# Northern Lights Lodge & Chase Tour from Fairbanks > Fairbanks northern lights tour: Northern Lights Lodge & Chase Tour. 9 h, shared with up to 10 travellers, rated 5.0 out of 5 by 118 travellers. Canonical: https://kpforecast.com/northern-lights-tours/alaska/northern-lights-lodge-chase-tour-from-fairbanks/ Updated on: 2026-10-09 A 9 h northern lights tour from Fairbanks by Face The Outdoors, shared with up to 10 travellers. From 359 USD per person, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 118 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor. ## In short Northern Lights Lodge & Chase Tour is a 9 h aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 10 travellers, run by Face The Outdoors. It costs from 359 USD per person and is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 118 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 Trade the crowded roadside pullouts for a private wilderness lodge deep in Alaska's interior—where the aurora appears directly overhead in skies with zero light pollution. Recommended by National Geographic and led by a native Alaskan aurora guide, this small-group tour (max 10 guests) gives you the best of both worlds: a warm lodge on clear nights, plus the flexibility to chase the lights by van when clouds roll in. No other Fairbanks tour offers both. Most Fairbanks tours park you at one roadside spot and hope. If clouds settle over that spot, the night is lost. We don't play it that way—when the sky closes in, we chase clear skies, so a cloudy forecast doesn't cost you the aurora. And on clear nights, there's nothing better than watching the lights blaze overhead, warm by the fire through the lodge windows. ✓ Small group of 10 or fewer—not a big-group operation—so everyone gets space and personal attention ✓ Out for the full night, not the 3-5 hours of a standard Fairbanks tour 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 - Hot drinks, snacks, and clean restroom facilities at the lodge - Private wilderness aurora viewing lodge with fireplace, panoramic windows, and all amenities - Help with phone or camera settings for anyone who wants to capture the moment - Watermark-free aurora portraits of your group (1-3), delivered next morning - Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Fairbanks - Scenic drive through Alaska’s interior in a heated, spacious van (max 10 guests) - Mobile aurora chasing if weather conditions require relocation ### Not included - Gratuities - Cold-weather gear (dress warmly in layers, rentals available locally) - Camera tripod (recommended if you plan to photograph the aurora) For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Itinerary - View the aurora in a private setting setting away from the crowds and the light pollution from the city. Experience viewing the aurora the way it should be, comfortably and pleasurable with the comforts of home If it's cold outside feel free to come in and warm up by the fire while sipping on hot cocoa, tea, cider or coffee all the while taking in the show from the inside viewing area. (360 min) ## Group size, pickup and languages - Shared with up to 10 travellers - Hotel pickup included for everyone - Guide languages: English - Booking size: 1 to 10 travellers - Operator: Face The Outdoors - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We have dogs, so if you are allergic beware. They are not always onsite during the tour. ## 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 Northern Lights Lodge & Chase Tour by rating | Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor | |---|---|---| | 5 stars | 21 | 93 | | 4 stars | 1 | 2 | | 3 stars | 0 | 1 | | 2 stars | 0 | 0 | | 1 star | 0 | 0 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Northern Lights Lodge & Chase Tour in Fairbanks cost? From 359 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 Lodge & Chase Tour in Fairbanks last? 9 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 Lodge & Chase 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 Northern Lights Lodge & Chase 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 Northern Lights Lodge & Chase 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 Northern Lights Lodge & Chase Tour in Fairbanks? Face The Outdoors, 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 330649P1](https://www.viator.com/tours/Fairbanks/Aurora-Viewing-In-Interior-Alaska/d5269-330649P1?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