Jan 27th – Feb 2nd, 2027
Alaska Aurora Northern Lights Tour
Only spaces remaining!
Description
Symphony In The Sky!
Northern Lights Photography Tour
A photographic AND bucket list experience of a lifetime!
This is a SMALL GROUP tour .
Truly incredible art from nature we get the honor to see and photograph! Join us in Alaska for our Northern Lights photography tour. If you have ever wanted to see the lights and photograph them, this IS a tour to be on!
A Photographic excursion for ALL LEVELS including Beginner through Advanced!
Additional information
| Registration Type | Photographer – Pay in Full, Photographer – Payment Plan |
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Details
- Dates: Jan 27th – Feb 2nd– 2027
- Price $5495 Single Supplement – Add $800
- Non Photo registrants are allowed, however, due to the VERY LIMITED space in this tour, please email [email protected] for availability and pricing. we only have space for two non photo participants that are coming with a photographer.
- Deposit $1000 balance payable over several months.
Alaska is not an easy destination to navigate—and it’s certainly not inexpensive. That’s why we’ve gone to great lengths to remove the complexity and bring everything together into one carefully crafted experience.
Instead of leaving you to piece it all together, we’ve included key, high-value components that are often difficult to secure and manage on your own, including:
INCLUDES
- Accommodations – 6 nights (Fairbanks, Talkeetna, Anchorage)
- 4 nights of Aurora possibility photography including – Private Instruction at Aurora Bear for 2 nights
- Transportation in Alaska including – The Alaskan Railroad and private vehicles.
- A highly specialized glacier hike with possibility of ice cave (Includes 2 professional guides and gear)
- Dog Sledding Experience
- Photography, Travel, Friendship, Adventure – The McKay Motto!
Not INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from Fairbanks and Anchorage
- Most meals
- Trip Insurance (HIGHLY recommended)
- Personal items such as laundry, activities outside of itinerary etc.
- Gratuities
FAQ’s
Q. Can you guarantee the Northern Lights will be out?
A. As the lights are a totally natural occurrence, it is impossible to guarantee they will be seen. However, the reason we work in December and in the location we do is that there is an 80% or higher chance you will see the lights if you are in this area 3 days. We have had excellent luck during this time of year!
This gives excellent odds and you are given the best possible opportunity to do so!
Q. Is Alaska a good place for this?
A. YES! We go 25-30 miles outside of Fairbanks to where there is no light pollution and the skies are optimum for a showing. Again, this area is considered one of the top areas in the world for the lights! PLUS we can do it an extremely affordable price point!
Q. Why December? Isn’t it cold?
A. December in Alaska IS COLD! However, because of the dark skies, and the drier climate, again the opportunities are far better for a great showing.
Q. Will I freeze?
A. This is a big deal and honest question as it can be so cold. The truth is, if you are prepared and dress correctly, you will be just fine. We send you a list of how to prepare and what you will want as necessities for clothing and also for taking care of your camera gear.
Also, as we wait for the Lights to come, we are snuggled inside a beautiful warm home set up as a classroom to learn how to photograph and prepare for our sessions!
Q. What is the home I see in the picture above?
A. This is an AWESOME location our friends Frank and Miriam Stelges built SPECIFICALLY for the purpose of Northern Lights viewing and photography! We all get to hang out INSIDE with warm coffee and hot cocoa while waiting for the light show! When the lights come out, we simply walk out the door and shoot! At any time you can go back and forth and keep warm. We simply have found this to be the BEST for our clients!
Q. What is the northern lights do not show?
A. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee them as we said. However, we really get good results this time of year. IF the lights do not show, you are welcome to always go back with us at a significant discount on another tour. No one else offers anything like this!
Also, we offer alternative shooting during the times the lights are not out. This includes possibilities for dog mushing, nighttime light painting photography, star trails and stations we set up for learning!
Q. Where do I fly into?
A. For this tour, you fly in and out of Fairbanks, AK. You can take a shuttle for free to the hotel.
Q. How do we get around?
A. For each session, we will be in our own chartered van operated by Aurora Bear to take us to and from Frank and Miriam’s place! For other times, we are located directly downtown within walking distance of everything you need!
Q. I’m truly a beginner, a bit nervous and unsure, is that ok?
A. YES! We work directly with all of our clients at all levels. Because of our client to instructor ratio, you will get plenty of instruction in a fun, non-intimidating way! You will find the MPA team as well as our clients, friendly AND fun and always willing to help! This is part of the reason our clients return again and again!
Q. What if I want to stay longer or arrange other items such as the Alaskan Railroad and/or other activities!
A. We can help you with what to do and the best way to do this. We have tour operations we recommend in AK that can take care of any needs you want.
Also, you are welcome to book any extra night on your own for Aurora Photography with Frank and Miriam and we can assist with that if you want to increase your chances even more!
We decided to really focus 3 nights for Aurora shooting at the best possible time of year for the best possible opportunities!
Itinerary
ITINERARY
- Jan 27th – Arrive in Fairbanks
- Jan 28th – Aurora Photography
- Jan 29th – Aurora Photography
- Jan 30th – Aurora Photography
- Jan 31st – Alaskan Railroad to Talkeetna – Aurora Photography
- Feb 1st – Drive to Matanuska Glacier – Glacier Hike
- Feb 2nd – Depart Anchorage
- Dog Sledding will be offered on one of the days. This is to be determined based on weather conditions
- Aurora is never guaranteed as it is a weather related occurrence. However, given 4 nights to try, we have extremely good chances!
Instructors
- Toby Gelston
- TBA
- Frank Stelges (Aurora Bear Evening Only)
Instructors are scheduled, however, they are subject to change as needed.
Tour Pack
Please download the Tour Packet from the link below when it becomes available. The information contained in this packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the website. However, this packet will also include some gear specifics for this tour.
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