Canada · NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS
The season runs from late August to April, and clear cold nights beat any tour operator. The 15 below differ on how far from town they take you, what shelter is provided and whether photos are included.
Chase Yellowknife’s northern lights with a small Indigenous-owned tour, flexible routes, hotel pickup, hot drinks, and wilderness viewing.
“Komi & Shadow did an awesome job last night & we got to see some excellent Aurora! They are super guides they made the experience very special!”
Review of Yellowknife’s $74.35 Northern Lights Tour, with three viewing stops, free photos, hotel pickup, hot drinks, and winter tips.
“An amazing experience! Wilson our guide was very professional, cuatomer centric with regards to safety. We were picked up from the hotel on time. After a few more pssengers from other hotels we werw on our way to 3 places. The northern lights were faint initially however became brighter later on. Enough time was given at all placea. Wilson took pictures of all passengera which will be shared shortly. We were given hot chocolate, maple cookies and a ferero rocher. Best experisnce was walking on a frozen lake. And one of the best captures on our last stop. He made certain we got the best views of the aroras as…”
Review of Yellowknife’s affordable aurora hunt, with transport, snacks, guide photos, multiple viewing spots, and practical cold-weather tips.
“Julian was enthusiastic and informative. And we were blessed with an amazing show by the Northern Lights”
Review of Yellowknife’s Cozy Cabin Aurora Tour, with hotel pickup, fish chowder, bannock, fur coats, and practical booking advice.
“Tracy and her cozy cabin just oozed a genuine warmth! To start, her tour bus was the most comfortable one I had been in Yellowknife. Her chowder and bannock were delicious and she entertained us throughout the night with stories. She took her time and equally spoke with every individual guest all the while cooking and cleaning all at the same time. She was so organized, set everyone’s expectations on how picture taking was going to be once the aurora came out. She also provided ingredients for s’mores that you could make in the fire pit outside. There were a plethora of fur coats that you could try on and…”
Chase Yellowknife’s northern lights by bus, with three scenic stops, warm drinks, guide commentary, and free professional photos.
“It was an awesome experience and our guide Kim made it more. Though she young, was very knowledgeable and explained very well about the Aurora. All my questions were answered with clear explanations. Her patience were extraordinary and took every effort to satisfy our group when it came to photographs. Every request was accepted and completed happily. Also offered more. I also have to mention about the driver. I missed to ask his name. Was very careful and completed the journey without taking any risks.”
Review of Yellowknife Tours’ four-hour aurora bus hunt, with lake stops, warm drinks, photos, guides, price, and practical booking advice.
“The pick up at the hotel was punctual. We got to see great northern lights and the places we went had great views. Our guide Janet was very friendly and helpful in all ways. Hope to visit again another time. + FYI, the tour was in English and Mandarin. There were warm water and snacks on the bus.”
Review of Yellowknife’s Aurora Chasing and Aurora Lodge tour, with warm shelter, photography, park stops, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Cloudy all night, obviously could not be helped. The Aurora "lodge" was nothing like the photo in the promotion”
Review of Yukon’s $122 Aurora Borealis tour, with warm transport, a secluded cabin, hot drinks, photography help, and practical booking advice.
Review of Whitehorse’s late-night Aurora Viewing Tour, with pickup, warm cabins, guides, photo help, costs, and honest booking advice.
“Check the forecast and cancel if needed. It rained and too cloudy to see any lights. Can’t help the weather. Guides say come back but it’s expensive outing for warm tea and cookies.”
Stay warm in a bush cabin, enjoy fish chowder, and photograph the Aurora Borealis on this friendly Yellowknife night tour.
“Tracy and Derrick, her assistant, were excellent. How do you spoke to many travelers who took the various Arora, borealis tours and Yellowknife and Tracy’s cozy cabin tour was by far the best. We were warm and toasty in a charming cabin in the woods, far from the lights, so viewing of the aurora borealis was excellent. Tracy was a most accommodating, hostess, serving us, homemade fish chowder, and homemade Bannick. She had games and Inuit clothing for us to take pictures in, should we choose, and we sat at warm and comfortable tables and chairs all evening, running outside to see if the Northern lights were showing. We took…”
Review of Yukon Aurora Viewing Package in Whitehorse, with three aurora nights, city sights, lodging, transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“Even the cold didnt take from the excitement of seeing the lights! The naked eye could only see tints of colour, but the camera picked up the colours beautifully. We did see the colours dancing across the sky. The huts were welcome with the fire, hot drinks, snacks and tables. Even some games to play if you wanted to. The Tee-pee was good roasting marshmallows too. Hosts were informative and helpful especially with camera settings. Tripods were provided as were folding chairs. A great tour!”
Stay warm at Madeline Lake’s Aurora Lodge, chase clear skies, enjoy snacks and games, and receive professional aurora photos for $100.
“Guide crew were great lodge was warm and cozy. Great trip jan 26 2026”
Review of Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Tours by Bus, with remote lake stops, hotel pickup, snacks, guide photos, pricing, and practical tips.
“Luke was an excellent guide and really made our tour special. He knows where to find great places to see the Aurora B.”
Review of Yellowknife’s 5-day winter package with three aurora nights, ice fishing, snowmobile rides, dog sledding, transfers, and gear.
“Perfect balance, great service, well synched operation. Their package covers most of the possibilities in the area, drivers and guides are courteous, punctual and knowledgeable. On top of that we saw amazing aurora! Highly recommend this package.”
Review of Banff’s night adventure with stargazing, hot drinks, blankets, telescope use, and possible Aurora chasing.
“The guides shared many interesting anecdotes and facts about the area which helps distract you from the cold. Being with group gave us confidence to go places at night we would not go alone. The campfire and light painting was fun. There was too much fog for Aurora but we did see stars.”
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