# Northern Lights Experience and Cabin Dinner

> Fairbanks northern lights tour: Northern Lights Experience and Cabin. 5 h, shared with up to 14 travellers, rated 4.5 out of 5 by 27 travellers.

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Updated on: 2026-10-09

A 5 h northern lights tour from Fairbanks by 1st Alaska Outdoor School, shared with up to 14 travellers. From 200 USD per person, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 27 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

## In short

Northern Lights Experience and Cabin is a 5 h aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 14 travellers, run by 1st Alaska Outdoor School. It costs from 200 USD per person and is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 27 travellers. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Fairbanks and the Kp forecast lower on this page.

## What the operator says

This special tour offers an excellent opportunity to view the Aurora Borealis near Fairbanks, along with the unique experience of enjoying a home-cooked dinner as guests in an off-the-grid Alaskan yurt.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
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## What the price covers

### Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea

### Not included
- Gratuities

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Group size, pickup and languages

- Shared with up to 14 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 12 travellers
- Operator: 1st Alaska Outdoor School
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Refunds will not be provided if the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights is not visible during the tour.
- Please note that this is not a restaurant, and we are unable to accommodate gluten-free or vegan meals.
- We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour, but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.

## 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 Experience and Cabin by rating

| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 5 | 18 |
| 4 stars | 1 | 0 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 1 | 2 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Northern Lights Experience and Cabin in Fairbanks cost?

From 200 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 Experience and Cabin 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 Northern Lights Experience and Cabin 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 Northern Lights Experience and Cabin in Fairbanks?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.

### What Kp index does Northern Lights Experience and Cabin 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 Experience and Cabin in Fairbanks?

1st Alaska Outdoor School, 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 10606P11](https://www.viator.com/tours/Fairbanks/Late-Night-5-Hours-Cabin-Dinner-and-Northern-Lights/d5269-10606P11?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