Explorer Package
Our Explorer’s Package is designed especially for those seeking an off-grid, multi-experience adventure without sacrificing comfort. It includes a little bit of everything we have to offer. Take advantage of the tremendous hiking opportunities right outside your cabin door. Sample lake trout fishing, see scenic areas by boat and explore further while walking on time-honoured caribou trails to incredible vantage points while looking for wildlife. Relax with a good book, go wild-crafting (aka berry picking to your hearts delight or forging for other precious barrenland edibles), dare to jump in the lake for a swim, canoe on the lake behind your cabin and fish for grayling. Enjoy home cooked meals with local favours incorporated into daily offerings. More than this, you just might get a special sense of the place just from being in an area known to have some of the earths oldest rocks and where explorer’s travelled in search for the Northwest Passage. However you choose to spend your day, you’ll want to be sure to bring your camera!
| 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates |
| August 24 – 28 (SOLD OUT) | August 24 – 28 |
| 2025 Price | 2026 Price |
| $4,995.00 + 5% GST | Book now and lock in 2025 Price! |
| Minimum Number of Guests: 4 | Maximum Number of Guests: 12 |
All rates are USD per person and based on double occupancy. Single guests can sign up to and share a room with another person of the same gender at the regular rate. If a single guest prefers to have a private room, this option is available pending lodge capacity and space. Alternate option is to book a single private room. Canadian Resident? Contact us for our special Canadian rate
What’s Included
– Four nights accommodation at Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge
– Three delicious daily meals including packed or shore lunch options.
– 1 day guided boating excursion with hiking to scenic vantage points.
– 1 day guided trophy lake trout fishing
– 2 days guided walks/hikes from the lodge, leisure time or other nearby activity
– Canoeing and berry picking opportunities
– Boats, equipped with dual motors, fuel, cushioned swivel seats for guided fishing & boating excursions.
– Complimentary lodge gear including: fishing rods, reels rubber boots and life jackets
– Personalized shuttle to and from the Yellowknife airport, hotel and float base
– Celebratory continental breakfast at float base prior to your flight to the lodge
* please let us know in advance if you need fishing rods/reels
What’s Not Included
Fishing licenses can be purchased online or at our lodge tackle and gift shop. Please let us know if you’ve purchased your license online.
Download a copy of our 2025 Explorer’s Package flyer here.
Customized Trip Options: If you have particular interests for your adventure, such as fishing or hiking we are happy to tailor certain activities to suit your preferences. Some offered activities can be easily substituted or added on. Please let us know, we’re happy to speak with you about customization options for your trip.
Key Information: Activities are designed for pairs, and we’ll gladly help match you with others sharing similar interests. Know someone else who’d love this adventure? Invite them to join for an even more memorable experience. Alternatively, we’ll do our best to pair you with another guest that has similar interests.
If you’re interested in this trip you might also be interested in our Arctic Photography Workshop and Barren land Nature Tour
additional information
- Yellowknife hotels/accommodations, Yellowknife tour options & Trip availability
- As part of our full service lodge experience we are happy to arrange your accommodations in Yellowknife if you plan to stay overnight before and/or after your trip to the lodge. We collaborate with both the Explorer Hotel and Old Town Log Cabins tailoring to your accommodation preferences. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your preferences, ask for our recommendations and pricing.
- Should you like to extend your stay in Yellowknife, either before or after your adventure to Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge, we are pleased to assist in arranging local tour options, such as a Yellowknife City Tour; Birding Tours; Northern Lights Viewing; Nature/hiking Tours or Fishing or boating on Great Slave Lake with shore lunch option. Please let us know if you’re interested.
- Please check with our office for trip package availability prior to booking your flight to Yellowknife.
DEPOSITS/TERMS/CANCELLATION POLICY
Please see our Terms and Conditions Page for more information.
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CATCH & RELEASE
We’re doing our part to ensure the fishery and natural resources are plentiful for years to come by employing a catch & release policy. Of course, we make exception for those tasty shore lunches.
