# Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing Adventure > Fairbanks northern lights tour: Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing. 5 h, shared with up to 14 travellers, rated 4.9 out of 5 by 121 travellers. Canonical: https://kpforecast.com/northern-lights-tours/alaska/aurora-borealis-viewing-and-ice-fishing-adventure/ Updated on: 2026-10-09 A 5 h northern lights tour from Fairbanks by Rods Alaskan Guide Service, shared with up to 14 travellers. From 239 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 121 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor. ## In short Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing is a 5 h aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 14 travellers, run by Rods Alaskan Guide Service. It costs from 239 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 121 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Fairbanks and the Kp forecast lower on this page. ## What the operator says Fairbanks Alaska ice fishing and aurora borealis viewing in a deluxe ice fishing cabin with electric and heat. While you wait for the magical aurora to appear sip hot cocoa as fish tug on your line. Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date. Check availability and book ## What the price covers ### Included - Deluxe fishing cabin with electric and wood stove - Local guide - Hot grilled Reindeer Sausage on bun and drink - Fishing poles and bait - Your fresh fish, seasoned and cooked - Steaming hot cocoa ### Not included - Fishing license--Can be bought at tour start from guide for $15.00 cash. - Transportation to/from attractions For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Itinerary - At night your guide will help you catch fish through the ice as we wait for the magical aurora dance. Your guide will help you take pictures of the aurora borealis. (300 min) ## Group size, pickup and languages - Shared with up to 14 travellers - Meeting point, no hotel pickup - Guide languages: English - Booking size: 1 to 14 travellers - Operator: Rods Alaskan Guide Service - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required ## Aurora over Fairbanks tonight The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The [Alaska page](/alaska/) has the Kp Fairbanks needs and the 3-day forecast. ## Other northern lights tours in Fairbanks Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour · 4.6 · 1,350 reviews · 10 hfrom 275 USDNorthern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour · 4.6 · 990 reviews · 12 to 14 hfrom 363 USDSkyChase™: Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More · 4.8 · 801 reviews · 5 hfrom 335 USDCheck availability and book ## Reviews of Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing by rating | Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor | |---|---|---| | 5 stars | 12 | 106 | | 4 stars | 0 | 0 | | 3 stars | 0 | 2 | | 2 stars | 0 | 1 | | 1 star | 0 | 0 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing in Fairbanks cost? From 239 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout. ### How long does Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing in Fairbanks last? 5 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point. ### Is Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing in Fairbanks private or shared? It is shared with up to 14 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated. ### What is the cancellation policy for Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing in Fairbanks? For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking. ### What Kp index does Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing need to see the northern lights from Fairbanks? Fairbanks needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Fairbanks is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes. ### Who runs Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing in Fairbanks? Rods Alaskan Guide Service, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own. ## Sources - [Viator, operator listing 30637P5](https://www.viator.com/tours/Fairbanks/Aurora-Borealis-Viewing-and-Ice-Fishing-Adventure/d5269-30637P5?pid=P00082625&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=kpforecast-fairbanks), checked on 2026-10-09 - [NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast), checked on 2026-10-09