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Aurora Village

Within Reach, Beyond Belief

Aurora Village is a place for visitors to experience the magic and wonder of the North. Located on the Ingraham Trail near Yellowknife, in Canada’s Northwest Territories – it is the best place in the world to see the Northern Lights, better known as Aurora Borealis. Come and join us and watch in comfort as the brilliantly beautiful Aurora dance across the northern sky.

Aurora Village offers not only aurora-viewing, but also offers variety of tours of daytime activities. We provide one-stop tour arrangement that’s right for you during your stay in Yellowknife. 

Our multi-language team of guides and guest services look forward to serving you !!

Aurora Viewing

Aurora Viewing Experience (A)

Duration: 240 minutes

Aurora Village Aurora Viewing Tour in Yellowknife

Aurora Viewing Experience (B)

2 Nights of Aurora Viewing Set

Save up to $20 on your 2nd night!

3 Nights of Aurora Viewing Holiday Season Set

First tour date between Dec. 21st and 31st

3 Nights of Aurora Viewing Set

Save up to $20 on your 2nd and 3rd night!

AV Hotel Package

The most popular choice for one-stop booking for your trip to Yellowknife

This AURORA-VIEWING & HOTEL PACKAGE, also known as “AV Hotel Package” for short, is the most popular choice for one-stop booking for your trip to Yellowknife. It includes aurora-viewing tours, airport transfers, and hotels. It’s easy and quick!

This package offers most reliable services from with our multi-lingual tour guides from your arrival to departure at Yellowknife Airport. We will not leave you stranded even in case of cancelled or delayed flights at the airport.

Clothing Rental

We provide everything you need in the extreme cold! You don’t have to bring your heavy winter gear when coming to Yellowknife.

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The 5 Best Yellowknife Northern Lights Tours [2024 Reviews]

There are few natural phenomena in the world as spectacular as the Northern Lights. Part of the draw to them is the fact that it’s pretty much impossible to predict when or even if they’re going to appear.

Sure, there are certain times in the year that are best for hunting the lights (from January to March), but if you really want to get the most impressive results, we highly recommend taking up a Northern Lights tour.

While there’s never a 100% guarantee that you’re going to see them, going with a group of experts on one of these top Yellowknife Northern Lights tours is sure to be a smart choice. Let’s get started to make sure you have a memorable experience!

Best Northern Lights Tours in Yellowknife

Quick answer: the 5 best rated yellowknife northern lights tours for 2024.

• Deluxe Coach Aurora Viewing tour
• 4-Day Yellowknife Northern Lights Viewing Tour W/ 3-Nights Accommodation
• Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Tours
• Intimate Aurora Tours Cozy Cabin Bucket List
• Yellowknife Aurora Tour

Yellowknife Northern Lights Tour Reviews

1. deluxe coach aurora viewing tour.

• Duration: 4 hours
• Departure: Hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Departure Time: 10:00 pm
• Includes:  Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks

Seeing the Northern Lights isn’t just “seeing the Northern Lights” – it’s a full experience that incorporates literally all of the senses if you do it right. Sip on some hot coffee or hot chocolate while watching a rainbow of colors swirl overhead as the wind howls around you.

If that sounds like fun to you, the Deluxe Coach Aurora Viewing Tour is right up your alley! Your tour starts out by being picked up at your hotel by a climate-controlled, luxury bus with plenty of space to move around and relax.

Along the way, the tour guide did a fantastic job of teaching everyone about the Northern Lights and Yellowknife, specifically. You’ll learn about how they’ve inspired native people for hundreds (if not longer) of years, forming an important part of many legends and gaining significant cultural importance.

You’ll be taken to the ideal location around the lake, depending on where and how the Northern Lights are predicted to appear throughout the sky. Once your group finds the best place to soak in the views, you’ll be served some tasty, hot beverages and some biscuits while sitting back and taking it all in.

We also loved how friendly the staff was, as they were more than happy to take photos of all of the guests with the Northern Lights in the background – they turned out amazing, too!

While plans could change a bit due to weather conditions (not unheard of in the coldest capital in Canada), you can expect to be back to the city around 1:30 to 2:00 am with a new perspective on Mother Nature.

It’s an amazing way to see at least 2 or 3 different locations and ways to see the Aurora Borealis, with some incredible mementos to take with you!

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100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience, 2. 4-day yellowknife northern lights viewing tour with 3-nights accommodation.

• Duration: 4 days
• Departure Time: 4:00 pm
• Includes:  3 nights accommodation, 3 Nights Aurora Hunting Tours, complimentary hot beverages and snacks on Aurora Hunting tours, airport, hotel transfer, and Aurora tours transportation

The beauty of Canada’s legendary Northwest Territories lies beyond the bright lights of the cities, and this next tour is one of the most comprehensive ways of seeing it.

It’s perfect for spending some quality, romantic time with a significant other or just explore this wild and rugged area in a way most tourists aren’t able to. If you have a few days to dedicate to the occasion, check out the Yellowknife Northern Lights Viewing Tour including 3-Nights Accommodation !

We absolutely loved this tour because of the way it’s structured: you will partake in certain set activities like a 3-course dinner at Aurora Village and a city tour of Yellowknife.

However, you have the option of adding on many other activities, like fishing, various wildlife tours, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, hiking, and more. You get to choose those that catch your interest the most, and leave the rest to the side.

You can choose for the guide to pick you up straight from the airport, or from your hotel to bring you to hotel accommodation included in the tour. Once the sun sets, you’ll all head out into the pure, dark wilderness while you spend 4 hours hunting down the phenomenal Aurora Borealis.

The second day was the most fun for us, as it’s complete leisure time where you can explore the town on your own or choose one of the aforementioned cultural or outdoor activities. Regardless, this tour is a fantastic way of seeing the Northern Territories in a more authentic and educational way.

3. Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Tours

• Departure Time: 9:00pm – 10:00pm
• Includes: Snacks, goods and services tax

Would you like to see the Northern Lights with professional and friendly guides to lead the way? Perhaps that sounds like a blast, but you’re on a budget and still want to have a good time. In that case, the Aurora Hunting Tours are exactly what you’re looking for, creating a seamless experience for everyone!

