Niagara Falls to Northern Lights

Day 1 - UK to Toronto

Arrive in Toronto, making your own way to your downtown hotel.

Day 2 - Explore Toronto

A free day to explore Toronto! Enjoy Toronto's waterfront - one of North America's largest, a scenic backdrop for many popular and entertaining attractions including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Skydome, the CN Tower, and the Toronto Islands. Downtown Toronto offers museums and art galleries including The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) - one of the top 10 museums in the world; the Art Gallery of Ontario - Canada's oldest art gallery and the Ontario Science Centre. Don't miss the CN Tower (included) - the world's tallest free standing structure.

Day 3 - Niagara Falls

Today enjoy an excursion to Niagara Falls! Travel on the air-conditioned motorcoach for a breathtaking, full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world. Tours include: • Journey Behind the Falls • Meal overlooking Niagara Falls, • Free time in Niagara on the Lake.

Day 4 - Toronto to Yellowknife

Check out of your Toronto hotel to take the short domestic flight to Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories.

Once you have arrived in Yellowknife, you will be greeted by your tour guide from the Aurora Village who will take you to your hotel. 

Once you have settled in and fitted into your winter clothes you will meet with your guide who will take you to the Aurora Village for the first night of Aurora viewing!  Warm up in a picturesque teepee glowing in the night, wood fire stove burning and choose from a delicious selection of hot beverages. Situated around the village on high ground and away from the lights of the city, the view of the Aurora is unsurpassed.

After your viewing, you are transferred back to your Yellowknife hotel.

Day 5 - Explore Yellowknife / Aurora Village

Begin your day with a guided tour of Yellowknife. Your guided experience reveals the city’s early beginnings where the “streets were paved with gold”, to its deeply rooted Indigenous Culture. See the Legislative Assembly, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, as well as a scenic drive through downtown, Old Town, and onto a drive on the frozen Ice Road (ice permitting).

Enjoy a guided hike to Cameron Falls in Hidden Lake Territorial Park leads through the boreal forest and along the rocky terrain, across streams and in and out of small valleys en route. In the winter months, embark on an exciting dog sledding ride through the wooded trails surrounding Aurora Village. In the evening enjoying your second night at viewing the Northern Lights, before returning back to your Yellowknife Hotel.

Day 6 - Snowshoeing Experience /Aurora Village

Today discover a unique method of travel with a snowshoe guided walk on the back trails of Aurora Village. This cultural snowshoe experience takes you on a journey into the woods at Aurora Village, learning about the local traditions of the land and the wildlife and flora of the area. Included are roasted marshmallows, use of the village ice slide and hot drinks. Returning to the Aurora Village for a third opportunity to view the Northern Lights.

Day 7 - Yellowknife to UK

Today is your last day in Yellowknife, you will be transfered from your tour group from your hotel to the airport for your flight to the UK which will operate via Vancouver or Toronto.