SimplyAlaska.comFairbanks is the base for northern lights trips. The aurora is never certain on any night. Dog sledding and snowmobile tours are in North Pole, a short drive away.
Tours from Fairbanks
Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour
Day trip to the Arctic Circle with a chance of aurora.
- Where: Fairbanks. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Fairbanks city limits.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 12 guests)
- How long: 12 to 14 hours
- Run by: Alaska Wild Lights
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience
Chena Hot Springs, ice museum and aurora watching.
- Where: Fairbanks. Pickup included (pickup for everyone, per the listing).
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 12 guests)
- How long: About 9 hours
- Run by: Heart of Alaska Tours
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
Dog Sledding & Mushing Experience in North Pole
Private 30-minute dog sled ride in North Pole.
- Where: Fairbanks. End of Repp Road, North Pole (near Fairbanks).
- Private or shared: Private
- How long: About 30 minutes
- Run by: Rods Alaskan Guide Service
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
- Season: Season opens October 31, 2026.
Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour
Guided snowmobile ride near Fairbanks.
- Where: Fairbanks. North Pole, near Fairbanks: take Nelson Road to Lyle Avenue (not Conifer Drive).
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 8 guests)
- How long: About 1.5 hours
- Run by: Alaska Wild Lights
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
- Season: Season opens November 1, 2026.
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