Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!!
Overview
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6 hours
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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 Fairbanks. He was a full time wedding photographer for 10 years before becoming an aurora portrait photographer, which he's done for over 7 years. Other tours offer “free portraits” but not to the level of expertise that Nathan provides. He uses controlled supplemental studio lighting to achieve unmatched quality and sharpness, using techniques he developed over 7 years of practicing aurora portraiture. We also provide complementary gear to help keep you warm and safe: hand/toe warmers, headlamps, water bottles etc. What everything boils down to is great photos and a personal experience. 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 artic wilderness survival skills and offers expertise in all things Alaska adventure.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
NEW! Timelapse video of whole sky/whole night. AURORA GUARANTEE! If you don't get aurora in your photos you're eligible for a second tour free within 2 years of your tour date, based on seating availability. We’ll trek out on an adventure like no other, staying toasty warm as we enter a winter wonderland under the northern lights. The tour is a magical journey through the sparkling frozen tundra, chasing the colorful swirls of aurora borealis overhead. Learn the science behind the phenomenon and how to photograph it using your own camera. You also get free professional portraits and landscapes. We drive 15-40 miles north of Fairbanks to one of many excellent viewing locations. We set up a cozy heated warming shelter and offer complimentary gourmet pizzas, hot out of our 930 degree stone fired pizza oven. Also, hot cocoa, coffee, Chai Tea, apple cider and black tea. This adventure always delivers a memorable experience with lots of fun extras to do while we wait for the aurora to appear. Get an authentic experience, come see how the locals adventure with your guide, Nathan, 38 with 25 years of Alaskan outdoor experience. This is a small group tour! We only book 10 guests per tour.
What‘s Included
NEW! Timelapse video of whole sky/whole night included!
Digital photo album with both landscapes and portraits, included at no extra cost.
Bottled water
Hand and Toe warmers FREE
Heated warming shelter with stools for sitting down.
Headlamps as needed
Aurora GUARANTEE if you don't get aurora photos get another tour free, based on seating availability
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.
Free Hot chocolate, chai tea, coffee, apple cider or black tea
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Reviews
243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time with Nathan.
paulsF913ZN,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. Cold and windy night, and Nathan took care of us. Very knowledgable. Great pics. We had great aurora that night. He knew were to go for the great views. He was pretty excited about what we saw that night too. Highly recommend.
An excellent tour!
W5588YKheatherc,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour! Nathan was knowledgeable and funny while discussing the science behind the northern lights. Enjoyed the small tour group. We were all comfy, cozy and warm in his tent. We saw an amazing light show and have wonderful professional pictures to show off.
Such an amazing experience and a great tour guide!
Neil K,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nathan came get prepared, with us sitting in an ice fishing tent, pizza oven, hand and toe warmers, etc. he was very knowledgeable about the northern lights, conditions, how it happens, and more. He also took incredible pictures of us, both with light painting and with the Aurora borealis. We had a wonderful experience. I couldn't recommend this tour enough
Excellent night and guide!
Rstanle16,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan works hard to give you a great small group experience. I don’t see how anyone could do better. I have to admit, at the beginning of the night, I was a little skeptical because Aurora was faint to the naked eye and I was more concerned with what I could see than photos, BUT after hot pizza in his warming tent, Aurora became more and more intense and put on some amazing, almost continuous displays!! AND we got our professional pics the next morning. He obviously loves his job and I highly recommend this tour!!
Highly recommended
Karen B,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nathan was informative and kept the energy level at a good pace so you never even noticed the time lapsing! I love the small group atmosphere and the people we were with were awesome (I think in no small part to Nathan’s personality). I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to do an Aurora tour. His warming tent helped so much and the pizza was good and filling. Loved it!
Unique Northern Lights Experience
Laurel F,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you’re coming to Fairbanks during aurora season, do not miss this tour! Nathan is the real deal. A kind, genuine person, he brings a unique approach to viewing the northern lights. After picking up the group in his spacious van, he drives out to the viewing location and sets up a warm, cozy shelter complete with chairs, heaters, and a vented pizza oven. The group’s comfort is always foremost in his mind. After an engaging conversation with the group while snacking on pizza, we go outside for professional photo shoots under the aurora. Later on, we enjoy hot drinks and warm cookies. Then Nathan packs everything up and drives us back to our pickup spots. A delightful experience, which I wouldn’t hesitate to repeat.
Complete your bucket list the right way!
AnaElisa L,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00"If you truly love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." This phrase perfectly describes our experience with Nathan, who is not only a great guide and an excellent photographer, but also a wonderful person. I would return to this tour a thousand times. I think the combination of great people, pizza, cookies, excellent conversation, and breathtaking northern lights made this tour a dream come true.
Lifetime experience
80derkr,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow what a great experience . Nathan was excellent . He was the best guide I have had on a tour. He knew his stuff and the experience that he gives you was memorable for a lifetime . I will recommend this tour to everyone Thank you Nathan.
Fabulous Tour, I Highly Recommend
David H,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour.! Nathan was informative and funny while providing a top rated 5 star service. We had pizza, hot beverages and warm cookies. He runs a small tour group which makes it even better. We were all comfy, cozy and warm in his tent. It made the experience even better as who wants to spend their entire time just sitting in a van waiting for the aurora to start. We saw an amazing light show and have wonderful professional pictures to show off. Do yourself a favor and book with Nathan. You won’t regret it.
5 stars!!!
Michelle W,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nathan was a great guide and professional photographer! We had an amazing night and saw the best of the borealis. Very informative, hot pizza, hot cocoa, warming tent to thaw out...Just an amazing, fun excursion! Thank you Nathan!
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