1/2 Night Custom Aurora Tour

Duration

3–5 Hours

About

This is our Custom Aurora Tour for a Partial Night.
This is an Aurora Chase to find the best view or clear skies to maximize our Aurora Viewing potential.
Short on time? Want to add in one extra quick go at chasing the aurora? Too tired for a full night? Concerned about lack of bathrooms on the Chase? Weather looking to iffy for your schedule? Arriving or Departing from Fairbanks at odd hours that leave you with only a couple hours?
Then THIS TOUR is the one for YOU!!!

We start this tour based on weather and aurora forecasts. Each night pickup time is decided around 7pm, and is generally between 1030-1130pm dependent on weather and the direction we will travel.

It may be an earlier pickup if aurora data is great, or may be a later pickup to maximize your time out with the Aurora.

This tour may be done as a chase tour, or may stop at a static location such as a cabin, all decided based on weather forecast for each given day.

What's Included

• Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon.
• Help with Photography (cell phone or camera) included in every tour.
• Transportation from all lodgings within the Fairbanks or North Pole area within 25 miles from the airport.
  Staying further out of town? Let us know and we will accommodate with a small add on fuel charge.
  You may also meet us in town.
• This tour includes a Mini Aurora Chase, under 50 miles total.
• Photography Portraits with the Aurora - 5 edited photos are included with the tour at the discretion of the photographer.
• Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided.

Suitability

• Adults and Children of All ages.
• Solo guests welcome!
• If your party is over 6 people, contact us, we can usually accommodate up to 14.
• Please advise if your party has children under 6 years old.
  If you have children under the age of 5 you may be required to book the tour as private to accommodate their vehicle safety seats.
• Please note that while all ages are welcome, very young children may have a difficult time in extreme cold for a full night, if you have questions please let us know ahead of time.
• Please contact us about any specific mobility issues and we will do our best to accommodate.
• Regarding restroom facilities, This tour goes to remote areas of Alaska, most of which is without plumbing, and bathroom breaks are generally outside.
• We may stop at a static location for a portion of the night at a cabin or other dwelling, this would vary and is weather dependent.

Add On Options

• Camera Rentals can be added on and are listed as you make your reservation. We have 2 different Sony cameras for rent.
• Tripods for your own camera or cell phone are also available.
• While a few portraits are included, you may choose to add on a full photo package.
• Rental Winter Outerwear can be arranged through a business partner, just let us know.

Disclaimer

The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon and cannot fully be predicted. We do NOT guarantee aurora sightings!
We do our best to track the live data constantly being reported by NOAA and NASA.
The aurora is visible in Fairbanks 9 out of 10 nights from August through April when it's dark outside, at night. Some shows are faint, others are great! Thick clouds are the only thing that fully prevents viewing.
This tour can be switched to a mini chase tour as weather dictates.
If the lights don't show up due to weather we will invite you back another night if our schedule and yours allows us to do so.
If we are able to do this there would be a charge for gas and mileage.

We will cancel or reschedule if the weather preclude aurora viewing.

Gratuity Etiquette

Leaving a tip is not required.
Gratuity is NOT included in the cost of the tour.
However, if you enjoyed yourselves while adventuring with us, please consider tipping your Guide/s. Any amount is appreciated and lets our Crew know how much you valued your experience.