Canada · YELLOWKNIFE TOURS
Yellowknife sits under the auroral oval, which is why people fly there in February. These 15 compare heated teepees, chase vehicles and the summer alternatives, priced and honest about how long you wait in the cold.
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”
Ride frozen lakes and forest trails near Yellowknife on a beginner-friendly snowmobile tour with heated gear, hotel pickup, and guide support.
“It's a shame that the bike riding time is a little short. But the feeling of riding on the snow is really good.”
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”
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 Yellowknife Bucket List City Tours, a four-hour local tour with pickup, flexible stops, history, culture, and practical tips.
“She is knowledgeable about NWT’s history and culture. A perfect guide when you visit Yellowknife!😊😊”
Warm huts, Great Slave Lake fish fry, net pulling, and snowshoe fun make this Yellowknife ice fishing tour a solid winter outing.
“The fish meal was delicious, and the service was excellent and attentive. The room was nice and warm, and the staff gave a detailed explanation of fishing tips. With a bit of luck, you might even catch a fish yourself. The Indigenous people were very friendly, and their fishing skills were truly impressive.”
Review of Yellowknife dog sledding with family guides, small groups, hot bannock, pickup, pricing, dog welfare, and practical winter tips.
“The company was great~ picked up at the hotel on time, had plenty room in the car, and the dog sledding experience was great xd cute dogs. It’s freezing cold tho so be sure to bring gloves and wear hats/etc. would recommend this tour/company to everyone else. They even drop us at the place we want at the end of tour for free!”
Review of Yellowknife’s one-hour dog sledding tour, with small groups, Indigenous history, cabin tea, bannock, pickup, and practical booking tips.
Explore Yellowknife’s history, Indigenous culture, Old Town views, and Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery on a practical guided city tour.
“Well organized tour. It seems like all the tours go to all the same places - Pilot Monument, the Visitor Center, the Legislative Building and the Prince of Wales Museum. My only criticism was I wish I had more time at the Prince of Wales Museum. It is really nice museum. I’m not sure but I think this is the only tour that goes to the Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery and that is why this city tour costs a little more than the rest. But the wildlife gallery is amazing and it was worth the extra cost! It is a world class and apparently award winning duo who are experts…”
See Yellowknife from the Bush Pilots Monument, museum, and Legislative Assembly on a friendly three-hour city tour.
“Informative tour. The tour guide Leon was well informed and knowledgeable. And he was helpful. It was a great history lesson.”
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