Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis. This tour is an exclusive opportunity for guests to witness the northern lights at their most spectacular.
Guests will travel to the heart of Alaska’s auroral oval, a prime location for viewing the northern lights. By night, you’ll hunt for the mesmerizing displays of color from a cozy, family-owned lodge with stunning panoramic views. When the aurora is active, you’ll receive a personal wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the celestial show. Professional photographers will be on hand to teach you how to capture the perfect shot of the dancing lights.
During the day, the adventure continues with a variety of authentic Alaskan experiences. The tour highlights include:
- Dogsledding through snowy forests with a local musher.
- Learning the game of curling from enthusiastic locals.
- Enjoying a meal and hearing stories from a family of off-grid homesteaders.
- Soaking in the natural, steaming waters of a geothermal hot spring.
- Sharing tea with a family of reindeer herders and hiking with their friendly animals.
- Exploring a unique ice sculpture museum.
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.”
Gondwana Ecotours is offering several departures for the Alaska Northern Lights Adventure from September 2025 to March 2026. The eight-day tour includes all lodging, meals, and the special aurora wake-up calls. Flights are not included.
For more information or to book your adventure, visit https://www.gondwanaecotours.com/adventure-tours/northern-lights-tour-fairbanks-alaska/ or call 877-587-8479.
About Gondwana Ecotours: Gondwana Ecotours specializes in small-group, guided tours to bucket-list destinations around the world. Sustainability is front of mind and we are constantly working towards reducing our environmental footprint, both globally and locally. Our itineraries are carefully curated to include unique and fun activities that are grounded in meaningful encounters with nature, wildlife, and local culture, and that are physically suitable for most travelers. Touch down with a bush plane in a remote National Park to safely observe grizzlies in the wild. Encounter some of the last remaining mountain gorillas while your visit contributes to their preservation. Watch the Northern Lights dance in the sky with an Aurora Guide who can help explain the phenomenon and capture the moment. Witness the Great Migration on a Safari in Tanzania guided by local safari guides. Carefully walk on an incredible growing glacier in Patagonia. Explore the magnificent fjords of Western Norway. https://www.gondwanaecotours.com
