Tours/Fairbanks/Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit
Viator · group up to 30 pax

Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit

4.7(223)Fairbanks1 hour
VIATOR4.6(104)TRIPADVISOR4.8(119)

Description

Discover our brand-new glass house, offering stunning panoramic views! Experience the magic of the Northern Lights from our Aurora Glass House at the top of Cleary Summit. Relax in a cozy cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for viewing and photographing the aurora. Step outside anytime for an even closer look at the aurora in the dark sky, far from city lights. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, and snacks while waiting, and take advantage of our Aurora photography services to capture stunning memories of this unforgettable night. Whether you stay inside or venture outdoors, this stylish and remote glass house offers the best Northern Lights viewing in Alaska.

Tour Options

Self-Drive (No Transportation)
  • Duration: 4 hours: Meet-on-site, no transportation included, 10:00pm-2:00am Tea, coffee, hot cocoa, snacks No pick-up & drop-off included Pickup included
5-Hour Aurora Lodge Viewing with Photography & Transportation
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Guided transfer to the 270° Aurora Glass House
Cozy cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows
Photography
Air-conditioned vehicle
snacks, water

What's included

Included
Guided transfer to the 270° Aurora Glass House
Cozy cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows
Photography
Air-conditioned vehicle
snacks, water
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up time will be between 9:00 PM and 9:40 PM, depending on the weather and your hotel. We’ll text you the exact pick-up time around 5:00 PM on the day of the tour. When the guide arrives, they will verify your name or phone number. After picking you and other hotel guests up, the guide will take you to our Aurora Glass House.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(223)

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Walker_M
August 4, 2026
The big window cozy cotage with bathroom

Easy tour. The cottage is clean. There is a clean bathroom. The guide explains the location where we were possibly to see aurora. There was not good condition The day when I joined this tour. It showed a little bit color. They provide hot drinks. The choices are many. They provide snacks too. Very cozy. The windows are big enough to watch aurora view.

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December_N
April 19, 2026
Fun experience - dress warm in February!

Be patient as it does take time to see the Northern Lights. Your guide will call everyone out to see when displayed. I went in February and it was cold so dress warm and bring hot warmers to keep hands warm.

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jorgeapriego63
April 7, 2026
Highly recommended tour!

Wonderful time to see the aurora! Great location and excellent host. Michael was very kind and he took professional pictures that he sent to us almost immediately, apart form the ones you can take with your cell or camera . The glass house is really warm, you can be in and out as you please. Highly recommended

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Angela_H
April 4, 2026
Warm, Comfortable, and Truly Memorable Aurora Experience

Our tour guide, Michael, was prompt, friendly, and very helpful, especially when it came to taking photos for us. The glass viewing house itself is new, spotless, and beautifully warm — a huge advantage in the cold. What really stood out was the flexibility: we could relax inside with clear, panoramic visibility, then step outside instantly when the lights started dancing more intensely. That balance of comfort and immersion made all the difference. Experiencing something this magical without battling the cold allowed us to fully take it in. We left feeling both amazed and grateful — it’s a night we won’t forget. Thank you, Michael!

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Allison_R
April 3, 2026
It can get quite cold,...

It can get quite cold, and there is no telling what nature will give you but you are likely to get a good show. They do a great job in having you in a safe and warm place to view from or stay warm between lights.

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Wenxi_F
April 3, 2026
Great experience! The...

Great experience! The glass house was warm and comfortable, and the view of the northern lights was amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially with photography tips. Highly recommend this tour!

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mwargocki
April 2, 2026
Fun but cloudy

Very nice host and house up on the Cleary Summit. Unfortunately clouds rolled in and we didnt get any aurora viewing that night.

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Ebony_T
April 2, 2026
A must see!

We had such a great experience on the Aurora Glass House Northern Lights tour! It was super convenient—only about a 30-minute drive from our hotel, and the pickup and drop-off made everything stress-free. The small group size made it feel really personal and comfortable. The Glass House itself was a perfect setup, with snacks and warm drinks available, which we definitely appreciated in the cold. Our driver/guide was amazing—friendly, attentive, and really made the experience special. He kept a close eye on the sky and made sure to alert us every time the northern lights started to appear and dance, which was incredible to witness. We also loved that we could warm up inside the house whenever we needed, without worrying about missing anything. The only small critique is that the tour ran a bit long at the end. The lights stopped about an hour before the tour wrapped up, so we ended up just waiting around while feeling pretty tired. That said, it didn’t take away too much from an otherwise amazing experience. Overall, I would absolutely book this tour again and highly recommend it to anyone hoping to see the northern lights in a cozy and well-organized setting! We received the photos from the evening the next morning. Such a treat!

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Michael_M
March 30, 2026
What an Experience!

Truly a special experience with memories that will last a lifetime. You will not regret booking with this great company. Very clean venue with lots of snacks, great photos, great shuttle service. What a special place!

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Brian_B
March 30, 2026
Cleary Summit Aurora Glass House

Aurora is a natural phenomena and cannot be predicted with certainty. The date I chose couldn't have been any better, 🤩👍🏼

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