystical Northern Lights, an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that will leave you spellbound. Experience the ethereal dance of the aurora from the comfort of a cozy Aurora Lakeview Cabin, and delve deep into indigenous culture at an Aboriginal aurora viewing camp, where storytelling and traditional practices provide a rich backdrop as you await the lights. The package includes a comfortable hotel stay at one of several excellent accommodations such as Nova Inn Yellowknife, Quality Inn, Super 8, and Capital Suites Hotel, with upgrade options to the luxurious Chateau Nova and Explorer Hotel for an additional fee. To witness the most breathtaking displays of the Aurora Borealis, our tour takes you far from the city lights of Yellowknife into the pristine wilderness. Guided tours lead you to prime viewing spots, including ice roads, campgrounds, serene lakes, heated cabins, and cozy tee-pees, significantly increasing your odds of encountering this magical spectacle. Whether you are an adventurous spirit or someone seeking a serene escape, this Yellowknife Aurora adventure promises an unforgettable experience under the glorious Northern Lights.

Package Inclusions
  • 4 Days 3 nights accommodation at either one of the following hotels; Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Super 8 hotel with option to upgrade to Explorer or Chateau Nova hotel for extra cost
  • 1 nights Aurora Hunting Tour including snacks and beverages
  • 1 night aurora viewing at Aurora Lakeview Cabin including light meal
  • 1 night aurora viewing experience at Aboriginal camp (alternative aurora viewing in cabin or at  Arctic Ice Fishing camp cabins or skydome when Aboriginal camp is closed).
  • 1 dinner voucher at local restaurant
  • Yellowknife Sightseeing Tour
  • Tours ground transportation
  • Free airport pick/drop off available from 10:00AM – 10:00PM
  • 2 free group pics for aurora hunting tour
What’s Not Included
  • Flight, travel insurance, add-ons tours, and anything not listed on “what’s included.”
  • Hotel Upgrade (extra)
  • Meals (optional add-on)
  • Winter gear ( optional add-on)
  • Photo package (optional add-on)
  • Accommodation (extra optional)
  • Day time activities (extra optional add-ons)
  • Airbnb pick up for less than 4 pax (pick up at closest hotel for free or pay extra for pick up from AirBnB)

Indigenous Culture Tour

North of Aurora Adventures

Our Indigenous tour is authentic to our culture, sharing stories about the past with Indigenous heritage demonstrations, featuring trapping and dogsledding.

Extra
  • Add a Dogsled ride  – $190