Aurora Chaser Tour
Fairbanks, USA
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Many people wait their whole lives to see the northern lights. Book this small-group aurora-chasing tour from Fairbanks and go with a guide to a prime viewing location in the wilderness to try to witness the lights firsthand. Plus, this aurora borealis tour makes things easy with pickup from Fairbanks included.
- See the northern lights from a special viewing location outside of Fairbanks
- A guide knows Alaska's frontier well and leads you in the right direction
- Coffee and tea are offered during your aurora borealis watch session
- A late-night start time leaves the day free for other adventures
What's Included
- All drivers carry a spare tripod for customer use
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.10:00 pm
Itinerary
University of Alaska Fairbanks (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum number of guests (3) to initiate a new tour date. No minimum to join a tour already going. Average group size is 4-6 people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Richard_M
Our guide Ray has a lot of knowledge on the Aurora Borealis and AK along with his great character. We were unsuccessful because the cloud cover and ice crystals made it impossible to view. He took us to several viewing spots high up on the mountains. His determination is very admirable.
Reviews
4.5
based on 28 reviews
Richard_M, Mar 2024
Our guide Ray has a lot of knowledge on the Aurora Borealis and AK along with his great character. We were unsuccessful because the cloud cover and ice crystals made it impossible to view. He took us to several viewing spots high up on the mountains. His determination is very admirable.
Becky_M, Nov 2023
Thank you Ray for your patience for finding the lights. We found the perfect spot to view Gods beauty and boy was it worth it! That is a night we will always remember and cherish for the rest of our lives.
Marissa_C, Nov 2023
The tour was cancelled due to poor road conditions and cloud cover. Although it was unfortunate on our part as we were really looking forward to this tour, the company kept us well-informed and notified us on the cancellation a few hours before the supposed pickup time. For that reason, I would still recommend this tour company for staying on top of things.
Pam_R, Sep 2023
Ray was amazing! His knowledge and excitement kept all of us excited! He knew just what to do and where to see the aurora.
Shilpa_T, Sep 2023
Ray was very informative and did his very best so we can experience Aurora viewing.
The weather matters and we also got lucky.
Ernaline_A, Jan 2023
At first there is no guarantee that Northern lights will show up and then after midnight there they come… feeling so blessed 🙏
Miho_T, Dec 2022
The guide wasn’t too informative and not at all hospitable. It was mostly silent in the car and if he did, maybe, say something and if you were sitting in the back, you couldn’t hear him and he couldn’t hear you. Because you are riding in a 7 passenger SUV, if you’re in the last row, you’ll get stuck if the row in front doesn’t get out. We did see some Auroras which was nice but that was not his doing.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
We are very sorry your tour with us did not meet up to your expectations. As an owner-operated enterprise, all our drivers have a much higher incentive to deliver a first-rate experience to all our customers. Regarding some of the points you made in your review, we do not encourage our drivers to socialize or narrate extensively while driving, as your absolute safety requires their undivided attention on the road as they navigate some of the most treacherous winter nighttime driving conditions to reach the remote locations we use for viewing and photographing the auroras. Instead, our drivers usually provide very detailed and lengthy orientation and aurora science information at their extended initial stops along the route, in addition to considerable personal interaction with the guests during the other stops to make sure they are happy (staying warm and getting good photos of the aurora!) and answering any questions they may have. Your driver informed us that he routinely checked in with you throughout the night, at which times you had opportunity to get information or address any issues you may needed help with, such as your seating or what-have-you. He was totally unaware you were not pleased with the tour.
Lily, Apr 2021
Our tour guider Rene was great. He took us to the best spot last night to watch north light and we had a great experience.
Bambi_D, Mar 2020
I was able to check off my number one bucket list must do before I die (NOT DYING! Just the name of my bucket list) thanks to our tour guide going above and beyond to make sure we see the lights! It was a dream come true! Very impressed!
Ralph, Feb 2020
Great operation they work very hard to find a good place for viewing to assure you chances of seeing the northern lights. I highly recommend them
Linda_S, Feb 2020
This tour operated with a SUV seating one person up front with the driver and three couples in the two passenger rows. Since my husband and I were the last pickup, we were separated all night. Cloudy conditions—no sightings and no offer for a different night. With initial contacts with Rene, had expected more. Would not book with them again. Uncomfortable night, no positives to mention.
lcgalang, Feb 2020
It was our last night via AK. Our guide Rennae was generous enough to drive us all the way to find where the good spots for the northern lights . We had fun and we saw glimpses of the said Aurora Borealis.
Overall , it was stellar experience . Thank you .
luvtotravel1011, Nov 2019
Thank you for driving us around and for spending extra time on our hunt for the aurora! The warm vehicle & hot cocoa kept my toes warm and they thank you!
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