Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Tours with Pro Photos

You don't know where you're going until the aurora decides

Aurora Hunting Tours is a small-group northern lights tour in Yellowknife where a guide drives to multiple locations each night to chase the best viewing conditions. The tour includes professional photographs of you with the aurora, hot chocolate and Canadian maple cookies, and tripod rental. Pickup is included and guides speak English, Korean and Chinese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Aurora hunting and viewing experience

• Drive to Aurora viewing locations
• Hunt for Aurora based on conditions
• Enjoy wilderness and wildlife surroundings
• Receive free professional Aurora photos
• Use free tripod rental if desired
• Drink hot chocolate and eat maple cookies

The experience

The tour runs four hours each night, but the route changes every time. Your guide (who grew up in Yellowknife and knows how the aurora behaves here) reads the sky and the weather and decides where to go. You might stop at one location or several, depending on what's happening overhead. The company is smaller than the big operators, which means the group stays personal and the driver can adjust on the fly instead of sticking to a fixed route.

You'll get professional photographs taken of you with the aurora at no extra cost, and tripods are available: smaller ones free to use, larger ones to rent if you want them. Hot chocolate and Canadian maple cookies come with every night out. The terrain is wilderness. There are no cabins, tents or washrooms, so you're standing outside in the cold watching the sky. Children five and up can join if an adult comes along.

Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Korean or Chinese depending on which tour you book. Because the timing is late into the evening and the location shifts based on conditions, this is an active hunt, not a passive viewing from a fixed spot.

What’s included

• Pickup from your accommodation.
• a live guide in English, Korean or Chinese.
• professional photographs of you with the aurora.
• hot chocolate and Canadian maple cookies.
• free smaller tripod rental (larger tripods available to rent separately).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Korean

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by North Star Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want a small group and a guide who adjusts the route in real time instead of following a fixed itinerary. The flexibility is what makes it possible to chase the aurora wherever it shows up that night, rather than hoping it appears above a predetermined spot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Korean and Chinese.

How does the guide decide where to drive each night?

The guide reads the aurora activity, cloud cover and weather conditions in real time and chooses locations that offer the best chance of seeing the lights. Since the company has no fixed cabin or viewing area, the route changes every night based on what's happening in the sky.

What should I wear for a four-hour aurora hunt in Yellowknife?

Bring heavy winter clothing. You'll be standing outside in the cold for the full four hours. Yellowknife nights are well below freezing, so layered, insulated gear is essential. Hot chocolate is provided, but dressing warmly is the main comfort measure.

Do I get copies of the professional photos taken during the tour?

Yes, professional photographs of you with the aurora are taken and included with the tour at no extra cost. The guide handles the photography so you can focus on watching the lights.

Can children go on the aurora hunt?

Children five years old and up can join the tour, but they must be accompanied by an adult. The late evening timing and wilderness setting mean younger children need a parent with them the whole time.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes pickup, a guide, hot chocolate, Canadian maple cookies, professional photographs, and free use of a smaller tripod. Larger tripods are available to rent separately. Gratuities are not included.