Best Wildlife Watching in Fairbanks

33 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 33 wildlife watching in Fairbanks using 1,982 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Fairbanks Aurora Portrait Tour (9.1/10). Prices start at $40 and most cost between $130 and $376. A typical one lasts 4 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Fairbanks Aurora Portrait Tour

264 reviews · $385 · 6 hrs

Reviewers like: northern lights, attentive guide, aurora viewing

Watch for: poor value, mediocre quality

Budget pick

45 reviews · $58 · 1 hr

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Fairbanks Aurora Portrait Tour TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (245) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (19) $385 6 hrs
2 Fairbanks Aurora Lodge and Chase Tour 9 hr TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (120) $359 9 hrs
3 Alaska Kennel Visit at Historic Trail Breaker Kennel 1 hr TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (45) $58 1 hr
4 Fairbanks Northern Lights Photography Tour 4 hr TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (41) $499 4 hrs
5 Fairbanks Summer Mushing Cart Ride and Kennel Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (14) $2,851 2 hrs
6 Fairbanks Aurora Chase and Photography 5 hr TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (13) $185 5 hrs
7 Fairbanks Aurora Photography Experience 4 hr TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (10) $65 4 hrs
8 Alaska Private Reindeer Encounter and Forest Walk 45 min TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (9) $90 45 min
9 Fairbanks Northern Lights Lodge and Chase 9 hr TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (9) $585 9 hrs
10 Fairbanks Northern Lights Chase 8 hr TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (8) $245 8 hrs

Questions

What is the best wildlife watching in Fairbanks?

Fairbanks Aurora Portrait Tour has the highest TourTruth score (9.1/10) of the 33 wildlife watching in Fairbanks we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 264 reviews.

How much do wildlife watching in Fairbanks cost?

Listed prices start at $40; the median is $186, and most cost between $130 and $376. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are wildlife watching in Fairbanks?

The median listed duration is 4 hrs.

Which wildlife watching in Fairbanks has the most reviews?

Fairbanks Northern Lights Photography Tour 4 hr, with 542 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.2/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide