The distance and time flexible. Sometimes we drive far away from Fairbanks to see Northern Lights. Aurora tour goes with free photography. For long distance we include snacks and drinks. We don't just sell tours. We offer you to go with us on an amazing journey through Alaska and get vivid impressions, wonderful emotions, feel the real drive. You will fall in love with Alaska.
We will make it happen!
Journey to the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks for a first-hand experience of the Earth’s northernmost circle of latitude in one of our climate-controlled vans. Here, in the summer and winter, the sky is completely dark or light for 24 hours a day! Travel along the Dalton Highway, made famous by the TV show "Ice Road Truckers", and spot wildlife (no guarantee) as you cross the Yukon River. When you arrive, learn about the area’s indigenous culture, take a walk with your guide, snap photos of the arctic landscape, and enjoy a snack and beverage amidst the incredible surroundings. You’ll take home an official Arctic Circle certificate to commemorate this amazing Alaska experience.
Make sure to dress weather appropriate and we recommend to wear some sturdy shoes to be able enjoy this trip.
Discover the ethereal beauty of Alaska’s famous celestial display, the Aurora Borealis, see impressive ice carvings and experience the State’s ancient healing waters on an evening trip from Fairbanks. Sit back and relax and enjoy the 60 mile journey to Chena Hot Springs Resort. After arrival, take a guided tour of the Aurora Ice museful. Then enjoy some dinner in the resort's restaurant (not included in price) and take a dip in the outdoor mineral rock pool or just explore the grounds while you wait to see if the lights appear. Your guide will lead your group out to the springs and explain the most ideal viewing locations, where you can wait for a chance to glimpse the multicolored display in the sky. Round-trip transport from Fairbanks or North Pole hotels, entry to the ice museum and hot springs is included.
Note: the resort does not allow children under 18 in the outside rock pool. However, they may use the indoor pool under adult supervision.
Travel along one of the world’s most isolated roads from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle on this memorable 12 to 14-hour tour through the Alaskan wilderness.
In the company of an experienced guide with a passion for Alaska, journey up the Dalton Highway, passing by the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, crossing the Yukon River, and reaching the edge of the Arctic Circle. On the drive back, watch for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
This tour is limited to 9 guests to ensure that you enjoy a small-group experience in one of our climate-controlled vans.
Please note that we cannot guarantee the Northern Lights sightings and we can't guarantee last minute bookings.
We do encourage each guest to rotate seats at least a few times on this tour.
Enjoy dinner around the campfire, warm drinks, and hopefully an amazing photo of you and the Northern Lights all included.
* The adventure starts in our warm, modern van to one or more locations that, depending on weather, will be best for viewing.
* Training on how to take photos of the Incredible Northern Lights with hands-on assistance
* Enjoy looking up stargazing into the universe, glamour at the constellations, maybe catch a shooting star, and chase the Aurora Borealis
Additional Tour Information
* Perfect Aurora Pictures - your local expert guide will offer techniques and settings on your camera or smartphone
Other things to note
We will only go out when we know we are going to see some Aurora. With our key locations and experience we will view the Northern Lights or you can come out viewing with us again for free within the next 30 days as part of our Aurora Guarantee Policy*
*found on our website or can be provided.
Aurora Camp is located on a hilltop near Murphy Dome, one of the best Northern Lights viewing areas near Fairbanks and a favorite spot for many Aurora photographers. During this tour, you'll sit in a cozy, warm Alaskan-style cabin and watch the Northern Lights. The cabin has six huge windows facing the north, with a view of over 180°. You can watch Lady Aurora dance in the sky while sitting in the cabin and holding a cup of hot chocolate.
* 1500 Square Feet New Cabin built in the summer of 2023
* Free Portrait Photography
* Indoor Restroom
* Unlimited hot chocolate, coffee, tea, snacks, board games, movies, etc.
*** Different options: with transfer (pick up and drop off) / no transfer
Transfers include all Fairbanks and North Pole hotels, Airbnb, etc.
*** Please understand that Auroras are natural phenomena, and we cannot 100% guarantee. We can adjust your tour dates according to weather conditions if there are vacancies on adjacent dates. Please call ahead to confirm.
This is a small, private tour to the Arctic Circle. Passengers will be riding in a comfy 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and brand new winter tires.
Scheduling on the website is a bit tricky and doesn't allow for next day returns, just keep in mind the trip will take 10-12 hours depending on weather and how much time you'd like to spend at each location.
We'll be travelling through mountain passes, river valleys, and possibly seeing the Northern Lights along the way.
