One of the Yukon's most breathtaking Northern Lights experiences is set for a spectacular comeback. Due to phenomenal global demand for the rare chance to see the aurora borealis from 30,000 feet, Air North's Aurora360 Flight has expanded its 2026 programme, adding two new October departures to complement its February return.

After six years, the Aurora360 Flight once again offers travellers an extraordinary perspective on the Northern Lights, soaring above the Arctic Circle aboard a chartered Air North Boeing 737, with guaranteed window seats for every guest. The new October departures (8–13 October and 10–15 October 2026) are perfectly positioned for the peak Northern Lights season and provide additional availability for what has quickly become one of the Yukon's most sought-after celestial experiences.

To celebrate its return, Northern Lights Resort & Spa has unveiled two exclusive five-night Aurora360 Arctic Discovery packages, blending aerial adventure with luxurious wilderness comfort. Each itinerary offers guests front-row viewing of the aurora both from the sky and from the serenity of the resort's private chalets.

Aurora360 Arctic Discovery Packages – October 2026

Guests can choose from luxury accommodation pairings including Alpine Log Chalets, Aurora Glass Chalets, and Aurora Log Chalet Deluxe, combined with premium rooms at Hyatt Place Whitehorse. Prices start from £5078 ($9,375 CAD) per person, with all packages including:

• Exclusive Aurora360 Flight to the Arctic Circle aboard a private Air North aircraft
• Guaranteed window seats for unobstructed aurora viewing
• Round-trip flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse
• Five nights' accommodation split between Northern Lights Resort & Spa and Hyatt Place Whitehorse
• Nightly guided Aurora viewing at the resort's bonfire, with professional photos included
• Gourmet daily meals, including breakfasts, lunches and three-course dinners
• Guided tours of the Southern Lakes region, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, and a full-day Kluane National Park adventure
• Seamless airport transfers and curated local experiences throughout
  
  

Located just 20 minutes from Whitehorse, Northern Lights Resort & Spa offers extraordinary stargazing, locally inspired Yukon cuisine, and private chalets designed for sky watching, from floor-to-ceiling windows to outdoor hot tubs overlooking the vast northern wilderness.

Tobias Barth, owner of Northern Lights Resort & Spa, said: “The February dates sold out faster than we anticipated, and demand has been incredible. Witnessing the Northern Lights from 30,000 feet is unlike anything else, and pairing that with our chalet experience creates something truly unforgettable. Guests can chase the aurora in the sky, then return to their private chalet and watch it dance overhead once more, it's pure Yukon magic.”

View the Yukon's Solar Max brochure here or browse the dedicated northern lights page on Travel Yukon's website.

Book your place on the Aurora 360 flight with Canada As You Like It: www.canadaasyoulikeit.com

About Yukon

Situated in the upper Northwest corner of Canada, next to Alaska, the Yukon is Canada's most accessible northern destination. Home to Canada's highest mountain (Mount Logan) and the planet's largest non-polar icefields located in Kluane National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. One of North America's most undiscovered destinations; close to 80 percent remains pristine wilderness with 5,000-metre peaks, forested valleys, unspoiled waters and untamed wildlife. Roughly the size of Spain at just over 186,000 square miles, the Yukon is home to more than 220,000 caribou, 70,000 moose, 22,000 mountain sheep, 7,000 grizzly bears, 10,000 black bears and 250 species of birds, with a human population of only 47,000.

Getting to the Yukon: Air Access

Reaching the Yukon is easy thanks to convenient air links from major Canadian hubs. Air North, The 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.

For further information on the Yukon, visit www.travelyukon.com