SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More

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Fairbanks, USA

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Booked 5+ times last week!

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Grace_m ·

Mar 2026

Professional and friendly crew make this tour something special.. Learn about aurora and Alaska while you stay cozy by the fire pits or inside the warming hut. Hot drinks and snacks provided were great. We had at least an hour of active aurora that was thrilling. Crew will take tons of pictures from several different areas. Super safe and an excellent adventure.

· Vanessa_C ·

Apr 2026

Wonderful team! So knowledgeable and friendly and made sure we saw the lights and got the best pictures. You need to do this one at least once in your Alaska trip. Great reindeer sausages and great heated cabin to warm up in between photos.

Overview

Venture away from the light pollution of Fairbanks, without worrying about navigating the snowy roads, with this aurora-chasing tour. Travel from your hotel in a heated van in search of the colorful natural phenomenon. Learn about the aurora and Alaskan culture from your guide, enjoy a twilight campfire meal, and even get tips on how to capture the northern lights on your camera.

Warm up around a campfire while you watch the sky
Get a refund or go on another tour if no aurora is seen
Receive unlimited Aurora portraits from pro photographers
Your guides track weather conditions for best possible visbility

What's Included

Keepsake Media - professional photography included, downloadable images
Twilight Campfire meal (Alaskan reindeer sausage or vegan option)
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
Your personal Auro-meteorologist - predicts northern lights' visibility blending aurora and weather.
Public transportation

Hotel/B&B pickup & drop-off (within 5 miles of downtown Fairbanks)
Aurora Guarantee* (refund or retry if no lights are seen)
Real-time Aurora tracking with Lights-for-Life™ Formula
Hands-on camera support & tripod rentals
360° time-lapse video of the night
Exclusive access to mobile Aurora lodge & fire pit
Mobile Aurora Lodge - Most nights our mobile heated lodge follows the vans. ( 14 or More Guests)

Edited Pictures - unlimited download of edited photos
Please note our Primary goal is Aurora viewing. Weather and other variables may remove extras
Meals

Meals beyond the included fire-cooked meals we provide
Private transportation

Transportation is not private and can have up to a max of 14 guests in one van.
RAW files and watermark-free originals are not included in the base package

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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.

Meeting point

425 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Please let us know if you need meeting point details.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Fairbanks (Pass By)

Murphy Dome (Pass By)

North Pole (Pass By)

Chena Hot Springs (Pass By)

Aurora Viewing Area (Pass By)

Denali National Park and Preserve (Pass By)

Felix Pedro Monument (Pass By)

Chena River State Recreation Area (Pass By)

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point (Pass By)

Pleasant Valley (Pass By)

Ester (Pass By)

Nenana (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate

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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Pamela_O

These guys are experts!! They took us to a great place for viewing the Northern lights near Birch Lake. They took professional photos, and provided several heated areas to hang out to warm up when it got too cold. We would not have been able to see the Northern lights as vividly or at all without this tour. We tried. We highly recommend this tour!!! I also wanted to say that we had a lot of trouble making it to our tour due to mechanical issues with our first airplane, leading us to be re-routed through Portland and Anchorage. Nicole was absolutely wonderful about working with us to help us join the tour. It also happened to be the best viewing during our entire stay. We are very thankful. This tour was wonderful and the guides are nice people.

Reviews

4.8

based on 776 reviews

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There is a lot of driving...

Cynthia_K, Apr 2026

There is a lot of driving to find the lights if it is cloudy. Overall it was a good experience on a partly cloudy evening. It has been over 3 weeks and we are still waiting for our pictures to arrive via email.

Wonderful experience chasing Aurora!

Victoria_D, Apr 2026

It goes until 2-3 am even if you see the Aurora early on in the evening! Everything is included and they could not make it more comfortable!

Best best best aurora trip!

AnthonyKevin_L, Apr 2026

We had an unforgettable aurora trip with Skychase. Our guide, Hunter is punctual, kind and made sure we had what we needed throughout the entire trip! The van that we rode is very comfortable, keeping us warm the entire night. The crews are also very welcoming, organized and took great photos of us! Most importantly, having reindeer sausages was one of the highlights!

