Enjoy dinner around the campfire, warm drinks, and hopefully an amazing photo of you and the Northern Lights all included.
* The adventure starts in our warm, modern van to one or more locations that, depending on weather, will be best for viewing.
* Training on how to take photos of the Incredible Northern Lights with hands-on assistance
* Enjoy looking up stargazing into the universe, glamour at the constellations, maybe catch a shooting star, and chase the Aurora Borealis
Additional Tour Information
* Perfect Aurora Pictures - your local expert guide will offer techniques and settings on your camera or smartphone
Other things to note
We will only go out when we know we are going to see some Aurora. With our key locations and experience we will view the Northern Lights or you can come out viewing with us again for free within the next 30 days as part of our Aurora Guarantee Policy*
*found on our website or can be provided.
The distance and time flexible. Sometimes we drive far away from Fairbanks to see Northern Lights. Aurora tour goes with free photography. For long distance we include snacks and drinks. We don't just sell tours. We offer you to go with us on an amazing journey through Alaska and get vivid impressions, wonderful emotions, feel the real drive. You will fall in love with Alaska.
We will make it happen!
4-Hour Aurora Viewing with FREE Photography at Aurora Camp (极光营地)
Aurora Camp is located on a hilltop near Murphy Dome, one of the best Northern Lights viewing areas near Fairbanks and a favorite spot for many Aurora photographers. During this tour, you'll sit in a cozy, warm Alaskan-style cabin and watch the Northern Lights. There is no artificial light pollution or obstructed view. The cabin has six huge windows facing the north, with a view of over 180°. You can watch Lady Aurora dance in the sky while sitting in the cabin and holding a cup of hot chocolate.
• 1500 Square Feet New Cabin built in the summer of 2023
• Free Portrait Photography
• Indoor Restroom
• Unlimited hot chocolate, coffee, tea, snacks, board games, movies, etc.
• Transfers include all Fairbanks and North Pole hotels, Airbnb, restaurants, airport, etc.
• Please understand that Auroras are natural phenomena, and we cannot 100% guarantee. We can adjust your tour dates according to weather conditions if there are vacancies on adjacent dates. Please call ahead to confirm.
Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks
Discover the ethereal beauty of Alaska’s famous celestial display, the Aurora Borealis, see impressive ice carvings and experience the State’s ancient healing waters on an evening trip from Fairbanks. Sit back and relax and enjoy the 60 mile journey to Chena Hot Springs Resort. After arrival, take a guided tour of the Aurora Ice museful. Then enjoy some dinner in the resort's restaurant (not included in price) and take a dip in the outdoor mineral rock pool or just explore the grounds while you wait to see if the lights appear. Your guide will lead your group out to the springs and explain the most ideal viewing locations, where you can wait for a chance to glimpse the multicolored display in the sky. Round-trip transport from Fairbanks or North Pole hotels, entry to the ice museum and hot springs is included.
Note: the resort does not allow children under 18 in the outside rock pool. However, they may use the indoor pool under adult supervision.
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks
Northern Lights Seasons: from August 20 to April 25.
(It starts at 10:30pm. We start a little late at 11:00pm from August 20 to August 31 and from March 15 to April 25.)
*** FREE Photo Service ***
We can’t promise to let you see the Northern Lights, which is Mother Nature that we cannot control. It is a natural phenomenon. NO Guarantee to see the Lights.
The weather or Aurora activity may change during the tour.
Even though everything is good or not good (Weather and Aurora Activity) when it starts, the weather or Northern Lights' activity always changes, and other conditions may change. It will be the natural things involved, which causes a lack of lights or low visibility.
We pick you up at Hotels listed.
(You may get an email about Pick up time and Location.)
With Photo Service we will upload your photos into OneDrive or Dropbox linked. It takes 2 days to send a URL linked.
Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge
Overlooking the Alaska Mountain Range and can see great view from top of the ridge. Amazing view of the dark night sky within only a 40 minutes drive from Fairbanks.
Unlimited hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and snacks in the warm cozy rustic Alaskan cabin
Also, for an extra fee,
We can take pictures of you with the aurora for an additional fee.
Aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be predicted with 100% accuracy. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see the aurora borealis, as Weather conditions are constantly changing and other conditions may also change.
We would not cancel due to lack of lights or cloudy skies.
Even if it snows a little, the tour will not be cancelled because the weather may change.
Dangerous weather conditions (heavy snow, rain, icy roads) and emergencies may result in cancellations.
Because of the natural things involved we have a NO REFUND policy.
The same cancellation policy applies to cancellations due to flight or train delays.
Discover winter in Alaska’s Arctic! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
NOTE - each tour is unique with our ever changing daylight. Depending on when you are traveling it is important your day may be more "night" then day light".
IMPORTANT NOTE -- this is not an Aurora Adventure. While yes it will be dark on the return to Fairbanks, the tour does not stay out later, longer waiting for the aurora during its peak time. Guests should consider taking an Aurora Adventure if they are wanting to look for the Aurora.
Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation
Journey to the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks for a first-hand experience of the Earth’s northernmost circle of latitude in one of our climate-controlled vans. Here, in the summer and winter, the sky is completely dark or light for 24 hours a day! Travel along the Dalton Highway, made famous by the TV show "Ice Road Truckers", and spot wildlife (no guarantee) as you cross the Yukon River. When you arrive, learn about the area’s indigenous culture, take a walk with your guide, snap photos of the arctic landscape, and enjoy a snack and beverage amidst the incredible surroundings. You’ll take home an official Arctic Circle certificate to commemorate this amazing Alaska experience.
Make sure to dress weather appropriate and we recommend to wear some sturdy shoes to be able enjoy this trip.
The team at Reel Alaskan Aventures focuses on providing the highest quality experience for our guest. The locations we fish are less crowded , are home to bigger fish, and we have truly Local Alaskan guides that will not only Help you catch fish, but are a good source of knowledge on other activities to try, places to eat and locations to view auroras.
This is a small, private tour to the Arctic Circle. Passengers will be riding in a comfy 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and brand new winter tires.
Scheduling on the website is a bit tricky and doesn't allow for next day returns, just keep in mind the trip will take 10-12 hours depending on weather and how much time you'd like to spend at each location.
We'll be travelling through mountain passes, river valleys, and possibly seeing the Northern Lights along the way.
This tour is flexible and allows for you to request a stop anywhere along the way to stretch your legs, take photos, or even just enjoy the views.
Pickup Time is completely customizable to work with your schedule!
