Photograph Auroras At Their Peak
Northern Lights
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Your chance to capture vibrant auroras at a great price.
The Solar Maximum Is Winding Down. Don't Miss Your Chance To Experience Vibrant Auroras.
The peak for solar activity was in 2025. That means with each year you wait to be awe-struck by their beauty, the less intense the showings will be. They won't be like this again for another decade.
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The Solar Maximum Is Winding Down. Don't Miss Your Chance To Experience Vibrant Auroras.
The peak for solar activity was in 2025. That means with each year you wait to be awe-struck by their beauty, the less intense the showings will be. They won't be like this again for another decade.
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Experience Ethereal Beauty That Stays With You.
Experience Ethereal Beauty That Stays With You.
There are some things in this world that are beautiful.
And then there are things that feel unreal—like you’ve stepped into a dream you weren’t meant to see.
The Northern Lights are one of those rare experiences.
Photographing the aurora isn’t just about getting a great shot for Instagram. It’s about chasing one of the most elusive, electric, and soul-stirring phenomena on Earth—and coming home with proof that you stood beneath something ancient, cosmic, and wildly alive.
Maximize Your Chances
of Seeing the Aurora
Maximize Your Chances
of Seeing the Aurora
Backcountry Journeys plans this experience around the right timing, locations, and conditions—so you’re not just hoping to see the lights, you’re putting yourself in the best possible position to witness them at their peak.
World-Class Photo
Instruction in the Field
World-Class Photo
Instruction in the Field
The Northern Lights are stunning—but tricky to photograph. With Backcounty Journeys, you’ll have expert guidance on settings, technique, composition, and troubleshooting so you come home with images you’re proud of.
Stress-Free Logistics in
Remote Environments
Stress-Free Logistics in
Remote Environments
From transportation to planning the best shooting windows, we remove the friction that normally comes with aurora chasing—so you can focus on being present, creating, and experiencing the moment.
Small Group Setting,
Meaningful Friendships.
Small Group Setting,
Meaningful Friendships.
This isn’t a crowded tourist hunt. We keep it personal and intentional, with a small-group environment where you get real attention, real learning, and a deeper connection to the experience (and the people you share it with).
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Price Includes
All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
All transportation during the workshop
All lodging during the workshop
All permits and park fees
Professional photography guiding and instruction
Gratuity for hotel, restaurant, and service staff
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Does Not Include
Transportation to and from Fairbanks, Alaska
Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
Lodging outside workshop dates
Alcoholic beverages
Souvenirs and personal items
Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities
Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
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Important Details
Final Balance Due 120 days prior to Trip Start
Standard terms & conditions apply. Please see our Cancellation / Transfer policy on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Standard terms & conditions apply. Please see our Cancellation / Transfer policy on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Trip Insurance Optional - but highly recommended
Ultimate Northern Lights
Ultimate Northern Lights
Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (Travel Day) (D)
Plan to arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska by 5pm today. We will have an orientation dinner and preliminary instruction on Northern Lights Photography then it’s off for a few hours of rest. We will wake you up just before midnight to head out to one of our favorite locations – a frozen lake surrounded by dark forests for an incredible first night of Northern Lights Photography.
Days 2 - 6 (B,D)
We’ll spend the next several days photographing the Northern Lights around Fairbanks. Each night we’ll head out to different locations and photograph the Aurora Borealis! During the day, you can catch up on much needed sleep, and we’ll offer you other activities such as dog sledding (weather-dependent, usually in March if there is enough snow). We’ll have opportunities for post processing work, and instruction to help improve our photography as well.
Day 7 (B)
After the final night of shooting, which will go until 4 AM at the latest, you can book your flight home for any time after 8 AM. Hotel check-out is at noon, giving you the option to sleep in.
Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
Day 1 (Travel Day) (D)
Plan to arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska by 5pm today. We will have an orientation dinner and preliminary instruction on Northern Lights Photography then it’s off for a few hours of rest. We will wake you up just before midnight to head out to one of our favorite locations – a frozen lake surrounded by dark forests for an incredible first night of Northern Lights Photography.
Days 2 - 6 (B,D)
We’ll spend the next several days photographing the Northern Lights around Fairbanks. Each night we’ll head out to different locations and photograph the Aurora Borealis! During the day, you can catch up on much needed sleep, and we’ll offer you other activities such as dog sledding (weather-dependent, usually in March if there is enough snow). We’ll have opportunities for post processing work, and instruction to help improve our photography as well.
Day 7 (B)
After the final night of shooting, which will go until 4 AM at the latest, you can book your flight home for any time after 8 AM. Hotel check-out is at noon, giving you the option to sleep in.
Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
Book Your Northern Lights Trip Today
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Leading the way are professional photographers that are experienced travel guides, who bring a creative perspective and hands-on instruction to every workshop.
Leading the way are professional photographers that are experienced travel guides, who bring a creative perspective and hands-on instruction to every workshop.
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