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Fairbanks Aurora Chase Adventure 12 hr

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 30% in Fairbanks

8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Fairbanks
  • 12 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Chase the Northern Lights from Fairbanks on a 12-hour wilderness outing with photography help, aurora portraits, snacks, and warm drinks.

About this tour

Set out from Fairbanks for a 12-hour aurora chase into Alaska’s remote wilderness, where dark skies and changing landscapes create a memorable setting for the Northern Lights. This Fairbanks Aurora Chase Adventure pairs the search for the aurora with an engaging discussion of the science behind the display.

Transportation is provided from lodgings in Fairbanks or North Pole within 15 miles of the airport, or you can meet the group in town. Along the way, enjoy snacks and s’mores, with makings for hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea. The guide can help you photograph the lights with your phone or camera, and the photographer may take portraits beneath the aurora, with up to 10 edited photos provided at their discretion. Weather-dependent extras may add a surprise to the night.

Remote Alaska means restroom breaks are generally outdoors, though a weather-dependent stop at a cabin or other building may be possible. Children are welcome, but a full night in extreme cold can be challenging. Choose this Fairbanks Aurora Chase Adventure for an immersive night outdoors, and bring warm layers and a sense of adventure.

Highlights

  • Chase the Northern Lights beneath remote Alaskan skies
  • Learn the science behind the aurora
  • Capture portraits beneath the lights, with up to 10 edited photos
  • Warm up with s’mores, hot cocoa, coffee, or tea
  • Get help photographing the aurora with your phone or camera

What's included

Included

  • Transportation from lodgings in Fairbanks or North Pole within 15 miles of the airport
  • Aurora discussion about the science behind the phenomenon
  • Aurora portraits with up to 10 edited photos, at the photographer’s discretion
  • Full aurora chase, up to 12 hours total
  • Snacks, s’mores, and makings for hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea
  • Photography assistance for cell phones or cameras
  • Weather-dependent extra perks and surprises

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Sony A6600 mirrorless camera rental
  • Sony A7iii mirrorless camera rental
  • Camera tripod rental
  • Cellphone tripod rental
  • Memory card for rental camera

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; strollers are permitted
  • Children of all ages are welcome, but extreme cold may be difficult for them during a full night
  • Guests staying farther out of town may be accommodated for an additional fuel charge
  • Guests may meet the tour in town for pickup
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  • Contact the provider about mobility needs
  • Restroom breaks in remote areas are generally outdoors; a weather-dependent stop at a cabin or other building may be possible
  • The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 8 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Fairbanks
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.5. Top 30% in Fairbanks means it ranks in the top 30% of tours in Fairbanks by this score.

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