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

> Fairbanks northern lights tour: Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing). 4 h, shared with up to 18 travellers, rated 4.8 out of 5 by 536 travellers.

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Updated on: 2026-10-09

A 4 h northern lights tour from Fairbanks by Alaska Journey Tours in Fairbanks, Alaska, shared with up to 18 travellers. From 189 USD per person, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 536 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

## In short

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) is a 4 h aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 18 travellers, run by Alaska Journey Tours in Fairbanks, Alaska. It costs from 189 USD per person and is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 536 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

Northern Lights Seasons: from August 20 to April 30.
*** FREE Photo Service (JPG Files) ***
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 (JPG Files) we will upload your photos into OneDrive or Dropbox linked. It takes 3 days to send a URL linked.
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
- Pick you up at a Hotel in Fairbanks downtown
- Photography Service

### Not included
- Gratuities
- Coffee and/or Tea
- 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

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

## Group size, pickup and languages

- Shared with up to 18 travellers
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 14 travellers
- Operator: Alaska Journey Tours in Fairbanks, Alaska
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## 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.

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## Reviews of Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) by rating

| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 181 | 314 |
| 4 stars | 10 | 3 |
| 3 stars | 8 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 4 | 2 |
| 1 star | 10 | 3 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) in Fairbanks cost?

From 189 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 Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) in Fairbanks last?

4 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 Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) in Fairbanks private or shared?

It is shared with up to 18 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 Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) 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 Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) 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 Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) in Fairbanks?

Alaska Journey Tours in Fairbanks, Alaska, 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 285562P1](https://www.viator.com/tours/Fairbanks/Aurora-Chasing-Tours/d5269-285562P1?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