Aurora Chaser Tour

On time, informative, took us to a number of sites and we saw the aurora. Although not the spectacle we hoped for it was a good time, despite the cold.

My friend and I went on an Aurora Chasing Tour with a small group. There were two other people besides the guide, and we had a very comfortable, spacious vehicle that kept us warm. We left at 10pm and got back at 3pm. Our guide was so friendly, helped us with where to point our cameras to see if we could get a good shot, and overall was attentive to when it seemed like the group wanted to stay in the car to warm up vs stand outside and stare at the sky. He was experienced and provided good company. I’d highly recommend this tour. We had a clear night and the auroras were on a big display for about 1 hour of the 5 hours we were out.

Would highly recommend reaching out to this business if you’re considering a tour. While in Fairbanks, the weather was pretty bad for aurora watching (90% or more cloud cover) so we were nervous about spending hundreds of dollars and potentially not seeing anything. They put me at ease saying they would keep an eye on the weather, multiple forecasts, plus the observations of their people on the ground to let me know what it might look like. Ultimately, it did not work out weather-wise for us on either day we were considering, but I am thankful for their honesty and communication. There were other places I had previously reached out to who were still booking with a no refund/guarantee policy for those nights despite the forecasts (it also ended up snowing those nights). While I know aurora sightings can’t be guaranteed, I feel that they were very above board by letting me know chances were very low upfront. If I return to the area, I will definitely be giving them a call.

We had such a dismal experience with Rene on this tour- he was grumpy, non-communicative and really made the trip no fun at all. The suburban he drove was old and the back seat did not work so it was a complete hassle to get in and out of the car with our gear as well as never did get any seat belts on. He drove only to turnouts on the road so we always had a telephone wire in our pictures and when he encouraged walking around- 2 semi's came rolling in. Yes- we did see the Aurora, yes it was the cheapest around and Yes- it was the worst experience. It cracked me up when I tried to share my concern with him- he texted back that maybe the guide was having a bad day. He complained how hard it is for him to do this days in a row- I so wish we were with the two other guides that seem younger and more enthusiastic. If you go, make sure to insist he is not your guide and if you want a delightful Arctic Night...follow the clue to a wonderful tour.

Great tour with Rene. He had an eye for spotting aurora activity and stopped several times on the way to Wickersham Dome so we got quite a show.

Rei is amazing! He was super patient with our group even though we were running a little bit late. He happily extended the duration of the tour by two whole hours because the aurora showed up quite late into the morning. Highly recommended!

Our guide Ray has a lot of knowledge on the Aurora Borealis and AK along with his great character. We were unsuccessful because the cloud cover and ice crystals made it impossible to view. He took us to several viewing spots high up on the mountains. His determination is very admirable.

Thank you Ray for your patience for finding the lights. We found the perfect spot to view Gods beauty and boy was it worth it! That is a night we will always remember and cherish for the rest of our lives.

The tour was cancelled due to poor road conditions and cloud cover. Although it was unfortunate on our part as we were really looking forward to this tour, the company kept us well-informed and notified us on the cancellation a few hours before the supposed pickup time. For that reason, I would still recommend this tour company for staying on top of things.

Ray was amazing! His knowledge and excitement kept all of us excited! He knew just what to do and where to see the aurora.

Ray was very informative and did his very best so we can experience Aurora viewing. The weather matters and we also got lucky.

We didn't get to experience their service because our tour got canceled just hours before our schedule because of the weather. But our payment was still fully refunded. Do not hesitate to book with this company.

At first there is no guarantee that Northern lights will show up and then after midnight there they come… feeling so blessed 🙏

The guide wasn’t too informative and not at all hospitable. It was mostly silent in the car and if he did, maybe, say something and if you were sitting in the back, you couldn’t hear him and he couldn’t hear you. Because you are riding in a 7 passenger SUV, if you’re in the last row, you’ll get stuck if the row in front doesn’t get out. We did see some Auroras which was nice but that was not his doing.

My husband and I came to Fairbanks in order to see the Aurora. We booked a tour with Rene at AuroraQuest. We met them in the parking lot of Walmart at 10pm. There was one other guest and the tour guide. We drove out the Elliott Hwy and found a couple of good viewing spots. Our guide was very patient and we got to see some great views of the Aurora. I highly recommend AuroraQuest.

