FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Gondwana Ecotours is accepting reservations for its flagship eight-day Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an all-inclusive winter expedition designed to give travelers an intimate look at Interior Alaska while maximizing opportunities to witness the Aurora Borealis. Operating annually from September through April, the tour boasts a 99 percent guest sighting rate over the past three seasons, achieved through specialized lodging locations and dedicated nighttime sky monitoring.
Base camp for the itinerary consists of cozy countryside lodges situated outside Fairbanks, positioned far from urban light pollution directly under the Auroral Oval. A dedicated nocturnal guide tracks geomagnetic activity and local weather patterns through the night, providing personal wake-up calls to guests whenever the lights appear. To ensure visitors capture the phenomenon, guides assist with camera and smartphone settings for optimal low-light photography, and rental camera kits with tripods are available on site.
By day, the tour introduces travelers to authentic local culture and classic winter activities. Guests participate in dog sledding through snowy forests, walk alongside reindeer at Running Reindeer Ranch, take a private curling lesson from local players, and soak in the outdoor thermal waters at Chena Hot Springs. The itinerary also includes home-cooked breakfasts, a visit to the Museum of the North, and meals shared with local homesteaders.
Jared Sternberg, founder of Gondwana Ecotours, emphasizes the personal connections that make the trip unforgettable. “The best part of this tour is the people we meet,” Sternberg says. “We visit a local family who lives off the grid and hear about their lifestyle in the Alaskan backcountry. We learn the game of curling from interesting locals, and even have tea with a family who raises reindeer.”
Eco-conscious travel remains central to the program. Gondwana Ecotours operates as a certified green business, balancing the environmental impact of its operations by maintaining a carbon-neutral footprint across all departures. Each group is accompanied by three professional guides to handle daytime excursion logistics, driver duties, and nightly aurora tracking.
Packages include six nights of lodging outside Fairbanks, one night in Fairbanks, daily home-cooked breakfasts, entry fees to all featured attractions, local ground transportation in spacious vans, and full guide services. Detailed itinerary options, current departure dates, and booking information are available at gondwanaecotours.com or by calling 877-587-8479.
Gondwana Ecotours creates small group travel experiences focused on nature, culture, and sustainability in bucket-list destinations worldwide. By partnering with local communities, employing expert guides, and maintaining strict carbon-neutral standards, the company offers immersive adventures that preserve the natural environments and cultures visited.
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