Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour with Night Sky Portraits
Seek the aurora with a guide who adapts to space weather and changing skies
Duration
4–8 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 5 people
Includes
Guide, photos, transport
Highlights
Head out from Fairbanks on a shared northern lights search with an experienced aurora guide and photographer. Enjoy an unhurried night away from crowded viewing spots, with a route that adapts as conditions change.
- Follow real-time space-weather data and cloud forecasts to seek promising viewing conditions
- Explore quiet photography locations around Fairbanks, away from large tour vans
- Watch Alaska's night skies outdoors, with a heated vehicle nearby
What's Included
- At least one web-quality aurora portrait per person, plus group photos, if aurora conditions allow
- Round-trip transportation from the property within the pickup area
Important details
- Ages 13+ only.
- Mobility issues or disabilities require a private tour rather than this shared outing.
- Gratuity is not included in the listed price.
- Sign the liability waiver before the tour begins.
- Taking part means agreeing that photos of you or your group may be used for advertising or promotion. Photos of anyone under 18 will not be posted online.
- Pickup is unavailable at Chena Hot Springs Resort or Pleasant Valley. The pickup limit is 20 miles in a straight line from Fairbanks, with Borealis Basecamp, properties near Cleary Summit, and locations in North Pole also served.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 72 hours before your initial departure. Clouds alone do not mean cancellation. If the operator cancels for weather or other conditions, you'll receive a full refund. Decline a proposed reschedule for a full refund; accepted reschedules are nonrefundable. No refunds after pickup, even if no aurora is seen or no photos are provided.
Product ID: M5SW6X
FAQs
Your guide will text you on the day of your northern lights tour, usually in the afternoon or early evening. Pickup timing depends on darkness and auroral activity. Aim to be dressed and ready around sunset.
Dress for cold weather and outdoor aurora viewing. Consider renting cold-weather gear during winter. Bring snacks, water, and coffee or energy drinks if needed. Cold-weather gear, hot drinks, and snacks are not included.
Your aurora portraits will be emailed via Google Drive a few days after the tour. Editing may take up to a week during the busiest months of aurora season.
