THE BEST TIME TO SEE THE NORTHER LIGHTS

THE BEST TIMES TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE:

AUGUST 15-AUGUST 30/ SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER / JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH/ APRIL 01-07

OUTSIDE OF THESE DATES THE SKY IS EITHER TOO BRIGHT OR THE WEATHER IS TOO CLOUDY TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

 

 

The Right Place at the Right Time

YELLOWKNIFE IS THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH TO WITNESS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS BECAUSE IT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER WHATS KNOWN AS THE “AURORA OVAL”. THIS IS WHERE THE ENERGY THAT CREATES THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IS FIRST MAGNETICALLY PULLED INTO OUR ATMOSPHERE. FROM YELLOWKNIFE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS CAN TRAVEL NORTH AND SOUTH ONLY IF ITS STRONG ENOUGH TO DO SO. BECAUSE OF THIS THE YELLOWKNIFE AREA HAS ABOUT A 99% CHANCE TO HAVE NORTHERN LIGHTS ON ANY CLEAR NIGHT. YELLOWKNIFE IT SELF IS A LOW-LYING CITY AND THERE IS MORE OFTEN CLOUD COVERAGE THERE THEN THE SURROUNDING AREAS. SO EACH NIGHT OF OUR AURORA TOUR WE ARE SEEKING OUT THE BEST CONDITIONS FOR OUR GUESTS. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT IN INCREASING YOUR ODDS OF SEEING IT!

OUR PASSION

WE ARE A SMALL TEAM OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ENJOY PUTTING SMILES ON PEOPLE FACES – WHICH IS OUR DRIVE TO OFFER THESE UNQIUE TOURS. ALL OF OUR TOURS ARE AUTHENTIC AND ARE NEVER DULLED DOWN. THE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED AS WE WOULD DO THEM OURSELVES, NOT SOME FAKE/PHONY TOURIST VERSION!

 

WE LOVE ENTERTAINING SPECIAL REQUESTS IN THE HOPES WE CAN MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SOMETHING NOT LISTED ON OUR SITE OR SOMETHING IN CONJUNCTION WITH WHAT WE OFFER PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

 

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

PHOTOGRAPHING THE AURORA IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. WHILE SOME OF THE NEWER PHONES CAN TAKE SOME OKAY PICTURE, A PROFESSIONAL CAMERA IS FAR SUPERIOR. ON ALL OF OIUR TOURS WE OFFER FREE PHOTO TAKING SERVICE. ALL OF THE PHOTOS ARE SHARED BY GOOGLE DRIVE FOLLOWING THE TOUR. THE LINK FOR THE PHOTOS STAYS ACTIVE FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS SO YOU WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO RETURN HOME AND DOWNLOAD THEM TO YOUR COMPUTER IF DESIRED. THEY ARE HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS THAT COULD BE PRINTED (EVEN IN LARGE FORMAT!)

Cancellation Policy

We understand that travel plans can change. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to make alterations to your already booked reservations. Full refunds are available up until 7 days before your arrival date. Cancellation inside of 7 days to 48 hours before your trip will result in a 30% surcharge. Cancellation made with 48 hours or less to your trip start date will not be refunded.

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