Yellowknife Aurora and Rockies Fall Colours
Length
8 days / 7 nights
Hotel type
Downtown hotel
Nights of viewing
3 nights
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When to go
August - October
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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
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Enjoy three aurora viewing experiences
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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.
- Transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff
Explore Banff
Explore the beauty of Banff on your Canadian Rocky Mountain vacation.
- Banff E-Bike Tour
Cycle through Banff and the wonderful Bow Valley area on an e-bike tour.
- Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon
Embrace the fresh mountain air on a morning wagon ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain. Midway, enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch and experience authentic cowboy hospitality and entertainment.
- Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride
Discover Banff’s folklore and natural history on a small group tour, then ride the gondola up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
Discover Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Canadian Rockies air and head out for a day of exploration.
- Grizzly Bears, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour
See an orphaned grizzly bear in his mountainside habitat, ride the gondola up to the top of Kicking Horse Mountain, and visit Yoho National Park's most scenic spots.
- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour
On a guided sightseeing tour, stroll the Lake Louise shoreline and snap photos of the Valley Of The Ten Peaks at Moraine Lake.
- Guided Hike from Banff
Discover one of Banff National Park's best hiking trails with a small group and guide. Hike locations and difficulty vary by day of the week.
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.
- Transfer to Calgary Airport
On this two-hour journey, watch the landscape change from towering mountains to rolling prairie.
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.
- Transfer from Yellowknife Airport
- Aurora Viewing at Aurora Village
This evening, you are taken to the Aurora Village to view the stunning Northern Lights. Located away from the city lights, the village is the perfect setting for Northern Lights viewing. Enjoy the warm teepees, nightly entertainment, photo assistance, and hot beverages.
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.
- Wildlife Viewing Tour
- Yellowknife City Tour
- Indigenous Storytelling Tour of the Prince of Wales Heritage Museum
- Sightseeing Tour with Hike
- Skydome Aurora Viewing
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.
- Half Day Great Slave Lake Fishing Tour
- Yellowknife Jet Boat Tour (2hrs)
- Aurora Hunting Tour
Depart from Yellowknife
All too soon, your Rockies and Northern Lights vacation comes to an end upon arrival at the airport.
- Transfer to Yellowknife 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
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Accommodations
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.
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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.
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