Yellowknife
Yellowknife is a place where traditional indigenous culture blends together with modern amenities, for a truly remarkable experience while discovering the mystery of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). On late summer nights, far from city lights, watch the night sky light up. It’s a marvel that seems to embody the mysteries at the crossroads of Heaven and Earth in all its elegance and raw beauty.
Whether it's biking through iconic cities, exploring stunning coastlines, marveling at natural wonders, or getting up close with fascinating wildlife, these top picks promise an unforgettable journey through the heart of the land Down Under. Here's what awaits you:
As a responsible tour operator, we believe in creating experiences that not only enrich your life but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities. That’s why we will be planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us.
Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Welcome to Yellowknife, the capital city of the Northwest Territories and the Diamond capital of North America! Yellowknife is a place where traditional indigenous culture blends together with modern amenities, for a truly remarkable experience while discovering the mystery of the Aurora Borealis. Far from city lights, watch the night sky light up. It’s a marvel that seems to embody the mysteries at the crossroads of Heaven and Earth in all its elegance and raw beauty. Upon arrival, please step outside the airport and look for the free airport shuttle service. Please ensure to tell your driver which hotel you are staying at.
You will begin your time in Yellowknife with a guided tour of the NWT Legislative Assembly Building, where you will learn about our consensus-style, non-partisan government, one of only a few in left Canada. Following the Legislative Building, you will make your way to the site of Giant Mine. Rich in the history of Yellowknife’s gold mining days. There is an outdoor museum available to view. Then you will make a quick stop at YKEA and look for local treasures! Next, you will drive to Buffalo Airway’s home of the popular TV series, Ice Pilots with the Star of the show being Buffalo Joe McBryan, owner of the largest DC 3 ‘s and DC 4’s in North America. You will visit the hangar filled with vintage aircraft. These are propeller-operated WW2 legendary aircraft. You will return to the downtown core and stop in at the NWT Diamond Centre which showcases diamonds from two of NWT local mines. Next, you will drive to The Old Town / Latham Island and N’dilo. You will first visit Ragged Ass Road, the street immortalized by Tom Cochrane on his third album by the same name. The Great Slave Lake is the second largest lake outside of the Great Lakes in Canada, the deepest lake in North America at 614 metres, and the tenth-largest lake in the world. You will get a close view of the colourful, local houseboats. Next is N’dilo, a small Dene community located on tip of Latham Island, which is an isthmus extending from Yellowknife into Great Slave Lake. The land was set aside for use by “status Indians” by the Government of Canada in 1947. The name was officially changed to N’dilo in 1991, which means “end of the island” in the local Dene dialect. You will continue your tour with a stop at Yellowknife’s first bank (Bank of Toronto) a privately owned, historic log cabin. Next is a photo stop at the Bush Pilot’s monument, Yellowknife’s most popular lookout that rises above Old Town, providing a stupendous view over Great Slave Lake, Back Bay and the northern reaches of the city. The monument is high up on “The Rock,” and is accessed via a winding staircase that will take you to the top. It is dedicated to the bush pilots and engineers whose lives were lost as they flew the wilderness skies of the Northwest Territories. Finally, we stop at Weaver and Devore, Yellowknife’s first Trading Store and a local carver’s shop. Local artists will be invited to showcase their artwork. The tour ends at the Visitor Centre where you can get your Yellowknife pin and your North of 60 Certificate. You will then visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, a museum that chronicles Aboriginal and European history in the North and features environmental exhibits. Next, you will head out for our first aurora viewing experience in a cozy intimate cabin located 15 minutes drive away from Yellowknife in a private dark location. There will be a light midnight snack of fresh local fish chowder, fresh bannock, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. There are a limited number of camera tripods which are available to share and there is a generator, so power is available to charge batteries. There is an outhouse for the washroom, which is heated. Return to your hotel around 1:00 am.
An easy morning and then on today’s trip you will drive the highways of northern Canada and look for North America’s biggest buffalo (Wood Bison) and other wildlife! Your Indigenous guides will talk about the animals, and the birds, and share stories about their culture. You will stop at other spots along the tour and take many cool photos. Back in Yellowknife, you will have some time at leisure to explore more of Yellowknife or find a delicious bite at one of many local restaurants. After dinner, you will go Aurora hunting, as Yellowknife is the best place in the world to view Aurora! If the skies are clear, you have a 98% chance to see Aurora! However, if the skies are cloudy, the chances are low. The aim is to increase your chances to see the aurora and go out and “hunt” for the aurora! When you reach a suitable viewing place, you will park, and view and talk all about aurora, identify some stars in the Milky Way and maybe even see wildlife while driving from location to location! Each night you don’t exactly know where we are going, as it depends on the weather and the aurora, and where we go there is nothing but wilderness, wildlife, and Aurora. Depending upon weather conditions, we may choose to substitute your second or your last night’s Aurora viewing outings.
