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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 when the northern lights appear.

About this tour

Set out beneath Fairbanks’ dark winter skies with an aurora guide who follows live space weather data to choose where to search. This small-group Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour with Photos welcomes no more than five guests, with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in a clean, comfortable vehicle.

Your guide tracks conditions as the evening unfolds, taking the group to promising viewing spots. When the aurora appears, Maia captures at least one web-quality portrait of each guest, along with group photos. Tours usually last 4–8 hours, depending on darkness and auroral activity, and include the services of a professional aurora guide. The Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour with Photos is suitable for guests ages 13 and up, and service animals are allowed.

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings and brightness cannot be guaranteed. The tour becomes nonrefundable once pickup begins, and photos may not be available if clouds or low activity keep the aurora out of view. Dress for the cold and bring any snacks or hot drinks you’d like. Join a small group and let the night sky set the scene on your Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour with Photos.

Highlights

  • Follow live space weather data to find promising viewing spots
  • Pose for aurora portraits and group photos when the lights appear
  • Travel with a professional aurora guide in a small group

What's included

Included

  • Transportation in a clean, comfortable tour vehicle
  • Pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Fairbanks
  • At least one web-quality aurora portrait per person, plus group photos, when available
  • Professional aurora tour guide

Not included

  • Hot drinks and snacks
  • Cold-weather gear

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Important information

  • For ages 13 and up
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Aurora sightings and brightness are not guaranteed
  • The tour is nonrefundable after pickup, including when clouds or low auroral activity prevent a sighting
  • Photos may not be provided if no aurora appears

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour last?

Tours usually last 4–8 hours, depending on darkness and auroral activity.

Is the Northern lights sighting guaranteed?

No. The aurora’s appearance and brightness depend on conditions, including clouds and auroral activity.

Are photos included?

At least one web-quality aurora portrait per person and group photos are included when the aurora appears. Photos may not be provided if no aurora is seen.

Where is pickup?

Pickup and drop-off are provided at accommodations in Fairbanks, including hotels, lodges, and rental properties.

Can I get a refund if the aurora does not appear?

No. Once pickup begins, the tour is nonrefundable, even if the aurora is faint or not visible.

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