The aurora is never certain on any night. Clouds and solar activity decide.
Tour types
- Long day north: the Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour (12 to 14 hours, no refunds).
- Hot springs evening: the Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience (about 9 hours).
- Daytime winter fun: the Dog Sledding & Mushing Experience in North Pole (private, 30 minutes) or the Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour.
What to wear
Dress for deep cold. Some tours don't include cold-weather gear; check each page.
See Fairbanks tours and northern lights & winter tours.
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