You will have an easy morning after our previous late-night aurora hunting excursion and drive out to a lakeside camp that belongs to a local Dene Indigenous family. Here you will hear stories about how the dog teams have played an important role in the daily lives of both the Indigenous peoples and western settlers in the old days, and how they have helped people survive. The dogs were like family and are still treated the same way today. This excursion to interact with the dogs and the family is carried out in collaboration with an indigenous family business that wants to keep the cultural traditions and teachings that they have learned from their grandparents and has decided to share them with others in an enjoyable way. Through their winter dog sledding, they aim to promote respect for Indigenous culture and share the survival ways of people living in the cold subarctic areas. You will return to Yellowknife for some free time before you head out to experience an authentic Indigenous aurora experience and spend an evening among the Dene people, with northern lights, storytelling, Dene history, and legends, traditional drumming, hand games demonstration, and samples of traditional foods such as local Great Slave Lake fish, and freshly made bannock. You then travel by minivan (followed by a short 10-minute walk) to a Dene campsite on the shores of the Great Slave Lake near the village of Dettah and spend time in a cabin and teepees and comfortable seating for you.
Your northern Canadian Yellowknife experience comes to an end this morning. You will take the free airport shuttle service from your hotel to the airport. Please ask the front desk of your hotel for the airport shuttle schedule.
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
*Prices subject to availability at the time of booking. Price is per person based on double occupancy and subject to 5% GST
OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS
4 nights of accommodation (3 stars)Transportation from local companyIndigenous Culture tours Wood Bison Viewing tour 
Tips and gratuitiesTravel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)Pre/post accommodationItems (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itineraryMeals not listed in the itinerary 
If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need
Ask A Questionor
YOU CAN CALL US ATEmbark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Welcome to Yellowknife, the capital city of the Northwest Territories and the Diamond capital of North America! Yellowknife is a place where traditional indigenous culture blends together with modern amenities, for a truly remarkable experience while discovering the mystery of the Aurora Borealis. Far from city lights, watch the night sky light up. It’s a marvel that seems to embody the mysteries at the crossroads of Heaven and Earth in all its elegance and raw beauty. Upon arrival, please step outside the airport and look for the free airport shuttle service. Please ensure to tell your driver which hotel you are staying at.
You will begin your time in Yellowknife with a guided tour of the NWT Legislative Assembly Building, where you will learn about our consensus-style, non-partisan government, one of only a few in left Canada. Following the Legislative Building, you will make your way to the site of Giant Mine. Rich in the history of Yellowknife’s gold mining days. There is an outdoor museum available to view. Then you will make a quick stop at YKEA and look for local treasures! Next, you will drive to Buffalo Airway’s home of the popular TV series, Ice Pilots with the Star of the show being Buffalo Joe McBryan, owner of the largest DC 3 ‘s and DC 4’s in North America. You will visit the hangar filled with vintage aircraft. These are propeller-operated WW2 legendary aircraft. You will return to the downtown core and stop in at the NWT Diamond Centre which showcases diamonds from two of NWT local mines. Next, you will drive to The Old Town / Latham Island and N’dilo. You will first visit Ragged Ass Road, the street immortalized by Tom Cochrane on his third album by the same name. The Great Slave Lake is the second largest lake outside of the Great Lakes in Canada, the deepest lake in North America at 614 metres, and the tenth-largest lake in the world. You will get a close view of the colourful, local houseboats. Next is N’dilo, a small Dene community located on tip of Latham Island, which is an isthmus extending from Yellowknife into Great Slave Lake. The land was set aside for use by “status Indians” by the Government of Canada in 1947. The name was officially changed to N’dilo in 1991, which means “end of the island” in the local Dene dialect. You will continue your tour with a stop at Yellowknife’s first bank (Bank of Toronto) a privately owned, historic log cabin. Next is a photo stop at the Bush Pilot’s monument, Yellowknife’s most popular lookout that rises above Old Town, providing a stupendous view over Great Slave Lake, Back Bay and the northern reaches of the city. The monument is high up on “The Rock,” and is accessed via a winding staircase that will take you to the top. It is dedicated to the bush pilots and engineers whose lives were lost as they flew the wilderness skies of the Northwest Territories. Finally, we stop at Weaver and Devore, Yellowknife’s first Trading Store and a local carver’s shop. Local artists will be invited to showcase their artwork. The tour ends at the Visitor Centre where you can get your Yellowknife pin and your North of 60 Certificate. You will then visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, a museum that chronicles Aboriginal and European history in the North and features environmental exhibits. Next, you will head out for our first aurora viewing experience in a cozy intimate cabin located 15 minutes drive away from Yellowknife in a private dark location. There will be a light midnight snack of fresh local fish chowder, fresh bannock, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. There are a limited number of camera tripods which are available to share and there is a generator, so power is available to charge batteries. There is an outhouse for the washroom, which is heated. Return to your hotel around 1:00 am.
