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15 Best Fairbanks Northern Lights Tours

The aurora bookings under the oval: chase tours that drive to clear sky, heated cabin camps with photography included and Murphy Dome’s panoramic vantage. Fairbanks sits directly beneath the auroral oval; the odds here embarrass everywhere else.

1.Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks

Discover the best of Fairbanks with this Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs tour. Enjoy ice sculptures, hot springs, and potential Aurora sightings.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“That was the best experience I’ve ever had in my life, Savvy was amazing, she has so many interesting stories and information We went to the ice museum then had a dinner together with the group, tried the hot Springs and saw the northern lights.…”

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2.Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks

Experience the remote Alaskan wilderness on this 14-hour Arctic Circle tour, with Northern Lights chances, expert guides, and stunning scenery from Fairbanks.

★ 4.5

“Its worth taking the tour to get to the Arctic Circle without the fear of driving there yourself. Our guide Guy was knowledgeable and took us to every stops to make sure we had a comfortable ride. Food was provided with chips and 2 bottled…”

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3.SkyChase Northern Lights Experience

Experience Alaska’s Northern Lights with expert guides, flexible routes, cozy fires, and professional photography—an authentic adventure for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“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.…”

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4.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

Experience the Northern Lights in Fairbanks with a guided tour featuring comfortable transportation, expert guides, free professional photos, and flexible locations.

★ 5.0

“It's a long activity. A good 2 hr drive north of fairbanks to get the best view of Aurora. The guides were full of energy and gives so much encouragement for you to seize the moment, take endless photos of you with background of the…”

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

Experience the Northern Lights in Fairbanks with a guided chase, professional photography, and small group comfort. Perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.

★ 5.0

“We were given the option to cancel because the weather was not going to be good, but we only had one night for the tour so we went ahead and went. David was great. He knew the cloud cover was bad, yet he took us…”

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7.Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

Experience the beauty of Alaska’s Northern Lights from Murphy Dome with guided tours. Enjoy expert insights, warm drinks, and breathtaking night sky views.

★ 4.5

“Gina was absolutely amazing!! Highly knowledgeable, very patient, went above and beyond to show us the best of the Northern Lights!! Listening the next day to others, we had the best!!!”

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

Experience the Northern Lights from a cozy, scenic lodge high on a mountain ridge near Fairbanks, with expert guides, warm amenities, and flexible options.

★ 4.5

“Mitchi is a great host! He is very knowledgeable and will look out for the aurora for you while you wait in his comfy rustic lodge enjoying hot drink and snacks. We had a great view of the aurora when compared to other spots that…”

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9.Aurora Lodge Viewing

Experience the northern lights from a cozy lodge in Fairbanks with guided insights, comfortable transportation, and flexible options. Perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“Our driver Gina was great; friendly, knowledgeable, on time. The lecture was excellent. Cookies were terrible. Otherwise very good experience. We didn’t get to seethe aurora but we had fun and our driver was happy to take us home early. She took a detour and…”

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10.From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

Experience the magic of the Northern Lights from Fairbanks with expert guides, professional photos, snacks, and flexible chase options for your best chance.

★ 4.8

“An unforgettable experience! The team was incredibly kind, attentive, and truly passionate about what they do. They made us feel comfortable the entire time and did everything possible to give us the best chance to see the Northern Lights. I’m very grateful and would absolutely…”

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11.Best Northern Lights Aurora Adventure FREE Portraits & Hot Pizza

Experience the stunning Northern Lights in Fairbanks with expert photography, warm shelters, hot pizza, and fun activities — a memorable Arctic adventure.

★ 5.0

“Literally the best way to go and experience the lights. Our time started in Fairbanks with icy roads, so as Floridians it was not easy to travel any distances. This tour was the perfect selection, as he was so careful and skilled with our care.…”

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12.Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

Discover the Arctic Circle and chase the Northern Lights on this guided full-day trip from Fairbanks, blending stunning scenery, wildlife, and authentic Alaskan experiences.

★ 4.5

“I highly recommend this experience! Our guide, Jake, was the best!!! He was so knowledgeable about so much and was lots of fun. The Dalton Hwy was VERY rough which was surprising. Be prepared to be jostled for over 115 miles. We are in our…”

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13.Lucky Bear Aurora Lodge Viewing with Photography

Experience the Northern Lights from Fairbanks with expert guides, cozy lodge amenities, and professional photography advice—an authentic Aurora adventure.

★ 4.5

“Stella was an excellent aurora tour guide! She was so nice and knowledgeable, and the glass igloo hour was truly awesome. It was a unique and memorable experience—we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.”

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14.From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

Discover the Arctic Circle, witness the Northern Lights, and explore Alaskan wilderness on this 14-hour Fairbanks tour for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.

★ 4.4

“We had an amazing family trip yesterday! Would definitely do this again. Our guide Jake was great - he took us to some amazing Aurora viewing spots and words can’t describe how WOW the northern lights were for the naked eye. Prepare yourself for a…”

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More Fairbanks Northern Lights Tours

4.6Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights6 hours$300 4.5Northern Lights Lodge Viewing in Fairbanks5 hours (approx.)$160.00 5.0Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing Adventure5 hours (approx.)$229.00 4.5Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$240.00 5.0Face The Outdoors Northern Lights Tour Small Group9 hours (approx.)$325.00 5.0Northern Lights Viewing including Dinner and 1-Hour Dog Sledding6 hours (approx.)$300.00 4.5From Fairbanks: Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Tour$330 4.5Northern Lights Murphy Dome Viewing in Fairbanks5 hours (approx.)$120.00 5.0Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights8 to 10 hours (approx.)$245.99 4.2From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour10 hours$240 4.5Aurora Chasing tour with Free Photography5 hours (approx.)$179.00 4.51 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$165.00 4.1From Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Murphy Dome Tour5 hours$120 4.5Northern lights and Aurora Photgraphy with Warm Geodesic Dome5 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0“Aurora Ice” – Ice Fishing & Salmon Dinner Tour5 hours (approx.)$239.00 5.0Chasing Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Tour with PHOTOGRAPHY4 hours (approx.)$499.00 4.5Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way12 hours (approx.)$259.00 4.3Fairbanks: Alaskan Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis Lodges5 hours$160 4.5Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska7 hours (approx.)$258.00 4.5Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure17 to 18 hours (approx.)$359.00 4.0Alaskan Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis Lodges$160 5.0Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure9 hours (approx.)$270.00 5.0Spectacular Chena Hot springs Northern Lights experience9 hours (approx.)$225.00 4.5Aurora Chaser Tour5 to 6 hours (approx.)$161.00

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