Northern Lights Tour From Vancouver

5 Day Vancouver and Yukon Aurora Viewing Package

  • Independent travel
  • 5 days
  • Vancouver to Whitehorse
  • Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • Tour code 5VYA

Northern Lights Tour From Vancouver

This tour combines Vancouver a vibrant, lively city, and Whitehorse where you will stand under the Yukon sky surrounded by mile upon mile of wilderness watching the Northern Lights dance above you.

Trip highlights

  • Vancouver Hop on Hop Off City Tour
  • Fly Over Canada experience
  • Nightly Aurora viewing
  • City tour in Whitehorse

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver. Transfer to downtown hotel with local escort.

    Overnight: Vancouver
  2. Day 2 Vancouver Sightseeing

    Our Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass is a fun and flexible way to see the best of Vancouver! Take a bus, stop at a location, browse around for as long as you want and then hop back onto the next coming bus to move onto the next attraction! You will experience downtown Vancouver at leisure as the bus circles through a series of cultural districts, seaside points of interest, and Stanley Park. Clear top buses for stunning views, rain or shine, and full commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin. Then, experience the FlyOver Canada experience. The show utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while the film takes you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride's motion to create an unforgettable experience.

    Overnight: Vancouver
  3. Day 3 Vancouver - Whitehorse

    Departure transfer to Vancouver airport. Fly to Whitehorse. Meet and greet tour guide at Whitehorse airport. Transfer to downtown hotel with tour guide Night 10.30pm departure for Northern Lights viewing at the AuroraCentre in the comfort of insulated yurts with a steaming hot drink. The location has pristine, unhindered views across the horizon which lets you enjoy the phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis to its fullest.When we stand under the Yukon sky surrounded by mile upon mile of Yukon's wilderness, we can't help but think of what the ancients, our ancestors might have thought as they too stood spell bound by the Northern Lights. It's little wonder that they believed the Northern Lights to be the spirits of the departed or the Gods themselves. Yukon is one of the best places on earth to see the northern lights "“ colourful bands of light that dance in the dark night sky. While the northern lights occur year-round, summer's near-constant daylight makes seeing them next to impossible. In the autumn, winter and early spring, however, clear, dark nights lend themselves to stunning displays.

    Overnight: Whitehorse
  4. Day 4 Whitehorse sightseeing

    Depart at 10.30am for our guided Whitehorse town tour including stops at the Wooden Fish Ladder, White Pass and Yukon Route Building and Main Street , all with our tour guide. Late evening departure for Aurora viewing at AuroraCentre with tour guide.

    Overnight: Whitehorse
  5. Day 5 Depart Whitehorse

    Transfer to Whitehorse airport for our return flight with check-in assistance by local guide.

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What's included

  • 4 nights of accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What's not included

  • Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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