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Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

Fully escape to a pristine winter playground near Yellowknife

4.5 (30 ratings)

Canada, North America

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About this tour:

7 days

Jan-Apr, Dec

Cross-Country Skiing

Partially-Guided, Private

Hotel, Wilderness Lodge

Easy (2/5)

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Why travellers choose this tour

At 10Adventures, we take care of the details so that our guests can focus on making memories. Enjoy these key features on this tour.

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners are included in this tour. Snacks, coffee, tee, and juice are also included during your stay at Blachford Lodge. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

Local Support

Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

Payments Made Easy

Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

This tour is based in hotel and lodge accommodations. The hotel in Yellowknife offers standard 3-star accommodations. The lodge offers a rustic wilderness experience where you’ll have a private room with a shared bathroom. You’ll enjoy the full use of lodge activities and delicious meals during your stay.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. Single rooms, including those for solo travellers, are by request only and may incur an additional fee.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

Hotel in Yellowknife

Spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Yellowknife, a city situated on ancient volcanic rocks.

Night 2-5

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Blachford Lake Lodge in Yellowknife

Enjoy the wilds of the great north at this wilderness lodge. Endless ways for you to explore the unspoiled environment are included.

Night 6

Hotel in Yellowknife

Spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Yellowknife, a city situated on ancient volcanic rocks.

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Northern Lights Wilderness Escape Tour Details

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Northern Lights Wilderness Escape Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive in the Great White North

Overnight Location - Hotel in Yellowknife | Meals - None

When you arrive in Yellowknife, you’ll find your way to the hotel and get settled. Go out and explore the snow-covered streets of this northern city and take a walk to get used to the winter chill.

Day 2

Day 2: Bush Plane Flight to the Wilderness

Overnight Location - Wilderness Lodge | Meals - Lunch, dinner

This morning your bush plane awaits to take you on a scenic flight to the shores of Great Slave Lake. You’ll have an exciting landing on the frozen lake in front of your wilderness accommodations and then you can explore and get settled.

Enjoy a hearty dinner and then watch to see if the northern lights appear from the warmth of the cozy lodge.

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Day 3-5

Day 3-5: Enjoy Winter in the North

Overnight Location - Hotel in Blachford Lake | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Spend your days at Blachford Lake Lodge exploring the great white wilderness. You can use the lodge equipment to go skating, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the beautiful wild surroundings. You can also pre-book optional guided activities likes snowmobiling or ice fishing.

Spend some downtime relaxing indoors curled up by the fire, or take a soak in the outdoor whirlpool. At the end of each day, when night falls you can watch the stars and wait by the campfire for the northern lights to appear.

Day 6

Day 6: Explore Yellowknife

Overnight Location - Hotel in Yellowknife | Meals - None

Take a final stroll along the frozen lakeshore before your bush plane comes to pick you up. Enjoy the view of the tundra from above on your flight back to Yellowknife. You’ll have the whole afternoon to explore Yellowknife. Visit the Old Town to see the historic wooden buildings left from the mining days, or take a hike up “The Rock” for a scenic view of the city.

If you’re looking for a fresh fish dinner, a great way to end your trip is with a stop at the famous Bullock’s Bistro.

Day 7

Day 7: Tour Concludes in Yellowknife

Overnight Location - None | Meals - None

After an epic trip full of winter adventures, your tour comes to an end after this morning’s hotel check-out. Return to the airport to catch your flight home.

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FAQ for Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

How hard is the Northern Lights Wilderness Escape?

We rate this tour as a 2/5. You get to choose your activities during your lodge stay, so you choose the difficulty, from a leisurely winter stroll to an epic all-day adventure. You should be reasonably fit and comfortable in rugged, cold weather to get the most out of this tour.

Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Northern Lights Wilderness Escape?

4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners are included in this tour. Snacks, coffee, tee, and juice are also included during your stay at Blachford Lodge. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover all included activities. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Yellowknife to start this tour?

Fly into Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Your transportation from the airport to your hotel is not included, but you can take a taxi.

Is the Northern Lights Wilderness Escape in English?

This is a self-guided tour, and the route guide, maps, and programs will be supplied in English.

Where does the Northern Lights Wilderness Escape end?

This tour ends in Yellowknife, and you will fly out of Yellowknife Airport (YZF). You can take a taxi to the airport.

Can I bring my own winter sports equipment?

Everything from skates to snowshoes and cross-country skis will be available for you to use at the lodge. You are welcome to bring your own equipment, but please confirm at the time of booking so that we can ensure there will be adequate space in the bush plane to transport your equipment.

Am I guaranteed to see the northern lights on the Northern Lights and Wilderness Escape?

The northern lights are active in the fall and are more visible as the nights grow longer. You are very likely to see them during the fall and winter months. Unfortunately, it is not possible to predict their presence with one complete accuracy so there are no guarantees.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Canada for this tour?

The best time to travel to the Northwest Territories to see the northern lights is between December and April when your chances of seeing the lights are the best.

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Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

What travellers are saying about 10Adventures

Why travellers choose this tour

We're Canadian

Meals

Transfers

Local Support

Payments Made Easy

Route Resources

Park Entrance Fees

Luggage transfers

Accommodation for Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

Hotel in Yellowknife

Night 2-5

Blachford Lake Lodge in Yellowknife

Night 6

Hotel in Yellowknife

Northern Lights Wilderness Escape Tour Details

Northern Lights Wilderness Escape Overview

Northern Lights Wilderness Escape Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in the Great White North

Day 2: Bush Plane Flight to the Wilderness

Day 3-5: Enjoy Winter in the North

Day 6: Explore Yellowknife

Day 7: Tour Concludes in Yellowknife

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What’s Included in the Northern Lights Wilderness Escape?

Meals

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Accommodation for Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

Hotel in Yellowknife

Night 2-5

Blachford Lake Lodge in Yellowknife

Night 6

Hotel in Yellowknife

Map of Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

Reviews for Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

Tour Booking Process

FAQ for Northern Lights Wilderness Escape

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