SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99712, USA
location pin icon Fairbanks
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Overview

We don’t just take you to the Northern Lights — we chase them. At Aurora In Alaska™, our exclusive SkyChase™ Northern Lights Experience uses our Lights-for-Life™ Formula to track weather, clouds, and solar activity in real time to take you to the clearest skies, at the best time. Travel in a heated, winterized Mercedes Sprinter van, relax at our mobile Aurora lodge, enjoy a twilight campfire meal, and sip drinks from our Borealis Brew Bar. Receive unlimited Aurora portraits from our pro photographers, plus night-lapse video and tripod rentals. We’re the only tour with an Aurora Guarantee: If no Aurora is visible to the eye or camera on a “guaranteed night,” you get a 50% refund or free rebooking. Disclaimer: A guaranteed night is based on real-time conditions. If any Aurora is visible by eye or camera, the night is considered fulfilled.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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Pickup Information

Tours begin right at your Fairbanks hotel, so you don’t need to plan how to get to us and you will save additional taxi costs. Free guest pickup from 9pm to 10pm. Your guide will call/text when they are 10 min away from pick up.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Fairbanks
As our home base, Fairbanks is one of the best locations in the world for Northern Lights viewing — located directly under the Aurora Oval. Each night, our SkyChase™ tour departs from Fairbanks and uses the Lights-for-Life™ Formula to determine the optimal location outside the city for clear skies and strong activity.
2. Murphy Dome
Murphy Dome is one of the highest accessible points in the Fairbanks area and occasionally used on clear-sky nights for its panoramic views and low light pollution. It’s a prime example of the remote high-elevation locations our team accesses while chasing the Aurora.
3. North Pole
While not our final destination, North Pole, Alaska is located along our route and adds charm to the adventure. Guests love passing Santa Claus House and seeing this quirky, festive town en route to darker skies.
4. Chena Hot Springs
Chena Hot Springs region is often considered when skies to the east are favorable. These peaceful, forested areas offer a quiet backdrop for Northern Lights viewing with excellent visibility when cloud trends push us in that direction.
5. Aurora Viewing Area
c, northeast of Fairbanks, is one of the elevated points we use on select Aurora nights. When conditions are right, it offers excellent visibility and sweeping skies, especially during high activity nights.
6. Denali National Park and Preserve
While not a nightly destination, Denali National Park is visible on rare clear-sky nights from certain elevated viewpoints. Guests occasionally glimpse the Alaska Range from afar, especially during strong Aurora activity. This region highlights the vast scope of Alaska’s night sky and our commitment to chasing the most breathtaking views whenever possible.
7. Felix Pedro Monument
This historical stop marks the first major gold discovery in Alaska and is located along one of the routes we sometimes take while chasing clear skies. Though we typically pass by, it showcases our access to remote, scenic locations far from city lights. It’s a meaningful part of the Alaskan landscape and history.
8. Chena River State Recreation Area
The Chena area is one of many regions we travel toward when skies are favorable. It offers forested backdrops, river reflections, and lower light pollution — making it a frequent route on strong Aurora nights. This region represents one of many weather-based destination options included in our flexible SkyChase™ route strategy.
9. Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
One of many high-elevation stops that we utilize on clear-sky nights for its vast visibility and iconic Alaska scenery. Our flexible route often includes this point or others nearby when it offers cloud-free conditions and great Aurora potential. We use dozens of pre-approved locations in all directions based on real-time sky data.
10. Pleasant Valley
The Two Rivers and Pleasant Valley region is often considered when skies to the east are favorable. These peaceful, forested areas offer a quiet backdrop for Northern Lights viewing with excellent visibility when cloud trends push us in that direction.
11. Ester
Ester Dome is a frequent direction for clear-sky nights. Its elevation, low light pollution, and distance from city glow make it a strong candidate in our flexible SkyChase™ route system.
12. Nenana
On nights with clearing trends to the west, we may head toward the Nenana Hills region, exploring lesser-known sites that deliver expansive skies and beautiful terrain far from city lights.

Inclusion

360° time-lapse video of the night

Aurora Guarantee* (refund or retry if no lights are seen)

Twilight Campfire meal (Alaskan reindeer sausage or vegan option)

Your personal Auro-meteorologist - predicts northern lights' visibility blending aurora and weather.

Hands-on camera support & tripod rentals

Keepsake Media - professional photography included, downloadable images

Mobile Aurora Lodge - Most nights our mobile heated lodge follows the vans. ( 14 or More Guests)

Real-time Aurora tracking with Lights-for-Life™ Formula

Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Exclusive access to mobile Aurora lodge & fire pit

Borealis Brew Drink Bar - Featuring 8+ hot/cold drink options

Local Expert - ensure your in the best spot to view the lights for the night

Exclusion

Edited Pictures - unlimited download of edited photos

Please note our Primary goal is Aurora viewing. Weather and other variables may remove extras

Meals

Private transportation

RAW files and watermark-free originals are not included in the base package

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No more than 1 backpack per guest

All persons joining are required to purchase a ticket, despite their age.

Please visit our website for a full cancellation policy and information

Supplied by Aurora In Alaska

Reviews

4.8

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Based on 777 reviews

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