Fairbanks Northern Lights Guided Tour
Chase clear skies from a private dark-sky lodge with local photography guidance
Duration
8–9 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Hotel pickup, snacks, photos
Highlights
- Watch for the aurora from a dark-sky lodge and outdoor deck
- Learn camera or phone settings for night photography
- Travel to clearer skies when clouds affect viewing conditions
- Capture the night with guidance from a local Alaskan guide
What's Included
- Heated van transportation
- Private lodge access
- Hot drinks and light snacks
- Photography guidance
- Heated indoor viewing area and outdoor deck
- Bathroom facilities
Know before you go
- Ages 10+ only; children under 10 require the Private Tour option
- Bring warm layers, including a hat, gloves, insulated jacket, winter pants, and warm boots
- Bring extra hand and toe warmers for time spent outdoors
- Bring a camera, sturdy tripod, extra batteries, and a red-light headlamp if using your own camera
- Expect pickup between 8 and 8:30 PM; exact timing may shift with weather or solar activity
Cancellation Policy
Reschedule free up to 12 months. Cancel 30+ days ahead for a full refund minus $50. Inside 30 days, reschedule instead; illness and no-shows are nonrefundable. Get a full refund if the operator cancels due to severe weather and cannot reschedule you.
FAQs
The aurora is a natural phenomenon, so sightings are not guaranteed. If no aurora is observed visually or by camera during your tour, join another night during your Fairbanks trip at no charge, subject to availability.
On clear nights, view the sky from the private lodge. If clouds roll in, the Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour may relocate to find clearer skies, traveling up to 4 hours from Fairbanks if needed.
Round-trip pickup serves Fairbanks hotels and Airbnb accommodations within city limits. For Airbnb accommodations outside city limits, meet at the Morris Thompson Visitor Center downtown.
Meeting details
Fairbanks, Alaska