Sunset Dog Sledding & Northern Lights Combo

Suitability

• Adults and Children Ages 5 Years and over.
• The perfect tour for special occasions!
• Please advise if your party has children under 6 years old.
• If you are over 250 pounds please contact us directly, for the dog sledding portion of the tour we will accommodate you the best that we can. Dog safety is our number one priority.
• This property cannot accommodate wheelchairs.
• Please contact us about any specific mobility issues and we will do our best to accommodate.

About

This is our super combo tour of Sunset Dog Sledding and Aurora Chasing held at Sluice Box Sled Dogs in Ester, Alaska just west of Fairbanks.
This tour is all about authentic Alaska in a spectacular setting!
You will be dog sledding at Sunset, the timing will change by month!

The mushing will be around our property and out through our Forest atop the nearby ridge, with plenty of stops for rest, photos, and dog cuddles.
Before, during, and after your dog sledding jaunt, you will have time to visit the other dogs, learn about the homestead, and partake in some easy going snowshoeing.

After Dog Sledding and Snowshoeing we will embark on an Aurora Chase night.
Your Aurora host will offer a few photo portraits of your party with the dogs and some video if conditions allow.

Your Aurora host will give a space weather talk about the Aurora while waiting for those magical lights to appear in the sky.
While waiting she can help with photography setup of your own cameras or cell phones. There are also rental cameras offered, and full professional photo packages are available at reasonable rates. Photos are always taken if the Aurora shows up and up to 5 portraits are included in your tour price.

We also have a few tricks up our sleeves that will make you feel like a kid again within our winter wonderland.

What's Included

• Sunset Dog Sledding - 1 or 2 loops, your choice.
• Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon.
• Help with Photography (cell phone or camera) included in every tour.
• Transportation for up to 6 guests, from all lodgings within the Fairbanks or North Pole area within 15 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.
• Photography Portraits with the Aurora - Up to 5 edited photos are included with the tour at the discretion of the photographer. Plus a few photos with the dogs.
• Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided.
• Warm Alaskan Outhouse always available during dog sledding.
• We include extra warm weather gear and boots for dog sledding and snowshoeing.

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.

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 we will invite you back another night if our schedule and yours allows us to do so.

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.