Whitehorse Aurora Viewing Tour: Northern Lights Experience

Three nights watching the Northern Lights dance above a campfire outside the city.

A 4-day aurora viewing tour in Whitehorse includes three nights of Northern Lights viewing at AuroraCentre, a guided city tour of Yukon's capital, hotel accommodation downtown, airport transfers and expert guidance throughout. Daytime hours are free for optional activities like dog sledding, snowmobiling or exploring Main Street shops and galleries. The tour operates in all weather. Aurora sightings are not guaranteed and no refunds are issued for cloud cover, rain, snow or absence of activity.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Aurora Viewing

• Airport pick-up
• Evening Aurora viewing at AuroraCentre

Day 2: City Tour and Northern Lights

• Morning city tour of Whitehorse
• Visit SS Klondike National Historic Site
• See Old Log Church and Log Cabin Skyscraper
• Stroll and shop on Main Street
• Afternoon free for optional sightseeing
• Dinner in Whitehorse
• Evening Aurora viewing at AuroraCentre

Day 3: Free Day and Aurora Viewing

• Free day for optional winter activities
• Evening Aurora viewing at AuroraCentre

Day 4: Departure from Whitehorse

• Transfer to the airport

The experience

The tour runs four days and three nights based in downtown Whitehorse. Each evening you travel outside the city to AuroraCentre, far enough from the lights to see the Northern Lights but close enough to return to your hotel. You'll spend the nights in sheltered comfort or beside a warm campfire, waiting for the aurora to appear. The guide is live and speaks English, Spanish or Japanese depending on the group.

Day two includes a guided city tour through Whitehorse's historic and modern sides: the SS Klondike, a paddlewheel riverboat from the 1950s; the Old Log Church, the oldest building in the city; and the Log Cabin Skyscraper, a three-story structure built entirely of logs. After the tour, Main Street is yours to explore: shops, galleries and cafés line the street. Afternoons on all three days are free. In winter you can add dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or ice fishing at your own cost. Dinner is on your own before each evening's drive to AuroraCentre.

The package includes three nights in a downtown Whitehorse hotel, airport pickup and drop-off, the city tour, three aurora viewing sessions and a welcome package. You choose between single room or double room occupancy at checkout. The tour operates year-round in all weather conditions: dress warmly and be ready for last-minute itinerary changes at the guide's discretion. Aurora activity and visibility depend on sky conditions. No refunds apply if clouds, rain, snow or the absence of lights prevent viewing.

What’s included

• Three nights in a downtown Whitehorse hotel.
• airport transfers on arrival and departure.
• a guided city tour visiting the SS Klondike, Old Log Church and Log Cabin Skyscraper.
• three aurora viewing sessions at AuroraCentre with campfire access.
• a welcome package.
• and expert guidance throughout in English, Spanish or Japanese.

Options for this experience

2 options

Double Room OccupancyGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 12 Nov · No fixed timeAccommodation is shared with another guest for the duration of this tour program.

Single Room OccupancyGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 12 Nov · No fixed timeA single room is provided for your accommodation during this tour program.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 12 Apr 2027

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Arctic Range Adventure

Is this one for you?Choose single or double room occupancy at checkout depending on whether you're traveling alone or with a partner. The free daytime hours let you add winter activities like dog sledding or snowmobiling at your own pace and cost, so you can build the trip around what interests you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (3 to 6 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is the SS Klondike and why is it part of the city tour?

The SS Klondike is a National Historic Site: one of the last great paddlewheel riverboats that traveled the Yukon River system until the 1950s. It's included in the guided tour as a landmark of Whitehorse's river-based history.

Can I do winter activities like dog sledding or snowmobiling during the tour?

Yes, dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing are available as optional add-ons during your free afternoon hours. You arrange and pay for these separately.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear or the sky is cloudy?

The tour operates in all weather conditions and you'll still travel to AuroraCentre each evening to wait and watch. However, no refunds or rebookings are issued if cloud cover, rain, snow or the absence of aurora activity prevents viewing.

Is airport transfer included in the price?

Yes, airport pickup on arrival and transfer to the airport on departure are included in the tour price.

What meals are provided during the four days?

Meals are not included in the tour package. Dinner is on your own each evening before heading to AuroraCentre. Breakfast and lunch during free daytime hours are also your responsibility.