Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Northern Lights Seasons: from August 20 to April 30.
*** FREE Photo Service (JPG Files) ***
We can’t promise to let you see the Northern Lights, which is Mother Nature that we cannot control. It is a natural phenomenon. NO Guarantee to see the Lights.
The weather or Aurora activity may change during the tour.
Even though everything is good or not good (Weather and Aurora Activity) when it starts, the weather or Northern Lights' activity always changes, and other conditions may change. It will be the natural things involved, which causes a lack of lights or low visibility.
We pick you up at Hotels listed.
(You may get an email about Pick up time and Location.)
With Photo Service (JPG Files) we will upload your photos into OneDrive or Dropbox linked. It takes 3 days to send a URL linked.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Northern Lights Seasons: from August 20 to April 30. *** FREE Photo Service (JPG Files) *** We are driving and chasing the northern lights. When the northern lights (aurora borealis) are coming out in the sky, you may come on out. Then we take pictures for you. No Restroom because we are chasing the lights. Please let us know before the tour if you need. We can’t promise to let you see the Northern Lights, which is Mother Nature that we cannot control. It is a natural phenomenon. NO Guarantee to see the Lights. The weather or Aurora activity may change during the tour. Even though everything is good or not good (Weather and Aurora Activity) when it starts, the weather or Northern Lights' activity always changes, and other conditions may change. It will be the natural things involved, which causes a lack of lights or low visibility. We will upload photos into OneDrive or Dropbox. It takes 3 days to send a URL linked. There are No Chairs, Bathroom facilities, Blankets, and etc. due to chasing the Lights.
What‘s Included
Pick you up at a Hotel in Fairbanks downtown
Photography Service
Gratuities
Coffee and/or Tea
We DO NOT HELP with Client's Camera (or Phone) Setting up.
A Camera Workshop.
No Restroom because we are chasing the lights. Please let us know before the tour if you need
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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks
Pickup included
Reviews
478 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The only Aurora chasing tour you need! Highly recommended!
382jase,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To say I’m beyond grateful for and amazed by this aurora chasing tour was an understatement. My friend and I found out about this tour from the dog sledding also hosted by the same tour organizer that morning, and since our days in Alaska were very limited (2 full days only), we didn’t want to miss the northern lights, especially when they seemed to be very active in the prior night. So David the wonderful tour guide/photographer/driver was nice enough to let us join in the very last minute and as promised, picked us up at the hotel we were staying in. We understood that northern lights were part of Mother Nature so we didn’t have our hopes up just in case we ended up not seeing anything. Miraculously, with David’s 18 years of Aurora chasing experience, not only did we successfully see the gorgeous northern lights at all 5 different spots throughout the entire 2-hour journey, but each Aurora viewing also became more and more visible. I’ll always remember the magical scenery, the collective gasps from the group, and thanks to the professional photography service, we all got stunning & high quality photos as souvenirs. This tour was worthy of every penny spent and the memories we bottled up were priceless. Massive thanks to David for his patience, expertise in chasing northern lights, and the overall 5-star experience!
Highly recommend!
E6990XFgracec,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00추천추천! 이틀 연속 투어에 참여했는데, 안내 등 연락도 적극적으로 해주셨고 또 chaser 였던 David 님이 오로라에 정말 진심이시고 설명도 잘 해주셔서 덩달아 신나고 즐겁게 다녀왔습니다. 사진도 예쁘게 많이 찍어주셨어요. 친구 추천으로 예약 했는데 저도 주변에 추천할것 같아요. David 님, Joy 님 특히 감사합니다:) Highly recommended! They were very passionate about the aurora and most importantly took great photos for us, which made the experience even more enjoyable and comfortable!
Thanks David for a great...
Sudhir P,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Thanks David for a great viewing and for persevering and taking us to multiple spots until we saw the aurora
Wonderful Northern Lights Experience
B3420UHjacobs,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour with David, and it was amazing! David was very knowledgeable and explained a lot about aurora chasing. He has over 18 years of experience, and it showed! We went to 5 different spots over 2 hours, and he took amazing photos at every stop. He was very patient and took several photos and different combos of couples/families/individuals. The photos turned out really good! He was also great about keeping the car nice and warm. I would definitely recommend this tour with David again!
Great Aurora!
Excursion08691736500,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could have a great experience. The driver who took care of us finally took us to the great location of aurora site. Thank you David!
Good experience
siyant2025,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very unforgettable experience. Leah is a very considerate and kind guide. He took us to several places to chase the lights. And luckily we saw very good ones. Very enjoyable trip, highly recommended.
We had the most incredible journey chasing the aurora
Nomad24269543897,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most incredible journey chasing the aurora and going dog sledding. A huge thank you to the owner and our guide for their dedication; thanks to them, we saw a magnificent aurora that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. It was the perfect way to welcome the New Year. The dog sledding was a highlight for my kids and a truly special experience for all of us. We are so grateful for the attentive and warm guidance we received throughout the trip. Our family is heading home with hearts full of joy. It really was the trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much!
Great aurora chasing experience!
Freedom698537,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to David for his patience and expertise in Northern Lights chasing! We were lucky enough to see the lights at our initial two stops. After that, they seemed a bit shy and faded away. Based on the forecast, I knew the chances of seeing more activity were lower. However, David didn’t give up—he spotted subtle signs of the aurora, and like magic, the lights came back and started dancing in the sky. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience and the gorgeous views!
David our travel guide...
Deepa R,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David our travel guide was very knowledgeable and made sure his customers had good fun pictures making them lifelong memorable. He made sure the travelers were comfortable and warm. Would highly recommend David and his team for northern light tour with photography.
Highly recommended tour in Fairbanks
pooky34,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've became so fascinated with the Northern lights and decided to take an adventure to see the lights in person. I chose the chasing tour to increase the chances of seeing the lights and I'm very glad I did. The whether on the night of the tour was a bit strange and I did not have my hopes up but the professional guides were able to find a perfect spot where we could see the Aurora. I'm more than glad I've taken the tour and would like to return to Fairbanks again to see the beautiful lights!
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