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Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour with Photos
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- Fairbanks
- Updated November 2, 2026
Search Fairbanks skies with an aurora guide, then take home portraits and group photos if the northern lights appear.
About this tour
Follow the night sky beyond Fairbanks with Levi, an aurora guide, photographer, and commercial pilot by training. This small-group Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour uses real-time space weather data and cloud forecasts to help choose where to search, with a maximum of five guests and pickup at your Fairbanks accommodation.
As conditions shift, travel in a comfortable vehicle to look for clearer skies and the aurora. If the lights appear, Levi photographs each guest and the group, with at least one web-quality portrait per person included. Tours usually last 4–8 hours, depending on darkness and auroral activity. The experience is suitable for all fitness levels, and service animals are allowed; guests must be 13 or older.
Aurora sightings and brightness cannot be guaranteed, and photos may not be available if the lights do not appear. The tour becomes nonrefundable once pickup begins. Set out with a small group and an experienced guide on a Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour designed around the night’s conditions.
Highlights
- Track real-time space weather and cloud forecasts with an aurora guide
- Chase clear skies around Fairbanks in a small group
- Pose for aurora portraits and group photos when the lights appear
- Enjoy pickup and drop-off at your Fairbanks accommodation
What's included
Included
- Transportation in a clean, comfortable tour vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Fairbanks
- At least one web-quality aurora portrait per person, plus group photos, when the aurora appears
- Professional aurora tour guide
Not included
- Hot drinks and snacks
- Cold-weather gear
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Important information
- For ages 13 and up
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Service animals allowed
- Aurora sightings and brightness are not guaranteed; clouds or low auroral activity may prevent a sighting
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- The tour is nonrefundable after pickup, even if the aurora is faint or not visible
- Photos may not be provided if no aurora appears
- Tours usually last 4–8 hours, depending on darkness and auroral activity
Frequently asked questions
Is the Northern lights sighting guaranteed?
No. The aurora’s appearance and brightness depend on conditions, including clouds and auroral activity.
Are photos included?
Yes. When the aurora appears, each guest receives at least one web-quality portrait, plus group photos. Photos may not be provided if no aurora appears.
Where does pickup take place?
Pickup and drop-off are provided at accommodations in Fairbanks, including hotels, lodges, and rental properties.
How long does the tour last?
Tours usually last 4–8 hours, depending on darkness and auroral activity.
What is the minimum age?
Guests must be at least 13 years old.
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