This tour is flexible and allows for you to request a stop anywhere along the way to stretch your legs, take photos, or even just enjoy the views.
Pickup Time is completely customizable to work with your schedule!
Immerse yourself in Alaska’s intriguing culture and history on this small-group or private tour in Fairbanks. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Trans Alaskan Pipeline, browse interesting art exhibits and installations at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center and learn about the state’s important heritage at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Visit North Pole's Santa Clause House to experience Christmas all year long. Explore Pioneer Park (optional and seasonal, time permitting), featuring several attractions that celebrate Alaska’s many notable cultural, historic and economic hallmarks.
This is a small group tour, to ensure you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.
Discover Alaska’s Arctic! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the Original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Last Frontier Mushing Co-op is a collection of adventurous humans and their lovable canine counterparts. Together we strive to offer a product that resonates with Alaska and captures our shared passion for the outdoors. Through authenticity, curiosity and respect we explore the wilderness and offer our guests a safe and in-depth Alaskan experience.
Overlooking the Alaska Mountain Range and can see great view from top of the ridge. Amazing view of the dark night sky within only a 40 minutes drive from Fairbanks.
Unlimited hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and snacks in the warm cozy rustic Alaskan cabin
Also, for an extra fee,
We can take pictures of you with the aurora for an additional fee.
Aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be predicted with 100% accuracy. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see the aurora borealis, as Weather conditions are constantly changing and other conditions may also change.
We would not cancel due to lack of lights or cloudy skies.
Even if it snows a little, the tour will not be cancelled because the weather may change.
Dangerous weather conditions (heavy snow, rain, icy roads) and emergencies may result in cancellations.
Because of the natural things involved we have a NO REFUND policy.
The same cancellation policy applies to cancellations due to flight or train delays.
Northern Lights Seasons: from August 20 to April 30.
(It starts at 10:30pm. We start a little late at 11:00pm or 11:30pm from August 20 to August 31 and from March 15 to April 30.)
*** FREE Photo Service ***
We can’t promise to let you see the Northern Lights, which is Mother Nature that we cannot control. It is a natural phenomenon. NO Guarantee to see the Lights.
The weather or Aurora activity may change during the tour.
Even though everything is good or not good (Weather and Aurora Activity) when it starts, the weather or Northern Lights' activity always changes, and other conditions may change. It will be the natural things involved, which causes a lack of lights or low visibility.
We pick you up at Hotels listed.
(You may get an email about Pick up time and Location.)
With Photo Service we will upload your photos into OneDrive or Dropbox linked. It takes 2 days to send a URL linked.
The long nights in the Interior of Alaska provide amazing opportunities for Aurora (Northern Lights) viewing.
For our Aurora Lodge Viewing Tour, we select one of the best Aurora viewing lodges in the area, to give you not only the best chance possible, to view the Northern Lights, but also provide you with the comfort of a warm and safe area.
This is bringing the Aurora viewing to a whole new level. You will not only have a warm spot to wait for the Aurora to show up, but also have a great local tour guide with you. He or she will be able to answer all of your questions and provide you with additional information.
After a convenient pick up from your hotel inside the city limits, we will leave the city lights behind us in our spacious vans ensuring each guests comfort.
PLEASE NOTE that visibility of the northern lights (aurora) is not guaranteed. It is a natural phenomenon we have no control over and no refunds will be given if the aurora cannot be seen.
We offer two tours daily. One at 9:00 am and one at 6:30 pm. Plan about 5 hours from pickup to drop off. Price includes driver and passenger. These tours are guided by long time Alaskans who live here year round and offer a point of view not always available on Alaskan tours. We travel over 34 miles through a variety of landscapes and altitude changes ending in a view which is quite unforgettable. Our equipment is top of the line and offer power steering, automatic transmissions and engine braking systems. Safety is our number one priority and number two is making this trip a highlight of your vacation. This is where your Alaskan adventure begins.
After being picked up, sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you are transported the 60 miles east to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Keep an eye out for wildlife and you may even spot a fox, beaver or moose along the way.
After arriving at the resort, start your day off with a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum, constructed out of over 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Marvel at ice sculptures by world-renowned carvers. If you're feeling adventurous, sample an Appletini in a hand-carved ice glass (not included in price and photo ID required).
Soak in the pool of the Hot Springs, explore the many trails around the resort or take a tour of the greenhouse and geothermal energy plant.
Lunch at the excellent restaurant is not to be missed where you can enjoy some Alaskan seafood or vegetables grown in the local greenhouse (optional and not included in price).
Find some unique locally made Alaskan gifts in the Gift Shop.
