Private Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks
Enjoy a private lodge, photography guidance, and dark-sky aurora viewing
Duration
8–9 hours
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Private lodge, photos, hotel pickup
Highlights
Spend the night with your group at a private Aurora Viewing Lodge beneath Alaska's dark skies. Watch for the aurora from a heated indoor space or outdoor deck, with mobile chasing available when conditions require.
- Explore a private lodge reserved exclusively for your group
- Learn camera and phone settings with photography guidance
- Watch for the aurora away from city lights
- Follow changing skies with mobile aurora chasing when needed
Itinerary
8-9 PM — Private pickup from your Fairbanks hotel lobby, Airbnb (city limits), or Morris Thompson Visitor Center
9 PM - 3 AM — Exclusive aurora viewing at our private lodge (or mobile chasing if skies require). Lodge, guide, and experience are 100% dedicated to your group. If lights appear during the drive, we stop for photos.
3 AM — Begin return to Fairbanks (we'll extend if aurora is active and your group wants to stay longer)
~5 AM — Drop-off at your hotel
Total experience: approximately 8 hours (8–9 hours depending on aurora activity and your group's preferences)
What's Included
- Exclusive lodge use
- Heated indoor viewing area and outdoor deck
- Hot drinks and light snacks
- 5–7 professional aurora portraits
- Photography guidance for cameras and phones
- Bathroom facilities
Important details
- Ages 10+ only
- Bring warm layers, including a hat, gloves, insulated jacket, winter pants, and warm boots
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 9 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Reschedule free up to 12 months. Cancel 30+ days before your tour for a full refund minus a $50 fee. Within 30 days, reschedule instead; illness and no-shows are nonrefundable. Get a full refund if severe weather forces cancellation and rescheduling isn't possible.
Product ID: PXN5K5
FAQs
Mobile aurora chasing may relocate your group up to 4 hours from Fairbanks to look for clearer skies. Aurora sightings cannot be guaranteed. If no aurora is observed visually or by camera, return another night during your Fairbanks trip at no charge, subject to availability.
Ages 11+ only. Bring your own car seat if one is needed; car seats are not provided.
No. Receive photography guidance for your phone or camera, plus 5–7 full-resolution professional aurora portraits. If you bring a camera, pack a sturdy tripod, extra batteries, and a headlamp with red-light mode.
Meeting details
Fairbanks, Alaska