Overview

Welcome to Northern Tales Travel Services, your one-stop shopping spot for your Fall & Winter & Spring Northern Lights Adventure in the Yukon! Enjoy an aurora borealis viewing package with optional winter activities such as dog mushing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sightseeing flights and special events. Ask about custom, individual and private trips.

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411 Main St, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B6, Canada

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befarkes

Ottawa, Canada

42

Reviewed May 2, 2018

Excellent guided excursion: aurora borealis viewing outside of Whitehorse

I've lived in the Canadian north before (for three years ending only about five years ago), so I've been able to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) on my own before. Even so, getting an opportunity with a great company like this is worth pursuing:...More

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Terri T

4

Reviewed April 8, 2018 via mobile

Mother daughter trip

We had the most fabulous time thanks to your company. The staff and viewing tents where perfect. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Adamsjc

Perth, Australia

2713

Reviewed April 7, 2018

Northern Lights and so much more

Thank you Northern Light Tours for an amazing time in Whitehorse. My Mom and I had such a fabulous time. Your guides are super friendly and knowledgeable. Seeing the Northern Lights was a HUGE tick off my bucket list. Thanks to your amazing staff I...More

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claudialoygorri

Vancouver, Canada

1

Reviewed April 2, 2018

looking forward to coming back

I went to Whitehorse with a friend for a long weekend and we booked a tour with Northern Tales for one night and a day tour as well. They were super nice from the beginning and they gave us a discount for booking two tours...More

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ladyhawk2015

White Rock

111

Reviewed April 2, 2018

A fantastic mini holiday!

We can't say enough good things about Northern Tales. They are an extremely well organized company from the folks in administration to their enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. We rented the winter clothing packages and were very glad we did. We also got a great rate...More

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Camila C

162

Reviewed March 29, 2018

Excellent Experience

My husband and I went for 3 nights to Yukon, Northen Tales went to pick us up at the airport, leave us in the Hotel, explain how the itinerary worked and set up the basis for the next 3 days. Then, at 10 pm the...More

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LeonShaw

Wake Forest, North Carolina

106

Reviewed March 25, 2018

Great Experience

This is a very well organized business. Two heated cabins with food and hot drinks, lots of explanations on what to expect, and a great setting in front of a snow covered field. A good value too and highly recommended

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happytraveler1842

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Reviewed March 24, 2018 via mobile

Northern Lights tour

I must say the team at Northern Tales were awesome! You can tell they love what they do and I am so thankful they were there to take photos - my camera was unable to capture the beauty of the Aurora. It was an emotional...More

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Judy M

Reno, Nevada

3

Reviewed March 21, 2018

Northern Tales tour

This trip met our expectations 100%. Granted the weather was perfect, so conditions were there to make this an awesome trip but Northern Tales is a wonderful company run by fun, reliable, well informed people. Their enthusiasm is evident and they offer additional excursions that...More

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SnippetsofSuri

Edmonton, Canada

226

Reviewed March 17, 2018

Very Passionate Tour Guides!

Northern Tales is incredible and provide excellent services. Planning and booking of the tours with them through emails were easy and fast reply. They were very patient and answered all my questions. A special shout out to one of the tour guides, Martina. She is...More

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Atherfield

Can you please tell me the dates for the new moon in March & April for 2019. Thanks

May 22, 2018|

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Hi there, the new moon will be on March 5th and April 5th 2019.

692linz

Planning to come to Whitehorse somewhere 10-20 October for 2 nights. Wondering will it be a good time to witness the Northern Lights? When will you suggest?

April 26, 2018|

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Check the phases of the moon—If possible aim for nights with late moonrise, or for the dark of the moon. The wonderful aurora we saw was not super strong, but since there was no moonlight we were still able to enjoy the... More

carmelgal92

Hi! I would like to know when is the best time to come see the northern lights and how much does it cost for the tickets and hotel accomodations?

April 3, 2018|

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Hi, We went in January because it was right in the middle of the season. While we were there, we were told that the best time is earlier - September. But it is never guaranteed that you will see the lights of course. We... More