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Yellowknife Aurora and Rockies Fall Colours

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Length

8 days / 7 nights

Nights of viewing

3 nights

Length

8 days / 7 nights

Hotel type

Downtown hotel

Nights of viewing

3 nights

Destinations

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.

Highlights of your trip

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

A couple enjoying the view of the mountains and water in Lake Louise

Explore the best of the Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies have some spectacular scenery, including towering mountain peaks and brilliant turquoise lakes. Spend two full days in Banff and discover some of the top viewpoints and attractions.

Experience cowboy hospitality in Banff

In Banff, enjoy a cowboy cookout lunch and horse-drawn wagon ride, discover world-famous Lake Louise, take the Banff gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, and more.

This is a picture of scenery in Yellowknife, Canada.

Discover the city of Yellowknife

Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories, is one of North America's best Northern Lights viewing locations! During the day, explore the city's highlights at your own pace or take a boat tour of Yellowknife Bay.

Small minibus drives along a quiet road with green aurora lighting up the sky above Yellowknife

Enjoy three aurora viewing experiences

Spend three evenings searching for the Northern Lights in Yellowknife. Visit a cozy cabin, relax in a heated geo dome, and go on an aurora hunting tour.

A dome shaped room with a table and chairs inside of it

Travel to Yellowknife's top aurora viewing locations

Sit back and relax in cozy cabins or geo domes, which feature wood burning stoves, lounge chairs, snacks, and drinks. Admire the surrounding scenery while you wait for the aurora!

Bison crossing the road in Mackenzie area Northwest Territories

Look for buffalo and other wildlife

With a local indigenous guide, search for North America's biggest wild wood buffalo and other wildlife near Yellowknife.

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation

Guided Northern Lights viewing experiences

Unique guided activities such as hiking, cultural tours and more

Transfers between Calgary and Banff

Transfers in Yellowknife, between airport and hotel

Electronic travel documentation package

Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Itinerary

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Day 01

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

Day 02

Explore Banff

Explore the beauty of Banff on your Canadian Rocky Mountain vacation.

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Banff E-Bike Tour

Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride

Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon

Day 03

Discover Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Canadian Rockies air and head out for a day of exploration.

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Grizzly Bears, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour

Signature Hike from Banff

Day 04

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

Day 05

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.

Shuttle Transfer to Hotel with Meet and Greet

Cozy Cabin Aurora Tour

Day 06

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.

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Half Day Great Slave Lake Fishing Tour

Yellowknife Boat Tour

Skydome Aurora Viewing

Day 07

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

Aurora Hunting Tour by Vehicle

Day 08

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

Speak to one of our Canadian Insiders about personalizing this trip.

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Day 1

Arrive in Calgary

Day 2

Explore Banff

Day 3

Discover Banff Nati...

Discover Banff National Park

Day 4

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.

Transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff

Explore Banff

Explore the beauty of Banff on your Canadian Rocky Mountain vacation.

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Banff E-Bike Tour

Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride

Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon

Discover Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Canadian Rockies air and head out for a day of exploration.

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Grizzly Bears, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour

Signature Hike from Banff

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

Into the North - Calgary to Yellowknife

Shuttle Transfer to Hotel with Meet and Greet

Cozy Cabin Aurora Tour

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.

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Half Day Great Slave Lake Fishing Tour

Yellowknife Boat Tour

Skydome Aurora Viewing

Explore Yellowknife

Wildlife Viewing Tour

Aurora Hunting Tour by Vehicle

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

Prices

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Hotel Accommodations

3 star

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Hotel accommodations

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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

Example of a Comfort hotel in Banff

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

Example of a Comfort hotel in Yellowknife

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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