Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 537 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Amazing experience with David's Aurora Chasing Tour!

  We had an amazing experience with David's Aurora Chasing Tour! We booked the tour that morning and were so lucky and grateful that we could join the tour later that afternoon! During our 8-day stay in Fairbanks, it was difficult to see the northern lights on our own. But thanks to David, we were able to see different and beautiful auroras at every spot he took us to. At the final stop, we even witnessed the incredible dancing aurora! David was professional, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the tour, especially since I was traveling with my young daughter. It was truly an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our Alaska trip. Highly recommended!

  Adventure13355929934October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5The best Aurora Borealis Viewing

  Our group of seven joined the Aurora Borealis Viewing tour with Alaska Northern Lights on October 7th. Our guide, David, was exceptionally dedicated and responsible. He took us to several spots chasing the northern lights and captured photos of us using professional camera gear. Around 1:30 AM, just as we were heading back, David kept a close eye on the sky and suddenly made a turn toward a new spot. There, we witnessed the most breathtaking aurora of our lives. Within 15 minutes, a massive, vibrant curtain of lights danced across the sky like a rainbow. It truly made the whole trip worthwhile.

  Kevin_HOctober 2026via Viator

• 5An Unforgettable Night Under the Dancing Aurora 🌌✨

  We joined the aurora chasing tour for two nights, and unfortunately, the first night was very cloudy, so we weren’t able to see the northern lights very clearly. 🥲 But our guides were just as disappointed as we were and didn’t give up! They kept driving around and searching for clear skies until very late at night, doing everything they could to help us find the aurora. Thanks to their dedication, we were still able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights through the clouds, even if only for a short while. Then, on our second night, it felt like the aurora was making up for the first night — it literally danced across the sky and gave us one of the most unforgettable moments of our lives!!! 🌌✨ A huge thank you to our guide for capturing this incredible moment in such beautiful photos. We’ll treasure them forever! If you’re coming to Fairbanks to see the northern lights, I highly, highly recommend this tour. They genuinely put so much effort into giving you the best possible aurora experience! 🤩

  _Y9138LQOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5David was extremely...

  David was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I was so impressed that he seemed to be able to see the lights before we did. Soon enough, they came out just like he said. He took us to several spots and took great photos of us with the lights. He is very passionate about what he does and im so glad we toured with him!

  Meleah_BOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Awesome experience!

  We had a great experience. We drove to multiple spots attempting to chase the Aurora. Our tour guide with very knowledgeable and took us right to the spots where we could see them. Our tour guide had been chasing the lights for nineteen years. I definitely would recommend booking this tour.

  Gabriel_OSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Highly recommend

  We had a great experience. We drove to multiple spots attempting to chase the Aurora. Our tour guide with very knowledgeable and took us right to the spots where we could see them. Our tour guide had been chasing the lights for nineteen years! I definitely would recommend booking this tour.

  Sightseer33237918415September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Fairbanks

• Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 166 experiences we list in Fairbanks.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 166.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Fairbanks

Fairbanks, in Alaska's interior, is a river town on the Chena, a gateway to the Arctic with long summer days, winter auroras and gold-rush history.

Fairbanks lies in the broad Tanana Valley of interior Alaska, on the Chena River, roughly 200 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle. It began as a trading post in 1901 and boomed after gold was found nearby in 1902; its mining past is shown at Pioneer Park, with its old buildings and sternwheeler. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is home to the Museum of the North, with Alaska Native art and natural history.

Top-ranked sights in Fairbanks: Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint, Dalton Highway, Chena Hot Springs Resort.

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