SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
We don’t just take you to the Northern Lights — we chase them.
At Aurora In Alaska™, our exclusive SkyChase™ Northern Lights Experience uses our Lights-for-Life™ Formula to track weather, clouds, and solar activity in real time to take you to the clearest skies, at the best time.
Travel in a heated, winterized Mercedes Sprinter van, relax at our mobile Aurora lodge, enjoy a twilight campfire meal, and sip drinks from our Borealis Brew Bar. Receive unlimited Aurora portraits from our pro photographers, plus night-lapse video and tripod rentals.
We’re the only tour with an Aurora Guarantee: If no Aurora is visible to the eye or camera on a “guaranteed night,” you get a 50% refund or free rebooking.
Disclaimer: A guaranteed night is based on real-time conditions. If any Aurora is visible by eye or camera, the night is considered fulfilled.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fairbanks
As our home base, Fairbanks is one of the best locations in the world for Northern Lights viewing — located directly under the Aurora Oval. Each night, our SkyChase™ tour departs from Fairbanks and uses the Lights-for-Life™ Formula to determine the optimal location outside the city for clear skies and strong activity.
Murphy Dome
Murphy Dome is one of the highest accessible points in the Fairbanks area and occasionally used on clear-sky nights for its panoramic views and low light pollution. It’s a prime example of the remote high-elevation locations our team accesses while chasing the Aurora.
What‘s Included
360° time-lapse video of the night
Aurora Guarantee* (refund or retry if no lights are seen)
Twilight Campfire meal (Alaskan reindeer sausage or vegan option)
Your personal Auro-meteorologist - predicts northern lights' visibility blending aurora and weather.
Hands-on camera support & tripod rentals
Keepsake Media - professional photography included, downloadable images
Mobile Aurora Lodge - Most nights our mobile heated lodge follows the vans. ( 14 or More Guests)
Real-time Aurora tracking with Lights-for-Life™ Formula
Hotel/B&B pickup & drop-off (within 5 miles of downtown Fairbanks)
Exclusive access to mobile Aurora lodge & fire pit
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
Edited Pictures - unlimited download of edited photos
Please note our Primary goal is Aurora viewing. Weather and other variables may remove extras
Meals beyond the included fire-cooked meals we provide
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
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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More
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Reviews
772 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime experience
Passenger23548512896,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was easily one of the best experiences of my life. I almost didn’t go because of possible fog/cancellation, and that would’ve been a huge mistake. The guide Tony was awesome—you can tell right away he genuinely loves doing this. Super knowledgeable, great attitude, and he made the whole night fun instead of just “another tour.” They had a fire going, reindeer sausages, and both hot and cold drinks, which made it even better while waiting for the lights. And somehow… we ended up with a straight up 10/10 northern lights show. Unreal. Tony put us in the perfect spot and it absolutely paid off. If you’re thinking about booking SkyChase, just do it. Totally worth it.
Leave the pictures to the pros - enjoy the moment!
janicecY6657OH,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A friend told us that her photos she took were mostly black and recommended going with a skilled photographer. We took her advice and went on this tour. The photos we were sent post-tour were amazing! It was so nice to be able to enjoy the view knowing a pro was capturing the view for us. The bus was comfortable and the amenities at the site were great. A bathroom, warm-up room complete with cookies, complementary hot drinks, and a campfire with chairs. We also went to the bus a few times to get warmed up as it was kept running and warm. The pick-up was on time, great communication, and enjoyable. I recommend this to anyone wanting great aurora pictures and a comfortable way to view it.
Wonderful experience chasing Aurora!
Victoria D,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It 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 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Professional, kind, provided snacks and hot drinks, wonderful experience!! Definitely a must do !!!!!!!!!
Literally chased the...
Joy L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Literally 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!
Aurora in Alaska knocked it out of the park
GoBears97,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team at Aurora in Alaska were great from booking to our drop off back at the hotel. Their communication the day before and day of were appreciated. With - 6 F temps, always good to know what to expect. Our guide, Tony, was amazing sharing stories of his 20+ years in Alaska. The stop at the Alaska pipeline was unexpected but an amazing quick detour on the way to Base Camp. From the firepits to the warming trailer, to the endless warm beverages (cider, hot chocolate, tea, coffee), the team thought of everything to make the experience comfortable. The excitement when the lights began was palpable. Really, how can you really get used to those views? I would recommend this tour to anyone and would repeat it in heartbeat on a future visit.
Amazing tour! Best chance to see the Northern lights with photos!!
Pamela O,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00These 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.
Wonderful team! So...
Vanessa C,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful 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.
Amazing Aurora experience in Fairbanks
604pranjalb,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall beautiful Aurora experience with clear skies during our tour and dancing of the Aurora. Price a bit on the higher side but they give food and drinks with mobile lodge and camp fires as promised. Also they have multiple photographers taking photos from different angles and positions. We also had a nice experience with the pick up and drop off. The only hassle for us was one of the photographer missed uploading the photos in the shared link and we had to communicate to and fro multiple times to get the missed photos uploaded.
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