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Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge
A 4 h northern lights tour from Yellowknife by Destination NWT Ltd., shared with up to 38 travellers. From 98 USD per person, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 143 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge is a 4 h aurora tour from Yellowknife, shared with up to 38 travellers, run by Destination NWT Ltd.. It costs from 98 USD per person and is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 143 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
The best of both worlds, Aurora Chasing and Aurora Lodge! This is the Aurora Tour that allow you to have the cake and eat it too!
On a cold and clear night, guests will spend more time in a spacious and warm Lodge near Madeline Lake and wait for the aurora show to begin. While waiting, there will be a display of various furs and animal products, guests will also have access to board games, cards, majong, arcades, foosball, and basket ball shooter. Light snacks and hot beverages are also provided.
View the aurora in comfort, go to proper washrooms without freezing your butts off in comfort.
On a night with roaming cloud, Guests will spend more time driving to clearer location to have better chance to see the Aurora. If the location of the Aurora Chasing is near the lodge, guests may use the lodge to rest and recuperate.
Professional photographer will take guests photos and provide original digital photos to all guests at no additional charge.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Light snacks and hot beverages are included
- WIFI
Not included
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- Guests will visit the luxurious Madeline Lake Lodge. The lodge sits atop 7000 square meters of private land, with direct access to Madeline Lake. The lodge has in floor heating and over 180 square meters of viewing decks. (120 min)
- Should the night have roaming clouds, guests will aboard a warm and comfy bus to chase the aurora in various territorial parks. (120 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 38 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: cmn, English
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Destination NWT Ltd.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 15:50 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 17:01 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 | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 13 | 108 |
| 4 stars | 2 | 4 |
| 3 stars | 3 | 4 |
| 2 stars | 2 | 2 |
| 1 star | 1 | 4 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 451245P6, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge in Yellowknife cost?
From 98 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge 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 Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge in Yellowknife private or shared?
It is shared with up to 38 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 Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge 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 listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge 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 Yellowknife: Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge in Yellowknife?
Destination NWT Ltd., the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 451245P6, 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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