Excellent

Brenda_B, Apr 2026

Professional, kind, provided snacks and hot drinks, wonderful experience!! Definitely a must do !!!!!!!!!

Literally chased the...

Joy_L, Apr 2026

Literally chased the lights! Had a night of full clouds so had to reschedule for next night. Great set up and they were all about making the experience amazing!

Amazing tour! Best chance to see the Northern lights with photos!!

Pamela_O, Apr 2026

Wonderful team! So...

Vanessa_C, Apr 2026

Our tour was awesome. We...

Elizabet_N, Mar 2026

Our tour was awesome. We were able to see the auroras and stay warm with the selection of drinks offered. Camp site was great. Our tour guide was awesome, friendly and knowledgeable. Will absolutely recommend.

Absolutely great! Our...

Yan_D, Mar 2026

Absolutely great! Our guide&driver&photographer Andrew was fantastic and made the 45min drive really fun. Other staff (whose names I unfortunately forgot to take down) are also super friendly; very helpful in photos, reindeer sausage, fireplace, etc. The mobile lodge was super useful. Kept us super warm! Will definitely recommend

Go with Sky Chase.

Alice_T, Mar 2026

You will be so well taken care of. Yes, it gets kinda long as you get closer to 3am, but you came to see the Aurora, right? Don’t miss it and go with Sky Chase!

This was one the best...

Mrunmay_K, Mar 2026

This was one the best experience we had. Our guide Nick was able to capture beautiful pictures of the Aurora. This tour has a unique concept of mobile lodge where you can munch on cookies and hot cocoa along with cooking your own reindeer sausage over as camp fire. Would recommend 10/10.

Amazing

Lisa_D, Mar 2026

Amazing experience. Picked up in a beautiful shuttle and on time. Went to the main sight of the night. There the shuttle stayed on and warm for everyone to use as needed. There was another truck pulled trailer already waiting for us with food, a coffee/hot cocoa station, bathroom and warming area. Three fire pit with chairs around them were also ready upon arrival. As we waited for the lights we cooked our sausages on a stick over the fire. There were shoved, light walkways around the area to explore and take pictures. All of the guide/photographers were accommodating and friendly. And the grand finally was amazing. The lights started with a streak across the sky, separated and swirled. It was absolutely mesmerizing. When we were done there we traveled to another location no lights there and by then we were all exhausted. Arrived back to my hotel around 3 am.

Amazing Aurora

Leslie_M, Mar 2026

This tour was incredible. They found the perfect place to view the lights with amazing photographers and guides. They also had a great set up with fire pits and a warming station to keep you warm throughout the night. Would highly recommended.

Before one goes out into...

Penny_A, Mar 2026

Before one goes out into the cold dark night, please make sure one has all the winter gears, especially gloves & socks. Also take a good long nap before the adventure.

Amazing night!

Jennifer_O, Mar 2026

Be patient. The absolute best activity came the last 45 minutes. Guides and group participants were friendly.

We had a spectacular...

Vibha_G, Mar 2026

We had a spectacular night with lovely displays all night long. The skychase team was wonderful and did everything to make the cold night comfortable for us. Highly recommend

Best Aurora Chasing Experience!!!!

Gauravi_T, Mar 2026

I’d give this team a solid 10/10! We had an amazing time, and the whole Aurora Chasing event was super well-organized. Our guide, Hunter, was super friendly and made sure we had a good time. The photographers were also friendly and enthusiastic, and we got a ton of great shots, both individually and as a group. There were hot beverages, a heated room and bonfires to warm up incase you get cold. They also provided us with heat packs and tripods incase you wanted to take pictures on your phones. Overall, my friends and I had an incredible time, and I highly recommend this team to anyone visiting Alaska for Aurora chasing.

Awesome Aurora Borealis Experience!!

