Northern Lights Viewing Packages In Yukon, Canada
see the northern lights on the ultimate aurora borealis tour package in whitehorse
Seeing the Northern Lights in Canada is a mind blowing and memorable experience that everyone should have.
It’s like Canada Day fireworks, mixed with a sunset, a shooting star and a magic show all at the same time!
Imagine enjoying a bonfire on the shore of a peaceful frozen lake, when someone gasps and points to the sky. As you look up you see a rushing, swirling light dancing across the sky right above you bathing you in a bright green glow. It sways back and forth, changing colours and shape, sometimes flat and suddenly reaching into space.
Seeing the Northern Lights is not something you could get used to. The lights are never the same and every night nature puts on a completely different and spectacular light show for us during these Aurora Borealis tours.
The perfect Northern Lights viewing formula
We like to think that we’ve created the ultimate Northern Lights viewing experience in Canada! While other companies bus loads of people out to their viewing base, we like to keep it authentic and a little more adventurous.
Our motto is escape the crowds and do something unique, so each night we pick you up and head out for a different Aurora Borealis viewing experience. Each night of your Aurora Borealis tour package is unique and full of fun!
Warm Beverages + Bonfire + Northern Lights = Heaven!
Yukon Northern Lights Viewing package details
Trip Length:
3-5 Days
2, 3 or 4 Nights
Trip location:
Whitehorse, Yukon
Fly in to Whitehorse Airport
Accommodation:
Comfortable 3+ Star Hotel
Stay Right Downtown
Group Size:
Typically Up To 12 Guests
Suitable For:
All Fitness Levels
Beginner Friendly
Ages 5 and up
tour type:
Public Tour For Solo Travelers, Friends, Couples, Families.
Private Tours Available
Tour Pricing:
$595 - $935+ Per Person
What To Pack:
Warm Winter Clothes
Winter Outerwear
Rentals Available
Load Your Northern Lights Tour Package With Activities!
Customize your basic aurora viewing package with iconic local activities to create the ultimate northern adventure! While we take you out Aurora viewing each night, you can fill each day with local tours like dog sledding, snowmobiling, hot springs and more! Here are the activities you can add:
yukon wildlife preserve tour
Season: August 18- April 1
Length: 3-4 Hours
Price: $120 per person
Description: Get up close and personal with the Yukon’s real locals. The guided wildlife preserve tour is an incredible way to walk at your own pace and stop to watch the arctic animals doing their thing in a really natural setting. You’ll see moose, mountain goats, elk, lynx and even muskox! The loop is roughly two kilometers and filled with amazing stops along the way.
Dogsled With Huskies
Season: December 1- March 20
Length: Half Day
Price: $310 per person
Description: Experience the ultimate Cultural Yukon thrill, riding a dog sled in a beautiful winter setting. You’ll team up with another rider on your sled and take turns steering the dogs along a winter trail, following through a forest or along a river. This is an age old method of transportation in the arctic and a once in a lifetime thing to try!
Drive Your own Snowmobile Tour
Season: December 1- March 31
Length: 3-4 Hours
Price: $330 per person
Description: Experience one of the greatest arctic thrills, driving your own snowmobile in the unspoiled northern winter wonderland. Your guide will give you an intro the the snowmobile and before long you will be driving it through snow covered trails in a scene straight out of a movie! Warm drinks and snacks follow to make your guided Whitehorse tour perfect!
Whitehorse Aurora Borealis package pricing
2 Night/ 3 day Package
$675 Per Person
$210 Single Room Upgrade (Optional)
3 night/ 4 day package
$860 Per Person
$310 Single Room Upgrade (Optional)
4 night/ 5 day package
$1050 Per Person
$410 Single Room Upgrade (Optional)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time of year to see the aurora borealis in Canada?
The Aurora Borealis can be seen when a variety of conditions are present. The sky needs to be dark and you need to be far enough north. There needs to be activity from the sun, and the sky needs to be visible. To accommodate all these factors you can narrow down the time and place to increase your chances to see the northern lights in Canada.
Typically winter is the best time to see the Aurora Borealis, with darker night skies as the days get shorter. This is especially true in the far north, since the daylight can be 24 hours in the summer months. You can see the northern lights in the Yukon from October to April. If you travel to the Yukon to see the northern lights anytime between October through April, you have a really great chance of seeing the Aurora light show.
How can i maximize my chances of seeing the aurora borealis in canada?
There are several ways you can increase your chances of seeing the northern lights in Canada. Here are just a few of them:
Travel to the North
Time your trip when the moon is not full
Head far away from city lights for the darkest sky
Monitor forecasts for Aurora activity
Extend your trip as long as you can. More nights under the sky= more chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis!
What sort of weather should I expect on an aurora borealis tour in Canada?
Depending on the time you go, the weather can be drastically different. October and April are much warmer than December, though when you’re heading to the North of Canada outside of summer, you are smart to prepare for cold winter conditions.
Typical temperatures in winter are around -30 degrees Celcius. Wind can make this feel colder. Skies are generally clear in the Yukon, since the coastal mountains create a rain shadow around Whitehorse.
What should I pack for a northern lights package in Yukon?
Packing for warm weather is definitely the name of the game. Below are some essential and some recommended items for your trip.
Winter gear. (Wind/ waterproof jacket, snow pants)
Warm hat, gloves or mitts, neck warmer
Warm layers (non-cotton is best… think wool, fleece, down etc. Bring 1 layer for every 1-2 days.