Aurora Viewing Lodge
Description
Make the most of Alaska’s long winter nights with our Aurora Lodge Viewing Tour—the perfect blend of adventure and comfort. Leave the cold and crowds behind as you enjoy one of the best ways to witness the Northern Lights: from a cozy, hand-selected lodge outside the city, far away from light pollution. We choose top-rated aurora lodges to give you an excellent chance of seeing the Northern Lights in a warm, relaxed setting. No standing outside in freezing temperatures—you’ll have a warm space to wait, step outside when the aurora appears, and warm back up whenever you need. Your experienced local guide will be with you throughout the evening to share insights about the aurora, answer your questions, and help you make the most of this unforgettable night. PLEASE NOTE: All guests must sign waiver to participate
Tour Options
Itinerary
See the Aurora from inside a beautiful Alaskan log lodge. All creature comforts available here.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks City-Limits. We cannot pick up from the airport. If you are staying at an Air BnB or outside of city limits, please contact the office via email or phone call.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please make sure to dress appropriate. It can get very cold during our dark winter nights.
- Winter boots
- Handwarmer
- Gloves
- Layers
- Hat (maybe even a Face mask)
- Winterjacket
- Snow pants etc. are some examples of what you can bring.
- We do not have Cameras or cold weather gear for rent. Please make sure to make arrangements before your tour starts.
- Not recommended for children under 4 years of age.
- Every guest must sign a waiver before any tour so they clearly acknowledge the inherent risks of wilderness travel, assume responsibility for their own safety, and confirm they are medically able to participate.
Reviews(283)
Savvy was a great tour guide. Lady Aurora really showed herself!! Fantastic night! Great information given. It was about -25 so with the rental gear only my face was cold. I went inside and warmed up when needed. Thanks for a PERFECT night!
It was a wonderful tour. Our guide was very nice, talkative, and helpful. We got to learn more about Fairbanks and the Aurora lights through him. We also got to see a spectacular show of the lights that night. We were very lucky.
We had a fantastic night on this tour! Our guide, Tony, was absolutely wonderful. He was so thoughtful and made sure to take care of every single person in the group. You could really tell he cares about his guests. The cabin we went to was perfectly located and very warm and cozy, which made waiting for the lights so comfortable. And the aurora itself? Absolutely breathtaking! It was truly a memorable night. Highly recommended!
Our driver was great, very friendly and with lots of information about living in alaska. Aurora was there and the lodge had a bar we could buy drinks and pool table and arcade to wait for the lights
Unforgettable Aurora viewing experience with our guide Savvy, and the lodge kept us from freezing in -15 degrees. Highly recommend!!!
Quentin was awesome! He was on time for our hotel pick up. He drove safe and slow through some pretty treacherous conditions. We were lucky enough to see the lights. He made himself available to take our photos- even helped up with our lighting to get the perfect photo. The lodge was great- although we were barely inside as the light show was phenomenal. It was an incredible experience. 10/10 would do it again!
SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!! We got picked up from our hotel and were greeted by Stella. Best tour guide ever. We got to the lodge first and were welcomed with snacks, hot cocoa, and coffee. Got to see the northern lights around midnight so have patience. Pics were included in our bundle
This was my first Northern Lights experience, and it was the BEST! From the smooth booking process to the convenient hotel pickup, everything was seamless. The guides Savy & Josh were fun, knowledgeable, and truly experienced. The viewing location was perfect—and seeing the Northern Lights in person was absolutely unforgettable and Amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better first and once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend it!
Awesome tour, got to see the northern lights and stay at a warm house. The tour guides were very friendly and fun. Enjoyed our time.
This was a great tour. Our guide Israel was punctual, super pleasant and very helpful. He answered our questions and was very engaging. At the viewing lodge, he kept an eye out for the Aurora and promptly guided us, so we could view it in all its splendor! Thank you Israel for making our Northern lights experience a great one!! The lodge itself was nice, cozy and clean with good viewing windows and outdoor deck. It was -10° outside when we went. Definitely put on plenty of layers to keep yourself warm. Gets pretty chilly and it was nice to be able to go in the lodge warm up and come back for the next viewing..
