Visit Yellowknife (Aurora Borealis Viewing, Great Slave Lake, Polar dog sledding, Yellowknife Ice Fishing), the best place to view one of the Earth's greatest natural wonders, the Aurora Borealis a.k.a. the Northern Lights.
Enjoy unique local activity: Ice Fishing (lunch included)
Aurora Viewing rental clothes included: jacket, pants, boots, glove and hat
After arrival in Yellowknife, then around 9:30pm, we will start our first night Northern Light exploring. Travelers can stay in the warm house, enjoy free hot drink and snacks and view the spectacular Northern Light. Back to hotel around 2:00am.
Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
We will travel by snowmobile to Great Slave Lake. Aside from the Aurora Borealis, we will observe our guides pull up the catch with an aboriginal ice fishing net. Then, return to our lodge and enjoy a feast of freshly caught fish. After lunch, we will have a city tour of Yellowknife. Tonight, we will have the 2nd Aurora Viewing tour
Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Great Slave Lake
The Great Slave Lake is the deepest lake in North America at 2,000+ feet deep, the second-largest in the Northwest Territories, and ninth-largest in the world. It covers an area of more than 10,000 square miles in northeastern Canada.
Yellowknife Ice Fishing
Head out onto the frozen waters off the shore of Yellowknife to experience ice fishing, which doesn't even seem possible! Make sure to dress warmly.
Yellowknife Old Town
Yellowknife sits far in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Its Old Town is a charming historical area where there is now a craft beer brewery and a glass works facility.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
Day 3:
Yellowknife
Standard Hotel: Days Inn or similar
Meal: Excluded
Experience the world class dry land training and the power of a professional team of sled dogs.
Optional activities are available to choose from, the 3rd Aurora Viewing tour will be arranged at night.
Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Polar dog sledding
Under the control of professionals, you can experience the pleasure of Mercedes-Benz in the vast snowy sea. You can play snow yo-yos, roast marshmallows, and pose with snowshoes during dog sledding. 12-16 Alaskans/Huskies for 2-4 people on a 15-minute run by the forest lake.
Day 4:
Yellowknife - Hometown
Meal: Excluded
Free time in morning, then transfer to airport. Tour ends.
Airport meeting: Free airport pick-up/drop-off is available all day. Please meet your tour guide at the baggage claim.
Price Includes
All day free airport transfer provided
Ice Fishing (including lunch)&dog sledding fees
3 nights hotel accommodations
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle.
Bi-Lingual guide (English / Chinese) for the entire tour
Winter clothing rental (includes snow coat and pants, winter boots, gloves and hat)
Drinks and snacks when viewing Northern Light
Price Excludes
Air fare
All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by your tour guide
Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (suggested CAD$15/passenger).
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses
Additional Note
Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, tour booking will be confirmed within 1-2 business days.
Luggage: Limited to one medium suitcase & one carry-on luggage per person.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (Chinese/Cantonese/ English). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
Optional Meal Plan : Chinese style.
Confirmation
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Redemption
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Terms & Condition
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
23-30 days prior to departure date - 30% penalty
15-22 days prior to departure date - 50% penalty
No refund within 14-day prior to departure date. No partial refund on any unused services.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. The refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds 30 days after completion of the tour.
Rockies hotel upgrade is non-refundable once booking confirmed.
Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
For most of the tours, we offer airport pick up from Vancouver and Seattle(Additional fees would be charged). Please refer to the itinerary for details.
Meals are not included in the price. We offer optional meal Plan, and you could contact us after your booking to add the meal plan. Prices are listing under the additional note in the tour page.
Upgrade to Banff International and Chateau Lake Louise is available upon request after the booking. Please refer to hotel upgrade options under the additional note. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (Chinese/Cantonese/ Limited English). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
If you want to cancel this tour, please check the cancellation policy of the tour under Redemption and Policies tab and then e-mail to support@taketours.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply in one business day, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.
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