Kelley_W, Mar 2026

They were very well put together and accommodating. If you are caught up in the awe of the aurora, no worries they are taking pics and capturing your experience for you. Loved these people. I can't say enough good things about them and I'm a talker. If you want professional chasers, a great group of people to bring the best of an aurora borealis experience....this tour is for you!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you Kelley! We truly appreciate your kind words. We work hard so you can relax watching the auroras. We do hope the photos are something you cherish for years to come, but we know the experience of watching the lights dance is the best memory we can give our guests. Thank you for sharing your experience and we would love to share more auroras with you in the future.

Once in a lifetime!

Arianna_O, Mar 2026

So grateful for this experience! You should choose this company for your aurora adventure! So many places to stay warm, restroom, food and drinks. Really great crew!!! Super patient and helped me get my camera set up! Nicole even brought a bib when I called and said I left mine. Took so many photos throughout the night. I would book over and over with them! My 13 year old son was so happy! (: Thanks guys!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are more than happy to help our guests however possible to ensure they stay safe and warm. Thank you for joining us and we wish you many more adventures with your son!

Most professional and thorough tour ever!

Meghana_N, Mar 2026

This was hands down the most professional, well-executed, well-coordinated tour I have ever done in all my travels. The night we booked for unfortunately had unexpected snow, so we were given the option to cancel for a full refund or rebook another night. We rebooked the next night and despite unfavorable conditions, we were picked up, driven 4~ hours close to Denali National Park, given warm beverages/food/a lodge/trailer area to warm up, and got to see the lights. If it weren't for this tour, we would not have seen the Aurora on this trip. They took incredible care of us, and it was all coordinated and executed SO well. 1000% worth the money and the best team!!

Response from Host, May 2026

What a wonderful compliment! We truly appreciate your kind words. We unfortunately can’t control the weather but we can provide options and keep oir guests well informed. We hope this made your longer drive night something extra special. We can’t thank you enough for trusting our team with your Aurora adventure and wish you many more incredible adventures in the future.

Best Aurora Tour!

May_T, Mar 2026

An amazing aurora experience! Our driver, Tony was extremely knowledgeable, professional and took great photographs for everyone. All the staff were friendly and helpful as well. Reindeer sausages, drinks and other treats were all wonderful. The photos were beautiful, can't wait to see them al!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with our team and of course our amazing Tony. Thank you for joining us and we do hope your photos are something you cherish for a lifetime.

Best tour ever!!!

Stacie_T, Mar 2026

An awesome experience!!! Our driver Andrew was friendly, very experienced and knowledgeable of all things Alaska. They take you to locations where no other tours go. Loved roasting those delicious reindeer sausages over the campfires, the heated lodge filled with yummy treats and the hot drinks bar too. The sparklers and family recipe popcorn made in the campfire was a special touch as well. Nick and his team didn’t disappoint in taking amazing photos of all of us with the aurora!! Definitely highly recommend this tour!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for these amazing words of kindness! We truly love what we do and love to share the wonders of Alaska with all of our guests. We hope that your time with us created new cherished memories and many inspired some new adventures for you. Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. We'd love to see you again in the future.

Well worth it... but honestly, it's so very COLD

Jeanne_R, Mar 2026

So very cold, but amazing! The staff was absolutely wonderful. They take as many photos as you want. Only down side was that less than half of the customers could fit into the mobile lodge, and you couldn't really feel the campfires due to the extreme cold.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for joining us! We understand that cold is no fun, but we do always see the best auroras on the coldest of nights. Secret tip* Colder weather typically means clear skies. We do hope you found the warm fires, toasty vans, warming lodge, food, and beverages to help fight off the cold. Please know that the warming lodge is just an additional space for guests and is not meant to fit everyone. But we do appreciate that the team built it to include a bathroom. We do hope you enjoyed the incredible auroras and the keepsake photos. If you are ever willing to brave the cold again, we would love to take you out on another adventure!

Excellent Experience

Grace_m, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We know that cold can bite down to your bones, and we do our absolute best to create as many warming areas as possible. From fire pits to the warming lodge, to the always-running vans. Warm beverages and hot reindeer sausage are all there for you to stay toasty warm. We do hope you enjoyed everything we had to offer and wish you many more special adventures.