If you want an unforgettable experience with meticulous organization, you’ll love this one! Get picked up right from your hotel lobby and head out into the wilderness on a cozy but luxurious bus.

It’s important to note that the tour company is Indigenous-owned, offering insight into their culture and the importance the Northern Lights have within it. They’ll tell you all kinds of interesting stories and educational background to make your time there even richer.

You could see a different location each night, as it all depends on the weather conditions, other tour companies, and the Aurora, itself. Once your guides find the perfect spot based on their expertise, you’ll arrive and relax while enjoying some hot beverages and snacks to tide you over.

While you should obviously dress for cold weather, we appreciated how they were thoughtful enough to bring blankets for us to keep warm with, too.

While this is a more authentic experience, that also means that you’ll be outside and likely do some walking or hiking in order to get the best view. Because of this, we probably wouldn’t recommend the tour for kids under the age of 5 or 6. If you’re worried about it being too cold, you could also opt for a day tour instead of a night one!

4.  Intimate Aurora Tours Cozy Cabin Bucket List

• Departure:  4825 49th Ave, Yellowknife
• Departure Time: 9:30pm
• Includes: Snacks

We cannot say enough good things about our next tour. The Intimate Aurora Tours Cozy Cabin Bucket List tour   really  should be on your bucket list if you’re looking for maximum fun and adventure!

While all of these tours are remarkable, there is just something special about this one in a way that makes you feel like you’ve become family with the other members of your party.

You’ll either be picked up by luxury van right from your hotel lobby or from the Yellowknife Airport – whatever works best for you. Each member of this world-class operation was so nice, friendly, and knowledgeable and they really went all out making sure everyone had a fantastic time.

Rather than spend your time watching the Aurora in your bus or from right outside, you’ll be hanging out in a cozy cabin complete with heating and plenty of seating.

They even serve you up a local fish chowder complete with the traditional Bannock bread that you get to enjoy while listening to stories and historical accounts by your guides who are also locals!

Plenty of teas and coffee are also provided if you need that extra energy to stay awake (though we’re sure that won’t be a problem!). We thought it was such a cool detail that they even provided costumes to partake in fun photoshoots while you wait for the Aurora Borealis to make an appearance!

If you really want to get to know about the Indigenous culture here, this tour simply cannot be beaten. It’s a tour as unique as the culture surrounding it!

5. Yellowknife Aurora Tour

• Duration: 4 to 5 hours
• Departure Time: 9:30 pm
• Includes:  Cookies, Driver / Guide / Host, Professional Photography, Unlimited Photographs, Coffee and/or Tea, Guaranteed Departure of this tour

Last but certainly not least, we have the most budget-friendly tour of the bunch, which still manages to rank as one of the best in our eyes. The Yellowknife Aurora Tour  is shockingly affordable when you realize all that they offer.

In these 4 to 5 hours, you’ll get to see at least 3 different locations where you’ll get to see some of the best perspectives of the Northern Lights!

After being picked up straight from your hotel, you’ll head out into the wild and learn about how Yellowknife became a hub of northern sports like cross-country skiing, dog-sledding, and more.

The beautiful landscape of Yellowknife is perfect for all these activities because it is so far north and lacking the mountains and hills that could obstruct the view of the Northern Lights. However, this also means that you’ll fully get to enjoy the expansiveness of the rich colors as they paint throughout the dark sky.

The guides have apps to track the Aurora location and will move the van around to ensure you get a prime view – unlike many other tours that seem to just stay in once spot.

Once you arrive at your first location which will be along the Ingraham Trail, you’ll get to start out with some hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and cookies to make sure you’re nice and comfortable.

Not only that, but the tour guides are great at taking photos of guests if you’d like to get off of the coach for a while, offering a great way to remember your time there.

Yellowknife Northern Lights Viewing Tips

• When to go: The best time to see the northern lights in Yellowknife is from mid-August to mid-April.  This is when the nights are long and dark enough to give you the best visibility. The absolute peak time is from December to March when the air is clearest.
• Take a tour : There are many tour operators that will take you to see the northern lights in Yellowknife. The Deluxe Coach Aurora Viewing tour is a good choice. They will pick you up and take you to the best viewing areas in remote locations far from light pollution.
• Take a multi-day tour : You can also book a multi-day tour for 3-4 nights. You will be picked up from your hotel or Airbnb and taken to one or more viewing locations to give you the best chance of seeing them. Some locations have teepees, tents or even cabins where you can enjoy the view and warm up.
• Check the Aurora forecast : To better your odds of seeing the northern lights it’s a good idea to check the aurora forecast before leaving. There are several websites such as Aurora Watch that provide real time information on the chances of aurora activity and how visible they will be.
• Dress warm : This kind of goes without saying but you should also dress in warm winter gear and wear layers of clothing. You will need gloves, hats and winter boots. If you don’t have appropriate gear, many tour operators will rent you proper winter clothing.
• Be patient : To have the best experience, you need be flexible and patient. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that you have no control over! Visibility depends on factors such as solar activity and weather conditions. They do not always appear or they may be faint. You may get lucky and they are bright, colorful and last for hours. You need to be prepared for both scenarios!

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The Deluxe Coach Aurora Viewing tour is our Editors Choice for the best Yellowknife northern lights tour

Robert Baker

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Popular Multi​-Day Hotel & Aurora Tours Packages

Summer | Winter Accommodation & Tours Packages

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

2 nights guided Aurora Hunting experience also know n as northern lights searching tour by bus.

Hotel accommodation in Yellowknife and round trip ground transportation from Yellowknife airport to hotel and tours.

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

1 night aurora hunting experience

1 nights aurora viewing experience in cabin

1 night aurora viewing experience  in tee-pee at  a boriginal camp.  

Complementary Yellowknife city tour

Hotel accommodation in Yellowknife including round trip ground transportation for airport transfers, hotel and activities.

