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Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus
A 4 h northern lights tour from Yellowknife by Yellowknife Tours, shared group. From 98 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 148 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus is a 4 h aurora tour from Yellowknife, shared group, run by Yellowknife Tours. It costs from 98 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 148 travellers. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Yellowknife and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Hunting for the Aurora, we will drive you to different lakes in our quest. The lakes provide a perfect reflective surface for viewing the aurora in autumn. In the Winter season, you may go even further down to the middle of the lakes! We will provide snacks & warm beverages to enhance your experience with us.
If we do not have at least 4 guests to materialize our Aurora by Bus Tour, we will provide you with an option to join other scheduled Aurora Tours available for that night.
We will take our Travellers in each hotel and take you to different lake locations to find a place to enjoy the great light. We will take photos for Travellers.
During the journey, we will also provide our guests with hot drinks and biscuits, as well as expertise in North Polar Light and Yellow Knife.
If you don’t have enough for a four-person tour on the lake, we invite you to consider taking part in another tour that we already have.
We provide activity pick-up and drop-off services for our guests at hotels and downtown AirB&Bs. Activity meeting time will be sent to you before the tour.
We provide shuttle services to hotels and city centre B&B for all Traveler attending the event.If you live further away, please visit the nearby hotel collection in private! We will confirm the collection time with you before the Trips begin.
***Please email us to confirm your activity pick-up time at yellowknifetours@gmail.com***
*** Please contact us at yellowknifetours@gmail.com to confirm the event delivery time.***
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- We will provide hot drinks and biscuits on our bus for the tour.
- We will help our guest to take photos with the Aurora and send them to guests' email.
- Snacks
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
3Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared group
- Guide languages: cmn, English, yue
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Yellowknife Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
4Aurora 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).
5Other northern lights tours in Yellowknife
| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 21 | 117 |
| 4 stars | 3 | 4 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 2 | 1 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 262800P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus in Yellowknife cost?
From 98 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 Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus 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 Tours - Aurora by bus in Yellowknife private or shared?
It is shared group. 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 Tours - Aurora by bus in Yellowknife?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus 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 Tours - Aurora by bus in Yellowknife?
Yellowknife Tours, 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 262800P1, 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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