Live aurora forecast
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks
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 Viator 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.
On this page
1What 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 on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What 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.
3Group 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
4Aurora 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 09:11 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 10:15 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).
5Other northern lights tours in Fairbanks
| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 181 | 314 |
| 4 stars | 10 | 3 |
| 3 stars | 8 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 4 | 2 |
| 1 star | 10 | 3 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 285562P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
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 Viator 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 Viator 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 Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 285562P1, 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.
Plan
Read next
Alaska
27 guided aurora tours in Alaska that pass a fixed filter, from 99 USD per person, listed by place: Fairbanks and Anchorage. Check the live odds …
Open →Alaska
Live aurora odds for 2 places in Alaska, the Kp each one needs, the season, and the guided tours that pass the catalogue filter. Data: NOAA SWPC, …
Open →Tours
A guide drives to where the clouds open and knows the dark spots, which usually beats waiting in town. The tours on this site pass a fixed filter, …
Open →