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Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife
A 4 h northern lights tour from Yellowknife by Yellowknife Vacations, shared with up to 16 travellers. From 68 USD per person, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 428 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife is a 4 h aurora tour from Yellowknife, shared with up to 16 travellers, run by Yellowknife Vacations. It costs from 68 USD per person and is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 428 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Yellowknife and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Wonderful and Amazing experience while going through the famous Ingraham trail to view the Northern Lights in our bus. There are lakes with breathtakingly beautiful landscapes on this trail for you to See Experience & Enjoy this wonderful Northern Lights tour with a tour guide who will click pictures for you. This type of tour is an amazing style of tour that increases your chances to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) with spectacular backgrounds and landscapes in your pictures at various lakes with amazing Northern Lights.
This is the only Northern Lights tour in Yellowknife where you get "Your" free Pictures and complimentary snack. This tour is cost-effective and provides Pictures, Snacks, Pick & Drop.
Important Info:
This is a Nature tour.
During winter months, Please make sure to dress warm or rent winter clothing from any Tour Operator in Yellowknife.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Cookies
- Guaranteed Departure of this tour
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Your Pictures Free
- Pick Up & Drop Off from All Hotels and BnB in Yellowknife
- Driver / Guide / Host
Not included
- Gratuities
- Winter Clothing
- We do not Pick Up or Drop Off to and from Airport for this tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- We will Pick Up from your Hotel Or B&B. (From Anywhere in Yellowknife). The tour will depart for the Northern Lights Tour / Aurora Tour. Provide you with lots of information regarding Northern Lights & Yellowknife. We will stop at 3 different Locations outside the City of Yellowknife. Get Free pictures. We will click your pictures with our professional camera. We will provide you with complimentar (240 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 16 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: cmn, English, zh-TW
- Booking size: 1 to 13 travellers
- Operator: Yellowknife Vacations
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets Not Allowed
5Aurora over Yellowknife tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Canada page has the Kp Yellowknife needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:11 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 10:20 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Yellowknife
| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 95 | 279 |
| 4 stars | 13 | 15 |
| 3 stars | 4 | 7 |
| 2 stars | 3 | 5 |
| 1 star | 4 | 3 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 107890P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife in Yellowknife cost?
From 68 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the Viator listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife in Yellowknife last?
4 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife in Yellowknife private or shared?
It is shared with up to 16 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife in Yellowknife?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife need to see the northern lights from Yellowknife?
Yellowknife needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Yellowknife is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife in Yellowknife?
Yellowknife Vacations, the operator named on the Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 107890P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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