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Fairbanks Northern Lights Chase 5 hr

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 32% in Fairbanks

811 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Fairbanks
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Chase the aurora near Fairbanks with real-time sky tracking, a campfire meal, professional photos, and a heated lodge on most nights.

About this tour

Follow the changing skies on a Fairbanks Northern Lights Chase designed around the aurora, not a fixed viewing spot. Real-time tracking blends weather, cloud cover, and solar activity to help your local expert find the clearest skies and a promising place to watch.

Travel in a shared, winterized van, then settle in for the evening with a twilight campfire meal, a choice of reindeer sausage or a vegan option, and drinks from the Borealis Brew bar. On most nights, a mobile heated lodge and fire pits offer a warm place to take a break. A personal aurora meteorologist shares visibility predictions, while hands-on camera support and tripod rentals help you capture the display. Professional photography, downloadable images, and a 360° time-lapse video are included.

The Aurora Guarantee applies on designated guaranteed nights: if no aurora is visible to the eye or camera, you can receive a 50% refund or free rebooking. Any visible aurora fulfills the guarantee. Book a Fairbanks Northern Lights Chase for a flexible night under Alaska’s dark skies, with the essentials for staying warm, watching, and remembering the experience.

Highlights

  • Chase clearer skies using real-time aurora and weather tracking
  • Warm up at a twilight campfire with a meal and hot or cold drinks
  • Get professional aurora photography and a 360° time-lapse video
  • Receive hands-on camera support and tripod rentals
  • Relax in a mobile heated lodge on most nights

What's included

Included

  • 360° time-lapse video of the night
  • Aurora Guarantee: refund or retry if no lights are seen on a guaranteed night
  • Twilight campfire meal with Alaskan reindeer sausage or a vegan option
  • Personal aurora meteorologist who predicts visibility using aurora and weather conditions
  • Hands-on camera support and tripod rentals
  • Professional photography with downloadable images
  • Real-time aurora tracking with Lights-for-Life™ Formula
  • Solo Stove fire pits on most nights
  • Hotel or B&B pickup and drop-off within 5 miles of downtown Fairbanks
  • Borealis Brew drink bar with 8+ hot and cold drink options
  • Mobile heated Aurora Lodge on most nights
  • Local expert who selects the best viewing spot for the night

Not included

  • Edited pictures and unlimited downloads of edited photos
  • Meals beyond the included campfire meal
  • Private transportation; vans can carry up to 14 guests
  • RAW files and watermark-free originals in the base package

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Important information

  • All guests must purchase a ticket, regardless of age
  • Limit of 1 backpack per guest
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Pickup and drop-off are available within 5 miles of downtown Fairbanks
  • Aurora viewing is the primary goal; weather and other conditions may affect extras
  • On a guaranteed night, any aurora visible to the eye or camera counts as a fulfilled tour
  • Check the provider website for the full cancellation policy

Frequently asked questions

What is the aurora guarantee?

On a guaranteed night, if no aurora is visible to the eye or camera, you receive a 50% refund or free rebooking. Any aurora visible by eye or camera fulfills the guarantee.

How many guests can ride in one van?

Transportation is shared, with up to 14 guests per van.

Is hotel pickup available?

Hotel or B&B pickup and drop-off are available within 5 miles of downtown Fairbanks.

What food and drinks are included?

The tour includes a twilight campfire meal with Alaskan reindeer sausage or a vegan option, plus 8+ hot and cold drink options.

Are photos included?

Professional photography with downloadable images and a 360° time-lapse video are included. Edited photos, RAW files, and watermark-free originals are not included in the base package.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.84 from 811 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 32% in Fairbanks means it ranks in the top 32% of tours in Fairbanks by this score.

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