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Take in the natural beauty of the Northern Lights
Witness a spectacle of lights.
Immerse yourself in the Yukon culture.
Experience the tranquility of the northern sky.
Find yourself amongst nature.
Embark on a bucket-list adventure in Northern Canada's Yukon territory, where the Aurora Borealis ripples into the night sky, rendering its audience mesmerized as it ebbs and flows.
Viewings of the spectacular and mystical Northern Lights are commonplace in the Yukon, and most often take place just outside of the city. The Aurora Borealis Tour invites you to join the show and enjoy the magic for yourself with a front-row seat. A heated, cozy cabin or wall tent is available for your comfort, where you can enjoy hot drinks and snacks while taking in the sights.
During the day, you can “spice-up” your winter experience by booking half or full-day tours. They consist of dog mushing, snowmobiling, ice fishing & snowshoeing. Sample it all by selecting the popular “Winter Adventure Activity Package”.
The duration of the Aurora Borealis Tour can be anywhere from 3 to 5 days. It allows your northern adventure in the Yukon to be as action-packed or laidback as you wish. It also provides you with every opportunity to fully experience the beauty of Whitehorse and its shimmering Northern Lights.
Embark on a bucket-list adventure in Northern Canada's Yukon territory, where the Aurora Borealis ripples into the night sky, rendering its audience mesmerized as it ebbs and flows.
Viewings of the spectacular and mystical Northern Lights are commonplace in the Yukon, and most often take place just outside of the city. The Aurora Borealis Tour invites you to join the show and enjoy the magic for yourself with a front-row seat. A heated, cozy cabin or wall tent is available for your comfort, where you can enjoy hot drinks and snacks while taking in the sights.
During the day, you can “spice-up” your winter experience by booking half or full-day tours. They consist of dog mushing, snowmobiling, ice fishing & snowshoeing. Sample it all by selecting the popular “Winter Adventure Activity Package”.
The duration of the Aurora Borealis Tour can be anywhere from 3 to 5 days. It allows your northern adventure in the Yukon to be as action-packed or laidback as you wish. It also provides you with every opportunity to fully experience the beauty of Whitehorse and its shimmering Northern Lights.
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Aurora Borealis Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Whitehorse and 10pm Aurora Viewing
After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in downtown Whitehorse, which is located within walking distance of all attractions, restaurants, banks and stores. An informational meeting and registration for optional tours will conveniently be held at the hotel. Take some time to fit the winter clothing (optional), explore the shops in Whitehorse, and dine out on your own. At 10pm, you will depart for an Aurora Borealis viewing, where a cozy, heated cabin or wall tent with hot drinks and snacks will make the experience even more enjoyable. Return to your hotel around 2.30am.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Whitehorse
Meals: None
Day 2 Whitehorse Sightseeing and 10pm Aurora Viewing
After a solid sleep-in morning, you will take a 10.00 am city tour of Main Street, the Train Depot of the White Pass and Yukon Route, the Visitor Reception Center, Log Skyscraper, Log Church, Sternwheeler SS Klondike, Fish ladder, Schwatka Lake and some of the residential areas in Whitehorse. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to take part in one of the optional tours. 10pm will once again see you depart for a spectacular Aurora viewing. Again, a warm-up cabin with hot drinks and snacks is provided, and you may also sit around a roaring fire and share stories. Return to your hotel around 2.30am.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Whitehorse
Meals: None
Day 3-4 (Optional) Excursion Day and 10pm Aurora Viewing
After sleeping in once again, you will be able to spend the morning at your own leisure. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to add optional tours to see more of the Yukon. Click on Optional Extras to see pricing for daytrips that take you ice fishing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, winter hiking, snowmobiling and more.