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

2  nights aurora hunting experience

1 night aurora viewing in tee-pee  at a boriginal camp.

Complementary Yellowknife c ity tour

Popular Winter Tours & Activities

WINTER | SPRING 

SNOWMOBILE TOUR

1.5 hours guided Yellowknife  snowmobiling adventure.

ICE FISHING TOUR

4 h ours guided hands on ice fishing experience in heated shacks cabins.

ICE ROAD TOUR

1.5 hours guided Yellowknife - Dettah ice road adventure.

Northern Lights Viewing Experiences

Yellowknife Tours & Activities  SUMMER | AUTUMN 

CAMERON FALLS HIKING TOUR

4 Hours Guided Cameron Falls nature hiking tour that takes you an hour driveaway from busy city life to breath taking scenery of Cameron falls. Round trip group transportation and snacks included. 

YELLOWKNIFE CITY TOUR

3 Hours Guided Yellowknife sightseeing city tour by tour bus, includes stops at Legislative Assembly, Prince of Whales Northern Heritage Museum and most of Yellowknife tourist attraction places

4 Hours guided buffalo viewing experience also known as bison tour. Round trip ground transportation and snacks included.

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Aurora Season Dates

Autumn: August 13 - October 20  |   Winter: November 20 - April 20 

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Not everyone likes same activities or hotel. At Arctic Tours Canada we listen to your trip requirements and we do our best to customize package that suite you and your group. Customized language request is provided for some tours. Some of the languages we provide translator guide on request includes; Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish. Minimum number of participants required for language translator guide.

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When you book our tours your fun have just began. Arctic Tours Canada provide friendly tour guides that are professionally trained photographers, First Aid certified and safety ambassadors to all task. Our guides are multi-lingual and pride in sharing culture exchange with customers from all different parts of the world.

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As a local Yellowknife tour operator Arctic Tours Canada know all the local things to do during regular aurora (northern lights) season months, and summer months tours and activities that can make your Yellowknife vacation count on your bucket list.  We like you to experience all the local jams that makes our destination unique. What we know we share and we will only recommend the best. 

Finding the best accommodation is one of our many expertise. Arctic Tours Canada works with all the best local accommodations. Some of our accommodation partners include; Days Inn Hotel, Quality Inn Hotel, Super 8 Hotel, Chateau Nova Hotel, Explorer Hotel, Capital Suites Hotel, Hyatt Hotel and more.

Y our Dene Connection in Yellowknife, NWT,  Canada

Aurora Viewing Under the Dene Skies

Experience our authentic Indigenous Aurora Tour. Spend an evening among the Dene people, with northern lights story-telling, Dene history and legends, traditional drumming, and samples of traditional foods such as local Great Slave Lake fish and freshly made bannock. Visit our camp with a heated cabin and teepees with comfortable seating for everyone. Our camp is located on the shore of Great Slave Lake, with exceptional opportunities to see and photograph the vibrant Aurora Borealis.

Tour Details & Pricing: $120/per person,

 Evening departures: 9pm-2am (4-5 hours)

Includes hotel pick up at 9pm and drop off at 2am, drive to the Community of Dettah and visit to our B.Dene Adventures camp. Our December to April tours include a snowmobile ride from the Community of Dettah to our B. Dene Camp. Refreshments are also included.

Schedule:   August 15 to October 1

                     December 15 to April 7

                     Seven days a week

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Yellowknife Northern Lights Adventure

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The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The city of Yellowknife lies directly underneath the aurora oval, giving an unparalleled front row seat to this most astonishing of natural wonders. Yellowknife is known as the Aurora Capital of the World and is also a winter wonderland with many adventures to experience such as dog-sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more.

Need flights? Ask us for a quote! As a division of Uniglobe Specialty Travel, we have access to travel services and flights around the world. We can arrange flights from your preferred departure city, based on available schedules.

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen (weather) conditions. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and we cannot guarantee that you will see them. We will ensure that your trip remains a bucket list experience, even if you are not fortunate enough to see the Aurora Borealis!

Depart for Yellowknife

• Depart for Yellowknife. Flights can be arranged through Discover Canada Tours from your preferred departure city based on available schedules.
• Once you land in Yellowknife, you will be greeted at the airport by your friendly Yellowknife guide and transferred to your hotel for check in.
• Your clothing rental will be ready for you at check in.
• Evening free to explore Old Town and dinner at leisure depending on your flight arrival.
• 8:55 pm: Transfer to Aurora Village for a chance to watch the Northern Lights. You’ll have a warm (shared) Teepee to use throughout the night and a guide to tell you when the lights appear (weather permitting). Transportation returns at 1am to your hotel.

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• Today you will have your day time activities scheduled, including Dog Sledding (15 minutes), and a Snowshoeing experience (60-75 minutes). You can also enjoy unlimited use of the Giant Slide and marshmallow roast and campfire to warm up in between. Return transfers to your hotel this afternoon.

• Option to book an ice fishing demonstration (available January through March, r equires minimum 4 passengers).
• 8:55pm: Transfer from your hotel to Aurora Village to watch the Northern Lights. You’ll have a warm (shared) Teepee to use throughout the night and a guide to tell you when the lights appear (weather permitting). Transportation returns at 1am to your hotel.

Return from Yellowknife

• This morning is free to enjoy Yellowknife. You may wish to walk around Old Town and pick up some souvenirs or book an optional tour. Two of our favourite restaurants are Bullock’s Bistro and NWT Brewery Company/ Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery.
• Transfer to airport and depart Yellowknife to your return city. Flights can be arranged through Discover Canada Tours to your preferred destination based on available schedules.

Speak to an agent today to inquire about booking this tour for your group.

