- 93QJ42XR+4R4 - We only book 8 guests per tour to ensure a personal experience. This ain’t your grandmothers overcrowded Princess Cruse! ;) We’ll trek out on a photography adventure like no other and stay 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. We’ll learn the basic science behind the phenomenon and how to photograph it using your own camera plus you’ll get landscapes and portraits, all included. The trek is a 6-8 hour tour, we drive 40 miles north of Fairbanks to a TRAILHEAD with a gentle slopped 20 min HIKE to a spot with 360 degree mountain top views and large rock formations. At the top we have a cozy heated warming shelter for you. We also offer complimentary gourmet pizzas, hot out of our 930 degree stone fired pizza oven. Also, hot cocoa, coffee and Chai Tea. This adventure always delivers a memorable experience with lots of fun and extras to do while we wait on the aurora to appear. Get an authentic experience, come see how the locals adventure with your Alaskan guide, Nathan, 36 years old with 23 years of Alaskan outdoor experience!
- Private transportation
- Complimentary digital photo album - landscapes and portraits
- Access to heated warming shelter
- Experience with flying Chinese lanterns (included)
- Headlamps provided
- Tea and coffee available
- Bottled water included
- Insulated over boots for warmth
- Crampons included for better traction on ice
- Snacks provided
- Complimentary hand/toe warmers
Nathan isn’t just your usual tour guide in the Fairbanks region of Aurora; he’s also a skilled portrait photographer - a rarity among the other tours. While others may provide “free portraits”, none can match the depth of expertise that Nathan brings to the table. With meticulous control over supplementary studio lighting, his shots boast incomparable clarity and quality, honed over seven years of dedicated aurora portraiture. Along with this, we ensure you’re equipped with the necessary gear such as insulated footwear, hand/toe warmers, headlamps, ice crampons for grip, water bottles and more, maintaining your comfort and safety. However, the focus is always the terrific photos! The aim is to bag some superlative photos uniquely yours. Besides, having Nathan as your guide will be an added advantage, as he brings to the table over two decades of survival skills in the Alaskan backcountry arctic, providing invaluable advice for your Alaskan adventure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.