Aurora by Bus in Yellowknife: Lake Reflections & Hot Drinks
Chase the Aurora Across Yellowknife's Lakes Without Arranging the Drive
Aurora by Bus is a guided tour from Yellowknife that drives you to multiple lake locations in search of the Northern Lights, with hotel or downtown Airbnb pickup included. The tour runs four hours and includes hot drinks, snacks, and guide-taken photos of the aurora emailed to you afterward. If fewer than four guests book the private tour, you'll be offered a place on another scheduled aurora tour departing that night instead.
What’s included
- Hotel or downtown Airbnb pickup and drop-off.
- hot drinks and biscuits on the bus.
- guide-taken photos of the aurora emailed to you after the tour.
Times
- Every day 22:00
Before you book
Operated by Yellowknife Tours
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
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The experience
You're picked up from your Yellowknife hotel or downtown Airbnb at a time confirmed before the tour begins. The bus drives to different lake locations (the reflective surfaces of water and ice in autumn, or even the middle of frozen lakes in winter) as the guide searches for clear skies and strong aurora activity. Along the way, hot drinks and biscuits keep you warm while the guide shares expertise about the Northern Lights and Yellowknife itself.
The guide photographs the aurora with you in the frame and emails the images afterward, so you have proof of what you saw. If your group falls short of four people, the operator offers you a seat on another scheduled aurora tour running that same night, so the hunt doesn't stop. It just shifts to a shared departure instead.
Is this one for you?The tour is led in English, Chinese, or Cantonese depending on the guide assigned. Confirm the language when you book if you need a specific one. The four-hour drive and outdoor waiting at lakes suit travelers comfortable with cold and willing to stay up late. Families with infants can attend, though keeping a small child warm and awake through the night takes planning.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Chinese and Cantonese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What time does the aurora tour pick me up from my hotel?
The meeting time is confirmed with you before the tour by email. Pickup happens at your Yellowknife hotel or downtown Airbnb, and the tour lasts four hours total.
Will I see the aurora if I book this tour?
The aurora by bus tour drives to different lake locations to find the best viewing conditions, but the Northern Lights depend on clear skies and solar activity: neither is guaranteed on any given night. The guide will search multiple locations during the four hours to maximize your chances.
What happens if fewer than four people book the private tour?
If the private tour doesn't reach four guests, you'll be offered a place on another scheduled aurora tour departing that night instead, so you still get to hunt the lights. Just with a shared group rather than a private one.
What's included to keep me warm during the tour?
The tour provides hot drinks and biscuits on the bus throughout the four-hour drive. Dress warmly in layers, as you'll be outside at the lakes waiting for the aurora to appear.
Aurora by Bus in Yellowknife: Lake Reflections & Hot Drinks
4h · EN +2
from CA$ 137 per person
≈ US$ 100 in your currency
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