Yellowknife Aurora and Rockies Fall Colours
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8 days / 7 nights
Nights of viewing
3 nights
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See the aurora borealis and Canadian Rockies
Combine a trip to the Canadian Rockies with a multi-night Northern Lights viewing experience in Yellowknife. In Banff National Park, turquoise lakes, deep green forests, and colorful wildflowers decorate the landscape during late summer and early fall. In Yellowknife, the aurora lights up the night sky, painting it green, blue, purple or pink.
Three nights of Northern Lights viewing experiences
Discover Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories
Glaciers, emerald lakes, and forests of the Canadian Rockies
Great choice of activities catered to your interests
Choose from hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and more
Top experiences and features
Explore the best of the Canadian Rockies
Experience cowboy hospitality in Banff
Discover the city of Yellowknife
Enjoy three aurora viewing experiences
Travel to Yellowknife's top aurora viewing locations
Look for buffalo and other wildlife
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Trip Itinerary
Arrive in Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Upon arrival, meet your transfer at the Calgary International Airport and travel through the Canadian Rockies to Banff.
Explore Banff
Explore the beauty of Banff on your Canadian Rocky Mountain vacation.
Discover Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Canadian Rockies air and head out for a day of exploration.
Banff to Calgary
Enjoy the stunning vistas of Banff once more this morning, before you make your way out of the rugged Rocky Mountains and back to Calgary.
Into the North - Calgary to Yellowknife
Head north to Yellowknife (flight not included), one of North America's best Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) viewing locations. An area with deep cultural roots and a diverse landscape, Yellowknife sits on the shores of Great Slave Lake.
Take to the water
Yellowknife residents spend their time on and around the water during the warmer months. Spot iconic houseboats, dine on the daily catch, and chat with the locals.
Explore Yellowknife
Yellowknife is a vibrant city with many festivals and events throughout the year. The city gained its name from the copper tools made and traded by the Dene First Nation. Explore the public street art during the day, then wait for tonight's natural art to appear in the night sky.
Depart from Yellowknife
All too soon, your Rockies and Northern Lights vacation comes to an end upon arrival at the airport.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Calgary
Arrive in Calgary
Day 2
Explore Banff
Explore Banff
Day 3
Discover Banff Nati...
Discover Banff National Park
Day 4
Banff to Calgary
Banff to Calgary
Arrive in Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Upon arrival, meet your transfer at the Calgary International Airport and travel through the Canadian Rockies to Banff.
Explore Banff
Explore the beauty of Banff on your Canadian Rocky Mountain vacation.
Discover Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Canadian Rockies air and head out for a day of exploration.
Banff to Calgary
Enjoy the stunning vistas of Banff once more this morning, before you make your way out of the rugged Rocky Mountains and back to Calgary.
Into the North - Calgary to Yellowknife
Head north to Yellowknife (flight not included), one of North America's best Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) viewing locations. An area with deep cultural roots and a diverse landscape, Yellowknife sits on the shores of Great Slave Lake.
Take to the water
Yellowknife residents spend their time on and around the water during the warmer months. Spot iconic houseboats, dine on the daily catch, and chat with the locals.
Explore Yellowknife
Yellowknife is a vibrant city with many festivals and events throughout the year. The city gained its name from the copper tools made and traded by the Dene First Nation. Explore the public street art during the day, then wait for tonight's natural art to appear in the night sky.
Depart from Yellowknife
All too soon, your Rockies and Northern Lights vacation comes to an end upon arrival at the airport.
Prices
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Accommodations
These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.
Banff Caribou Lodge
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa is a short walk away from downtown Banff. Relax in one of the hotel’s cozy guest rooms, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or rent a bike and explore the local area.
Explorer Hotel
Located in downtown Yellowknife, the Explorer Hotel has comfortable rooms and thoughtful amenities. There is a polar bear exhibit in the lobby and an on-site restaurant and lounge.
Personalize this itinerary
Here are some of the most popular ways to personalize this journey.
Spend time in Jasper
If you'd like to explore more of the Canadian Rockies, then add on a stay in Jasper National Park. You can also experience the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, one of the most scenic highways in the world.
Add Rocky Mountaineer
The Rocky Mountaineer sightseeing train is available between April and October. You could enjoy two days of beautiful scenery and delicious food on a train journey between Vancouver and Banff. Ask us for more information on service levels and routes!
Take the sleeper train
Combine your Northern Lights vacation with a sleeper-train journey from Vancouver to Jasper. Relax in your private cabin, watch the changing scenery from the train's viewing cars, and enjoy meals in the dining car.
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