Yellowknife 5-Day Northern Lights Tour with Hotel and Viewings
Overview
Experience an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night adventure in Yellowknife, renowned as the "Northern Lights Capital" with a 95% chance of witnessing the stunning aurora, including the rare yellow-purple display. Stay comfortably in a 4-star hotel and enjoy classic winter activities like dog sledding and ice fishing. Collect memorable souvenirs, such as aurora or Arctic Circle certificates from local tourist centers. For larger groups, each room accommodates up to four guests, and if multiple bookings are made, provide confirmation numbers to ensure you travel on the same bus.
What's Included
- Hotel (4 Nights)
- Four aurora viewings in Yellowknife.
- Transportation (base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- Food and beverage
- Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks
- Service fee: airport pick-up and drop-off in Yellowknife: USD$4/CAD$5 per person per day, Yellowknife tour USD$8/CAD$10 per person per day.
- 5%GST of CAD price.Any kinds of Travel Insurance.Personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included
- Dog Sledding/Ice fishing/Snowmobile/Boat Fishing (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
Meeting and Pickup
Total 2 boarding locations Yellowknife Airport (YZF)；24-hour free airport pick-up and drop-off services. Self Check-in the hotel；Usually check in should be later than 3:00pm.If your return flight departs between 11:01 AM and 2:59 AM, the tour guide will notify you of the exact pick-up time (usually 2-3 hours before the flight departure). If your return flight departs between 3:00 AM and 11:00 AM, no pick-up service will be provided. It is recommended to take the hotel's shuttle bus to the airport.Totally 1 drop-off locations Yellowknife Airport (YZF)；24-hour free airport pick-up and drop-off services.
What To Expect
Home -- Yellowknife
2 Stops
Free time in Yellowknife -- Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
2 Stops
Free time in Yellowknife -- Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
3 Stops
Free time in Yellowknife -- Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
2 Stops
Yellowknife -- Home
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- Tickets and Charges: City Passes and personal attraction tickets are not accepted. Attraction prices may change, and tickets are non-refundable.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: Children under 8 require a booster seat ($10/day). Please request it in advance.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-132218P141
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel (4 Nights).
- Four aurora viewings in Yellowknife.
- Transportation (base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach).
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- Food and beverage.
- Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
- Service fee: airport pick-up and drop-off in Yellowknife: USD$4/CAD$5 per person per day, Yellowknife tour USD$8/CAD$10 per person per day.
- 5%GST of CAD price.Any kinds of Travel Insurance.Personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included.
- Dog Sledding/Ice fishing/Snowmobile/Boat Fishing (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Yellowknife 5-Day Northern Lights Tour with Hotel and Viewings is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Yellowknife 5-Day Northern Lights Tour with Hotel and Viewings will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel (4 Nights)
- Four aurora viewings in Yellowknife.
- Transportation (base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- Food and beverage
- Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks
- Service fee: airport pick-up and drop-off in Yellowknife: USD$4/CAD$5 per person per day, Yellowknife tour USD$8/CAD$10 per person per day.
- 5%GST of CAD price.Any kinds of Travel Insurance.Personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included
- Dog Sledding/Ice fishing/Snowmobile/Boat Fishing (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- Tickets and Charges: City Passes and personal attraction tickets are not accepted. Attraction prices may change, and tickets are non-refundable.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: Children under 8 require a booster seat ($10/day). Please request it in advance.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
