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Fairbanks Denali National Park and Aurora Chase 28 hr
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- Fairbanks
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Denali by day, stay near the park overnight, and chase the aurora with a guide who can help capture the lights.
About this tour
Spend a full day exploring Denali National Park, then stay overnight near the park for an aurora chase in Alaska’s remote wilderness. This 28-hour Fairbanks Denali National Park and Aurora Chase tour welcomes groups of up to 6 and pairs changing mountain scenery with a chance to watch the northern lights away from town.
Travel round-trip from Fairbanks and explore the park and surrounding area. The Park Service controls road access, so weather can limit travel to mile 3 or allow access as far as mile 30. Along the way, try snowshoeing or hiking, with berry picking or prospecting possible when conditions allow. After an overnight stay between Healy and the park entrance, head out to chase the aurora. Your guide shares the science behind the lights and can help you photograph them; 5 edited aurora portraits are included at the photographer’s discretion. Breakfast, simple snacks, and hot drink supplies are provided, with stops to purchase food and dinner available as a catered add-on.
For an adventurous overnight in Alaska, choose Fairbanks Denali National Park and Aurora Chase and experience the park by day and the night sky after dark.
Highlights
- Explore Denali National Park and its surrounding landscapes
- Chase the aurora from a remote overnight location
- Learn about the science behind the northern lights
- Try snowshoeing or hiking, with berry picking or prospecting when conditions allow
- Get help photographing the aurora and receive 5 edited portraits at the photographer’s discretion
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transportation from Fairbanks to Denali National Park
- Aurora chase
- Overnight lodging between Healy and the Denali Park entrance
- Breakfast
- Snowshoeing or hiking
- Aurora discussion
- Berry picking or prospecting, weather permitting
- Photography assistance
- 5 edited aurora portraits, at the photographer’s discretion
- Transportation from lodgings in Fairbanks or North Pole within 25 miles of the airport
- Simple snacks and supplies for hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea
- Stops to purchase food
Not included
- Dinner, available as a catered add-on
- Guide gratuity
- 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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5.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- All ages are welcome; very young children may struggle with a full night in extreme cold
- Please advise the provider if your party includes children under 6
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Strollers are permitted
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- Contact the provider about mobility needs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Restroom breaks are generally outdoors in remote areas without plumbing
- Park road access varies with weather and may be limited to mile 3 or open to mile 30
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 28 hours and includes an overnight stay.
What is the maximum group size?
The tour accommodates up to 6 guests.
Where is pickup available?
Transportation is available from lodgings in Fairbanks or North Pole within 25 miles of the airport.
Can young children join?
All ages are welcome, but very young children may find a full night in extreme cold difficult. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and guests should advise the provider about children under 6.
How far into Denali National Park will we go?
Park road access depends on weather and may be limited to mile 3 or extend to mile 30.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. 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
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- 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 7.1.
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