The best, most thoughtful travel experience

Julianna_C, Mar 2026

This is THE BEST EXPERIENCE we have ever had on a tour. The entire team is so proactive in making sure you don’t lift a finger and have the absolute best time. The guides are so knowledgeable, photographers so talented and they’ll help you with your camera as well, and for being so frigid outside they ensure you stay super warm, well fed, and have lots of drinks. Hunter was our guide and he was incredible!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for this five-star review! We really do work hard so you can enjoy your experience with us. Here at Aurora in Alaska, we know vacations are meant to be relaxing, and we hope your time with us was both relaxing and full of mesmerizing auroras. Thank you again for joining us, and we wish you many more incredible experiences.

Book it now! Seriously.

LA_E, Mar 2026

Great energy. Extremely knowledgeable staff. VERY warm and exceptional light show! Made my first experience wildly memorable! HIGHLY recommend this specific company!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the amazing review. We’re really glad your first aurora experience was such a memorable one. It’s great to hear the energy, knowledge, and warm setup made a difference and of course, that the lights put on an exceptional show for you. We truly appreciate the strong recommendation and are grateful you chose to share such a special night with us.

This was an truly amazing...

Bryanna_G, Feb 2026

This was an truly amazing experience! We had so much fun from beginning to end! Our driver, Andre, was awesome and made the trip there and back so fun and relaxing!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re really glad you had such an amazing experience from start to finish. Andre will love hearing that he helped make the ride both fun and relaxing, he truly enjoys what he does. We appreciate you spending the night with us and hope to see you again under the aurora.

Aurora Chasing

Sukanya_r, Feb 2026

Tony was absolutely amazing! He shared so much valuable information about the Aurora, took incredible photos, and even helped me with my camera settings. He was more than happy to take as many pictures as we wanted and never complained 😅. And his streak of guaranteed Aurora views was truly the icing on the cake — happy to confirm the streak is still going strong! The entire experience was outstanding, from the fire pits and heated vans to the hot chocolate, tripod rentals, and the incredibly friendly and professional team and crew. If there’s one trip you absolutely shouldn’t miss while in Alaska, it’s this one. Thank you to the whole team for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for this incredible review. Tony is going to love reading this. He truly enjoys sharing what he knows about the aurora and helping guests get their camera settings just right, so it means a lot to hear that stood out. And yes… we’re glad the streak is still going strong. 😄 We’re really happy you enjoyed the full experience, from the fire pits and heated vans to the hot chocolate and tripods. Those little details are all part of making the night comfortable while we wait for the sky to do its thing. Thank you for the heartfelt recommendation and for trusting us with such a special, once-in-a-lifetime moment. We’re grateful you spent it with our team.

Aurora Light Chase

Jayanta_M, Feb 2026

Well planned tour, precise timings, good communication with group. Guide Tony was excellent pictures are amazing. Support crew at the viewing spot were very friendly and helpful. Pleasant trip A+++++

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re really glad you appreciated the planning, timing, and communication throughout the night. Tony will love hearing that you enjoyed the photos, and we’re happy the support crew made the viewing spot welcoming and helpful. An A+++++ means a lot to us! Thank you for spending the night under the aurora with our team.

Absolutely magical! The...

Miguel_M, Feb 2026

Absolutely magical! The first spot we went to was nice and good place to settle in, get warm, and get food and drinks but didn’t really have the Northern Lights we could see with the naked eye. After driving to numerous spots without any success, the last spot we stopped at was amazing!! It was moment I’ll always remember and treasure. One of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for sharing this. Nights like that are exactly why we do what we do. Sometimes the first location is more about getting everyone settled in, warm, and comfortable while we keep tracking the skies. The aurora doesn’t always cooperate right away, but we’ll keep moving and adjusting until we find the magic. I’m so glad that last stop delivered in such a big way for you. Hearing that it was one of the coolest moments you’ve ever experienced truly means the world to our entire team. Thank you for trusting us with such a special memory.

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