Explore Yellowknife Tours Winter Itinerary
The Explore Yellowknife Tour provides three different ways to enjoy aurora borealis, so you’ll view the world’s most impressive natural light show from different perspectives, elevating the already transcendent experience.
Day 1:
- Arrive in Yellowknife – Guide meets you at airport, transferring you via shuttle to hotel
- Yellowknife City Tour (Excursion) (embed link to detailed description of the specific activity)
b. As part of the Yellowknife City Tour, you’ll venture to the Northern Sky 360° Dome Theatre where you’ll get to experience a new, revolutionary way to watch movies. Northern Sky, the most recent feature presentation, will take you on a wonderfully immersive journey into new realities. You’ll be in awe as you explore planets, galaxies and learn more about the showcase attraction, aurora borealis!
- Deluxe Coach Aurora Viewing: Kick back and relax while a deluxe coach takes you to numerous serene lakes (embed link of detailed activity listing). You’ll forever remember the stunning, crystal-clear reflections off the exceptionally still lakes
- Back to the hotel (either Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova) for a sound night’s sleep
Day 2:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ice Fishing Tour – Experience the rugged beauty of ice fishing atop the frozen surface of Great Slave Lake. It’s a quintessential winter activity everyone must try at least once! Lunch is also included. (embed detailed activity listing)
- Aurora Viewing at Aurora Station: Fitted with a 360° sky-deck observatory for optimal northern lights’ viewings. Hop inside the cabin to enjoy freshly served hot beverages and snacks, rounding out the perfect aurora experience.
- Back to the hotel (either Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova) for a sound night’s sleep
Day 3:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Dog Sledding at Enodah Kennel – Enjoy the majestic scenery as you venture harmoniously with your team of dogs through Boreal Forest’s untouched wilderness. (embedded link to full activity description)
- 3. Aboriginal Village Experience – This is your chance at a unique, culturally enriching northern lights’ outing, the way nature intended it!
c. After being chauffeured across the famous Dettah Ice Road on route to Dettah, you’ll get to appreciate the northern lights in a wood-stove cabin on the shoreline of Great Slave Lake.
d. First Nations locals elevate the incomparable experience with a traditional drumming performance. It’s an outing like no other, one you’ll cherish and want to relive. Authentic northern snacks and hot beverages are also served, ensuring each and every sense is wowed! (embed detailed activity listing)
- Back to the hotel (either Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova) for a sound night’s sleep
Day 4:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free leisurely morning
- Depart for airport
Package #2 – 5 Days, 4 Nights:
Day 1:
- Arrive in Yellowknife – Guide meets you at airport, transferring you via shuttle to hotel
- Yellowknife City Tour (Excursion) (embed link to detailed description of the specific activity)
c. As part of the Yellowknife City Tour, you’ll venture to the Northern Sky 360° Dome Theatre where you’ll get to experience a new, revolutionary way to watch movies. Northern Sky, the most recent feature presentation, will take you on a wonderfully immersive journey into new realities. You’ll be in awe as you explore planets, galaxies and learn more about the showcase attraction, aurora borealis!
- Deluxe Coach Aurora Viewing: Kick back and relax while a deluxe coach takes you to numerous serene lakes (embed link of detailed activity listing). You’ll forever remember the stunning, crystal-clear reflections off the exceptionally still lakes.
- Back to the hotel (either Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova) for a sound night’s sleep
Day 2:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ice Fishing Tour – Experience the rugged beauty of ice fishing atop the frozen surface of Great Slave Lake. It’s a quintessential winter activity everyone must try at least once! Lunch is also included. (embed detailed activity listing)
- Aurora Viewing at Aurora Station: Fitted with a 360° sky-deck observatory for optimal northern lights’ viewings. Hop inside the cabin to enjoy freshly served hot beverages and snacks, rounding out the perfect aurora experience.
- Back to the hotel (either Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova) for a sound night’s sleep
Day 3:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Dog Sledding at Enodah Kennel – Enjoy the majestic scenery as you venture harmoniously with your team of dogs through Boreal Forest’s untouched wilderness. (embedded link to full activity description)
- 3. Aboriginal Village Experience – This is your chance at a unique, culturally enriching northern lights’ outing, the way nature intended it!
e. After being chauffeured across the famous Dettah Ice Road on route to Dettah, you’ll get to appreciate the northern lights in a wood-stove cabin on the shoreline of Great Slave Lake.
f. First Nations locals elevate the incomparable experience with a traditional drumming performance. It’s an outing like no other, one you’ll cherish and want to relive. Authentic northern snacks and hot beverages are also served, ensuring each and every sense is wowed! (embed detailed activity listing) - Back to the hotel (either Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova) for a sound night’s sleep
Day 4:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free leisurely morning or join an optional tour
- Aurora Viewing at Aurora Station: Fitted with a 360° sky-deck observatory for optimal northern lights’ viewings. Hop inside the cabin to enjoy freshly served hot beverages and snacks, rounding out the perfect aurora experience.
- Back to the hotel (either Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova) for a sound night’s sleep
Day 5:
- Breakfast in hotel
- Depart for airport