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15 Best Fairbanks Northern Lights Tours

The hunts worth heading out for.

The 15 fairbanks northern lights tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one drives you to chase the lights, how late you are out under the sky, who runs the hunt, and what a seat costs.

15 Best Fairbanks Northern Lights Tours

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour - Aurora Ice Museum: ice sculptures, the ice bar, and realistic expectations
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

1.Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

Small-group tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for an ice museum, 106°F hot mineral soak, and aurora hunting.

Most Popular 4.5

“Rachel was the best guide. She was very knowledgeable and always kept us informed of everything. I really enjoyed this whole trip - the ride to the springs, the ice museum and getting in the hot springs! But the most beautiful experience was heading back because I got to see the aurora borealis. Rachel was…”

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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour - Price and what you’re really paying for on a 12–14 hour day
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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

2.Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

Fairbanks small-group Dalton Highway ride to the Arctic Circle, plus northern lights chasing with hotel pickup, meals, and aurora stops.

4.5

“Jessica, our tour guide, was absolutely amazing. She was friendly and helpful, and was patient with the folks who didn’t speak much English. She made every effort to help us experience the aurora on a very cloudy snowy night. We finally were successful.”

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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More - Entering the Aurora Oval: how the night gets planned
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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

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

Fairbanks aurora chase with heated van, campfire meal, and pro photo help. Aurora Guarantee, camera tips, and time-lapse included.

5.0

“Well planned tour, precise timings, good communication with group. Guide Tony was excellent pictures are amazing. Support crew at the viewing spot were very friendly and helpful. Pleasant trip A+++++”

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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography - Pickup and Timing: Why the 8:00 pm Start Helps
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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

4.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

Fairbanks Northern Lights tour with free pro photos, warmers, and hotel pickup. Chase auroras for hours in a small group.

5.0

“We were a little worried with the expected -40° weather... we prepared as much as we could and went for it! Our guide was fabulous and answered many questions about magnetic storms. She gave great advice on how to improve comfort in such cold weather and watched over every one well being during the experience.…”

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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks - What the 4-Hour Hunt Actually Looks Like at Night
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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

Chase the northern lights in Fairbanks with a small group and a free photographer. Pickup included; JPG photos arrive in days.

5.0

“We were given the option to cancel because the weather was not going to be good, but we only had one night for the tour so we went ahead and went. David was great. He knew the cloud cover was bad, yet he took us to multiple locations to try his best to get us…”

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Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp - The warm cabin details you’ll actually thank yourself for
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Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

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

Cozy 360° Aurora Camp near Murphy Dome pairs a warm cabin wait with guide-led photo tips and live aurora monitoring in Fairbanks.

4.5

“The cabin was beautiful and the hospitality was unmatched! Both Joy and David are very sweet hosts. The photos came out great. The luxury of waiting in a nice warm cabin with a bathroom and snacks is a MUST while waiting for the Northern Lights if you're only here for a few days.”

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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome - The Murphy Dome Stop: 360° Views and Air Force Stories
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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

7.Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

From Fairbanks, ride to Murphy Dome for a 360° aurora hunt, Air Force radar views, warm drinks, snacks, and expert tips.

4.5

“This was a great tour! Jacob, our guide, was super! He was knowledgeable, friendly, provided lots of extra details and made super hot chocolate! The lights showed up and showed out! This was an awesome experience! I would definitely do this tour again and I highly recommend it! Dress warm!”

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Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge - Timing in Fairbanks: what the night feels like
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Aurora Viewing – Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge

Aurora Viewing Lodge - Price and value: what the $170 really buys you
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Aurora Viewing Lodge

9.Aurora Viewing Lodge

Warm aurora viewing in Fairbanks with hotel pickup, climate-controlled transport, and a log lodge lesson plus photo help during 5 hours.

4.5

“Pick did not turn up. No communication now awaiting refund. Very disappointed and wasted valuable time in Fairbanks. Waited around for over an hour👎”

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From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography - Picking up in Fairbanks: lots of options, then you’re gone
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From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!! - The Drive 15–40 Miles North: Less City Glow, More Real Sky
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Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!!

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

Small-group Fairbanks aurora night with heated shelter, 930° stone-fired pizza, expert portrait photos, and an aurora guarantee.

5.0

“We had an incredible experience on this aurora tour with Nathan! Who’s a local that owns the company. He’s knowledge and deeply passionate about the land and the northern lights—he shared insights, stories, and tips that you would never get on a larger commercial tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for…”

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Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks - Stop 1: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point (The Engineering Break You’ll Remember)
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Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

12.Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

Arctic Circle and northern lights hunt from Fairbanks with hotel pickup, pipeline stop, Yukon River walk, and Arctic Circle certificates.

4.5

“Awesome experience! Absolutely recommend this once in a life experience! Tour guide was great. If you are even considering this kind of adventure, then you will definitely love this amazing experience!”

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Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit - Drinks, snacks, and comfort details that actually matter at 1 AM
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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

Warm 270° Aurora Glass House at Cleary Summit with drinks, snacks, and guided spotting plus photos from Fairbanks. Northern Lights not guaranteed.

4.5

“We were picked up by Michael at the time that he had told us. Drove to our destination and watched and waited for the lights. The place is set up great! There is an assortment of drinks, snacks, games, to keep you occupied while you wait. Michael was very helpful and nice. We did get…”

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From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip - The schedule: when the day feels long (and why that matters)
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From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

14.From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

From Fairbanks, drive to the Arctic Circle, cross north of the equator, learn about the pipeline, then hunt auroras on the Yukon Route.

4.4

“The tour guide Connie took a long time to drive but was very responsible. It was already very late but we still stopped at two points to enjoy the Northern Lights. we like her very much.”

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Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights - The Aurora Setup: A Yurt Built for Watching From the North
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Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights

15.Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights

Moonlight dog sledding in Fairbanks, a warm yurt dinner, and real-time aurora spotting from far from city lights.

4.6

“Was a great evening!! Mushing was freezing (it was middle of winter), Jeremy was great and stopped to take photos for us. The dinner was great - fresh fish tasted great and... yes we got to see the Northern Lights.”

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