Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Tours by Bus

Luke was an excellent guide for aura hunting. He took us out to spots that weren't crowded with other buses, explained the history and culture of the areas we were driving through, showed us how to hunt for the auras on our own, and took as many photos for us as we wanted.

Fantastic!!! I've never experience that before! So much good experience and fantastic Aurora, hard-working driver guide will never forget! Full-fledged.

Despite a very poor forecast that night, this tour turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Most other tours were unable to find the aurora, but Luke’s knowledge, persistence, and incredible effort truly saved the night. He continuously monitored the cloud movement and drove farther out, carefully timing clear breaks as the clouds shifted downward. Thanks to his determination and strong aurora hunting instincts, we were rewarded with beautiful sightings later in the night. There was no rushing at any stop, and everyone had plenty of time to enjoy the moment and take photos. Luke’s calm confidence and dedication made all the difference, and we left feeling incredibly grateful for such a memorable night.

This was the second night of aurora hunting for our family. Our operator proved his skill the first night, but it can be hit or miss. Our prayers were answered because the second night was excellent. We stayed out until about 1:30, and he saved the best for last. It was a really awesome experience, and I’ll let the pictures say the rest.

The operator has good communications. He told us what his plan was, was responsive to people’s needs and friendly. Also, he has good Aurora hunting instincts. He got some excellent Aurora pictures and shared them with everyone in addition to our own pictures. The refreshments were pretty basic. Hot chocolate and cookies on this occasion. Rest stops not available on the East side, so plan accordingly.

Tina is an excellent guide who took us aurora hunting in Yellowknife. She was very kind and patiently helped everyone on the tour take photos using a high-quality camera. We first travelled by bus to several different locations in search of clear skies. Afterwards, we visited a cozy lounge where snacks, hot chocolate, and washrooms were available for a short rest. Then we headed out to the lakeside to watch the aurora. Although the aurora index was low that night, we were still lucky enough to see the lights dancing across the sky. It was a magical experience and truly a highlight of our trip. Tina was also generous in sharing some of the beautiful photos she had taken with us after the tour.

Our guide was excellent. On a cloudy evening he was consistently searching aurora. We went to various locations in our hunt, mainly on property. Nice lodge with snacks and kitchen with drink for us. Good aurora close to evenings end and we stayed until all had pictures and clouds came back in around 1:30. Great experience.

Luke was a lovely tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and lovely, very chatty and was keeping us updated with where we were going and why and showing us the weather map he was following. Didn’t see any lights which is out of his control as the weather was quite poor but it was still a lovely experience.

The auroras move. The clouds move. It’s alive! Instead of gathering hundreds of tourists in one spot and hoping the sky clears, Luke works smart: small groups (we were only 4), a specialized weather app in hand, and real skill in reading the sky. With his experience as a safari driver in Africa, he literally hunts for the Northern Lights, finding the best spots far from the crowds. Don’t leave it to chance whether you’ll see them or not — hop into Luke’s minibus. He’s passionate, determined, and gives you an unforgettable experience!

That was the cloudy day, we didn’t expect to see the light, but the guide made it happen. We saw the light in 3 stops and only our tour in that spots. Also, he sent all the pictures he took at the end of the tour. He was so cheer and friendly. I would recommend this tour.