Mountaintop Northern Lights Tour at Chena Hot Springs
Ride to Charlie Dome for panoramic Northern Lights viewing
Duration
5 hours
Includes
Transport, warm gear, hot drinks
Highlights
Head two miles up the mountain to Charlie Dome and watch for the Aurora Borealis away from city lights. Settle in at the summit, where heated yurts offer a warm place to wait between skyward views.
- Ride in a military-style Small Unit Support Vehicle to Charlie Dome
- Take in 360° unobstructed views from the mountaintop
- Warm up in Mongolian-style heated yurts
- Enjoy dim propane lighting while you watch for the aurora
- Pass the time with reading materials and board games
- Bring warm clothes, snacks, and bottled water
Itinerary
- We meet at our Activity Center 15 minutes before your tour time departure.
- Please let one of the tour guides know if you would need additional warm gear, we have that available for you.
- It takes about 20 to 30 minutes each way to our destination, Charlie Dome.
- The Aurora Viewing Tour last a full five hours.
- We have some reading materials and board games at the top if you don’t want to wait outside for the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation to Charlie Dome
- Heated yurt access
- Warm gear
- Hot chocolate
- Coffee and tea
- Water
- Top Ramen
- Oatmeal
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Sign a waiver online or upon arrival
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a refund. Tours run unless weather is unsafe. No refund if the Aurora does not appear.
Product ID: H2V7UE
FAQs
Arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time and meet at the Activity Center.
Wear warm clothes. Bring snacks you like and bottled water. You can also ask your guide for additional warm gear if you need it.
Plan for about 20 to 30 minutes each way in the Small Unit Support Vehicle (SUSV).
Meeting details
Chena Hot Springs Resort