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Photos courtesy of Lisanne Smeele / Aurora Village / City of Yellowknife / Chris Van Dyke / Tourism Northwest Territories / CTC

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• A chance to experience the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, one of the seven natural wonders of the world
• Enjoy Yellowknife, known as the Aurora Capital of the World and a winter wonderland
• Many adventures to experience such as dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more

• YELLOWKNIFE - Hotel & Northern Lights viewing package at Aurora Village, including transportation

• Dog Sledding
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Yellownife is a destination like no other. Famed for being one of the best places on the planet to celebrate aurora borealis, Yellowknife is the embodiment of nature at its most pristine, beautiful and rugged. Blessed with dark, clear and starry skies, the northern lights are visible 240 nights per year, headlining the northern city’s tourism appeal.

While the northern lights are clearly the showcase attraction, Yellowknife is the perfect launching point for countless other adventures. Whether you decide to embark on the Yellowknife Tour in autumn or winter, there are loads of unique, thrilling, rewarding and unforgettable activities included in this gratifying tour package.

Here are the unique ways Yellowknife Tours facilitates your northern lights’ viewings:

Coach Aurora Borealis Tour – Kick back and relax while a deluxe coach takes you to numerous serene lakes. You’ll forever remember the stunning, crystal-clear reflections off the exceptionally still lakes.

Aurora Viewing Station – The Aurora Viewing Station (also included in Trout Rock Lodge Retreat) is fitted with a 360° sky-deck observatory for optimal northern lights’ viewings. Hop inside the cabin to enjoy freshly served hot beverages and snacks, rounding out the perfect aurora experience.

Aboriginal Village Experience – This is your chance at a unique, culturally enriching northern lights’ outing, the way nature intended it! After being chauffeured across the famous Dettah Ice Road on route to Dettah, you’ll get to appreciate the northern lights in a wood-stove cabin on the shoreline of Great Slave Lake. First Nations locals elevate the incomparable experience with a traditional drumming performance. It’s an outing like no other, one you’ll cherish and want to relive. Authentic northern snacks and hot beverages are also served, ensuring each and every sense is wowed!

Included in winter and autumn packages:

• Shuttle service to and from airport
• 4 days, 3 nights or 5 days, 4 nights available
• Yellowknife City and Northern Sky Films 360° Dome Theatre tours provides an opportunity to learn about northern culture
• Stay at the highly rated, renowned Explorer Hotel, Chateau Nova or Capital Suites
• Daily breakfast provided

Exclusive to winter package

• Experience the rugged beauty of ice fishing atop the frozen surface of Great Slave Lake. It’s a quintessential winter activity everyone must try at least once! Lunch is also included.
• Alaskan Husky Dog Sledding (embed hyperlink to more in-depth dogsledding excerpt on activities page) – Enjoy the majestic scenery as you adventure harmoniously with your team of dogs through the untouched wilderness of the Boreal Forest.

Exclusive to autumn package:

• Cameron Falls Trail – A fairly easy 30-minute hike takes you through the pristine Boreal Forest before arriving at Cameron Falls. The walking tour offers spectacular views everywhere you turn, an absolute treat for nature lovers and photographers of all skill levels.
• Great Slave Lake Boat Trip – A tour that encapsulates the Great White North, you’ll take in the breathtaking scenery while fishing the plentiful waters of Canada’s second largest lake. A traditional meal, with fish as the hero of the dish, is included.
• 4 days, 3 nights package costs $1,370 CDN per person
• 5 days, 4 nights package costs $1,670 CDN per person
• $200 CDN for additional night

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Find the right tour for you through Yellowknife. We've got 8 adventures going to Yellowknife, starting from just 8 days in length, and the longest tour is 20 days. The most popular month to go is August, which has the largest number of tour departures.

8 Yellowknife tour packages

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Winter Package

(nov 30th - apr 15th), our winter tour packages are detailed below. additional activities can be found on our activities page. all prices are in canadian dollars and subject to a 5% goods and services tax., 5 days 4 nights - diamond hotel package.

Price in CAD per person + 5% GST Tour Guide & Driver Gratuities are not included in the listed price*

Note: Capital Suites (2-Bedroom Suite) *min 4 pax* is as of adult fares.  e.g. 2 adults + 2 kids: the kids will be charged with the adult fare.

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We can also create a customized, tailored tour based on your preferences, offering the perfect getaway at incredibly competitive rates.

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• 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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• Winter gear rental ($40 / day, all guests who attend our package tours may rent the gear for 4 days and 3 nights with $120)

• Prices are based on a person, double occupancy rate. A supplemental rate is required when occupying a room on your own.
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• In the rare event of delayed flights, inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control, additional costs associated with lodging, meals, transportation etc, will be covered by the guest.
• If your arrival is delayed, we can not guarantee your full package will be provided. Of course we will do out best to make it happen.
• Yellowknife Tours Ltd. partners with the following local tour operators: Enodah Wilderness Travel Ltd., B. Dene Adventures, Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures Ltd., Blue Fish Service, Great Slave Lake Tours, Bucket List Tour, Yellow Dog Lodge, Tłı̨chǫ Adventures Ltd., Trailblazer Tours, Namushka Lodge, and North of 60.

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5 DAY YELLOWKNIFE AURORA BOREALIS VIEWING

• Yellowknife City Tour
• Dog sledding excursion in the snowy wilderness
• 3 Nights of Aurora Borealis Viewing
• Authentic Dene Cultural Indigenous Experience
• Indigenous ice fishing demonstration with hot lunch
• 3-Day Full Winter Clothing Package Rental (includes jacket, boots, snow pants, mitts, polar fleece balaclava)

Small Group Tours

Experienced tour leaders, canadian travel experts, min. 95% satisfaction rate, travel to unique places, visit more attractions each day., activities and excursions included as part of the tour..

• 4 nights of accommodation (3.5 - 4 star, or best available)
• Professional Tour Leader
• Transportation from local company
• 10 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 2 dinners and 2 light snacks
• 3 day winter clothing rental (includes jacket, boots, snowpants, mitts, polar fleece balaclava)
• Roundtrip airport transfers in Yellowknife
• 5% provincial tax on top of tour base rate
• Gratuities to driver (Recommend $3-$4 per person per day)
• Gratuities to guide (Recommend $5-$7 per person per day)
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Northern Lights Tour

• $85/person for one night
• $75/night when booking multiple nights.

