Northern Lights Murphy Dome Viewing in Fairbanks

Josef and Paul were great guides for our night. They were both knowledgeable and passionate about all things Aurora and Alaska. They were both very generous with their time, making us comfortable. Ash who introduced the night to us was equally amazing!

Wonderful experience! Paul and Josef were great! Extremely knowledgeable and helpful in getting great pictures of the Aurora. I couldn’t be happier.

Had an excellent experience. Paul and Josef did a great job. They help people and showed them how to take the best photos.

Couldn’t see the aurora due to cloudy conditions. Due to erratic weathe conditions in Fairbanks Check the conditions in the afternoon before deciding. Don’t book in advance

Paul and team were amazing and made sure we saw the Aurora Borealis. Highly recommend.

Very disorganized and uninformative excursion to see northern lights outside of Fairbanks. We have seen northern lights before, so the fact we did not see them was not the issue; rather, we wanted the yurt experience. Unfortunately, this was totally lacking. Had to ask the driver about ride duration and return time, since we got no intro upon embarking the tour van. Arrived to venue which was 3 yurts with a partially mowed field and resin chairs. Only had a 10 minute chat in one Yurt from a guide (who was good) but only spoke about his Alaskan experience and yurts. Second guide spoke with a few guests and made some helpful comments but not to the whole group. Spoke more about dog sleds which we already had heard upteen times on vacation. Worst of all, we could not even have had the chance to see northern lights until 12:30 when it was totally dark and the tour ended at 2 (why did we start at 10?). Refreshments were a box of Chips Ahoy cookies. I hope Princess excursions is reading this review, because they need to re-assess this vendor. Save your money and go see a yurt on your own.

Tour guide George pulled up to my hotel in a heated van exactly on time, and provided commentary on the region as we drove the 30 minutes or so to Murphy Dome, which I'd been told is optimal for viewing the Lights, with its 360-degree perspective. When we arrived at about 10:30, the Lights were in primitive, foggy form but they steadily got better as time passed, ebbing and flowing in intensity, stretching all the way across the sky at times, in shifting shades of yellow, green, and purple. We were fortunate, because the aurora forecast was "excellent" (KP 5-6) last night, something I'd never previously encountered in trips to Iceland or Alaska. Our group of 12 had access to its own warm, roomy, window-encircled yurt, much appreciated due to unusually high winds. An added treat was the appearance of several dog-mushing teams, coursing across the expanse in front of us early in our experience. I can't wait to do the exact same trip again next year, but I almost didn't make this one. Although the tour was fully booked when I called 1st Alaska on the day of the trip, they were kind enough to call me back when they received a cancellation, for which I will always be grateful.

We were lucky to experience Tanner as our guide solo tonight and as a co-guide last night. Our first experience with Tanner was benefitting from his negotiating dinner arrangements dinner for 34 at Chena totally unscripted. Our trip tonight was outstanding. Tanner is Professional. Knowledgeable. Talented. And quick and calm under pressure when faced with a fuel leak of a heater. He is an excellent representative for the company. I HIGHLY recommend asking for him.

Daniel was excellent, professional, knowledgeable, and great with my daughter. Last night it was amazing!! Definitely worth the time and money!!!! Aurora was very active and definitely gave us a show!

💯 recommend this organization!!!! Constant communication from the office staff, easiest application, waiver, and payment. Paul, our guide, VERY knowledgeable about area, aurora, and other local heritage. Paul made the trip worth it, pointing out different aspects of the lights so we could get the best experience. He also is unequivocally the most personable guide I've met; within 10-15 minutes, you forgot he was there as duty, and more of a friend along for the ride! 10 STARS!