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The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Fairbanks

24 tours  ·  from $99 a head

Interior Alaska is dry, dark and bitterly cold, a combination that makes it one of the most reliable places on earth for this. These 15 compare the hot-spring nights, the heated domes and the long Arctic Circle runs on price and duration.

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour - Inside the Aurora Ice Museum
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

1.Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250Our pick

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a small group of up to 14. Tour the Aurora Ice Museum, reserve dinner, soak in 106°F mineral water, and search for the aurora with guides such as Tyler, Savvy, Shannon, and Gina. Hotel pickup and resort admission are included.

“When I went to purchase my tickets the credit card I used was declined (problem with credit card company) and Viator just cancelled my reservation, did not give me the option to use another card. Then when in Alaska they called to say they had no vans to pick us up but did make arrangements with another company which was great because had it not been for the guide we had we would not have known what to do when we got there. Chena Hot Springs had no one there to explain anything. The staff person in the ice museum acted as if he did not want to be there,…”

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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour - The 2pm departure and first Fairbanks stops
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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

2.Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 942 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $330

Travel from Fairbanks along the remote Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle, crossing the Yukon River and following the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. With a guide such as Jessica, Shannon, or Guy, you will chase the aurora on the return trip in a small van of no more than eight people.

“Fun trip. Our driver Ron, was excellent. I only rated 4 stars because a bad accident stopped us short of our destination. We would book this trip with Viator again.”

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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More - Campfires, sausage, and a warm place to wait
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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

3.SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $335Top rated

SkyChase™ takes you from Fairbanks into darker skies, guided by aurora forecasts and real-time weather. Expect hotel pickup, heated vans, campfire food, hot drinks, camera help, tripod rentals, and downloadable photos. Guides such as Tony, Andrew, and Dre also share Alaska stories along the way.

“Unfortunately the northern lights didn’t show up which was so disappointing. However the tour company was great. They tried several locations to make it eventful. The staff were amazing. I would love to try again with them.”

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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography - Remote dark skies and the value of moving north
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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

4.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

Leave Fairbanks around 8 pm with Arctic Night Tours and chase clear skies with guides such as Elena and Ed. Expect an 8 to 12 hour outing, remote viewing areas, snacks, hand warmers, warm-up breaks, and many professional aurora photos at no extra charge.

“This was an incredible Aurora experience!! We ended up about an hour north of Fairbanks in the mountains and the Aurora was spectacular! It took a few hours to come out in full force but even the view of only the stars is incredible from that far outside the city. It was insanely cold (-36 degrees) so make sure to dress warm but it is definitely one of the best experiences I have ever been on.”

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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks - Pickup from Fairbanks and the late-night start
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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

5.Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

David, Grace, Cole, and other Alaska Journey Tours guides drive you from Fairbanks into darker rural areas, following cloud breaks and aurora activity. The roughly four-hour outing includes free JPG photography, hotel pickup, several possible stops, and no guaranteed sighting, restroom, or camera lesson.

“Joy and David were our photographer and navigators. Even though the conditions were not the best due to being partly cloudy David was really knowledgeable and finding the lights even with all the clouds and Joy kept us comfortable throughout the event. They both did their best to capture great pictures despite unfavorable conditions. Would recommend!”

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Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp - The evening at Murphy Dome
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Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

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

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

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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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome - Reaching the former Air Force Station site
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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

7.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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Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge - Inside Aurora Husky Lodge from 10:30 PM to 2 AM
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Aurora Viewing – Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge

8.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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Aurora Viewing Lodge - Inside the lodge: comfort, information, and patience
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Aurora Viewing Lodge

9.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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From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography - A warm van makes the waiting easier
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From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

10.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · 1 day · from $210

Ed and Elena of Arctic Night Tours lead a flexible Fairbanks aurora chase, driving toward clearer skies for up to 12 hours. You get hotel pickup, snacks, warm breaks, and professional photos and time-lapse video, so you can watch the sky instead of managing a camera.

“Great experience with phenomenal views and professional photography, highly recommend”

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Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!! - The heated shelter changes the waiting game
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Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!!

11.Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $385

Join Nathan of Electric Moose Studios for a small-group aurora hunt from Fairbanks. You’ll ride 15 to 40 miles north, learn aurora science and camera tips, enjoy fresh pizza and hot drinks in a heated shelter, and receive professional portraits, sky photos, and a whole-night timelapse.

“The most amazing and unforgettable day we weren’t able to see the lights on our first night, but he brought us back the following day and we saw an amazing show for Pizza that tend to everything was amazing the first night when we didn’t see the lights, he took some amazing pictures of us and it was totally worth it, but do this again in a heartbeat”

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Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks - The Dalton Highway Makes the Trip Memorable
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Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

12.Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $320

Leave Fairbanks at 1 p.m. for a small-group drive north with stops at the Alaska Pipeline, Arctic Circle, and Yukon River. Guides such as Ash, Ryan, Jake, and Elijah add stories, photo help, and aurora chasing. Expect a rough road, snacks, hot drinks, and a possible return near dawn.

“Great guide and itinerary, lots of information and kept things very entertaining Would do this tour again!”

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Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit - Photography help, portraits, and realistic expectations
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Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit

13.Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride from Fairbanks to the 270° Aurora Glass House at Cleary Summit with guides such as Michael or Stella. Watch from floor-to-ceiling windows or step outside, enjoy hot drinks and snacks, and receive help with aurora photos during this five-hour evening outing.

“Pick up service was on time! Stella our driver she was very enthusiastic and bubbly. We were the first group to arrive at the Aurora house and people kept coming. The Aurora house was packed some seats were not comfortable so we got lucky with getting the nice sofa seats. Being stuck with all those people for 4 hours waiting was brutal. We did get lucky as the wind was very minimal and calm so stepping outside for fresh air was nice. The restroom was ok mostly clean but not much sound proof. Snacks and drinks were available.. Which was very nice. Cookies could have been refilled with new can....…”

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From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip - The Trans-Alaska Pipeline, an engineering lesson beside the road
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From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

14.Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 151 reviews · 14 hours · from $320

Travel north from Fairbanks with guides such as Paul, Ash, Elijah, Colleen, and Ryan. Cross the Arctic Circle, visit the pipeline and Yukon River, eat sandwiches and snacks, and search for the aurora on the ride home. Expect a long, cold day on the rough Dalton Highway.

“We had an amazing time ... Josh was our driver and took care of all of us in the best, most professional manner anyone could expect.”

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Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights - Meeting the dogs before the sled moves
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Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights

15.Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 120 reviews · 6 hours · from $300

You’ll leave Fairbanks by van for a moonlit dog-sled ride, then warm up in an off-grid yurt with salmon, drinks, and wide north-facing windows. Guides such as Paul, Joe, Peggy, and Torsten have earned praise for their stories, care for the dogs, and help with aurora photos. The lights remain weather-dependent.

“Exceptional. Couldn’t ask for a better group of people. They truly made the experience better.”

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