4-Day Northern Lights Aurora Viewing Getaway in Whitehorse Yukon
What your day looks like
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights on this best-value Aurora viewing tour in Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes. On successive evenings, travel just outside the city to the AuroraCentre, far from light pollution, where you can relax and watch the sky come alive with color. Stay warm beside a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire while enjoying this unforgettable natural phenomenon. During the day, enjoy free time to explore Whitehorse at your own pace, with opportunities for optional winter activities, sightseeing, and shopping.
The experience, in brief
- Scenic Whitehorse exploration, Yukon’s vibrant capital city
- Evening aurora viewing away from city lights
- Visit AuroraCentre, an ideal Northern Lights observation spot
- Cozy campfire and wood stove Aurora nights
- Multiple evenings increase chances of aurora sightings
- Free daytime for winter sightseeing and shopping
Your day, step by step
Whitehorse
Northern Lights. Welcome to Whitehorse! Transfer to your hotel located in the heart of the city, not far from the banks of the Yukon River. Whitehorse is small and easy to explore on foot or by vehicle. Later in the evening we set out to the AuroraCentre, where we’ll seek the sight of the northern lights.
Whitehorse
Overnight at a hotel in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse
City/Town Tour at SS Klondike National Historic Site. City Tour In the late morning, you will discover the sights of Whitehorse, historic and yet trendy, on a city tour with character. Visit the SS Klondike National Historic Site; among the last of the great paddlewheelers that plied the Yukon River system until the 1950s, the Old Log Church, the oldest building in Whitehorse, and the unique Log Cabin Skyscraper; a three-story tower made completely out of logs
Whitehorse
Northern Lights. Free time in the City during the day & Northern Lights And when you’ve seen all these top sites, Main Street is perfect for strolling and shopping with its shops, galleries, and coffee shops. Afternoon is free for optional sightseeing and touring. You have the option to add dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or ice fishing. After a relaxed dinner in Whitehorse, you’ll be back on the road again, this time to seek views of the stunning Northern Lights. Relax in sheltered comfort, or under the starry sky beside a warm fire at one of our tailor-made aurora viewing locations.
Whitehorse
Overnight at a hotel in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse
Northern Lights. Northern Lights Viewing Free day for optional sightseeing and touring. In the winter season you have the option to try one of the many Yukon winter activities. Later in the evening we set out once more to the AuroraCentre where we’ll seek the sight of the northern lights.
Whitehorse
Overnight at a hotel in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse
Transportation. Thank you for visiting! Transfer to the airport. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
What to know before booking
Included
Airport Transfers (4:00 am-9:00 pm) Expert guidance on the entire trip Accommodation at the Whitehorse hotel 3x Aurora Viewing evening tour Welcome & City tour Welcome Package
Not Included
Optional tours, personal extras, gratuities Winter Clothing rental (available on request)
What to Bring
Comfortable warm clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials
Meeting & Pickup
Arrival at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 3 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business