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The 15 most popular yellowknife tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Indigenous-owned Aurora Hunting in Yellowknife with downtown pickup, small group drives, local stories, and flexible night stops for the lights.
“This was by far the best Aurora tour I took in Yellowknife! Joe has a passion for the aurora and local indingeous culture. He makes sure to get everyone included in the action and also takes several professional quality photos of each guest! The best part is that you’re hunting for the aurora instead of…”
Yellowknife northern lights by coach with hotel pickup, three aurora photo stops, hot cocoa, and free pro photos. About 4 hours.
“We had a poor experience that we wouldn’t wish on anyone else. The guide, Wilson, was willfully misleading about the existence of the Aurora, despite it not being there that night. He exclaimed to everyone that there was an Aurora right above our heads, and when we said that we couldn’t see it, he dismissively…”
Yellowknife Northern Lights tour with pickup, warm snacks, and included photo sessions. Hunt multiple spots for the aurora in 5 hours.
“Julian did an amazing job driving to where there were few clouds so that we could see the aurora to the fullest.”
Beginner-friendly snowmobile ride from Yellowknife with heated gear, frozen-lake thrills, and photo stops. About 2 hours with pickup.
“We went with an 11-year-old, and everyone had so much fun. From the communication to the pickup, instructions, and the tour itself—everything was amazingly organized. The heated helmets make such a difference! The free ride time on the lake was awesome. Strongly recommend!”
Cozy cabin Northern Lights tour in Yellowknife with hotel pickup, a midnight fish chowder meal, fur coat photos, and small-group warmth.
“Well, while the night was mostly a bust regards seeing the auroras, we did quite enjoy the experience and ambiance, not to mention the fresh and very tasty chowder and bannock! Easily the best aurora viewing tour out there! Highly recommend!”
Chase the Aurora from Yellowknife on a warm bus with hot chocolate, live guide commentary, and included photos along the Ingraham Trail.
“It was an awesome experience and our guide Kim made it more. Though she young, was very knowledgeable and explained very well about the Aurora. All my questions were answered with clear explanations. Her patience were extraordinary and took every effort to satisfy our group when it came to photographs. Every request was accepted and…”
Yellowknife aurora hunt by bus with three park stops, warm snacks, and photo help for a roughly 4-hour night sky chase.
“Definitely recommend! We went much farther from the city than the aurora cabins from some of the other tours, so light pollution was much lower. We saw the aurora for more than 3 hours on two frozen lakes, and our knowledgeable guide was constantly outside taking professional photos for all of us! All the beautiful…”
Aurora chasing in Yellowknife with a warm lodge, heated viewing decks, hot drinks, Wi‑Fi, and pro photo help from guides.
“It was cloudy we could not see Auroras, the very nice place and as described but the cloudy skyAuto-translated”
A warm, small-group Aurora Borealis tour from Yellowknife. Cozy cabin base, fish chowder and bannock, and free guide photos.
“It was a beautiful experience, our guide Tracy was very friendly the entire time, thanks to her the experience was unforgettable”
Half-day Yellowknife city tour with local guide Tracy, pickup options, small groups, and top highlights plus restaurant and art tips.
“I had an absolutely wonderful time on my tour with Tracy. It felt like getting a tour of Yellowknife with an old friend. Highly recommend booking with Bucket List Tours!”
Warm tent ice fishing on Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife with guide Willie, net-pull fishing, and a fresh fish fry lunch cooked on ice.
“Thank You for an Unforgettable Ice Fishing Experience Dear Leon, I had the wonderful opportunity to go ice fishing with you and your team, and I must say it was an absolutely incredible experience. You have an excellent group of people working with you—everyone is so kind, gentle, and genuinely dedicated to making sure the…”
A 1-hour Yellowknife snowmobile ride with heated helmets and brand-new machines, guided over frozen lake and quiet snowy trails.
“Good conversation and friendly. Recommended if you are looking for private and flexible trip. The guy is friendly.”
Experience dog sledding in Yellowknife with a short backcountry ride, Indigenous stories, and warm tea and bannock in a cozy cabin.
“매우 친절하고 웃ㅈ음이 넘치는 팀이었다.”
Yellowknife dog sledding with a small family-run team. Pickup, a sled ride through winter trails, and hot drinks plus bannock.
“Great experience for dog sledding in Yellowknife. Highly recommend booking, it's a family-run operation and home to 36 dogs which are very well-cared for and trained. Winter and River are great guides and you're guaranteed to have a blast!”
Yellowknife bus aurora hunt with hotel pickup, lake stops, snacks, and pro photos, plus wilderness-first-aid guides.
“Luke was a great guide and was very enthusiastic and welcoming. He picked us up right from our hotel and we drove for 4 hours trying to find a clear view of the lights. Although we were not successful in seeing the lights on the night we went, we did see some stars and still…”
