暖かいジオデシック ドームを使用したオーロラとオーロラの写真

What a completely amazing experience. Tabitha is a wonderful person and the view of the Northern Lights was unbeatable. We had a tour scheduled for a Saturday night and on Friday, she gave us a call that the lights were expected to put on a better showing on Friday night. Because of her forethought, we were able to see what was likely the best viewing of the year.

Unfortunately, due to poor weather, our experience was cancelled. However, our contact, Tabitha, worked tirelessly with over several hours, watching the weather to see if there was any chance of a break in the cloud cover that would provide an opportunity to view the northern lights. When it came time to make the call, Tabitha said it just wasn’t going to happen, offered a couple of alternatives which were not timely for us, and said she would process a full refund based on a weather cancellation. So while our event did not occur, our deals with the Howling Bay Kennel, the provider, and Tabitha, our contact, was an absolute pleasure. We hope to return to Alaska in the future and will make it a point to use them if at all possible.

This was a great experience for catching the northern lights! Tabitha has a ton of local knowledge and is very hospitable. We were the only people on the visit and felt like we had a front row seat to see the lights from her property. Loved the local knowledge and stories she shared. Was wonderful to be able to go in/out of her home since it was quite cold out that night!

Tabitha is an excellent guide and host. She picked us up and took us to her warm geodesic dome where we stayed between night light flares. Hot chocolate and tea were served as she told us stories of her wildlife experiences.

Our host was very knowledgeable. Pick up was right on time! Thank you for an enjoyable evening Tabitha!

The communication and execution of this tour was terrible. Started when we arrived on time at designated meeting place on Viator tickets (see attached). Tour guide was not present. After attempts to call she responded by saying she was picking other customers up and would arrive 30 mins later (approx 950 pm). After starting tour, communication was lacking ( no microphone used, no educational facts of route, Alaska, northern lights were shared). Temp in van was extremely cold and never asked if we were comfortable and adjusted to provide more heat after being out in -17 degree weather. Tour advertised Northern lights and Aurora photography with warm Geodesic dome. Also coffee and/ or Tea-Hot chocolate. There was no dome and no hot beverages! Tour guide finally offered water, after being asked. On return trip, tour guide made two stops; one to check on “traps” she stated someone had placed off the road and the second to secure water from a mineral spring along the side of the road ( mentioned she had no water in her home and proceeded to fill one empty 12 oz. Water bottle from the spring). Clearly poorly executed trip and guide was less than professional. While I have used Viator prior (primarily in Europe) this tour will have me reconsider using or recommending in the future.

Tabitha was a wonderful guide and went out of her way to make our experience so good. She kept going to enable us to see the Northern Lights.

The aurora viewing at the geodesic dome was canceled due to lack of participants. However Tabitha offered an alternate trip to Chena Hot Springs. The drive up was nice. She gave us info about the dog sledding community and other bits of history about the area. The hot springs were lovely, dinner was good but the wait was a bit longer than expected. On the way back to Fairbanks we stopped several times to potentially get pictures of the auroras. She found some nice spots with interesting foreground so the auroras popped. Unfortunately the auroras weren't very bright, but it was great to see them nonetheless. I highly recommending a tour with Tabitha. Even though it wasn't the tour I planned, it was worth the time and money.

Awesome experience. Northern lights are a must see! Fabulous warming hut! Wonderful knowledgeable group. Safe drivers for hotel pick up and drop off.

We were able to see the aurora from different remote areas throughout the night. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Photos were taken and were included within the flat fee upfront. It was a pleasant experience that I’d recommend!