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Nathan is a professional portrait photographer by trade, which is something you’d be hard pressed to find on any other Aurora tour in the Fairbanks area. He has 9 years experience as an engagement/wedding photographer. Other tours offer “free portraits” but not to the level of expertise that Nathan will provide, he uses controlled supplemental studio lighting to achieve unmatched quality and sharpness with techniques he developed over 7 years of painstaking practice, specifically in aurora portraiture. We also provide you with complementary gear to help keep you warm and safe: insulated over boots, hand/toe warmers, headlamps, ice crampons for traction, water bottles etc. But what everything boils down to is great photos. The photos speak for themselves and we want to get you some of your OWN!! Not only will you have a top tier photographer as a guide but Nathan also has more than 20 years of Alaska backcountry artic survival skills and offers expertise in all things Alaska adventure.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Digital photo album with both landscapes and portraits, included at no extra cost.
Heated warming shelter with chairs.
Flying Chinese lanterns while we wait for the aurora.Included.
Headlamps
Free Hot chocolate, chai tea lattes, coffee
Free
Insulated over boots
Crampons for traction on ice. Included
Included in your package at no extra charge: Hot pizza flight of several different pies, different toppings each. Cooked in our flame broil pizza oven.
Hand/Toe warmers FREE
Pickup included
Operated by Electric Moose Studios
122 reviews
Yvonne A,
Dec 11, 2024
Nathan is just as excited about seeing the Aurora lights as his guests! He goes above and beyond in making this tour special from setting up a warming tent to making pizzas and warm drinks to taking awesome photos! And while you’re in the warming tent, Nathan is monitoring for Aurora lights activity to ensure viewing opportunities. He is constantly taking photos that you can download on your device and/or purchase.
Kristen W,
Dec 7, 2024
Incredible human, photographer, Aurora chaser. Hot pizza, hot beverages, truly great (not awkward) conversation. Fun science behind the Aurora and photography. The Chinese lanterns and light photography while waiting for Aurora all fun and amazing. We are already rebooking for next year. Worth every penny.
Lindsay S,
Dec 5, 2024
I can’t recommend this bus tour highly enough! Nathan is incredibly knowledgeable about the Aurora and when and where to find it. He was flexible with scheduling in order to ensure I had the best shot. And we were not disappointed! And the warming hut with pizza and hot drinks was perfect. The photos he took turned out jaw droppingly beautiful! If you’re coming to see the Lights, have Nathan show them to you, you will not be disappointed!
Kartik G,
Nov 28, 2024
This was the best experience of an entirely frigid Alaska experience. We went on this tour against - temperatures in F. THanks to our amazing guide Nathan and his overall setup it was possible to really enjoy the experience without frostbite. Lot of the other companies offer the van service but Nathan goes above and beyond with warm shelter, food, drinks and amazing pictures of you and your loved ones. The viewing is, of course, dependent on Nature but Nathan is very knowledgeable and friendly and truly goes above and beyond
Tota D,
Nov 21, 2024
This tour is an absolute YES YES AND YES! Aurora experience can’t get any better with them. We had the best experience chasing Northern lights with Nathan. It was a lucky day for us as we could spot northern lights in the clear sky. Nathan definitely has the best set up for the aurora tour. He picked us up on time, shared stories, very efficiently chased aurora with us and took us to a beautiful spot. He sets up a heated shelter at the spot for us to get comfortable in the freezing cold. I couldn’t imagine we’ll get to experience hot pizza with a pizza oven at such high altitude. Nathan also took the best pictures of us and the northern lights! I would definitely recommend booking this tour!