SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More
Overview
Available languages
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
678 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional
Junior T,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was an easy and quick experience for a solo traveler. My tour guide and photographer, Andrew, was exceptional! I’ll definitely return next winter and will bring someone special next time.🔥 By the way, we were fortunate during KP3.6 we witnessed Aurora twice between 10:30 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Dancing lights
Sandra K,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The night was forecasted as a “maybe” for viewing. Driver did an excellent job of exploring the availability and we had a fantastic experience viewing the dancing lights. The pick up and drop off was especially appreciated.
EPIC NIGHT!!!!
jamiesO2062JU,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic guides! Father and son team who were engaging, determined, and experts on local wildlife and all things Alaska! It was extremely low probability due to cloud cover and activity, but they hunted it down and found an absolute perfect area where the Lights EXPLODED! It was an epic night even by their standards. Would not have happened had they not went the extra mile! Photography was 10/10 and did justice to what your eyes were seeing. GO SEE THE AURORA WITH THESE FOLKS! You won't regret it!
Aurora
Roam58576625915,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall excellent experience, very helpful and friendly staff, delicious drinks and food ,great photography,strongly recommended
Such a memorable experience! we simply loved it!
allanv551,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour has been one of the highlights of my life! Nicole was absolutely amazing—she helped us with advice and snow gear, and her conversation made the whole experience even better. She truly made us feel right at home from the start. The experience that night was breathtaking. We were lucky to see incredible auroras in a beautiful environment. Everything was so well thought out: music, drinks, snacks, and warm places to relax and enjoy the moment. I loved every part of this experience and would recommend it without hesitation!
Once in a lifetime....
X1099QLlisan,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was amazing! Everyone was super professional and it was awesome to see the guides as excited as we were to see the lights! They helped us with our camera settings and answered any questions about the Northern Lights and photography. The campfire added to the experience and they even had an on-site bathroom! Highly recommend and would definitely do it again!!
Unfortunately the...
Kathleen H,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Unfortunately the northern lights didn’t show up which was so disappointing. However the tour company was great. They tried several locations to make it eventful. The staff were amazing. I would love to try again with them.
Relentless pursuit of aurora!
Diane S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comfortable transportation, knowledgeable tour guides, wide range in pursuit of aurora. Loved the fire pits, traveling lounge, professional photographers.
Sky Chase updated on the...
Han L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sky Chase updated on the conditions of Sky and offer many options either reschedule, cancel, or wait and see. We don’t have any options but go ahead with our original plan. They worked overtime (5pm-1am) just to take us to where there is clear sky. We didn’t see a clear definition of Aurora, but it showed green on the camera screen. We really appreciate their efforts and will definitely join them next time we come back to Fairbanks.
New Year’s Eve lights!
Coastal57163614587,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun experience, we went out for New Year’s Eve and had a great time. They had a camp set up with fires and a heated trailer you can jump in if you need to warm your feet. They were also taking photos of anyone who wanted to jump in. You can also get a tripod to hold your phone but it will be more difficult to operate simply cause the metal gets cold (shocker). They also have some food and hot drinks for everyone to enjoy as well as seats for you to enjoy the fires. The trip for me was pretty short as I was the last person picked up. The lights themselves can be unpredictable but also vibrant out of nowhere. Be patient and open to new things.
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