Snowmobiling at night was incredibly cool and special! Our guide Ian was incredible and I would highly recommend this to anybody!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional Guide
- Brand new Arctic Cat and Skidoo Snowmobiles
- Winter Gear and Clothing
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Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Google Maps will get you close, but it does not list our driveway location accurately. The Google pin does show the correct location for our cabin (meeting location), but it does not show the driveway. Please drive to the end of the long driveway to access the cabin.
Return
- Google Maps will get you close, but it does not list our driveway location accurately. The Google pin does show the correct location for our cabin (meeting location), but it does not show the driveway. Please drive to the end of the long driveway to access the cabin.
Itinerary
Chase the Aurora! This night time snowmobile tour combines the best of both worlds: snowmobiling and Aurora viewing! The Aurora Sleighers tour is operated in the beautiful Goldstream Valley located about 15 minutes North of Fairbanks and is the perfect location for unobstructed Aurora viewing! The tour runs from 10PM to 1AM and covers the best time when the Aurora is most active! Throughout the tour we will cruise beneath the night sky on the snowmobiles, and we will break along the way at multiple vantage points to view the scenery and enjoy the night sky. If the Aurora are dancing at any point during our tour we will stop, pull over, turn off the engines, and enjoy the tranquility of the peace and quiet while being amazed by the Aurora! Don’t forget to dress warm, and bring your cameras and tripods!
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Awesome experience albeit a tad cold. It was the perfect way to see the Northern Lights and they did not disappoint. Snowmobiles were great, the extra clothes were great, did I say it was cold! Kirk did not disappoint in his guide service. There were all of 6 total participants. Kirk stayed out later than advertised as the lights were dancing for us. Could not have been happier about this excursion into the frozen backcountry of Fairbanks.
We had an amazing experience with Fairbanks Sleigh Rides! Kurt was absolutely fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does. From start to finish, they made us feel welcome and comfortable, and he took the time to explain everything. The location was beautiful and felt truly Alaskan. The sleigh ride itself was peaceful, magical, and such a unique way to experience Fairbanks in the winter. If you’re visiting Fairbanks and looking for an authentic, memorable experience, I highly recommend Fairbanks Sleigh Rides and Kurt. This was definitely a highlight of our trip and something we’ll always remember!
My husband and I met Jeff, the most amazing tour guide ever, for an evening excursion on snowmobiles to visualize the northern lights. We had the most magical experience. The machines were so much fun. We traveled along open fields and trails through the pristine forests and across a frozen pond. The aurora was on full display. We were completely awestruck. Jeff is also a wildlife specialist and he was able to share his knowledge regarding the Aurora and the flora and fauna of the area. Jeff’s enthusiasm and excitement was infectious.He also took beautiful photos which he forwarded to us the following morning. This excursion was, by far, the most memorable event of our entire trip. Do not hesitate to choose this tour for the time of your life!
We did the night time tour and had the best time. Josh was our guide. He made sure we were dressed appropriately and then gave us instructions on how to operate the machines. He was very professional and communication was great. We highly recommend Snow Sleighers.
Our guide Jeff was awesome and the view, breathtaking. It was cold but he made sure that we were safe in all aspects. If you get the chance I highly recommend.
This trip was so much fun! All of the family have different levels of experience and comfort with snow sleighs. Colton did an excellent job of accommodating each of us and giving us an amazing time! Highly recommend this tour!
No need to continue searching - this is the right option. Great customer service since the very beginning: First Jeremy ( when I first called to inquire about the details ) and definitely Bo( I apologize if I’m misspelling his name), who was our guide. He is definitely very knowledgeable on the operation of the machines; he was also very patient with me and my family - as we were first timers. Besides he has a great sense of humor. Last but not least pretty new units. It was an awesome experience. Highly recommended!!
The snowmobile and aurora light chase tour was an amazing experience, and Jeff was a BIG help in creating it. Super responsive and knowledgeable. He told us that the day we booked the tour had a very poor chance of seeing the aurora, and I’m glad he did. The following Monday, it showed and made my trip! Highly recommend 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Bow provided us with an Aurora worthy experience!! Super informative, kind, and knows the best spots around Alaska but the best part, this snowmobile tour to see the Northern Lights is out of this world. Strongly recommend doing this if your from Alaska or just stopping in, a lifetime experience you will remember forever. Thanks Bow!!
My friend and I had truly the best time with the Aurora Sleighers! We spent our first night in Fairbanks doing this snowmobiling tour, and got so lucky with the show of a lifetime from the northern lights. It was our first time snowmobiling and though we were anxious at first, you really end up getting the hang of it. They make stops so you can watch the lights - it’s beautiful. A recommendation - go to the bathroom before you get there. They only have an outhouse. And maybe bring some hand/feet warmers if you get cold easily. Our guides were great and very personable. We felt safe and would’ve happily done another tour if we had the time.
