- Aurora Viewing & Photography
- Private Aurora tours with expert guidance, flexible timing, and the best chances to see and photograph the northern lights.
The areas surrounding Fairbanks are some of the best places in the world to experience and photograph the aurora due to their beautiful scenery, high geomagnetic latitude, and lack of light pollution, and frequent high Aurora activity. We have expert knowledge of where to reliably see the Aurora in the greater Fairbanks area. Our tours are exclusive with a private guide, private vehicle and will maximize your chance to see the Aurora and successfully take photos of the Aurora. Our tours are customized and fully private. You have control over how long we stay out and you receive 100% of our attention when we are viewing and photographing the northern lights.
Itinerary
Day before or day of the tour
- Prior to pick up we will discuss the current Aurora forecast, including Aurora activity, weather (clouds, moon phase, and other factors) and make a plan for the evening and night.
9:00 - 10:00 PM
- Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Fairbanks in a private vehicle. We will drive to the best location based on the forecast and hunt for the Aurora. Typically, you can expect to be out for a minimum of 4 hours, as an example between 10 pm and 2 am with a return to the hotel at 3 am.
MIDNIGHT - 2:00 AM
- If the Aurora is active we will exit the vehicle and marvel at the beauty of the northern lights. We will take photographs of the Aurora (using your own gear or with our professional camera equipment) and portraits. We provide warm drinks and snacks, hand warmers and cold-weather mittens.
2:00 - 4:00 AM
- After the tour we will take you back to your hotel. The following day you will receive high-resolution photographs via a shared Google folder.
Package Detail
Price Includes
- Pickup at your hotel or at the airport & drop off at all locations
- Private local tour guide
- How to photograph the Aurora lessons
- High-resolution photos
- Warm drinks and snacks
- Hand warmers and cold-weather mittens and hats
About
What to Expect
Wintertime in Fairbanks is pristine and beautiful. We usually have cold and dark nights – perfect conditions for seeing and photographing the Aurora. Since our tours are private you will not be sharing the experience with an unknown group of tourists. Expect to stay up late, as an example, minimum from 10 pm to 2 am. We will have a warm private vehicle and provide you with snacks and drinks while we hunt for the Aurora. We can also help you with a tutorial and settings if you want to take your own Aurora photographs with your own gear.
Tour Details
- Group Size - 7 people maximum
- Pricing - $200 pp
- Location - Greater Fairbanks Area, Alaska
- Trip Style - Night excursion
- Season - September thru April