Northern Lights Tours in the USA


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15 Best Northern Lights Tours in the USA

The hunts worth heading out for.

The 15 northern lights tours in the usa 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 Northern Lights Tours in the USA

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

“Tyler was our tour guide, and he was incredible! He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to help us chase the aurora light. The hot spring was also amazing and very relaxing. It was such a great value for the price. Highly recommended!!!”

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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

“I thought this was going to be on a tour bus or a shuttle. It was a van. I had to sit in last row in very back. Ride was very rough. My head hit the ceiling 3 times along the ride. It was a very rough 12 hours. I would not recommend for an…”

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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

“Absolutely unforgettable experience! The SkyChase™ Northern Lights tour was perfectly organized and exceeded all expectations. Traveling in a warm, comfortable van made the long night enjoyable, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable—sharing fascinating insights about the aurora, Alaskan culture, and even photography tips that helped us capture stunning shots. The aurora guarantee gave us peace…”

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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

“Hands down the best tour we have ever done! Even before we booked, Elena went above and beyond. I was worried about driving in extreme cold conditions, and she took the time to give us helpful tips and reassurance — even encouraging us to call anytime if we had more questions or concerns. The tour…”

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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

“This tour was great. David and Cole were awesome. They took us to many places - finally we were able to experience the nature’s wonder - northern lights. This is once in a lifetime experience at Fairbanks.”

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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

“David was a great guide! He is passionate about what he does and he makes sure you’re comfortable & getting the best experience you can seeing the lights! We were lucky to have a great clear night”

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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

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

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

Cozy Aurora Husky Lodge northern lights hunt in Fairbanks with hotel pickup, warm drinks, and guided photo tips from the ridge.

4.5

“Michi picked us up on time at our hotel. We drove up to his propery which isn't too far out. He has a really nice place. The viewing rooms were warm and comfortable. We did get to see some Aurora activities. Would definitely recommend!”

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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

“Savvy and Greg were awesome. They were knowledgeable, friendly and took great care of us. They helped with taking pictures and shared their experiences. I would do it again.”

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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

10.From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

Fairbanks Northern Lights chase with photo support, warm snacks, and flexible driving. Guides track the sky and capture your aurora memories.

4.8

“It was a great experience. The tour guides were very informative and were dedicated to make sure we got to witness some of the best sightings for the Northern Lights. Excellent transportation - from pickup to drop-off. Multiple viewing stops along a long trip. Highly recommend.”

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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

“Absolutely amazing!!! Nathan was such a great guide, his passion and excitement made the tour unforgettable. His excitement every time the northern lights flared was contagious and made the experience all the better. He for sure knows his stuff. His many years of experience in professional photography shows. Our photos were everything I could have…”

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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

“Our driver Randall was extremely helpful, kind and patient. He stopped at multiple spots for us to take pictures and was very considerate. This was a lifetime experience and it was completely worth the money! Highly recommend!!”

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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

“Tour guide was very prompt & friendly. He pointed out when the lights were starting & took amazing pictures which he sent the link for the next morning. The glass house was very warm & comfortable.”

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Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo - How the Night’s Stops Work: Chugach State Park, Eagle River Views, and the Palmer Stretch
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Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

14.Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

Small-group aurora chase from Anchorage with pickup, multiple viewpoint stops, and a pro photographer guide plus tripod and warm comfort gear.

4.5

“My mom and I absolutely loved this tour. Our guide did everything he could to find some of the lights despite the brightness of the moon. We found a few places where the lights were visible, but we were awed even more by the beauty of the snow covered mountains in the moonlight!!”

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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

15.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

“It was an interesting & amazing trip, we saw a lot but unfortunately not the northern lights, too foggy, and it was raining but still the trip was full of good views, great stories, our guide Ash, was simply amazing, very entertaining and knowledgeable, he definitely made this long day trip felt like a routine…”

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