26 Apr 2025
We didn't get to see the Northern Lights because of the cloudy night. But our guide, Jelmer, was very nice and insightful. He was as hopeful for us to see the Aurora when he learned that we weren't going to stay long in Whitehorse, and he even let us wait for a few moments longer when there was a slight possibility for Lights to come out. During the waiting time, he also shared insightful guides and locations around Whitehorse for us to explore, so we did not feel like it was a total waste of money.
It was my second experience joining an Aurora Tour, first time being in Tromso, Norway, where I also did not get the chance to see Aurora. In my honest opinion, the Aurora Tour Providers in Whitehorse could learn a thing or two from the Tromso ones, as it would be nice to explore the land more with the vehicle, rather than staying in one cabin for the night, so that people who do not get the chance to see Aurora (as we all aware it often happens) could at least get some exciting and memorable experience and might not feel too much money wasted. Although I understand that the landscape and the safety between Canada and Norway are different, it's just an input and could be a food for thought.
Overall, the experience was definitely helped by the pleasant guide.