Unlimited photo service where we take photos of you and Aurora using our professional camera. We send you the photos after the tour by Google Drive.

Aurora chasing where we drive around to our many locations each night to give you the highest chance to see strong Aurora!

Our locations include teepee, tent, cabin, and lakesides.

Pick up and drop off from your bnb

Hot drinks, snacks, and a Canadian good time.

Our #1 goal is for you to see the Northern Lights and we will do whatever we can to make that happen!

Two Nights Northern Lights Tour Package

• Airport shuttles
• Two Nights Hotel Stay
• Two nights Northern Lights Watching (Locations include: Lakesides, Tents, Teepees, Cabins)
• Professional photo service included. Unlimited photos. We send you all photos after the tour.
• Variety of snacks and warm drinks

Three Nights Northern Lights Tour Package

• Three Nights Hotel Stay
• Three nights Northern Lights Watching (Locations include: Lakesides, Tents, Teepees, Cabins)

Snowmobile Adventure

This is the most enjoyed tour in Yellowknife.

Inclusions:

-Brand new snowmobiles (2024 Skidoo Expedition) featuring heated helmets and heated handle bars.

-1 snowmobile per person

-Hot drinks

-Pick up and drop off from your hotel or bnb

2 Hour $170

3 Hour includes camp fire lunch $270

Yellowknife City and Culture Tour

Our two-hour Yellowknife Tour will take you on a historical journey through Yellowknife’s development from a small Aboriginal community to a booming mining town. You will visit Yellowknife’s most scenic locations and much more. During the winter admission to the famous Ice Castle is included.

Northern Lights Tours is about forging new experiences with nature, culture and fellow travellers. We are passionate about outdoor adventure, the Canadian North, and the amazing Aurora Lights—and we want to share it with the world!

The right place at the right time

Photographing the Aurora Lights is not easy, but with the help of our professional guides, we can help you capture the experience on video and camera like a pro!

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Join one of the best aurora hunting tours in Yellowknife. A tour bus is ready to transport you to viewing areas away from the artificial lights and crowds of the city to create ideal conditions to see the Northern Lights.

Late summer, autumn and fall in Yellowknife is simply wonderful. The nights are getting longer, the lakes are not frozen, the colours of the landscapes are changing and the aurora borealis are returning for spectacular shows.

Winter is the perfect time to view the spectacular Aurora Borealis and Yellowknife is the best place to see them. Sonny Aurora Tour offers many winter aurora hunting packages with different types of accommodations to best meet your needs and comfort.

Sonny: dedicated, relentless Yellowknife Aurora Borealis guide

In 2010, Sonny visited Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada from South Korea after learning about the Aurora Borealis.

During his visit, the Northern Lights left a strong impression, and Sonny decided to stay in Yellowknife and start a business to share the experience with more people.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories: Aurora Capital of the World

The City of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada is perfectly situated underneath the Aurora Oval. Even on low-activity nights, the aurora can still be seen. With daily flights to international airports, Yellowknife is the perfect destination.

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Highly recommended, very kind and knowledgeable "tour guide"

"Our time on this tour has been unforgettable. Thanks to Sonny, he is very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We chased the moving lights in various spots and he told us interesting stories about the area. overall our experience was great. we highly recommend sonny ..."

- Siva S, Trip Advisor

Thoughtful, experienced guide and great evening Aurora chasing.

"…Sonny’s tour was perfect…It was clear how much he [Sonny] loves the area, and the beauty of the environment and even our really tired and slightly chilled tween appreciated the experience. Would do it again this way"

- ta496, San Francisco, Trip Advisor

Very comfortable tour with kind and knowledgeable guide!

"Choosing this tour was the best decision I made for a trip to Yellowknife. I went on an aurora chasing on the first night and saw the beautiful northern lights. Although I didn’t have my own camera, Sonny enthusiastically took pictures of me and other guests and sent it to all of us."

- 소은 정, Trip Advisor

"It was awesome. I loved how the northern lights looked! If you are visiting Yellowknife to see the northern lights, I recommend you to come here. We had fun seeing the northern lights and eating. If I had to come back, I would come to this place. It was wonderful!"

- Joseph S L, Trip Advisor

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AURORA DREAM TOURS

Aurora dream tours, endless possibilities.

Ready to change your world? Aurora Tour is more than your average Tour Guide. I’m here to show you a new and exciting way to explore new destinations. Whether you’re looking for a private tour or would like to join an organized experience with other travelers, I want you to have fun while learning something new about the world. Keep reading to learn more about available packages and get in touch with any questions.

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The true north is a majestic place where it can make your dream come true.

Welcome to the spectacular Yellowknife Northwest Territories (NWT) Canada! Yellowknife is the Capital city of NWT and Diamond Capital of North America. Yellowknife is the largest community of about 19,000 People located on the shore of great slave lake @ N62.4422°, W114.3975°. The North is also called " Aurora Capital of the World". Yellowknife is just located directly under the Aurora Oral and sits in the middle of the perfect Aurora storm. The dry clear winter nights will offer a 90% to 100% change of seeing the heavens' colourful dance. Our geography makes Yellowknife consistently one of the best places to launch your northern lights adventure. Plus, you can liven up your northern experience by taking a snowmobile ride across a frozen lake for a private viewing；a dogsled ride on a trail outside of the city or ice fishing on our famous lakes. We would like to invite you all and join us to experience our northern hospitality, you will awaken your sense of our unique northern adventures and inspire your sense of wonder. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Come visit the true north to enjoy new experiences, get to know a new and diverse culture, and spoil yourself with excitement and relaxation. Book your trip today!

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▶︎ Pay all or a 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking in advance, If you choose to pay 50% deposit, then the full balance is due on your arrival date. ▶︎ We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Direct Deposit and Cash. ▶︎ Gratuity is not included in our prices. Providing tips or gratuity is optional, but usually one person is about $8 to 10 dollars per day.