At 10pm there will be another viewing of the Aurora Borealis, with a return to your hotel around 2.30am. This day can be repeated based on the overall duration of your tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Whitehorse
Meals: None
Day 5 Transfer to Whitehorse Airport and Flight Home
After exploring Whitehorse, experiencing its history and culture, and taking in the natural beauty of the Northern Lights, you will say goodbye to the capital city of the Yukon. A quick transfer to the airport will have you all set for your flight home.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: None
Aurora Borealis Tour Price and Dates
This guided northern light watching tour is run as a group tour where you would be joining other aurora borealis watchers and is available as a 3, 4 or 5-day tour. Private tours are also available on request (please enquire for more info). The tour price depends on the tour length that you choose, as well as whether you require any optional extras or not. The departures are available daily.3-day tour:
- Price per person staying in a single room: CAD820
- Price per person sharing a double room: CAD625
- Price per person sharing a triple room: CAD605
- Price per person sharing a quadruple room: CAD595
- Child rate: CAD391
- Price per person staying in a single room: CAD1080
- Price per person sharing a double room: CAD785
- Price per person sharing a triple room: CAD755
- Price per person sharing a quadruple room: CAD745
- Child rate: CAD491
- Price per person staying in a single room: CAD1355
- Price per person sharing a double room: CAD960
- Price per person sharing a triple room: CAD920
- Price per person sharing a quadruple room: CAD910
- Child rate: CAD600
4-day tour:
5-day tour:
Accommodation on Aurora Borealis Tour
This tour is based in one 3.5-star hotel that offers modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
The standard rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. The supplement size depends on your tour duration.
What’s Included in the Aurora Borealis Tour?
Meals
Meals on this tour are not included, however, you will be provided with hot drinks and snacks during the aurora borealis watching in the evenings.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 2-4 nights are included (depending on your chosen duration). Any other accommodation outside of this itinerary is not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour, including the airport transfers, as well as all the transfers to northern lights watching locations and any excursions mentioned in the itinerary.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide during the activities
- City tour
- Aurora viewings and assistance
- Entrance fees where applicable
Not included
- Flights to and from Whitehorse
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- GST (goods and services tax): 5%
Optional Extras
- Extra nights in Whitehorse
- Winter clothing rental:
- 3-day tour: CAD152 per person
- 4-day tour: CAD174 per person
- 5-day tour: CAD223 per person
- Optional activities and day tours:
- Yukon Wildlife Preserve Tour (August to April): CAD95 per person
- Half Day Ice Fishing and Snowshoeing Tour: CAD209 per person
- Husky Rush Superlative Tour: CAD217 per person
- Snowmobile Driving: CAD265–CAD395 per person
- Half Day Dog Sledding: CAD261 per person
- How hard is the Aurora Borealis Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
- What does partially-guided mean?
- Are meals included on the Aurora Borealis Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Whitehorse to start this tour?
- Is the Aurora Borealis Tour in English?
- Where does the Aurora Borealis Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?
- What ages does the child price apply to?
- What are some other great adventure tours in Canada?
- Are there other Aurora viewing Tours?
We rate this tour as a 1 / 5. This tour is not physically demanding; however, you should be ready to spend numerous hours in a cold Yukon winter and stay late on a daily basis.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Booking a partially-guided tour is a perfect choice for those who like to be in charge of some of their time while travelling, but also don’t want to be on their own during activities. In most cases, a partially-guided tour doesn’t have a tour leader assigned to a group, but some or most of the activities, such as hikes, city walks, or historic site visits, are led by different guides. Also, in most cases, booking a partially-guided tour is way cheaper than booking a fully-guided tour!
Meals on this tour are not included, however, you will be provided with snacks during the aurora borealis watching in the evenings.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover the activities mentioned in the tour. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport YXY which can be reached from almost any major Canadian city. Airport transfers are included!
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends where it begins, in Whitehorse.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The child price apply to children younger than 12-years old. Note that those of 12-year and older will have to pay full adult price.
Canada is one of the world’s great adventure destinations, and we have a range of adventure tours in Canada. Some of the most popular tours are hiking tours in the Canadian Rockies, Hiking tours along Canada’s West Coast, or finding an epic bike tour in Canada.
Yes, there are a range of Aurora viewing tours. You’ll find Aurora Tours in Iceland as well as Aurora viewing tours in Canada’s Arctic.
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Northern Tales is a Whitehorse based tour operator business as well as a destination management company and was founded in 2007, branching off its mother company Nature Tours of Yukon, which has been in operation since 1986. The Yukon Territory with its natural beauty is the perfect stage to offer outdoor activities in winter and summer and have people experience nature at close range.
Northern Tales takes great pride in the highly skilled guides and drivers that are working for us. They will always go the extra mile to provide our guests with a safe, enjoyable and unforgettable experience.
