Via Pu50 Mountain Buffalo Half-day Tour From Yellowknife

Overview

Discover Canada’s mountain Buffalo on this guided, 5-hour excursion from Yellowknife to Behchoko, home of the Tlicho community. Head to the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories to see wild Buffalo (and a variety of other animals) in their natural environment. This ‘wood bison’ is listed as threatened on Canada’s Species at Risk Act. Snacks, refreshments, and a Yellowknife hotel pickup and drop-off are provided. Include an optional buffalo steak dinner, if desired.

Discover Canada’s wild Buffalo on a 5-hour tour

Venture from Yellowknife to Behchoko in Canada’s Northwest Territories

See wild Buffalo and other animals in their natural environment

Transportation and snacks provided

Include a bison steak dinner, if desired

Inclusions:

Bottled water

Snacks

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Departure Point

Your hotel in Yellowknife

Departs

Monday - Saturday

Departure Time

10:00am

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details

Your hotel in Yellowknife

What To Expect

You will be picked up from your hotel in Yellowknife at 10 am. During this tour, you will enjoy sightseeing of Behchoko, home of the Tlicho community, see wild buffalo, if lucky, you might also witness black bears or other wild animals in their natural habitat.

The wood bison or mountain bison (often called the wood buffalo or mountain buffalo) is a distinct northern subspecies or ecotype of the American bison. It is currently listed as threatened on Schedule one of the Species At Risk Act. During this tour, you will be offered beverages and snacks. There is also an option to upgrade to a steak dinner. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum numbers of 4 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or highway closures due to forest fires. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.