Planning Your First Trip to Yellowknife

## Your Complete Yellowknife Travel Guide Planning your first aurora adventure? Here's everything you need to know. ### Getting There **By Air** - Direct flights from Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Ottawa - Flight time: 2-3 hours from major Canadian cities - Yellowknife Airport (YZF) is 5km from downtown ### When to Book - Reserve aurora tours 2-3 months in advance - Peak season (Dec-Mar) books up fast - Hotels fill quickly during festivals ### Accommodation - Downtown hotels offer convenience - Aurora lodges provide viewing from your room - Book packages that include transfers ### Recommended Stay - Minimum 3 nights for aurora viewing - 4-5 nights ideal for weather flexibility - Add daytime activities for a complete experience ### Budget Tips 1. Book package deals that bundle tours 2. Rent winter gear instead of buying 3. Visit in shoulder season (Sept-Oct or Mar-Apr) 4. Book flights on Tuesdays for better prices