Parked mostly on Elliott Highway, 30+ miles out of town. Had large vehicle to get in and out of to keep warm, some warm beverages and a patient guide. Got to see the Aurora, including one particularly vivid display, which was the main goal of our trip, our sixth to Alaska and first Aurora sighting.

Our tour guider Rene was great. He took us to the best spot last night to watch north light and we had a great experience.

I was able to check off my number one bucket list must do before I die (NOT DYING! Just the name of my bucket list) thanks to our tour guide going above and beyond to make sure we see the lights! It was a dream come true! Very impressed!

Great operation they work very hard to find a good place for viewing to assure you chances of seeing the northern lights. I highly recommend them

This tour operated with a SUV seating one person up front with the driver and three couples in the two passenger rows. Since my husband and I were the last pickup, we were separated all night. Cloudy conditions—no sightings and no offer for a different night. With initial contacts with Rene, had expected more. Would not book with them again. Uncomfortable night, no positives to mention.

It was our last night via AK. Our guide Rennae was generous enough to drive us all the way to find where the good spots for the northern lights . We had fun and we saw glimpses of the said Aurora Borealis. Overall , it was stellar experience . Thank you .

We are so happy we selected this company. Very hard to determine who to go with, so many choices. When conditions are good, even the worst company might seem ok because in the end you got what you expected. It is when things get hard, when the weather and the forces of nature do not cooperate that you can see who is really professional, kind and who cares. And Rene does care. He does a lot. He was flexible enough to change our dates to accommodate a change from another company we booked with, he made everything possible to turn our experience into a happy one. On the chaser tour, after checking many times the weather and the clearing skies indications, we went to 2 absolutely perfect spots to see the aurora. The first one would have been fabulous if the cloud had not been so dense. The second one was in a very quiet area, we were just us 7 (our party of 4, a couple and Rene). Perfect spot if the weather had been on our side. We were persistent and even though the conditions were so bad, we were able to get a glimpse of the aurora. She played with us (with the clouds really) the whole time and surely, we are going to come back to try to see her again. In all of this, Rene has been such a nice guide, caring for us all. We did not meet Aurora that night but were grateful to have met Rene.

Thank you for driving us around and for spending extra time on our hunt for the aurora! The warm vehicle & hot cocoa kept my toes warm and they thank you!

I highly recommend AuroraQuest. I called Rene via a number listed in AuroraQuest page he was quick to respond to my questions and did follow up. The day of the tour he sent a message via sms about the time of the excursion. He was on time and he started to identify the Aurora Borealis the minute she became visible. Rene drove to a spot where no other cars were located so a better view could be enjoyed and man was it awesome. He had beverage and he took a photo with the Aurora in the background. I’m really happy and thankful I got to experience this beautiful natural wonder.

We left at 10 pm. Our guide Rene drove us out of the city. We stopped and watched one aurora as we were driving. It was fast moving and amazing. He then carried us to the top of a hill. We saw several beautiful and amazing displays. We saw green and white and a touch of red. We saw them “dance”. It was surreal. Rene was a helpful and kind guide. He even took our pictures with the aurora in the background to email us later. We highly recommend Rene and this aurora tour!!! We got back to our hotel at 3am. The front desk clerk told us we were the only group who saw the aurora that night. We credit this to Rene’s expertise.

My mom and I had a great time on the aurora tour we did with AuroraQuest! Although the night was a bit chillier than we anticipated, the van was warm, clean, and had snacks and hot drinks, so we stayed very comfortable. Our guide, Rene, was so accommodating; he picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel and even brought his camera to take pictures of us and the aurora since I told him ahead of time that we didn't have any photography equipment of our own. It's very clear that he loves Alaska and has a lot of knowledge about the outdoors. After sharing a few stories of his own camping adventures, he kindly gave my mom a copy of the books he has written. To top it all off, the aurora was out and looked absolutely stunning. I would definitely recommend this company if you're looking for a personalized experience with a smaller company.

I went around about three points and saw the Northern Lights at all of them. We were able to see the places we went to unobstructed and undisturbed except for us. I recommend it.