Summer & Autumn Packages

2019 New Moon Dates:​

• August 30
• September 28

All Packages Include:

• Flightseeing charter Yellowknife - Blachford - Yellowknife
• Lodge or cabin accommodation
• Housekeeping 
• Welcome orientation
• All meals
• All snacks
• Coffee, tea, juice
• Use of hot tub and sauna
• Handicraft workshops in the lodge
• Introduction and hints about aurora photography
• Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
• Use of seasonal equipment (canoes, kayaks, hiking trails, 2 hour fishing excursion, motorized boat) 
• Two hour interperative experience each day
• Access to some of the best Aurora viewing in the world
• Aurora Watch service
• Yoga equipment for personal use 
• High speed wireless internet (basic package of 250 MB/day provided for each guest - additional use is an extra cost)
• Comprehensive pre-departure information 

Not included:

• Items of a personal nature
• Travel insurance 
• Alcoholic beverages from licensed bar

Please Note:

• All rates are per person and are quoted in Canadian dollars. Please add 5% goods and services tax and 10% gratuities.
• Single supplement requests (private, single occupancy) add 25% to the package rate
• Please double check with our office for availability prior to booking your flights in/out of your home city and Yellowknife.
• All guests will be required to sign a liability waiver when booking. 
• While it is not mandatory, we 100% recommend all guests ensure they have emergency medical coverage prior to visiting the lodge.

Flights

When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife please ensure that you arrive into Yellowknife prior to 09:00am on your day of departure to the lodge. Flights from Yellowknife to the lodge depart at 10:00am. Flights from the lodge to Yellowknife will have you back in the city around 11am.

Optional Summer Extras:

Guided Fishing	Price Per Person
2 hours per person	Included In Package
Half Day (4 hours) per person	$175
Full Day (8 hours) per person	$265
Fishing licenses have to be purchased in Yellowknife, prior to departure to Blachford Lake Lodge. For more information click HERE.

2019 Autumn Aurora Spectacular

For those guests wanting us to take care of the finer details.

Dates: Saturdays, August 15-October 8
Departure City: Yellowknife
Length of Package: 6 days / 5 nights
Price: CA$3,430 per person Lodge / CA$2,450 per person Cabin
Single Supplement: 25% (CA$350 for willing-to-share)

Day 1: Arrive in Yellowknife and transfer to your accommodation for the night. We recommend arriving in Yellowknife prior to 17:00pm, as we have arranged an Aurora viewing tour for you tonight!

(Overnight Yellowknife)

Day 2: After breakfast at your hotel, transfer on your own to your departure base for today's scenic flight to Blachford Lake Lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge you will have a guest orientation, and get to know the beautiful site around you. 

(Overnight Blachford Lake Lodge  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Day 3: Full day to explore Blachford Lake Lodge and participate in activities. We recommend heading out onto the lake in a canoe, or trying your luck at fishing! For those that love hiking, today would be a perfect chance to explore one of our marked trails. 

(Overnight Blachford Lake Lodge  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Day 4: Enjoy your last day at peaceful, Blachford Lake Lodge. Try one of our handicraft workshops, kayak to the Royal Island, enjoy reading around a bonfire, or relax in the sauna or hot tub. This even, keep your eyes on the skies as we wait for the Aurora Borealis to dance above us!

(Overnight Blachford Lake Lodge  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included) 

Day 5: After breakfast you will head back down to the dock where you'll board your scenic float plane ride back to Yellowknife! Upon arrival back in Yellowknife, transfer to your accommodation for the evening. 

(Overnight Yellowknife  |  Breakfast, Lunch included)

Day 6: At your leisure, make your way to the airport for your outbound flight. We thank you for travelling to beautiful Blachford Lake Lodge in Canada's Northwest Territories!

(Breakfast included) 

Included:

• 2 nights' accommodation in Yellowknife (moderate)
• 3 nights' lodge or cabin accommodation at Blachford Lake Lodge
• Scenic float plane ride from Yellowknife - Blachford return
• 1 Aurora Viewing tour in Yellowknife
• All meals outlined above
• All snacks at Blachford Lake Lodge
• Coffee, tea, juice at Blachford Lake Lodge
• Airport transfers upon arrival/departure from Yellowknife
• Use of all seasonal activities at Blachford Lake Lodge
• Use of hot tub and sauna at Blachford Lake Lodge
• Use of all lodge facilities 
• Yoga materials at Blachford Lake Lodge
• Handicraft workshop at Blachford Lake Lodge
• Aurora photography introduction
• Basic wifi package
• Housekeeping daily
• Comprehensive pre-departure information 

Not included:

• Items of a personal nature
• Travel insurance 
• Alcoholic beverages from our licensed bar

Please Note:

• All rates are per person and are quoted in Canadian dollars. Please add 5% goods and services tax and 10% gratuities.
• Single supplement requests (private, single occupancy) add 25% to the package rate
• Please double check with our office for availability prior to booking your flights in/out of your home city and Yellowknife.
• All guests will be required to sign a liability waiver when booking. 
• While it is not mandatory, we 100% recommend all guests ensure they have emergency medical coverage prior to visiting the lodge.

Not exactly what you're looking for? Contact us for more information!

Weather

Weather conditions can delay air charter departures. Blachford Lake Lodge will do its utmost to accommodate clients. However, weather conditions are beyond our control and therefore we cannot be responsible for additional costs incurred by guests.

Please be aware that the Aurora does not appear every night, even when the sky is clear, and it also cannot be seen through cloud. We cannot therefore guarantee Aurora sightings at any time, including on New Moon Aurora dates.

Flights

When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife please ensure that you arrive into Yellowknife prior to 09:00am on your day of departure to the lodge. Flights from Yellowknife to the lodge depart at 10am. Flights from the lodge to Yellowknife will have you back in the city around 11am.

Deposits

• A deposit of 1/3 the total price is required to confirm your booking.
• A deposit of 1/2 the total price is required to confirm a booking for groups of 8
  or more.
• We accept Visa, MasterCard, and cash payment.

Final Payments

• Balance is due 45 days prior to arrival date.

Cancellation Policy

• Deposit is refundable until 45 days prior to arrival, except for an administration fee of 10% of the deposit.
• 44-15 days prior to arrival – deposit and 50% of balance is non refundable.
• 14-0 days prior to arrival 100% is non refundable.

Find our FAQ HERE.