Aurora Hunting Tour in Yellowknife — Shared Bus
Overview
Go beyond the city lights on a true aurora-hunting adventure along Yellowknife’s scenic Ingraham Trail. Rather than waiting at one fixed location, we travel between promising dark-sky viewing areas based on the night’s weather, cloud cover and aurora activity. When the official ice roads are open and conditions are safe, we may even venture onto frozen lakes for breathtaking, wide-open views of the northern sky.
Stay warm between viewing stops in a heated 16- or 24-passenger bus while enjoying hot chocolate, maple cookies and chips. With convenient pickup and drop-off from selected Yellowknife accommodations, local guidance and a flexible route, this is a comfortable and memorable way to experience the magic of the North.
The locations visited depend on cloud cover, weather, road conditions, aurora activity and the guide’s judgment. Aurora sightings and ice-road access cannot be guaranteed.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Winter Clothing / Parka
Meeting and Pickup
Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the main entrance of your pickup location at the confirmed pickup time. Your driver will meet you with a sign displaying your name and NWT Charter Services. As this is a shared bus tour with multiple pickup stops, please allow a few minutes for possible delays.Pickup TimesNorthern Lights tour departure times vary throughout the season as the hours of darkness change in Yellowknife.Tours generally depart between 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with later departures during August and April when daylight lasts longer.Your exact pickup time will be confirmed before your tour. For shared tours, hotel and accommodation pickups take place during a pickup window of approximately 30 minutes. Please be ready at the beginning of your assigned pickup window.Approximate seasonal departure times:August 15–22: 10:30 p.m. August 23–31: 10:00 p.m. September 1–15: 9:30 p.m. September 16–March 31: 9:00 p.m. April 1–7: 9:30 p.m. April 8–15: 10:00 p.m.Departure times are adjusted based on seasonal daylight.Please contact us if you have questions about your pickup details.
What To Expect
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Yellowknife
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ingraham Trail
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Dettah Ice Road (pass by)
Prelude Lake Territorial Park (pass by)
Pontoon Lake Territorial Park (pass by)
Madeline Lake Territorial Park (pass by)
Yellowknife River Territorial Park Day Use Area (pass by)
Yellowknife
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5510984P13
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