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Rooming list for groups with under Four ( 4 ) physical rooms per night:

♦︎ Cancellations for online payments made through our website will only be refunded 75% of the prepaid cost of the tour fare (ONLY APPLIES TO ONLINE TRANSACTIONS MADE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE).  

♦︎ Cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the arrival date will be charged $50 CAD for cancellation fee, but tour fare 100% refunded. 

♦︎ Cancellations received up to 7 days prior to the arrival date will be charged 25% of the tour fare per person.  ♦︎ Cancellation received up to 3 days prior to the arrival date will be charged 50% of the tour fare per person.  ♦︎ No show on the arrival date will be charged 100% of the tour fare per person, NO REFUND.  Rooming list for groups with Five ( 5 ) or more physical rooms per night: ♦︎ Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the arrival date will be charged 25% of the tour fare per person.

♦︎ Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the arrival date will be charged 50 % of the tour fare per person. ♦︎ No show on the arrival date will be charged 100% of the tour fare per person, NO REFUND.  ♦︎ In case of any flight delays, cancellations or adjustments to your itinerary, clients may receive no refund or compensation. But we will do our best to look after our clients in case of delays or cancellations of scheduled flights to Yellowknife.​

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The 10 Best Group Travel Tour Companies for 2024

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For those truly epic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations, you want to leave your itinerary to the experts. Whether your dream is to see the Big Five on an African Safari, trek tall mountains, explore European cities, or something even wilder, a group tour is the easiest way to do it.

However, picking the wrong group tour company is the quickest way to ruin your trip. Make sure you choose a tour company that aligns with your goals and travel styles. Do you want an intimate group tour or do you prefer to make lots of new friends in a big group? Does the price line up with what you like (luxury vs. budget)? Is the itinerary going to all the places you want to see? 

We’ve done the research and found the very best group travel tour companies for 2024 for every type of traveler.

Best Overall Group Travel: Exodus Adventure Travels

With trips on every continent, Exodus Adventure Travels covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten-path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Adventure Travels to a friend). 

These small group tours operate with only around 8-16 people and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Adventure Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, “away from it all”, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Aventure Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari. 

Exodus Adventure Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium. 

Top Trip: Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Adventure Travels’ Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour .

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Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions

World Expeditions has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more. 

World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company’s Thoughtful Travel Charter as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more. 

World Expeditions’ trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender. 

Top Trip: Summit Africa’s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions’ eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route . 

Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures 

For travelers on a budget, G Adventures offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,014 , criss-crossing India’s Golden Triangle for $799 , or spending 8 days in Bali for less than $749.)

G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don’t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.

G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style—options range from “basic” to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available. 

Top Trip: G Adventures’ China Express trip is a great way to see the highlights of China if you’re short on both time and budget. 

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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours

When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours . EF is the world’s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company’s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination. 

These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour’s special event tours are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan. 

Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers , where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.  

Top Trip: Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours’ Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour (operated in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen), where you’ll learn how to make local dishes. 

Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel

Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is the world’s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good. 

Intrepid Travel’s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation , which has donated over 10 million dollars to over 160 community organizations. 

Intrepid Travel’s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-35 . (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)

Top Trip: Experience foodie trip of a lifetime Intrepid Travel’s South Korea Real Food Adventure , which includes time in three cities and an overnight temple stay.

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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours

Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings. 

Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours’ travel ideas , to get some ideas for your next adventure. 

Top Trip: Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours’ fully customizable tour . 

Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures

Whether you’re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination. For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina).

Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $6,000.

Top Trip: If you’re pressed for time (or simply don’t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures’ Antarctica Fly Cruise will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.

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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel

Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you’re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you’ll love For the Love of Travel . All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers—so you’ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of “gal and guy spots” to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome). 

For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to closer destinations like Mexico or Costa Rica—perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.

Top Trip: Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel’s Lapland tour , already booking dates for 2024.

Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling

Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don’t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling , a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips. 

With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist’s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour or a multi-sport adventure —no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes. 

Top Trip: DuVine’s Holland Bike Tour promises “tulips, windmills, beer, and cheese”—what more could you need?

Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent’s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world or luxury chartered cruises .

There are trips designed for solo travelers and families , and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.

Top Trip: Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent’s Wildlife & Nature: Around the World by Private Jet trip , already booking dates into 2024.

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David beckham shuts down rumors of spice girls reunion tour with victoria: ‘not happening’.

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David Beckham quashed any hope for a Spice Girls reunion.

In a new interview, the former soccer star, 49, shut down speculation that the girl group — which includes his wife, Victoria Beckham — is planning to go on tour again.

“Unfortunately, that’s not happening,” he told Variety in a cover story published Thursday.

Although all five women recently got together, David explained that they are all too busy to squeeze in a tour at the moment.

“Victoria was so pleased to see the girls, and it was a massive part of her life, the girls, but obviously, all the girls have got their own things going on,” he said. “They will do certain things together at certain times.”

The Manchester United legend explained that his wife’s schedule is jam-packed between managing her beauty brand and fashion lines.

“If anyone’s busier than me, it’s her,” he said.

While the girl group will not be hitting the road anytime soon, they reunited in April at Victoria’s 50th birthday party , where they put on an impromptu performance of their 1998 single “Stop.”

David recorded the moment and posted it online, showing Victoria, Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Melanie “Mel B” Brown standing on a platform doing their signature dance moves from the song’s  iconic music video .

“I know it’s what people want, but in all honesty, I think I was the most excited of anyone,” the athlete told the magazine of the performance.

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David said he was blown away seeing “all of the girls in one room” again — let alone taking the stage.

“All of the girls haven’t been on a stage together for over 15 years. So, to have them all there, to have them all up on stage, to have our youngest son playing guitar?” he gushed with a smile on his face.

Some fans thought the get-together meant something bigger was in the works, especially after Brown, 49, (aka Scary Spice) reshared the clip with the hashtag “#tourdatescomingsoon.”

Brown also recently hinted at a potential reunion tour  in honor of the group’s 30th anniversary, which got her kicked out of their group chat .

