One of the world’s most exclusive Northern Lights experiences is returning to the Yukon in February 2027.
Following its success last year, Aurora360 Flight will once again offer travellers a rare opportunity to witness the aurora borealis from 30,000 feet aboard a private Air North (Yukon’s airline) charter aircraft, and the unique chance to experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles from above the Arctic Circle.
Unlike traditional Northern Lights holidays, the Aurora360 Flight lifts guests above cloud cover, significantly increasing the chances of witnessing the dancing lights – and every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
Northern Lights Resort & Spa, near Whitehorse has an exclusive five-night Aurora360 Arctic Discovery – Winter Edition, with departures from February 4–9 and February 6–11 2027.
Guests arriving on February 4 will enjoy four nights at Northern Lights Resort & Spa before spending their final night at the Hyatt Place Whitehorse. Those arriving on February 6 will begin with two nights at the Hyatt Place Whitehorse before finishing their stay with three nights at the resort.
During the overlap between February 6-9, the Aurora360 Flight will operate on the evening forecast to offer the strongest Northern Lights display, allowing guests on both departures to experience the flight under the best possible aurora conditions.
The five-night package includes a guaranteed window seat aboard the exclusive Air North Aurora360 flight, round-trip flights between Vancouver and Whitehorse, luxury accommodation, seamless airport transfers and daily gourmet meals.
Guests will also enjoy nightly guided aurora viewing around the resort bonfire, complete with professional photography, an excursion to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, a snowmobiling adventure, the opportunity to meet Yukon sled dogs during the Husky Rush experience, an Aurora Basecamp BBQ lunch with traditional maple toffee by the fire, and full winter clothing rental throughout their stay.
Located 20 minutes from Whitehorse, Northern Lights Resort & Spa offers guests the chance to relax in their own private chalet, enjoy locally inspired gourmet cuisine and watch the night sky ignite from around a fire pit or through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Tobias Barth, owner of Northern Lights Resort & Spa, said: “The Aurora360 Flight offers a completely different perspective of the Northern Lights. Experiencing the aurora from above the Arctic Circle before returning to the tranquillity of the resort to continue watching the skies makes this one of the most unique winter adventures anywhere in the world. Every detail of the itinerary has been designed to showcase the very best of a Yukon winter.”
Canada As You Like It offers a seven-night Yukon’s Northern Lights Resort & Spa holiday from £7,735pp, including return international flights, two nights in Vancouver, four nights at Northern Lights Resort & Spa, one night in Whitehorse, and an exclusive Air North Aurora360 flight. Guests can also upgrade to an Aurora Glass Chalet for a supplement of £745pp.
Air North, Yukon’s Airline, offers year-round jet service from Whitehorse to Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and Edmonton, plus seasonal routes to Toronto and Ottawa via Yellowknife, as well as northern connections to Dawson City, Old Crow and Inuvik. Air Canada operates daily flights to Whitehorse from London via Vancouver. WestJet provides seasonal service from London to Whitehorse via Calgary (overnight in Calgary required) from June to early September.
travelyukon.com; canadaasyoulikeit.com
