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Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure FREE Portraits & Hot Pizza

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Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure FREE Portraits & Hot Pizza

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Embark on a photography adventure like no other and experience the magic of the Northern Lights on the Aurora Adventure Tour with Photography/Portraits and Hot Pizza. Unlike other tours, this one offers the expertise of a professional portrait photographer, Nathan, who will capture stunning aurora portraits using his unique lighting techniques. In addition, you will receive complementary gear to keep you warm and safe during the excursion. With only 8 guests per tour, you can expect a personalized and intimate experience. Trek through the sparkling frozen tundra, chasing the colorful swirls of the aurora borealis overhead. Learn the science behind this natural phenomenon and how to photograph it using your own camera. After the adventure, enjoy complimentary gourmet pizzas, hot cocoa, coffee, and Chai Tea from a stone-fired pizza oven. With Nathan as your Alaskan guide, this tour promises a memorable and authentic experience in the Alaskan wilderness.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Personal and intimate tour experience
  • Professional portrait photography under the northern lights
  • Learn the science behind the aurora phenomenon
  • Complimentary gourmet pizzas and hot beverages
  • Authentic Alaskan adventure with an experienced local guide
  • Private transportation
  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Digital photo album with both landscapes and portraits, included at no extra cost.
  • Heated warming shelter with chairs.
  • Flying Chinese lanterns while we wait for the aurora.Included.
  • Headlamps
  • Insulated over boots
  • Crampons for traction on ice. Included
  • Hand/Toe warmers FREE

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

More about this experience

Introduction

The Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure offers a one-of-a-kind experience under the breathtaking beauty of the Aurora Borealis in Fairbanks, Alaska. This adventure is not just your average Northern Lights tour. Led by Nathan, a professional portrait photographer with over 9 years of experience, guests are guaranteed to receive unparalleled portraits capturing the magic of the Northern Lights. Nathan's expertise in aurora portraiture, combined with his 20 years of Alaskan backcountry survival skills, ensures a memorable and safe adventure.

What to Expect?

Guests can anticipate a personalized and intimate experience as only 8 guests are booked per tour. This is not your typical overcrowded tour; it is a true winter wonderland adventure. Trek through the sparkling frozen tundra as you chase the colorful swirls of the Aurora Borealis overhead. Learn the science behind this natural phenomenon and receive guidance on how to capture its beauty with your own camera. The tour includes both landscapes and portraits, giving you a comprehensive collection of stunning photographs. The 6-8 hour trek takes you 40 miles north of Fairbanks to a trailhead, followed by a gentle 20-minute hike to a spot with 360-degree mountain top views and large rock formations. A cozy heated warming shelter awaits you at the top, where you can enjoy complimentary gourmet pizzas hot out of a stone-fired oven, as well as hot cocoa, coffee, and Chai tea. While waiting for the Aurora to appear, you can also indulge in other fun activities and extras. This adventure promises an authentic experience, allowing you to witness how the locals truly adventure in Alaska.

Who is this for?

The Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure is suitable for anyone seeking an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, nature lover, or simply someone who wants to witness the mesmerizing beauty of the Aurora Borealis, this tour caters to all. Nathan's expertise ensures that participants of all skill levels can capture stunning portraits and landscapes. The tour is also inclusive, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds to embrace the magic of the Northern Lights. Whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends and family, this adventure promises to create lifelong memories.

Why book this?

What sets the Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure apart from other tours is the expertise of Nathan, a professional portrait photographer. Unlike other tours that offer free portraits, Nathan's extensive experience and use of controlled supplemental studio lighting guarantee unmatched quality and sharpness in your photographs. Furthermore, Nathan's 20 years of Alaskan backcountry survival skills ensure a safe and secure adventure. The tour also offers complimentary gear, including insulated over boots, hand/toe warmers, headlamps, and ice crampons for traction, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the journey. Ultimately, the highlight of this tour lies in the opportunity to capture your own top-tier photographs and experience an authentic Alaskan adventure under the Northern Lights.

Good to Know

The Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure provides a digital photo album with both landscapes and portraits at no extra cost. Additionally, a heated warming shelter with comfortable chairs is available, allowing you to stay warm and cozy while waiting for the Aurora to appear. As an added bonus, you can enjoy flying Chinese lanterns during this waiting period. Private transportation, coffee, tea, bottled water, and snacks are also included, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable experience. It is important to note that the tour does not have a set itinerary, as the timing and visibility of the Northern Lights are dependent on weather conditions. However, rest assured that the adventure always delivers a memorable experience filled with fun and excitement.

Reviews

Guests who have embarked on the Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure have raved about their experiences. They highlight Nathan's exceptional photography skills and his ability to capture stunning portraits under the Northern Lights. The tour's intimate size and personalized approach have also been praised, allowing guests to truly connect with the beauty of the Aurora Borealis. Participants have appreciated the complimentary gear provided, ensuring their comfort in the winter conditions. Overall, customers have expressed their satisfaction with the tour, emphasizing the unique and captivating nature of the experience.

