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 an incredible aurora guide. His knowledge of weather, solar activity, and the best viewing spots made all the difference. He kept us comfortable in the cold, explained everything clearly, and helped us capture amazing photos. Thanks to his expertise, we saw a stunning aurora display. 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

“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

“We were in Fairbanks for a week, two days of it spent at Borealis Basecamp, five nights in the city. We took the "Chase" tour as our first outing. Due to their truck being out of service, we did not have their "trailer" with us so missed out on that feature. I understand that it…”

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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

“Fantastic experience! We were educated about aurora and saw the actual flowing aurora, so amazing! And nice pictures and snack and water, it’s unforgettable memories”

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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

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

“This experience was absolutely incredible! I drove myself to Joy and David’s cabin, which turned out to be a very comfortable and convenient staging point for viewing the Northern Lights. The viewing area was wide open with a beautiful panoramic view, allowing us to see the lights clearly and vividly—even though the KP index was…”

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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

“Worst experience. Could not see Aurora just because the guide left early at 1 am. But the tour was supposed to be till 3 am. For Aurora everyone generally waits but the guide was either sleepy or too cunning and made us realize that it is not worth waiting and better to leave. Later I…”

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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

“Knowledgeable driver and great team at the lodge. There is help to take pictures with your camera or with your mobile phone. I took this tour on my birthday and the northern lights made appearances! Great time!”

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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

“The tour was great. We got picked up from our Airbnb at 7.55pm as promised. The van was super warm and comfortable. The sky was very clear and so we didn't have to drive long to get to location, only about 45 minutes. as soon as we arrive to the Aurora was already visible. We…”

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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

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

“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…”

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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

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

“The trip was amazing! Ash was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about Alaska history and wilderness. He kept long car ride intetesting. We really enjoyed all the stories he told us and learned a lot about the Alaska from him. The sandwiches were delicious! The van was great for the purpose. It was a…”

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