The Spice Girls rose to fame in the mid-’90s and quickly became one of the biggest-selling female pop groups of all time.

They officially disbanded in 2000, and the last time all five of them performed together was in 2012 at the London Olympics .

While Victoria has not taken the stage since, the other members went on tour without her in 2019.

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U.S. Open: Tee times announced for Round 3 at Pinehurst

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The final pairing of Åberg and Bryson DeChambeau will tee off at 3:35 p.m. ET. Other notable pairings include Scheffler and Cameron Young at 10:01 a.m. and Rory McIlroy teeing it up alongside Tony Finau at 3:13 p.m.

See the full list of pairings for Round 3 below (all times ET):

8:44 a.m.: Ryan Fox, Sahith Theegala 8:55 a.m.: Brooks Koepka, Francesco Molinari 9:06 a.m.: Matthew Fitzpatrick, Max Greyserman 9:17 a.m.: Justin Lower, Dean Burmester 9:28 a.m.: Tom McKibbin, Brandon Wu 9:39 a.m.: Luke Clanton (a), Brendon Todd 9:50 a.m.: Ben Kohles, Shane Lowry 10:01 a.m.: Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler 10:12 a.m.: Tommy Fleetwood, Greyson Sigg 10:23 a.m.: Austin Eckroat, David Puig 10:39 a.m.: Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley 10:50 a.m.: J.T. Poston, Wyndham Clark 11:01 a.m.: Aaron Rai, Neal Shipley (a) 11:12 a.m.: Si Woo Kim, Daniel Berger 11:23 a.m.: Matt Kuchar, Cameron Smith 11:34 a.m.: Gunnar Broin (a), Brian Campbell 11:45 a.m.: Martin Kaymer, Jordan Spieth 11:56 a.m.: Harris English, Christian Bezuidenhout 12:07 p.m.: Adam Svensson, Mark Hubbard 12:18 p.m.: Isaiah Salinda, Davis Thompson 12:45 p.m.: Denny McCarthy, Adam Scott 12:56 p.m.: Chris Kirk, Jackson Suber 1:07 p.m.: Sepp Straka, Brian Harman 1:18 p.m.: Nico Echavarria, Sam Bennett 1:29 p.m.: Nicolai Højgaard, Seonghyeon Kim 1:40 p.m.: Frankie Capan III, Taylor Pendrith 1:51 p.m.: Russell Henley, Sergio Garcia 2:02 p.m.: Stephan Jaeger, Sam Burns 2:13 p.m.: Billy Horschel, Zac Blair 2:24 p.m.: Corey Conners, Tim Widing 2:40 p.m.: Akshay Bhatia, Xander Schauffele 2:51 p.m.: Tyrrell Hatton, Tom Kim 3:02 p.m.: Hideki Matsuyama, Matthieu Pavon 3:13 p.m.: Tony Finau, Rory McIlroy 3:24 p.m.: Patrick Cantlay, Thomas Detry 3:35 p.m.: Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Åberg

Which AI trip planning tool is the best? Here's how Expedia's and Booking.com's compared.

• Expedia Group's Romie and Booking.com's AI Trip Planner are AI-powered travel tools that can help travelers plan and manage their trips.
• Both tools can recommend destinations, places to stay, and things to do and even create a full itinerary for your trip.
• However, these AI travel planners are still in their early stages and can't yet be relied on completely.

This new travel adviser can help travelers plan and manage their trip – and then come with them on vacation.

Expedia Group revealed a new artificial intelligence assistant last month that users can access anytime via their phones. Named Romie, the alpha version available now via Expedia’s iOS app in the U.S., can help build itineraries, summarize travel plans discussed in group chats, warn customers of trip disruptions and more.

Jeff Miller, Distinguished Product Manager at Expedia Group, said “travel is a complicated business and part of the complexity is about orchestrating and managing all the parts of your trip.” The company previously introduced a travel planning feature powered by ChatGPT last year, but the new assistant marks an expansion of its AI capabilities.

“Romie’s job is to meet you where you are, not wait for you to come,” he said. The feature uses the same OpenAI models that power ChatGPT, but Expedia is “open to using other tech or models” as well.

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Romie is the latest AI-powered travel tool , joining other travel platforms utilizing the technology to make a seamless, more customized experience for travelers. In an Oct. 2023 Booking.com survey of more than 27,000 travelers across 33 countries, 56% said they want to use AI to help inform upcoming travels.

Last summer, Booking.com launched its own AI Trip Planner, which also uses ChatGPT to help travelers find accommodations and build out personalized itineraries.

“Imagine having a conversation (with) the AI Trip Planner and being able to render or change what you see (on the Booking.com website) to match the content of your conversation,” Adrienne Enggist, Senior Director of Product at  Booking.com , told USA TODAY. “The hyper-personalization, really, can be supercharged to make your travel planning more productive, much easier.”

USA TODAY’s Nathan Diller and Kathleen Wong tested Romie’s itinerary-building capabilities against Booking.com’s AI Trip Planner to see what it’s like using AI to plan a trip to Rome from Sept. 9-12. Here’s what they found.

What is it like to use Romie?

I started by making a hotel booking on Expedia, which users need to use Romie’s itinerary-building features. iPhone users in the U.S. can opt-in to access the early version of Romie via the EG Labs section of the Expedia app, but the company does not yet have a public launch date.

I reserved a room at Suitedreams – just under $627 for three nights in September – with an “excellent” rating and over 1,000 reviews. Then I phoned a friend (or AI assistant, rather) to help with the rest. 

When I clicked through to my itinerary, Romie suggested restaurants near the hotel unprompted, with distances listed. When I clicked on one, it took me to a chat function where I could see various restaurants’ Yelp ratings, hours of operation and other info. I could peruse certain details from there, but other buttons moved me to the Yelp app.

Romie cannot complete restaurant reservations for users, but I was able to add bookings to my itinerary by telling the chatbot when I’d be eating. Miller emphasized that Romie is not “just automatically charging your credit card on your behalf.”

