7 Aurora Camps and Glass Igloos in the USA Worth Booking

1.Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Join Joy and David at a mountaintop cabin near Murphy Dome for a 4.5-hour aurora watch. You can wait indoors with hot drinks and snacks, then step into a 10-acre yard for open-sky views. Guides track activity and take photos when the lights appear.

“It was good overall we saw the aurora after 2 + hours of waiting. The host was nice there was about 20 people that spoke his language to most of the time he was giving them his attention. We ask several times to dime the lights without him doing so. The aurora was out it was extremely cold so we wanted to take some pictures inside as well. But he was more about getting a picture outside when we could have been viewing the Aurora. We felt very rushed. The Aurora was beautiful the cabin was warm and plenty of snacks and hot coffee and hot chocolate.”

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2.Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · from $120

Ride from Fairbanks to Murphy Dome for a five-hour northern lights search with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Gina, Jacob, and Logan provide aurora tips, hot drinks, snacks, and photo help. Murphy Dome may be replaced by another viewing site when road conditions are unsafe.

“We changed locations due to treacherous conditions driving to Murphy Dome. We appreciated the driver wanting to keep us safe. We ended up at the ABL - Aurora Borealis Lodge, which offered amenities such as indoor viewing, restroomRead more”

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3.Aurora Viewing – Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $130

Michi drives you from a major Fairbanks hotel to Aurora Husky Lodge, a rustic cabin with broad sky views from the ridge. From about 10:30 PM to 2 AM, you can watch from warm rooms or the deck, sip cocoa, and get help with camera settings while waiting for the aurora.

“It was FANTASTIC!!! Michi and Nikko were very knowledgeable and helped whoever asked including how to operate your phone to get the best pictures to where to go and when for the best view of the Aurora. They also provided a variety of drinks and cookies. Would DEFINITELY book with them again.”

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4.Aurora Viewing Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Ride from your Fairbanks hotel to a warm Alaskan log lodge for about five hours of aurora watching. Guides such as Kathy, Gina, Siena, and Nicole help with forecasts, photography, and winter travel, while the lodge offers hot drinks, snacks, a deck, Wi-Fi, and a fire.

“Dress warmly. Be prepared to stay up past midnight. The AB got better as the sun set. Really a great place to see the AB.”

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5.Northern Lights Lodge Viewing in Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160

Travel from Fairbanks to a dark, open viewing site with a guide, warm yurt, campfires, hot drinks, and room for up to 12 people. Guides such as Paul, Joe, Joshua, and Dave have helped make slow aurora nights enjoyable, but clear skies are never guaranteed.

“This was a great tour, and the Aurora cooperated. Our guide knew his stuff and was constantly pointing out stars & constellations. When the Aurora did come out it was spectacular. We stayed in a clean, warm yurt, far away from light pollution which made a big difference. Thank you to the whole crew!”

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6.Northern Lights Lodge & Chase Tour from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $325Top rated

Michael, a native Alaskan with more than 20 years of aurora experience, takes up to 10 people from Fairbanks into the interior. You watch from a private cedar lodge with a fireplace and panoramic windows, then head out in a heated van if clouds move in.

“This was a bucket list item for us! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the aurora and the accommodations were fantastic. We were grateful for the transportation too. It was a long night, but he braved the cold and would signal us to come out when the lights did appear. Loved the small group setting as well.”

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7.Northern Lights Murphy Dome Viewing in Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Fairbanks to Murphy Dome for a four-hour northern lights watch at a former Air Force radar station. Your guide handles the drive, explains the aurora, serves hot drinks, and may help with camera settings. Expect a van, cold weather, no facilities, and no guarantee of lights.

“Our driver was right on time for our pickup. He had a great deal of knowledge about the Northern Lights. The weather did not look good because of cloud cover. Our guide stayed very patient but at about 2:30 AM we agreed to give up, BUT our drive persisted and found us a place where the lights were visible! Thanks to him, we all finished the excursion with a smile on our face and a great bucket list experience!!!”

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