SkyChase™ Northern Lights Experience
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‘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)
Mobile Aurora Lodge - Most nights our mobile heated lodge follows the vans. ( very unique )
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
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
SkyChase™ Northern Lights Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
627 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see the Northern Lights
Stefanie S,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dress warm, you will be sitting by a campfire between 10 p and 3 am waiting for the Polar lights. The guides will take pictures with you under the lights and are very knowledgeable regarding the region and the Northern Lights. You get free reindeer sausages and an assorted of hot drinks, as well as S'mores. They guarantee that you see the lights, or they will refund the money or take you out another night. I can highly recommend using them.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Loved it
Antwon T,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 The SkyChase Northern Lights Experience was absolutely incredible! The aurora was breathtaking, and seeing those vibrant greens dance across the sky was something I will never forget. The guides were awesome, very knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable the entire night. The reindeer sausage was phenomenal and definitely a must-try. This experience was worth every penny and something I would recommend to anyone visiting Alaska.
Success even though cloudy!
Donita W,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time & our guide (plus all of the staff) was wonderful. Fairbanks is in a cloudy period right now so we had to travel for a couple of hours to see the aurora, but we saw it, thanks to the tour!
An absolute must!
RONIT K,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a cloudy night with low probability of seeing aurora. It was our last night in Fairbanks, so we decided to take a chance on it. Even though it was a non guaranteed tour, Tony and the crew did absolutely everything they could to find a location with clear skies, and eventually found one with the help of specialized weather and aurora forecast apps and other crew members. When we got there, the bonfires were already burning, and there were hot beverages, chairs by the fire but most of all, a spectacular display of northern lights. Thank you Tony for an unforgettable experience!!
Awesome Aurora Experience!
Owens R,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The entire staff from the drivers, to photographers to people working the Lodge did a great job. They made the experience very enjoyable. Our Driver Andre was fantastic! Very accommodating, very polite and an Extremely nice person. We saw the Aurora for at least 2 hours. Sometimes more vibrant than other but just fantastic view and awesome pictures. We’d recommend this trip to anyone.
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