Aurora Oval Nightly Northern Lights Chase
Overview
Choose this activity if you are all about maximizing your time to get your best chance at viewing the lights for a full rotation of the Aurora Oval throughout a night.
Then activity is the one for you!!!
What's Included
- Help with Photography (cell phone or camera)
- Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon.
- Transportation from all lodgings within the Fairbanks or North Pole within 25 miles from airport.
- Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided.
- Photography Portraits with the Aurora 5 edited photos included at the discretion of photographer.
- Includes a Full Aurora Chase, under 150 miles total round trip.
- Extra fun perks and surprises will be added based on the weather conditions.
- 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.
- Camera Rental (Sony A6600 mirroreless camera)
- Camera Rental (Sony A7iii mirrorless camera)
- Tripod Rental (Camera Version)
- Tripod Rental (For Cellphone)
- Memory Card for Rental Camera Only
Meeting and Pickup
If you are over 10 miles away from the center of Fairbanks, there will be a small fuel surcharge added to your reservation total. We will pick up from anywhere within a 50 mile radius of Fairbanks, with a fuel fee.
What To Expect
This is your Custom Aurora Tour for a Full Rotation of the aurora oval.
This was your Full Night Aurora chase. We've edited this to reflect that this tour covers the main part of the aurora oval as it passes over Alaska, from 11pm to 3am based on current time, and based on the month and your hours of darkness in the interior.
You will get the longest tour from October through Mid March.
For an all night long aurora adventure look at your Aurora and Beyond Adventure tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise if your party has children under 6 years old.
- 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 activity 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.
- Please advise us with any mobility issues, the ground can be icy. Please note that there is no guarantee of indoor plumbing for bathroom breaks being available. This tour operates regardless of temperature, please dress accordingly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-469843P20
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Help with Photography (cell phone or camera).
- Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon.
- Transportation from all lodgings within the Fairbanks or North Pole within 25 miles from airport.
- Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided.
- Photography Portraits with the Aurora 5 edited photos included at the discretion of photographer.
- Includes a Full Aurora Chase, under 150 miles total round trip.
- Extra fun perks and surprises will be added based on the weather conditions.
- 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.
- Camera Rental (Sony A6600 mirroreless camera).
- Camera Rental (Sony A7iii mirrorless camera).
- Tripod Rental (Camera Version).
- Tripod Rental (For Cellphone).
- Memory Card for Rental Camera Only.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Aurora Oval Nightly Northern Lights Chase is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aurora Oval Nightly Northern Lights Chase will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Help with Photography (cell phone or camera)
- Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon.
- Transportation from all lodgings within the Fairbanks or North Pole within 25 miles from airport.
- Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided.
- Photography Portraits with the Aurora 5 edited photos included at the discretion of photographer.
- Includes a Full Aurora Chase, under 150 miles total round trip.
- Extra fun perks and surprises will be added based on the weather conditions.
- 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.
- Camera Rental (Sony A6600 mirroreless camera)
- Camera Rental (Sony A7iii mirrorless camera)
- Tripod Rental (Camera Version)
- Tripod Rental (For Cellphone)
- Memory Card for Rental Camera Only
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise if your party has children under 6 years old.
- 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 activity 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.
- Please advise us with any mobility issues, the ground can be icy. Please note that there is no guarantee of indoor plumbing for bathroom breaks being available. This tour operates regardless of temperature, please dress accordingly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
