28 May 2023
My number one reason for visiting Fairbanks in March was to see the Aurora Borealis, so choosing the right tour was my priority. Now when you go in March when the skies are dark you can see them all around Fairbanks if the skies are clear, but I really liked the idea of the van tour that had the flexibility to choose the best spots for viewing depending on conditions. In addition, this Aurora in Alaska Tour provides photos of your evening using professional camera & video that you cannot always see with the naked eye, and definitely better than the camera on my cell phone! We texted Aurora in Alaska when we arrived in Fairbanks to see if the night we had made a reservation for was still a good night, and they suggested a better night. They have a great team and are great communicators. They watch the weather (cloud cover) and intensity (Univ AK GI tracks this) and try to give you the best chance of seeing the lights possible. The night me and my friends went the lights didn't start coming out until 2am, and Aurora in Alaska stayed until everyone saw them and saw them dance! Impressive. In addition, there was food, drinks, a fire and warm vans to stay comfortable- they think of everything! One highlight that I was not expecting was meeting Daniel, a local from Utqiagvik who told stories about life in Northern Alaska and taught us how to roast reindeer sausage over the fire. It was a special night I will never forget.