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Alaska Northern Lights Tours — Our Top 15

28 tours  ·  from $99 a head

Fairbanks sits under the oval with a long, dry, brutally cold winter, which is close to ideal. These 15 nights cover the chases, the heated cabins and the hot-springs run, priced with shuttle times.

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour - Dinner at Chena Hot Springs
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

1.Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250Our pick

Review of Fairbanks’ Chena Hot Springs and Northern Lights tour, with the ice museum, hot springs, dinner, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Very relaxing experience. The tour guide was friendly and informative. Food was delicious. I would recommend”

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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour - A 2 p.m. start sets up a very long night
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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

2.Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 942 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $330

Review the Fairbanks Arctic Circle and Northern Lights tour, with Dalton Highway tips, timing, comfort, food, safety, and real value.

“Our guide Shannon was amazing. This was her 10 trip as a guide to the Artic Circle. She was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions. We stopped at the pipeline, Dalton Highway sign, Yukon River Base Camp for dinner, numerous times to see the Aurora as it was very active along our trip and the Artic Circle sign. She helped take pictures for us. Shannon took an amazing video of the Aurora with my phone showing it dancing and the colors were awesome. Unfortunately it will not allow me to upload it.,”

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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More - Murphy Dome and the high country north of town
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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

3.SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $335Top rated

Review of Fairbanks SkyChase Northern Lights tour, with aurora chasing, campfire food, photography, heated vans, pricing, and practical tips.

“It was a great experience. The team was very well prepared, engaged and knew exactly what they were doing. Extremely friendly and dedicated. Truly amazing experience. Everything was spot on, from communication to logistics and then the actual experience on board once the tour started. Definitely bang for the buck! I highly recommend them!”

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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography - What the aurora may look like
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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

4.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

Fairbanks aurora tour with hotel pickup, expert guides, warm van, snacks, and free professional photos during an 8 to 12 hour chase.

“The host is really nice! And they even prepared cake for us and they are expert in chasing Aurora! They are passion about what they are doing and insist helping us to find the best view!”

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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks - Starting late in Fairbanks
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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

5.Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Fairbanks aurora chase with hotel pickup, rural viewing, and free guide-taken photos. Learn about timing, cold, limits, and value.

“What an incredible experience! David was our driver and photographer who took us to different spots searching for the Aurora Borealis. On our 2nd stop, Lo and behold! It came out right in front of us! The pictures came out absolutely beautiful! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Fairbanks, Alaska. And ask for David, he is so passionate with his job!”

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Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp - What happens at Murphy Dome
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Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

6.Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Best value

Review of Fairbanks Aurora Camp, a warm mountaintop cabin with 360° views, aurora photos, snacks, transfers, and practical booking tips.

“This was a Great Experience!! Very warm and family oriented with Hot Dogs, Pizza and games! The Host is fantastic and made sure we had a great experience!!! Highly Recommended!”

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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome - Waiting in the van, then stepping into the cold
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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

7.Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · from $120

Review of Fairbanks’ Murphy Dome aurora tour, with hotel pickup, hot drinks, snacks, guide insights, winter tips, and honest value advice.

“Our guide, Jacob, was very friendly and informative. He assisted us in “seeing the sky”, pointing out the lights and how they move across the sky. Would definitely go again and this experience was amazing!!”

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Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge - Arriving at Aurora Husky Lodge around 10:30 PM
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Aurora Viewing – Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge

8.Aurora Viewing – Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review of Aurora Husky Lodge near Fairbanks, with hotel pickup, warm cabin views, snacks, photo help, and a ridge-top chance at the northern lights.

“Our guide showed e the correct settings on my Canon R8. I was able to get some good pictures. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our nights at the lodge.”

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Aurora Viewing Lodge - The ride from Fairbanks to the lodge
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Aurora Viewing Lodge

9.Aurora Viewing Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Review of Fairbanks Aurora Viewing Lodge, with warm shelter, hotel pickup, guides, photo help, costs, weather risks, and booking advice.

“Crazy expensive! I’d suggest doing it on your own, save the money! You can go to the same viewing spot on your own and not pay $149!”

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From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography - Chasing clear skies instead of waiting in Fairbanks
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From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

10.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · 1 day · from $210

Fairbanks aurora tour with flexible chasing, hotel pickup, warm vans, expert guides, snacks, and professional Northern Lights photos.

“Highly recommend this tour! The hosts made sure we get good photographs and goes above and beyond to make sure we stay warm and comfortable. Had the best time!”

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Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!! - Setting up camp in the frozen tundra
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Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!!

11.Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $385

Chase Fairbanks auroras with photographer Nathan, hot pizza, heated shelter, pro portraits, small groups, and a free return-tour guarantee.

“I planned a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska for a bucket-list experience seeing the Aurora Borealis. Luckily, I found Electric Moose Studios through Viator. Nathan, the owner, immediately texted us to prepare us for our experience. He even referred us to a guide to show us around Fairbanks. Nathan picked us up at our hotel and took us out into the country away from the city lights. The aurora‘s were not as good as he had hoped, but he entertained us in his warm-up tent with warm drinks and pizzas fresh from his pizza oven. He also taught us about the origins and forecasting of the aurora’s. While we waited, he…”

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Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks - The Alaska pipeline stop starts the journey
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Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

12.Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $320

Ride from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle, Yukon River, and northern lights with meals, hotel pickup, guides, and a certificate.

“The trip was great, but long. We were the first pickup and the last drop off. Our tour guide , Ryan, had only been on the job since December but we were amazed at his knowledge and driving skills. The van was fairly comfortable for the long trip. We saw two moose while at the pipeline stop. The enchanted forest was very unique, seemed like it belonged in a Tim Burton movie. On the ride back we were exposed to the northern lights very early as the sun had just set 30 minutes earlier and we were already seeing some action.”

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Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit - Is $99 a fair price?
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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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Fairbanks Aurora Glass House at Cleary Summit, with warm indoor viewing, photography, snacks, pickup details, value, and practical tips.

“We were picked up by Michael at the time that he had told us. Drove to our destination and watched and waited for the lights. The place is set up great! There is an assortment of drinks, snacks, games, to keep you occupied while you wait. Michael was very helpful and nice. We did get to see a few colors, hoping for more, but regardless the night was beautiful! Lots of stars and the moon was bright! Would recommend”

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Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo - A flexible route through Chugach State Park and Eagle River
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Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip - Leaving Fairbanks for the Dalton Highway
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From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

15.Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 151 reviews · 14 hours · from $320

Cross the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks, see the Yukon River and Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and hunt for the Northern Lights on a 14-hour trip.

“Our tour guide is super awesome!!! We felt safe throughout the whole journey. He found aurora on our way home. Yay! That has become our most precious group photo in our Alaska journey!”

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