Reviews

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4.8 (32)

Dhanamjaya_K

Nathan came in earlier than the tour time so that we would be able to enjoy the auroras more longer. He went above and beyond in taking us to Fairbanks after we started on the trip as we forgot to take a couple of things into the van. The heated tent experience, hot chocolate, tea and pizza were amazing. We were able to enjoy the auroras thanks to his knowledge of the terrain and also following the science through the apps. We came back home happy and bellies full and were able to go to bed straight without worrying about the need for food. Highly recommended!

olgasD1156DA

This was one of the absolute best experiences of my entire life! If I could give 10 stars ⭐️ I would! We scheduled tour with Nathan for my husband’s birthday and were hoping to see Aurora, but we knew there was no guarantee. But what we experienced exceeded our expectations in every way! Nathan is absolutely amazing! Not only does he know the best Aurora viewing spots, he is also funny, knowledgeable and has a big heart! He went above and beyond making sure we were warm and comfortable in the shelter, made us delicious pizza and hot chocolate and then… the magic happened! The whole sky lit up in beautiful colors and Aurora was dancing for us! We stood in awe and I consider it by far the best experience of my life! Nathan took professional pictures of us, told us how to pose and never complained about his fingers freezing pushing buttons on his camera! The group had an amazing chemistry and we all became friends. We loved Nathan so much that we asked him to give us a tour to Chena hot springs, which was magical also. If you are looking for the best Aurora viewing experience- look no further- this is the one! Oh - and if you don’t happen to see it - Nathan gives you a chance to come back for free in next two years. We are beyond grateful! 💙❄️💙

cfA5228NW

Wow wow wow! Our tour started at 8:45 pm with pickup from the hotel, we met our tour guide Nate and he was sooooo awesome! We drove for like 1 hr and got to the most amazing spot where it was perfect to see the lights. We had really cold weather (in the negatives) but Nate and the tent he set up kept us super warm!! He gave us hand and toe warmers which were a life saver! Nate took the most amazing pictures and we had the most amazing aurora boreales show ever! Nate let checking and letting us know when they were doing a show! We had pizza and hot cocoa and the experience was one that I will never forget! If you ave doubts about this tour, please don’t and choose this one! You will not regret it! We were back in our hotel around 2:30 am! My mom and I were two very happy customers. 100/10!!!

Josh_L

This was truly an AMAZING tour. Nathan was extremely friendly and really made the trip an unforgettable experience. He’s super knowledgeable and it’s clear he truly knows what he’s doing. I had an unforgettable time witnessing the northern lights. I would highly recommend booking this event if you have the chance.

Donald_V

We were chasing the Aurora on the top of a mountain but due to strong wind we decided to move in a different spot around the lake lo and behold we saw the magical show of Aurora. Nathan was kind enough to share camera settings on my mobile phone. The best thing is that it kept us warm and cozy during the entire tour thanks to his dome tent with heater inside, the hot chocolate and pizza was awesome. Looking forward for a hot beer next time haha.

Jill P

Nathan was a fantastic host. Very chill, kind and gracious. Before the trip began, he monitored the activity and suggested picking us up early because the light activity was predicted to start earlier than usual that night and it did. We had an incredible night. I had a relatively new camera and he gave me some great tips for for Northern Light photography Pizza was delicious and the hut was so warm. We got incredibly lucky and had a good light show for most of the night. I’m certain that if we hadn’t been as lucky that Nathan would have been cool with waiting for activity and making the most of the night with other great photos.

bzdadb

The trip was memorable however we never received any pictures. We did not see the lights but that is not their fault. I asked numerous times to send me the pictures but no response. I would not recommend

Anjelica D

Going into this experience, we really didn’t believe we were going to be able to see the auroras. We had tried checking the weather/atmospheric factors that play into whether we are able to see them or not and everything was saying that our chances would be slim to none. HOWEVER, even if we didn’t get to see them, our tour guide Nathan and his friend Chris would have made the trip well worth it. They were super knowledgeable about not only the lights but botany and so many other things that it felt like we were just hanging out together like friends. Nathan’s set up for everything once we got to our viewing spot was perfect. Super warm, had all of the amenities that was promised, and even offered a vegan pizza for myself because I am lactose intolerant. Then, as luck would have it, we were actually able to get an amazing show of the auroras. They were so much more than I expected and the shots that Nathan was able to get of us came out perfect. He really helped pose us and get us into great positions with the auroras. Nathan and Chris are really what made this experience worth it. Seeing the lights isn’t something that is guaranteed and we understood that going into it but we truly had a great time just hanging out together. This was an experience that we will not forget and a big thank you to Nathan and Chris for everything. Iceland has some stiff competition.

Bernard_L

Everything provided for a middle-of-nowhere aurora viewing and photographing away from the lights of Fairbanks. Our photos came out stunning, we were exhausted and ecstatic when we were dropped off at our Airbnb after a most memorable night.

vhuynh2011

We didn't end up going due to the unlikely hood of being able to see the lights (also due to weather and other road issues). BUT once we reached out, Nate was very informative, sending constant text updates regarding the probability of being able to see an aurora, road conditions, and different options on how we wanted to proceed. We ended up parting ways, but he left us some pictures to take with us. His photography skills are amazing. Will definitely look for him when we come back!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-03-29 05:05