Canada
3. Northern Lights Yukon Tour - 6 Days
$370/Person
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations: Whitehorse, Yukon Wilderness, Northern Lights Viewing Lodges
Ideal for: Adventure seekers, nature lovers, photographers, and winter enthusiasts
Tour Description
The Canadian Maritimes Discovery is a 9-day immersive journey through Atlantic Canada’s most iconic coastal provinces - Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Rich with rugged shorelines, charming fishing villages, Celtic heritage, and maritime hospitality, this tour highlights the best of East Coast Canada. Perfect for those who enjoy scenic drives, historic sites, seafood delights, and quiet coastal charm, it’s a deep dive into Canada’s maritime soul.
Highlights
- View the Aurora Borealis multiple nights in remote locations
- Enjoy guided dog sledding, snowshoeing, and ice fishing
- Relax in cozy wilderness lodges with warm northern hospitality
- Learn about Yukon’s indigenous history and gold rush legacy
- Explore Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Whitehorse
Arrive in Whitehorse, Yukon’s friendly and quirky capital. Transfer to your hotel and attend a welcome orientation with your local guide. In the evening, head to a secluded viewing area just outside the city for your first night of Northern Lights viewing, complete with hot drinks, snacks, and a warming hut.
Day 2: Whitehorse City & Nature
After a leisurely breakfast, take a city tour including the SS Klondike National Historic Site, Miles Canyon, and the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre. In the afternoon, visit a wildlife preserve where you can see bison, moose, lynx, and foxes. After dinner, return to a heated aurora viewing yurt or lodge for your second night of lights.
Day 3: Dogsledding & Aurora Lodge
Drive into the Yukon wilderness to meet your team of Alaskan huskies. Learn to mush and then set out on a thrilling dog sledding ride through snowy trails. After lunch, check into an aurora viewing lodge where you'll spend two nights. After dark, relax in an outdoor hot tub and wait for the lights to dance across the sky.
Day 4: Snowshoeing & Winter Wildlife
Start your day with a guided snowshoeing hike, exploring frozen forests and spotting animal tracks. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional First Nations storytelling session by a local elder. After dinner, gather again under the stars for another night of aurora watching, hopefully with green, purple, and red hues painting the sky.
Day 5: Ice Fishing & Return to Whitehorse
This morning, try your hand at ice fishing on a remote frozen lake. Warm up in a log cabin with a fresh-cooked fish lunch. Return to Whitehorse by late afternoon for a relaxing evening or optional souvenir shopping. One final optional aurora outing is available if the skies are clear.
Day 6: Departure from Whitehorse
After breakfast, transfer to Whitehorse Airport for your flight home, leaving with unforgettable memories and perhaps the perfect Northern Lights photo.
Must-Do Activities
- Watch the Aurora Borealis in secluded, zero-light-pollution areas
- Go dog sledding through pristine snow-covered forests
- Try snowshoeing and ice fishing like a true Northerner
- Visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to see northern species
- Warm up in rustic lodges with wood stoves and hot cocoa
Accommodation Options
- Whitehorse: Edgewater Hotel (charming downtown boutique), Raven Inn (modern amenities, northern décor)
- Aurora Lodges: Northern Lights Resort & Spa (luxury cabins and wellness), Takhini River Lodge (intimate and eco-friendly)
Why Choose This Tour?
The Northern Lights Yukon Tour is more than just a chance to see the aurora - it's a full northern cultural immersion. From riding sleds led by dogs to listening to indigenous stories by the fire, every moment offers a connection to nature, to history, and to the magic of Canada’s wild north.