Had such a great experience! We had two tour guides who were super friendly and knowledgeable. This was my first time snowmobiling and I was a bit nervous at first, but ended up loving it! We stopped at two spots to see the northern lights, with the second stop being the most magical and vibrant. It is a long ride and it does get very cold at night, but it’s so worth it! Dress warm and take a nap before you go, and you’re all set!
Awesome experience, Jeremy is a rockstar guide!! Getting an Uber there and back was tricky because it was peak tourist season but it worked out for us. We went on an unforgettable tour and it was absolutely the highlight of our trip. Jeremy called us prior to the tour to let us know it would be too cloudy to see the aurora, and gave us the opportunity to reschedule. It was our last night in town so we decided to go for it and ended up being the only two at the tour. Even without the aurora it was a blast and I can't recommend the experience enough. Thanks for a fabulous time, Jeremy!!! We had an absolute blast exploring with you!
What an amazing adventure! It was chilly but I was prepared with a lot of layers. Fingers and toes were the hardest to keep warm so bring heat packs. Our guide Josh was great! We did get to see the northern lights! Highly recommend!
Just the whole experience of being in the Alaskan wilderness. Ian was an awesome guide and I truly enjoyed the adventure. Unfortunately the weather didn’t allow us to see the lights clearly but I still had a blast and look forward to coming back next winter and trying again. It’s my mission to see them. The moon was stunning to see.
Josh was an amazing guide. He certainly gave us the full snowmobile experience. From helping me to secure my helmet, to giving me his hand wamer, to being genuinely excited for us to experience the northern lights. Fabulous!!!!Thanks for the photos too Josh!
Our snow machine tour operator, Josh, was PHENOMENAL! We had a great time zooming the off road trails and then were so lucky to experience the amazing aurora! He gave us a lot of great information about Fairbanks and nature and was so easy going… all first time snow machine operators in our party. This is a great way to see the raw beauty of the dark nights in Alaska. This is truly a MUST do experience if you come to Fairbanks.
SO MUCH FUN!!!! What an epic idea to pair northern lights hunting with snow machines!!!! My partner and I loved this experience so much! Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the northern lights this time, but it definitely didn’t hamper our experience at all. Our guide was really helpful in trying to help us find an ideal night that worked with our schedule. We had originally booked a Friday night but he recommended changing to the Saturday to increase our chances of seeing the Aurora. Even though we didn’t have any luck, he was absolutely right that it was a better night to be out on the snow machines as we had clear skies and beautiful views of the moon and stars. It was great that there was the option to be a passenger if you weren’t comfortable driving. My boyfriend drove and I was the passenger on our two person snow machine. We were able to enjoy the trails together which looked like a magical winter wonderland. When we got to a clearing, everyone was able to drive as fast and as wild as they wanted to. Which was so so fun!!! We really appreciated all of the extra layers and snow gear that we were provided with. It was under -20 C on the night we went out so it was very very cold but we were well dressed and coped well in the temperatures for 2.5 hours. Such a cool experience!! Definitely recommend.
Amazing no enough words to describe it. More then what I expected. Do not hesitate go for it. Dream come true thanks Lord.
Great way for five friends visiting Fairbanks to see the Lights. Our personable guide helped us put on our elaborate gear, a combo of what we brought with us supplemented by the even warmer gear they provided. None of us had ever driven snowmobiles before so we were a bit apprehensive, but we were given instructions and it was actually very easy. A great ride through the snowy night with stops at several locations to watch the light, plus some hot chocolate. Wonderful time!
Great time defiantly the best part of our trip. View was amazing. Both tour guides were helpful and had a good sense of humor. Make sure to ask Spencer about insurance details.
Our two guides on the trip were great. They were both very knowledgeable and made the trip a lot of fun. An unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Fairbanks.
Surreal!!!. What an amazing experience. The trails through the woods were amazing and the guides super attentive and knowledgeable. They supplied all the gear, the machines were very easy to operate and well maintained. While we didn’t get a super show of Northern Lights, the whole experience was one looking back on is WOW!!!! WE REALLY DID THAT!!!
We had a blast! It was a beautiful, crisp and clear night and the lights came out. Spencer was an informative and conscientious guide who kept his eyes out for the lights! Would definitely recommend this tour!
Fairbanks Snow Sleighers made for a great experience!! My young adult children and I had a blast on this trip! Our guide Spencer made it a wonderful experience for us. Although the lights didn’t show, I would recommend this trip 100%.
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