The northern lights – scientifically known as the aurora borealis – have fascinated people for centuries. These colorful dancing lights in the night sky seem almost magical and otherworldly. Of all the places on Earth to view this amazing natural phenomenon, Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories is one of the best. The tourists from around the world flock here each winter, and Aurora Tours Yellowknife are of the best ways to see the lights. What draws people to sign up for their aurora tours over the many other tour companies? Read on to find out!
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Majestic Nature Meets Local Expertise
Part of Yellowknife’s draw is its remote northern location inside the auroral oval, the zone around the geomagnetic North Pole where the northern lights occur. The lack of light pollution also makes for incredibly clear night skies. An aurora tour with a knowledgeable local guide completes the experience. The expert guides know all the best viewing spots away from the city lights. Their familiarity with the area means they can find holes in the tree line for panoramic views when the lights begin their dazzling display. Knowing Yellowknife like the back of their hand allows them to chase openings in the clouds for optimal aurora sighting.
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Adventure and Excitement
The thrill of bundling up and heading out into the winter darkness in search of the northern lights adds an element of adventure and excitement. Will the lights come out tonight? What colors and shapes might we see? With an experienced aurora guide at the wheel taking passengers to prime lookout points around Yellowknife, there is optimism in the air. Tourists feel like true nighttime explorers, far from the comforts of the city lights, faces turned eagerly to the heavens in anticipation. The thrill of spotting the first green glow spreading across the stars keep people’s hearts pounding with excitement all night long.
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Customizable Group Size
Not everyone wants to share the aurora experience with large groups. Crowds and noise can diminish the magical feeling of communing with nature under the northern lights. Aurora Tour Yellowknife offers customizable group sizes, from intimate 2-person excursions to 12-passenger trips. Smaller groups allow more flexibility in travel plans and personal attention from guides. You won’t have to worry about a packed tour bus or jostling for space at aurora viewing points. Just you, your small group, and the wide-open starry skies above Yellowknife.
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Family-Friendly Trips
For families wanting to share the enchanting northern lights experience together, Aurora Tours Yellowknife cater well to younger tourists too. Kids will enjoy the adventure and late nights. The guides make sure children have fun while maintaining safety as the top priority. You’ll come away with special lifelong memories of viewing the dancing green, pink and purple lights as a family against the unusual backdrop of Yellowknife’s snow-covered forests. Parents can relax knowing that the expert guides will take care of all the trip logistics while keeping young ones entertained.
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SkyWoman Retreat Aurora Lodge
Basecamps are incredibly important on multi-day northern lights vacations. Sitting around in town waiting for night skies to clear can dull the magic compared to relaxing at a scenic country retreat in between aurora hunts. Aurora Tour Yellowknife’s custom-built SkyWoman Retreat combines northern wilderness ambiance with all the modern comforts needed by seasoned travelers. Guests can recharge with cozy fireplaces, hearty gourmet fare and luxurious furnishings while the floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Yellowknife Bay. Then at night the adventure begins again when it’s time to start chasing the northern lights!
Conclusion
With its optimal location directly under the magical shimmering northern lights, Yellowknife is perfectly positioned as the best place in the world to cross seeing the aurora borealis off your bucket list. Canadian Rail Tours will result in the trip of a lifetime with plenty of colorful dancing lights in the skies above to create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a couple looking for romance, friends seeking adventure or a family sharing a meaningful experience, an aurora vacation to Yellowknife is sure to delight.
