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Fairbanks Ice Fishing and Aurora Extravaganza 16 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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  • Fairbanks
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Fish, snowshoe, and watch for the aurora on a flexible Fairbanks winter outing with dinner and help capturing the night.

About this tour

Spend a long winter night outdoors with Fairbanks Ice Fishing and Aurora Extravaganza, a flexible outing built around three classic Alaska experiences. Travel roughly 1.5 hours from the Fairbanks area to the ice fishing location, where a guide leads four hours of fishing and dinner. Between activities, warm up with simple snacks and the makings for hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea.

The night also includes snowshoeing or a hike, a discussion of the science behind the aurora, and a full evening of aurora viewing or chasing. Get help taking pictures with your phone or camera, and the photographer may provide five edited aurora portraits. Extra perks and surprises may depend on the weather.

The schedule is custom: you decide when you are ready to head back to Fairbanks. The outing may wrap up around 11 p.m. or continue until 4 a.m. Bring extra warm clothing and arrange your required one-day fishing license separately; children under 16 can get a license for free. Choose Fairbanks Ice Fishing and Aurora Extravaganza for an immersive night of fishing, winter scenery, and sky watching.

Highlights

  • Try guided ice fishing and enjoy dinner in Alaska’s winter landscape
  • Watch for the aurora during a full night of viewing or chasing
  • Snowshoe or hike beneath the northern sky
  • Learn the science behind the aurora
  • Get help photographing the night and receive 5 edited portraits at the photographer’s discretion

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip transportation from the Fairbanks area to the ice fishing location, roughly 1.5 hours
  • Full night of aurora viewing and/or chasing
  • Aurora discussion
  • Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea
  • Snowshoeing or hike
  • Photography help for a cell phone or camera
  • 5 edited aurora portraits, at the photographer’s discretion
  • 4 hours of guided ice fishing and dinner
  • Weather-dependent extra perks and surprises

Not included

  • Extra warm clothing
  • Gratuities
  • One-day fishing license purchased through Alaska Fish and Game

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Important information

  • A one-day fishing license is required and must be purchased through Alaska Fish and Game; the tour provides links, and the license costs extra
  • Fishing licenses are free for children under 16
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The listed duration is 960 minutes, or 16 hours. You can choose when to return to Fairbanks; the outing may end around 11 p.m. or continue until 4 a.m.

Is the tour customizable?

Yes. The night is described as fully custom, and you can say when you are ready to return to Fairbanks.

Is a fishing license included?

No. A one-day license must be purchased through Alaska Fish and Game at an additional cost. Licenses are free for children under 16.

What activities are included?

The experience combines guided ice fishing and dinner, aurora viewing or chasing, and snowshoeing or hiking.

Are aurora photos provided?

The tour includes 5 edited aurora portraits at the photographer’s discretion, plus help photographing the experience with your phone or camera.

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.

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  • 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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