“We don't think that experience is quite ready yet, let’s put it that way,” he said. “But we do think that we can still guide you to be able to take action for yourselves.”

Romie also recommended “some of the best things to do” in Rome, like the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums. The chatbot was also able to suggest bookstores when I asked and give me directions to one I selected. When I requested other activities near my hotel, Romie provided several tours I could book through the Expedia app.

I did run into some hiccups when I clicked on the Colosseum option Romie listed on my itinerary page. The AI program pulled up a “B&B in Rome 2 stops from” the landmark, even though I already had a hotel. When I clicked on the listing, it took me to what looked like an external website that suggested I book it on Airbnb – a competitor to Expedia Group’s Vrbo.

When I asked whether I needed tickets for the Vatican Museums, Romie said yes, sharing a website where I could buy them. But the URL was not hyperlinked and I could not click through, nor could I copy and paste it from my phone, meaning I’d have to manually type it into my browser.

Curious to try another method of communication, I added Romie to my phone contacts to use its text message feature. Romie was similarly able to recommend coffee shops near my hotel that way, but this time, I had to tell the bot where I was staying. Unlike in the app, it did not have my booking information.

I also requested help with booking a rental car. Romie acknowledged my parameters – my travel dates and the budget I shared – and sent me an Expedia link. However, when I clicked on it, I was shown hotel listings.

At one point, I asked for a full itinerary for my three-night trip. Romie asked about my interests – I listed food, historical sites and art – and offered a detailed plan with activity and dining suggestions for the morning, afternoon and evening. I tried that separately with the in-app chat function and was given less of a true itinerary than a list of things to do.

“Launching an early version of Romie in EG Labs provides registered participants with the opportunity to test out products and share their feedback in real-time to help Expedia troubleshoot bugs prior to public launch,” Miller said.

Romie’s other features fell outside the purview of my hypothetical trip, but Miller said the tool will get to know users’ preferences over time, with “progressive intelligence” being a key principle.

“An assistant that forgets what you told it isn't very useful, especially in a complex process like travel planning that we all know takes weeks or sometimes months,” he said. “So, that notion that Romie’s learning as it goes and remembering is very important to what we think an assistant needs to do.”

Based on my test run with the current version of Romie, I’d recommend it to travelers as a starting point for generating ideas and tracking itinerary items of interest. However, given the apparent glitches in the user experience, I wouldn’t rely solely on the tool.

– Nathan Diller

How to use AI to plan a vacation: And what you should know first

What’s it like to use Booking.com’s AI Trip Planner?

Booking.com’s AI Trip Planner is only accessible via the Booking.com mobile app in English-speaking markets, including the U.S., U.K., Australia and New Zealand. Once I created an account, a pop-up screen prompted me to “start chatting” with the AI Trip Planner. The AI tool greeted me and asked how it could help my trip planning – it also warned me that it’s “still learning.”

According to Enggist, the AI language model is still in its “early discovery, early planning space.” It acts like a well-traveled friend who can provide guidance based on your answers, interests and tastes. The tool can recommend destinations, places to stay, and things to do and even create a full itinerary for your trip. 

“It’s less about generating search results and more about curating lists of things that are potentially ideal for you,” she said. 

In the future, Booking.com hopes to “extend the helper all the way through the journey,” like updating your ground transportation if your flight is delayed, Enggist said. 

I asked the AI Trip Planner to find me a hotel room in Rome for three nights in September, and it asked for specifics, like a preferred location or type of hotel. I said it would be my first time, and I didn’t know where to start. The tool responded with three hotel options, all of which are based in Rome’s city center, highly rated and cost between $264 and $602 for the stay.

While I could learn more about the hotels and read their reviews on the app, I couldn’t book directly through the AI Trip Planner. For that, I’d have to go to the hotel’s page on the app or website. I also couldn’t book a rental car through the AI Trip Planner.

I then asked the AI Trip Planner to come up with things for me to do during my trip, and it gave me eight “popular attractions and activities,” such as visiting the Colosseum and the Pantheon – typical Rome must-dos. I asked if the tool could help me get tickets to the Colosseum, and it told me that I had to visit the website for the Colosseum or a third-party vendor like Viator to do so. 

“The AI Trip Planner makes recommendations that are more niche or more hidden gems,” Enggist said. However, I found that even when I gave more specifics about what to do – like if I were a foodie – the first results were still the most popular or famous choices, which also means crowds and often overly touristy places.

When I asked for vegan restaurant recommendations, it gave me five. Although there were no links for me to learn more or how to contact the restaurants, I was able to ask for more detailed descriptions, like what I could expect from their menu and the atmosphere. 

I asked the AI Trip Planner to help me get from one of the recommended hotels to one of the suggested vegan restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised at how detailed the results were: I was told the stations and lines if I wanted to use the metro, or take a 20-minute walk “through some of Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods.” 

Finally, I asked the AI Trip Planner to give me a three-day itinerary in Rome if I love food and am vegan. It broke down each day into the morning, lunch, afternoon and dinner, including what to do and where to eat each meal. The itinerary is a good starting point for travelers, but since it told me to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum in the afternoon – which is peak visiting time – I’m not sure it accounts for crowds or long lines.

While I wouldn’t depend on the AI Trip Planner for my complete trip itinerary, I would certainly turn to it for help finding accommodations and initial ideas in the beginning stages of my trip planning.

If I were hoping to go on a beach vacation and had a budget in mind but no destination, this is where chatting with the AI Trip Planner would come in handy. I also liked how it helped narrow down my hotel options based on location and price, which is sometimes a challenging yet essential part of planning a vacation. Based on the vagueness of the AI Trip Planner when asked about day-to-day activities, I likely wouldn’t use the tool for restaurant recommendations or things to do since you need to leave the platform to book or get further details anyway. 

These AI travel planners are designed to personalize and simplify the travel planning process. Although they aren't yet at the stage where you can rely on them completely, only time will tell.

– Kathleen Wong

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