Fairbanks Northern Lights Seasons: Aurora Borealis Viewing with Photography from August to April

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Experience the awe-inspiring Northern Lights in Fairbanks from August to April. Join our guided tour for a chance to capture stunning photos of this natural phenomenon. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fairbanks - Northern Lights Season: August 20 to April 30.
FREE Photo Service (JPG Files)
Join us as we drive and chase the northern lights. When the aurora borealis appears in the sky, feel free to step outside. We will capture photos for you. Please note, there are no restroom facilities available as we are on the move. Inform us prior to…

What's Included

Hotel pickup in downtown Fairbanks
Professional photography service

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Tea and coffee
We DO NOT HELP with Client’s Camera (or Phone) Setting up.
A Camera Workshop.
No Restroom because we are chasing the lights. Please let us know before the tour if you need

Additional Information

Northern Lights Viewing Season: August 20 to April 30.
Complimentary Photo Service (JPG Files)
While we strive to provide an opportunity to witness the Northern Lights, it is important to remember that this is a natural phenomenon beyond our control. Therefore, we cannot guarantee sightings of the Lights.
Weather conditions or Aurora activity may…

Location

Hyatt Place Fairbanks

Merhar Avenue

We will pick you up at Hotels listed on TripAdvisor or Viator. If you do not stay at a hotel in Fairbanks, we may meet you at Hyatt Place Hotel (400 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701). (Pick up /Drop off time and Location are subject to change.)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Sightseer25341155434

Apr 6, 2026

A Perfect Aurora Experience with an Incredible Guide - The guide did an incredible job finding the perfect viewing spot for the aurora, and their photography skills were amazing. They even moved us to different locations just to make sure we could get even better photos, which I really appreciated. Thanks to their dedication and effort, we were lucky enough to witness an absolutely stunning aurora display. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

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Mike_j

Apr 5, 2026

Wow!!! - What a great viewing of the Northern Lights! Photographer/driver, David and driver, Cole, told us conditions were favorable but also cautioned that one never knows how brilliant the lights would be. We hit pay dirt. Greens, pinks, dancing lights, it was super! Our guides/hosts were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommend!

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_s5972pe

Apr 4, 2026

I 🤍 Aurora - It was truly EXCEPTIONAL, and i think i cannot describe in words how deeply i was moved by the swirling auroras. I realized a joy that industrialized world brings can never surpass the awe that mother nature presents. It was just indescribable and insane that i didn't even dare to take my eyes off of the sky. This was a once in a life time thing without any doubts, and this team really enhanced our experience by driving us to good spots and taking high quality pictures (both group and solo) endlessly. l definitely want to chase aurora with this team again if i visit Fairbanks in the future.

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_l186cf

Apr 3, 2026

Aurora tour is recommended. - It was a fantastic experience. Although it was difficult to see the weather, Aurora was chasing for a long time near the Arctic and near Anchorage. He tried to take one more photo. If you visit Fairbanks again, you will find this tour! Highly recommended.

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Mamediatrixb

Apr 3, 2026

Best Aurora chasing experience! - Me and my son had the best experience seeing the a northern lights with this tour company. Our first attempt was not successful because it was very cloudy but got a second chance to do it again . And this time it was more that we could ever ask for, the Aurora borealis was very strong and was just showing off and it was dancing!! It was indeed spectacular!! Our driver David was the best! He was very patient in chasing Aurora looking for great spots and he always made sure we were warm enough and comfortable. They are always updating us for any changes, they are on time in picking us up. When you have inquiries and questions they email us right away to address it. Very comfortable ride during the whole trip. Alaska Journey tours highly recommenced. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

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Kayla

Mar 30, 2026

A Fairbanks Must Do! - This was such an amazing experience. David was awesome and his passion and enthusiasm for the auroras made the tour that much better! He took us to a few different spots with really cool photo opps and we were able to take as many professional pics as we wanted (which were all sent to us the next day)! When the lights were a bit dull, we moved on to the next until we hit a few bright substorms. Communication leading up to the tour was also great and we were well prepared because of it. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Fairbanks or the surrounding areas!

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Zzuheek

Mar 28, 2026

Once-in-a-lifetime memory - Seeing the aurora had been on my bucket list for a long time, and I finally got to experience it last week. It always felt like a distant, almost unrealistic dream, so I never imagined it would come true so smoothly. I did have some concerns about the extreme cold and staying out at midnight but the experience was so incredible that it completely erased all those worries. From the consultation, everything was explained kindly and clearly. Despite the freezing weather, the photographer showed amazing passion, moving between locations and putting in great effort to capture beautiful photos for us. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to make a once-in-a-life time memory!

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Relax35108879822

Mar 26, 2026

Highly recommend and requests David! - Pickup First, I got a text about 20 minutes in advance that David was on his way and a photo of the vehicle picking us up. There were three other customers which they were great and everyone was very friendly. Before we started, David explained the process of how things would work and some housekeeping rules. First location We drove about 10 minutes and the stars were out. David checked his map and knew exactly where to go. He has 18 years of chasing the lights so I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We couldn’t see but once he told us where to position our cameras, we were able to capture the first faint sighting so we were thrilled. We stayed there for snout 20 minutes taking photos and headed to our next location. Second location This was the perfect spot! The percentage increased and it was a magical experience to witness. We stayed there for a long time just taking photos and taking in the view. David was even excited with us and I just appreciated his knowledge as well as his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied. Third location The lights were still visible but faint. At this point, we were very cold and tired so we ended a little early but well worth it and got what I came for. If you think bc you are in a car waiting that you don’t have to be dressed properly, think again! Wear the proper gear if you don’t want your fingers and toes to suffer. Overall, I’m thrilled that I got to see the lights. If I hadn’t, I would have still been satisfied based on David’s service.

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Min_s

Mar 25, 2026

Our Bucket List Accomplished. - Cole, Joy, David were our incredible guides. Their knowledge and photography expertise made our bucket list experience so worthwhile. They took many wonderful photos to capture this surreal and spiritual experience. They did not give up until we saw the beautiful Northern Lights. Worth every penny. We couldn't have accomplished this in our own. Highly Recommended.

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Esther_p

Mar 25, 2026

Surreal and amazing experience - One of the most surreal and magical experiences of our lives! I took my daughter to Fairbanks to see the northern lights, and by a miracle we saw an amazing aurora! Our guide was awesome and took us to multiple locations, and we were able to end our night after just 3 hours because we saw such great lights so quickly! He was gentle, kind, and took great pictures for us to keep for years to come. I would definitely recommend! Highly highly professional and so many perks with this company. Will be back!

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2 - Adult