Explorer’s Package Itinerary
DAY 0 – Arrive in Yellowknife (August 23)
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in Yellowknife! We recommend arriving early to allow for any potential weather or airline delays. Commercial flight schedules may not align with the floatplane departure to Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge the next morning so you’ll want to be sure to arrive a minimum of one day before your flight to the lodge. We also are pleased to offer Yellowknife Accommodations arrangements, where you can take advantage of our lodge special room rates. We have rooms blocked at the Chateau Nova & Old Town Log Cabins to ensure that our guests have accommodation before and after their stay with us especially considering that at this time of year Yellowknife is very busy with northern lights viewing.
If you want to explore Yellowknife before heading north to the barrens we can assist in arrange the following local tours. Please contact us for details.
- Local Tour Options Include:
- A guided Yellowknife City Tour to see local highlights and learn about the history of our gold mining town turned into an aurora capital.
- A Yellowknife Northern Lights Viewing experience.
- Nature and hiking tours.
- A fishing and boating adventure on Great Slave Lake, complete with a shore lunch.
These extra experiences offer a perfect way to get to know the area before heading into the majestic barrens. Let us know if you’d like to add them to your trip!
Day 1 – Destination: Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge (August 24)
The real adventure begins! A friendly lodge representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Air Tindi floatplane base. While your luggage is being weighed and the aircraft prepared, enjoy a complimentary lakeside continental breakfast featuring fresh fruit, homemade bannock, preserves, and a celebratory beverage.
Then, board your scenic floatplane flight over the treeline to the edge of the barrens, where breathtaking views of untouched wilderness set the stage for your Explorer’s Package.
Upon arrival at Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge, you’ll be welcomed by our team, followed by a safety briefing and lodge orientation over lunch. After settling into your cabin, enjoy a guided hike to explore the nearby landscape, stretch your legs, and get a first glimpse of the incredible scenery and wildlife.
| Flight to PPLL (August 24) | Time |
| Depart Yellowknife Arrival PPLL | 8:00 AM 9:30 AM |
Detailed Itinerary – august 24
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 6:45 AM – 7:00 AM | Pick up at Yellowknife Accommodation – transportation service to Air Tindi Float Base |
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | While plane is being loaded enjoy a picnic light picnic with Bannock, homemade preserves, cheese a little sparkling wine and orange juice to celebrate your trip while the plane is loaded. |
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Board, float plane – scenic flight where breathtaking views of untouched wilderness set the stage for your Explorer’s Package. |
| 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Arrival at Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge: cabin assignments, lunch, orientation and afternoon of guided excursions. |
| 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Enjoy the appetizer and delicious, thoughtfully prepared supper. |
Day 2 – 4 Daily Guided Excursions (August 25, 26, & 27)
Each day brings new adventures, tailored to weather conditions, group interests, and package inclusions. Whether you’re an explorer, a photographer, or a nature lover, your itinerary will be adjusted to create the best experience possible.
- Guided Excursions/Activities may include:
- Scenic Hikes – Follow deep caribou trails, explore rolling hills, sand eskers, and tundra landscapes, all while keeping an eye out for wildlife and photography opportunities.
- Lake Trout Fishing – Experience the thrill of landing a trophy lake trout in pristine waters
- Boating Adventures – Cruise to known breath-taking destinations for a guided hike.
- Paddling – Wake early to capture the golden hues of the Arctic sunrise or enjoy a quiet morning before breakfast or evening paddle (canoes are available for use).
Day 5 – Farewell & Departure (August 28)
Your final morning at the lodge offers one last chance to photograph the sunrise, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and soak in the beauty of the barrens before packing up.
The floatplane returns you to Yellowknife, where a lodge representative will greet you and provide transportation to your hotel or the airport for your journey home.
| Flight to Yellowknife (August 28) | Time |
| Depart PPLL Arrival Yellowknife | 9:45 AM 11:30 AM |
If you love wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, don’t wait—click the “Book Now!” button and secure your spot before this trip sells out!
Important Information
Please contact our office before booking your travel to Yellowknife. Please note that the fight schedule and itinerary are subject to change. Flights and scheduled activities are also 100% weather dependent and adjustment may occur as a result of inclement weather and/or other uncontrollable factors. We will do our utmost to accommodate guests should this occur however, weather conditions are beyond our control and we cannot be responsible for additional costs.