Aurora Sleighers Snowmobile Tour in Fairbanks: Exciting Night-Time Aurora Viewing Activity
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15 Ratings
Fairbanks

Pursue the Northern Lights! Our evening snowmobile journey merges two incredible experiences: snowmobiling and watching the Aurora! Why just idle the night away in anticipation of the Aurora? Spare yourself the sore neck, mount a snowmobile and pursue the Northern Lights! Make sure to pack your cameras and tripods!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fairbanks - Pursue the Northern Lights! Embark on an evening adventure that combines the thrill of snowmobiling with the magic of the Aurora Borealis! The Aurora Sleighers excursion takes place in the picturesque Goldstream Valley, a mere 15 minutes north of Fairbanks, offering an ideal spot for uninterrupted views of the Northern Lights! The journey spans from 10PM to 2AM, coinciding with the peak hours of Aurora activity! As we glide through the night on our snowmobiles, we’ll make stops at various lookout points to take in the landscape and gaze at the starry sky. Should the Aurora make an appearance, we’ll halt our ride, switch off our engines, and bask in the serene silence, captivated by the celestial display! Remember to wear warm clothing, and don’t leave behind your cameras and tripods!
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
  • Brand new Arctic Cat and Skidoo Snowmobiles
  • Winter Gear and Clothing
Additional Information
  • Guests must be 16 years of age or older to driver.
Location
2180 Tequila Ct
Tequila Court
We are located in the Goldstream Valley just 10 minutes north of downtown Fairbanks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sariserber
Mar 23, 2024
Such a great time seeing the Northern Lights - 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.
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Orrm2018
Mar 23, 2024
Saw the Northern Lights! - 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!
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Jessica_c
Mar 17, 2024
A MUST DO on your trip! - 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!
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Llshafii
Feb 28, 2024
Book it!!! - 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!
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Larry_m
Feb 22, 2024
The Alaskan Adventure - 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.
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Florence_h
Feb 8, 2024
Best Guide Ever! Josh! - 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!
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Carey_s
Feb 8, 2024
Get out on the trails to chase Aurora - 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.
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Ames424
Feb 5, 2023
Crazy fun! - 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.
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Oscar_r
Jun 9, 2022
Amazing no enough words... - Amazing no enough words to describe it. More then what I expected. Do not hesitate go for it. Dream come true thanks Lord.
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Tusqq
Apr 1, 2022
Perfect way to see the Northern Lights - 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!
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