Aurora Borealis Vacations & Tours

Discover the magic of an awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis vacation. Meaning "Northern Lights", the Aurora Borealis is a shimmering atmospheric phenomenon that occurs commonly above 60 degrees north latitude. At Tukto Lodge in Canada's Arctic, the Northern Lights dance across the sky in swirling, luminous colours.

See the almost endless array of Northern Lights forms created by the auroras, including arches, bands, streamers, clouds and flames.

Spend your days watching and photographing nature at its best! You'll see plants and animals native to the arctic. Go fishing for grayling or trophy trout, and sit back and take in the evening light show known as the Aurora Borealis!

Check out our Aurora Borealis vacation packages below and call us today at 1-800-760-0924 to reserve your Northern Lights tour at Tukto Lodge. Questions? Contact us for more information about our Aurora Borealis vacation packages or any one of our great vacation packages!

Aurora Borealis Vacation Packages

We offer two great packages to come to Canada's Arctic and see the Northern Lights.

Arctic Adventure & Northern Lights Tour Package

For those that want to camp under the spectacular Northern Lights:

Dubawnt River Zodiac Trip
4 days	US$3795/each
8 days	US$4895/each

Also included in this vacation package:

• Return airfare - Winnipeg to Kasba Lake, via charter jet
• Zodiac trip from Mosquito Lake to Dubawnt Lake, with return via DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter
• Camping gear
• Use of 16-ft and 18-ft Alumarine boats
• Fishing licences & taxes
• Guide
• Meals

The Northern Lights at Tukto Lodge

For those that would rather hunker down in the comfort of Tukto Lodge:

4 days US$3595/each
8 days US$4595/each

Tukto Lodge Trip
4 days	US$3595/each
8 days	US$4595/each

Included in this vacation package:

• Return airfare - Winnipeg to Kasba Lake, via charter jet
• Fishing licences & taxes
• Use of 16-ft and 18-ft Alumarine boats
• Guide
• Meals

Aurora Borealis Vacations FAQ

What's the best time to see the Northern Lights?

Aurora Boreals vacations in late August are the best time to see and photograph the Northern Lights at Tukto Lodge. Earlier in the summer months although you can see the Aurora Borealis, the strong twilight, or midnight sun, can interfere with viewing the stunning displays. However, in mid-to-late August, the temperatures are still pleasant, and you can see the great Northern Lights easily.

Do you offer Northern Lights tours?

All of our guides are very knowledgeable. You can choose to stay at our main lodge on Mosquito Lake in Canada's Northwest Territories that looks out to a spectacular lake view, or if you are feeling adventurous, why not camp under the Northern Lights? Take a thrilling 3 to 4 day, 100-mile trip float, fishing, and camping trip from Mosquito Lake, Northwest Territories, to Dubawnt Lake, Nunavut, on the Dubawnt River chain.

Do I need to bring special equipment for Northern Lights viewing?

No, the Aurora Borealis can be seen with the naked eye. If you want to photograph the Northern Lights, you may want to bring a camera capable of long exposures, a tripod ideally with a remote trigger, a good wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens, empty memory cards and warm clothes.

Other than the Aurora Borealis, what else can I see?

While you can feast your eyes on the Aurora Borealis at night, during the day nature lovers can spot Arctic hares, peregrine falcons, bald eagles, wolves, wolverines and fearless caribou, which have been photographed as close as twenty feet from our camp! The Arctic tundra is alive with flowers and lichen. Check out our nature photo galleries to see some of the stunning local flora and fauna.

Other questions about our Northern Lights vacations and tours?

Call Kelsey toll-free at 1-800-760-0924, use our contact form.