About this tour
Visit the City of Whitehorse to have a chance to witness the northern lights as beautiful as the ones in Yellowknife! Bundle up in a cozy, heated cabin with hot drinks and snacks to make your Aurora viewing even more enjoyable during your 2-night stay. Explore downtown Whitehorse to discover the local culture or join an optional tour to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Springs.
- Enjoy an all-inclusive 3-day tour from Vancouver to Whitehorse City with roundtrip tickets and city tour!
- Sit back and relax in the car from your hotel to view a spectacular auroral display every night with included aurora photography class
- Explore the local culture and immerse yourself in the natural views of downtown Whitehorse!
- Join optional tours to Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Springs (for travelers aged 19+ only)
— What You Can Expect —
Embark on an all-inclusive 3-day adventure from Vancouver to Whitehorse City, the capital of Yukon, a world-famous destination for witnessing the breathtaking Northern Lights. Delve into an ivory winter wonderland where the aurora borealis dazzles year-round, with the most spectacular shimmering nocturnal displays occurring from September to April. Begin with a 2-hour tour along the majestic Yukon River, where you’ll explore iconic sites such as the Klondike steamboat, Whitehorse Horse statue, local churches, fish ladders, Schwartz Lake, skyscrapers, and the historic train station. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and transportation-based history of the region.
Prepare for an enchanting experience viewing this kaleidoscope of magnetic disruptions in the heart of Whitehorse. Cozy up in a heated cabin, sipping hot drinks and savoring yummy snacks as you await the magical spectacle of the Northern Lights during your 2-night stay. Take the opportunity to explore downtown Whitehorse, immersing yourself in the local culture. Opt for additional tours to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Springs (available for travelers aged 12 and above). Deepen your connection with the stunning Yukon wilderness.
— Flight Info —
- Airline: Air North or Air Canada (mostly direct flights)
- Flight Departure Time: morning/afternoon
– If you wish to take an afternoon flight, please make a request in the “Notes” section when booking, otherwise, a morning flight will be arranged
– The actual flight time is subject to the airline, therefore, the actual flight time cannot be offered or requested, please refer to the voucher for flight into
- Flight Duration: please refer to the voucher (please arrive at Vancouver airport 2 hours in advance)
- Luggage Allowance: each traveler may carry 1 piece of carry-on baggage under 10 kg and 2 pieces of checked luggage (under 23 kg/piece)
— Important Info —
- Meeting Point: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
- Meeting Time: after collecting your luggage, the tour guide will be waiting for you with an information board that says your English name at the exit
- Tour Language: Chinese or English (please notify us of your preferred language when booking, note that the request result is not guaranteed)
- Tour Duration: 3 days 2 nights
- Return Point: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Airport (YXY), day 3
- Northern Lights Season: Around October to April every year
— Optional Tour Info —
Yukon Wildlife Preserve & Takhini Hot Pools
- If you wish to join this tour, please place a separate order. The first order is for the selection of room type and traveler number. The second order is for the number of travelers for the optional tour
- For safety reasons, only travelers aged over 19 are eligible
- This tour is only available from October 5 to March 31st
* The actual operating hour is subject to change due to weather. If the attraction is closed, a full refund will be provided.
- Duration: 4 to 5 hrs
- Itinerary (for reference only): Depart from Whitehorse and take a 30-km ride to Yukon Wildlife Preserve. The tour guide will guide the travelers to see animals at close range (bighorn sheep, wild white goat, reindeer, American bison, muskox, moose, and more). Then, travelers will head to Takhini Hot Pools to enjoy arctic bathing
— Accommodation Info —
- Best Western Gold Rush Inn or a similar 3-star hotel