An easy morning and then on today’s trip you will drive the highways of northern Canada and look for North America’s biggest buffalo (Wood Bison) and other wildlife! Your Indigenous guides will talk about the animals, and the birds, and share stories about their culture. You will stop at other spots along the tour and take many cool photos. Back in Yellowknife, you will have some time at leisure to explore more of Yellowknife or find a delicious bite at one of many local restaurants. After dinner, you will go Aurora hunting, as Yellowknife is the best place in the world to view Aurora! If the skies are clear, you have a 98% chance to see Aurora! However, if the skies are cloudy, the chances are low. The aim is to increase your chances to see the aurora and go out and “hunt” for the aurora! When you reach a suitable viewing place, you will park, and view and talk all about aurora, identify some stars in the Milky Way and maybe even see wildlife while driving from location to location! Each night you don’t exactly know where we are going, as it depends on the weather and the aurora, and where we go there is nothing but wilderness, wildlife, and Aurora. Depending upon weather conditions, we may choose to substitute your second or your last night’s Aurora viewing outings.
You will have an easy morning after our previous late-night aurora hunting excursion and drive out to a lakeside camp that belongs to a local Dene Indigenous family. Here you will hear stories about how the dog teams have played an important role in the daily lives of both the Indigenous peoples and western settlers in the old days, and how they have helped people survive. The dogs were like family and are still treated the same way today. This excursion to interact with the dogs and the family is carried out in collaboration with an indigenous family business that wants to keep the cultural traditions and teachings that they have learned from their grandparents and has decided to share them with others in an enjoyable way. Through their winter dog sledding, they aim to promote respect for Indigenous culture and share the survival ways of people living in the cold subarctic areas. You will return to Yellowknife for some free time before you head out to experience an authentic Indigenous aurora experience and spend an evening among the Dene people, with northern lights, storytelling, Dene history, and legends, traditional drumming, hand games demonstration, and samples of traditional foods such as local Great Slave Lake fish, and freshly made bannock. You then travel by minivan (followed by a short 10-minute walk) to a Dene campsite on the shores of the Great Slave Lake near the village of Dettah and spend time in a cabin and teepees and comfortable seating for you.
Your northern Canadian Yellowknife experience comes to an end this morning. You will take the free airport shuttle service from your hotel to the airport. Please ask the front desk of your hotel for the airport shuttle schedule.
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
*Prices subject to availability at the time of booking. Price is per person based on double occupancy and subject to 5% GST
OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS
4 nights of accommodation (3 stars)Transportation from local companyIndigenous Culture tours Wood Bison Viewing tour Tips and gratuitiesTravel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)Pre/post accommodationItems (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itineraryMeals not listed in the itinerary Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions
If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need
Ask A Questionor
YOU CAN CALL US ATExpert Guidance at Your Fingertips
8 Days
HAGW Tour Code:
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert
18 Days
18WTE Tour Code:
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Halifax, Jasper, Montréal, Ottawa, Québec City
13 Days
MMES Tour Code:
Jul, Aug
Baddeck, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, NB, St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Western Shore
5 Days
YABV Tour Code:
Feb, Mar, Nov
Yellowknife
9 Days
NFLD Tour Code:
Sep
Clarenville, Corner Brook, Cow Head, Gander, St. Anthony, St. John's, NL
9 Days
ILRA Tour Code:
Jun, Jul, Sep
Dawson City, Inuvik, Whitehorse
12 Days
12RO Tour Code:
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Port Hardy, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Victoria, BC
