Optional Tours - Summer/Fall 2010
August 1 to October 15, 2010
Aurora Viewing Tour
We operate the Aurora Viewing Tour with a boat cruise or van transfer to one of our cozy cabins. We offer you
a 5 hour guided tour to take advantage of the best time to see the Aurora. Your cabin is warm and a comfortable
bas for your Aurora Viewing. The transfer from guest's accommodation, by ban and boat, to the cabin takes
approximately 30 minutes. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice, cookies and bannock are all part of the experience.
10pm to 3am
$95 per person
All Night Aurora Tour
We operate the All Night Aurora Tour with a boat cruise to our cabin. Enjoy the entire night at our cozy cabin viewing
the night sky and amazing Aurora. Your cabin is warm and comfortable base for your 12 hour aurora Viewing experience.
The transfer from guest's accommodation by van and boat to the cabin takes approximately 30 minutes. A steak dinner in
the evening and an American breakfast in the morning is all part of the package. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice, cookies
and bannock are all part of the experience.
9pm to 9am
$225 per person
City Sightseeing
Experience all that Yellowknife has to offer and get orientated with this spectacular city.
You will visit our unique old town district, the downtown core, and a trip to the famous dog sled kennels.
1pm
$60 per person
Dog Mushing on Wheels
Beck's Kennels is famous for dog sled rides. Experience the thrill of dog mushing before it snows. You will enjoy
20 minutes ride on All Terrain Vehicles pulled by husky mix racing dogs. You will see the dogs being harnessed
and there will be an opportunity to take photos of these friendly dogs.
9:30am
$60 per person
Northern Outdoor Adventure Tour
Enjoy a scenic boat cruise, on a secluded lake, through this beautiful northern landscape.
This is an interpretative tour providing information on trapper's skills and lifestyle.
1pm
$80 per person
Cameron Falls Hiking
Hike this unique trail through pine forests and rocks scrapped clean by glaciers. Enjoy a scenic viewpoint
over the falls, which drop 17 metres over series of rocky ledges.
1pm
$80 per person
Aboriginal Fishing Demonstration
This tour will demonstrate how traditional aboriginal fishing is done. We will take a boat trip on Great Slave
Lake where we have set fishing nets. The net is pulled up to bring the fish up.
Then we prepare the fish for your lunch in our heated tent.
10am
$95 per person
Bison (Buffalo) Viewing
This wildlife viewing tours, takes you to see the Bison, the largest terrestrial mammals in North America.
We drive west towards the aboriginal community of Behchoko. Along the highway we make stops to view
and photograph these huge animals as the graze along the road They were once an endangered species
but they are now flourishing in this area. Lunch at restaurant at Behchoko included.
Minimum group of 4
10am
$135 per person
Barrenground Hiking Tour
There is no better way to view the arctic landscape than by air. Enjoy this scenic flight north, past the tree-line to
the Tundra Barrenground. Your flight will land on a remote lake, where you will enjoy a guided interpretive hike.
Minimum group of 3
1pm
$395 per person
Winter Clothing
Winter clothing is provided during optional tours, if required.
We recommend that for the City of Diamonds package you rent our clothing sets for your entire stay.
The clothing consists of a parka, pants, insulated boots, mitts, and a hat.
These items can be rented a rate of $40 for the first day and $15 per each additional day.
Transportation
All our tours include transfers from and back to Yellowknife.
All prices include GST (5%)
