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See the Aurora Where It Shines Brightest

Alaska sits beneath the aurora's path, making it the best place in the U.S. to see the northern lights. Book hand-picked tours in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Talkeetna from a locally owned Alaskan business.

5.0★

TOUR RATED COMPANY

72h+

FREE CANCELLATION

90%*

AURORA SIGHTING RATE

100%

UNFORGETTABLE

*Aurora sightings are not guaranteed. Cancellation terms vary by tour; check the selected tour’s policy before booking.

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Where will you chase the lights?

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See the Aurora Where It Shines Brightest

Alaska sits beneath the aurora’s path, making it the best place in the U.S. to see the northern lights. Book hand-picked tours in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Talkeetna from a locally owned Alaskan business.

5.0★

TOUR RATED COMPANY

72h+

FREE CANCELLATION

90%*

AURORA SIGHTING RATE

100%

UNFORGETTABLE

*Aurora sightings are not guaranteed. Cancellation terms vary by tour; check the selected tour’s policy before booking.

Fairbanks Northern Lights from $345 →

Where will you chase the lights?

ANCHORAGE · FAIRBANKS · TALKEETNA

Choose Your Northern Lights Tour

Seeing the northern lights takes more than luck. It takes guides who know the land, the weather, and the best dark-sky spots. Every tour here is led by locals with years of experience under Alaska's sky.

Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

4.9

355 Google reviews

From $345 / person

8 hours · Up to 7 guests · Ages 13+ · Free cancellation 72h+

Chase the aurora from Anchorage with a local expert who knows exactly where the sky opens up. Real-time forecasting puts you in the right spot, every time.

Professional aurora guide · Hotel pickup & drop-off · Real-time sky forecasting · Web-quality photos & portraits · Hot drinks & snacks

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Talkeetna Northern Lights UTV Tour

4.9

875 Google reviews

From $633 / vehicle

Up to 5 per vehicle · Meet in Willow · Drivers 21+ with a valid license

Drive your own UTV into the Talkeetna mountains under Alaska’s legendary aurora borealis. Fully enclosed and heated cabin so you stay warm while chasing the lights across remote winter backcountry. No experience needed.

Fully enclosed heated UTV · Professional local guide · Campfire & hot drinks · Safety training & gear · Helmets provided · Multiple scenic stops

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Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour

4.9

355 Google reviews

From $345 / person

8 hours · Up to 7 guests · Ages 13+ · Free cancellation 72h+

Experience the aurora borealis in and around Fairbanks — one of the best places on Earth to see the Northern Lights. Expert local guides drive up to 3 hours to find clear, dark skies.

Professional aurora guide · Hotel pickup & drop-off · Real-time sky forecasting · Web-quality photos & portraits · Hot drinks & snacks

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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs

4.7

565 Google reviews

From $250 / adult

10 hours · Ages 7+ · $220 ages 17 & under

Soak in outdoor mineral hot springs, tour the Aurora Ice Museum, and watch for the northern lights at Chena Hot Springs Resort, 60 miles outside Fairbanks.

Hotel pickup & drop-off · Hot springs pool pass · Aurora Ice Museum tour · Local guide · Dinner reservation

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WHY BOOK WITH US

We live here, so we know what’s worth it.

We’re a proud Alaskan-owned business dedicated to sharing the beauty, culture and spirit of Alaska through unforgettable experiences. Our family has lived here since 1997, and every tour on this site is one we’d book for our own.

We proudly partner with local, independent tour operators across Alaska. By supporting local businesses, we help keep tourism rooted in the community while delivering great service and unforgettable experiences to our guests.

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907‑350‑3104

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Chasing the northern lights on a winter night.

Great odds all season.
Best in February and March.

The lights are out from September through March. Late winter brings the clearest skies, October through January bring the longest nights, and the busiest months fill weeks ahead, so book early if you have your eye on one. Most tours can be canceled up to 72 hours ahead for a full refund.

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Best time to see the lights

Sep

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Oct

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Nov

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Dec

Deep dark

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Book at least 24 hours ahead, and a few weeks out for a busy month.

Real people. Real aurora nights.

We saw the most incredible display — greens, purples, the whole sky moving. Our guide knew exactly where to go and we had the spot to ourselves.

Sarah M.

Worth every penny. The forecast call that afternoon was so reassuring — we knew what to expect before we even got in the van. Came home with photos I’ll print forever.

James & Linda K.

Booked the private tour for our family of 5. Our guide was patient with the kids and helped everyone get a great photo. A bucket list night I’ll never forget.

The Hendersons

See the Aurora Where It Shines Brightest

See the Aurora Where It Shines Brightest

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