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Yellowknife Winter 5 Days 4 Nights: Aurora and Day Activities
A 120 h northern lights tour from Yellowknife by Destination NWT Ltd., shared with up to 19 travellers. From 919 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Yellowknife Winter 5 Days 4 Nights is a 120 h aurora tour from Yellowknife, shared with up to 19 travellers, run by Destination NWT Ltd.. It costs from 919 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 40 travellers. If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% r. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Yellowknife and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
At least 1 day time activity per day.
Flexible aurora tour to allow comfort and maximum chance of viewing.
3 Included meal.
Early Bird Special: Free 4 piece winter clothing rental if bundle is booked at least 45 days before Arrival Day. Winter Clothing includes Parka, Snow Pants, Winter Boots, Winter Mitts.
Amazing price compared to individual bookings.
No hassle and no worry.
Optional Hotel booking arrangement.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Early Bird Cloth Rental: Free 4 piece winter clothing rental if bundle is booked at least 45 days prior to Arrival Day
- 3 Aurora Tours
- please select your plane arrival date as your start date.
- Lunch
- Snowmobile, Ice Fishing, Dog Sledding, City Tour
- Roundtrip Airport transfer and Tour Transfers
Not included
- Gratuities
- Accommodations not included, you may contact for hotel bookings
- Meals are not included with exception of fishing tour which include a lunch
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% r.
3Itinerary
- Guide will greet guests at the airport and drive guests to hotel for check in (60 min)
- Guests will meet the guide at the hotel to join a night of combined Aurora Chasing and Aurora Lodge Tour. The benefit of having a combined tour is that, on a cold and clear night, the lodge will offer a superior and comfortable experience since the guests have lots of beverages and snacks to choose from and will have a warm and cozy lodge to rest and recovery from the cold. On a cloudy night, Gue (240 min)
- Guests will meet the guide at the hotel to join a great Ice Fishing Tour, where the guests will use skill and luck to catch fish via jig fishing. Tour will include a fresh fish fry lunch cooked and served on the ice. Guests will enjoy the lunch in well heated cabins. After lunch if condition is suitable, guest will participate in a traditional net fishing. (240 min)
- Guests will meet the guide at the hotel to join a night of combined Aurora Chasing and Aurora Lodge Tour. The benefit of having a combined tour is that, on a cold and clear night, the lodge will offer a superior and comfortable experience since the guests have lots of beverages and snacks to choose from and will have a warm and cozy lodge to rest and recovery from the cold. On a cloudy night, Gue (240 min)
- Guests will meet the guide at the hotel lobby to join an exciting Snowmobile Adventure. Each guest will receive a detailed orientation and will be fitted with a heated helmet. Each guest will ride a snowmobile. The standard riding distance is around 15 km or 10 miles. Riding time is between 50-60 minutes. Three Tours Per Day: 10:00, 12:00, 14:30 Enquire about upgrade to a longer tour to visi (120 min)
- Guests will meet the guide at the hotel lobby to join a wonderous night of aurora viewing. Guests will stay inside cozy wood cabins on the frozen lake. Snacks, hot beverages and photography services with digital originals are all included. Enquire about upgrade to a Private Cabin. Standard tour start time is 21:30. Guests can opt to change this tour to another night due to poor weather. (240 min)
- After the snowmobile tour, guests will embark on a mini city tour where they will visit all the famous landmarks of the city including, The Ice road, Bristol Monument, Pilot Monument and make a final stop at the Visitor Center for a small application gift (post card, survived in the north certificate and a stylish pin). During March, a short visit to the Ice Castle is also included (guests are res (90 min)
- A driver will transport guests from hotels to join a traditional Dog Sledding Tour. Total tour time is 2h+ including transportation. (120 min)
- Guests may change another night's aurora activity to this night. (240 min)
- Driver will transfer guests to the airport 2h-2.5h prior to departure time. (30 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 19 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: cmn, English
- Booking size: 1 to 14 travellers
- Operator: Destination NWT Ltd.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation for Arrival night dinner is not provided, just the voucher. Restaurant is within walking distance of Hotel
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 | 6 | 30 |
| 4 stars | 1 | 3 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 | 0 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 451245P9, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yellowknife Winter 5 Days 4 Nights in Yellowknife cost?
From 919 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 Winter 5 Days 4 Nights in Yellowknife last?
120 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 Winter 5 Days 4 Nights in Yellowknife private or shared?
It is shared with up to 19 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 Winter 5 Days 4 Nights in Yellowknife?
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% r. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Yellowknife Winter 5 Days 4 Nights 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 Winter 5 Days 4 Nights in Yellowknife?
Destination NWT Ltd., 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 451245P9, 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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