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Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour
A 8 h northern lights tour from Fairbanks by Greatland Adventures, shared with up to 10 travellers. From 376 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour is a 8 h aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 10 travellers, run by Greatland Adventures. It costs from 376 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 28 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.
On this page
1What the operator says
Embark on a journey to view and photograph the aurora borealis in and around the greater Fairbanks area. Aurora Borealis portraits and photo instruction included. We will use our luxury tour vehicle as a base camp as well as an authentic Alaskan cabin with wood stove and hot drinks.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Hot drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Web quality photographs and portraits
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- The aurora borealis is one of the most amazing natural wonders on earth. Join us on a quest to view and photograph the northern lights in and around the Fairbanks area. Depending on the nights weather conditions we may head out to our cabin with a cozy fire, or head out on a chasing tour. The length of the night out and final location will depend on cloud cover and strength of aurora. Our team w (240 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 10 travellers
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 10 travellers
- Operator: Greatland Adventures
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 11. For groups with younger children, please inquire about our private northern lights tour.
5Aurora over Fairbanks tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Alaska page has the Kp Fairbanks needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 12:31 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 13:35 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Fairbanks
| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 8 | 19 |
| 4 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 | 1 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 6111P28, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks cost?
From 376 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 Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks last?
8 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 Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks private or shared?
It is shared with up to 10 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 Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour 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 Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour 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 Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks?
Greatland Adventures, 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 (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 6111P28, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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