Half Night Personalized Aurora Chase and Photography
Overview
This is your Custom Aurora Activity for a Partial Night.
This is an Aurora Chase to find the best view or clear skies to maximize your 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 is one for YOU!!!
What's Included
- Photography Portraits with the Aurora - 5 edited photos are included
- Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided
- Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon
- Mini Aurora Chase, under 50 miles total
- Help with Photography (cell phone or camera) included
- Gratuities
- 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
We start this activity based on weather and aurora forecasts. Each night pickup time is decided around 7pm, and is generally between 930-1130pm dependant 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 activity may be done as a chase, or may stop at a static location such as a cabin, all decided based on weather forecast for each given day.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Night Personalized Aurora Chase and Photography?
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Activity code: C-469843P1
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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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- Photography Portraits with the Aurora - 5 edited photos are included.
- Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided.
- Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon.
- Mini Aurora Chase, under 50 miles total.
- Help with Photography (cell phone or camera) included.
- Gratuities.
- 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 Half Night Personalized Aurora Chase and Photography 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 Half Night Personalized Aurora Chase and Photography 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
- Photography Portraits with the Aurora - 5 edited photos are included
- Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided
- Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon
- Mini Aurora Chase, under 50 miles total
- Help with Photography (cell phone or camera) included
- Gratuities
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
