Watch the skies light up in Canada’s majestic north
Canada’s Yukon holds more magic than people realize, especially during the winter. Outside of Whitehorse are prime locations to view the northern lights, and this tour leads you right to them. You’ll embark on nightly excursions to huddle around a bonfire and find the darkest spots to gaze at the magical light show. During the day, you can customize as you please with guided snowshoeing tours, sightseeing, or exploring the nearby frozen lakes. This tour included a guided tour through the Yukon Wildlife Reserve, giving you plenty of time to appreciate the remote, unspoiled nature and all its inhabitants.
The Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour is set as a 3-day adventure, but you can add extra days up to five. Seeing Northern Lights isn’t guaranteed, but at this time of the year each additional day increases your chance.
You may want to extend just to stay in the hotel for extra time! You’ll be well taken care of and super comfortable in a luxury downtown hotel—and a major bonus, it has a rooftop hot tub! If you’ve dreamt of seeing the aurora borealis, this tour is your ticket to checking it off your list!
Highlights of the Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour
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Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Whitehorse
Landing at the Whitehorse airport, you’ll be picked up and taken to your hotel. Here, you’ll get a quick orientation and you’ll have a chance to customize your tour, choosing from various activities and renting the appropriate gear.
After you’ve had a chance to relax, you’ll meet your guide around 10 pm and head out to a local spot and get your first glimpse of the magical aurora borealis light show.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Whitehorse
Meals: None
Day 2 Snowshoeing and Wildlife Watching
Wake up whenever you feel like it and enjoy the morning at your leisure. At noon, you’ll begin a guided snowshoeing adventure, followed by a guided tour through the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Keep your eyes peeled for elk, moose, and arctic fox. Back at the hotel, you’ll have some downtime—you can choose to explore Whitehorse or socialize with the group over dinner. Around 10 pm, you’ll set out for another magnificent night under the surreal skies filled with the northern lights.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Whitehorse
Meals: None
Day 3 Departure (See Below for Additional Days)
Relax in the morning to recuperate from late nights gazing at the sky. Bid farewell to your gorgeous hotel and new friends, and get an airport transfer when you’re ready to leave for your flight.
If you want to extend this tour to 4 or 5 days, please see below for additional day details.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: None
Optional Day 4, 5 Optional Excursions and Nightly Northern Lights Viewing
Every additional night gives you a better chance of seeing the magnificent Northern Lights. You can choose which excursions to participate in on your additional days, including exploring nearby frozen lakes, ice finishing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and seeing popular Whitehorse attractions. One activity takes you to Carcross, the famous endpoint of the Chilkoot Trail, where the gold rush had a heyday over a century back.
Each night, you’ll be treated to the wondrous light show that the northern sky puts on. You’ll also huddle around a bonfire, a great opportunity to share the highlights of this trip.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Whitehorse
Meals: None
Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour Price and Dates
This partially-guided tour in Whitehorse is available as a fixed departure tour or a custom tour and the price depends on which kind of tour you book. Note that for custom tours, you’ll need to submit your information for a quote based on your group size and desired activities. For the fixed departure tours, the listed price is a base price. Additional activities or days will increase the price.
The best time to travel to Yukon to witness the northern lights is in December when daylight is limited and the night sky’s darkness makes a perfect backdrop.
Private Partially-Guided Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour
Have your own private tour with just your group! Prices below are per person for a 3-day tour.
- Price per person for groups of 8+: $950 USD
- Each additional day: $375 USD per person
Join a Group on the Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour
Make new friends and join a group on this tour in the Yukon. Prices below are per person, per 3-day tour.
Note: you can extend your trip for $375 USD per additional day.
Accommodation on the Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour
This tour is based in a 3.5-star luxury hotel. Rooms are double occupancy and single travellers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement of $375 USD/night to have a private room in a hotel while travelling with your group.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel in Whitehorse
Stay in downtown Whitehorse in a modern luxury hotel. While you’re not out exploring the city or viewing the Northern Lights, you can soak in the rooftop hot tub.
What’s included in the Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour?
Meals
Meals are not included on this tour. Snacks and hot beverages are included during certain activities.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 2 nights is included. If you add additional days, further accommodation costs are included in that fee.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage is included during excursions on the tour. Airport transfers are also included. You will be picked up and dropped off at Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
Also Included
- Nightly northern lights excursions
- Guided wildlife tour at Yukon Wildlife Preserve
- Daily guided snowshoeing adventures
- Daily guided sightseeing tours
- 1–2 expert local guides
- Hot beverages and snacks during northern lights and snowshoe activities
Not included
- Personal meals and alcohol
- Personal transportation during free time
- Flights to and from Whitehorse (YXY)
- Trip cancellation/medical insurance
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Anything not listed in “included”
- GST (5%)
Optional Extras
- Extra nights: $375 USD per person per night
- Additional activities
- Single room upgrade
Frequently Asked Questions about Yukon Ultimate Northern Lights Tour
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