The 6 Northern Lights Photography Tours in the USA Travellers Book Most

1.SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $335Our pick

Leave Fairbanks with guides such as Tony, Andrew, and Dre, who track clouds and aurora activity in real time. You may visit several dark-sky sites, warm up by a fire, cook reindeer sausage, use a tripod, and receive downloadable group photos. Pickup is included, but bring serious cold-weather gear.

“Great tour!! Fun guides they shared so much information about the area makes me want to visit in summer time. We stopped 3 times to watch the lights and they were amazing. Loved my adventure.”

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2.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

Join Arctic Night Tours in Fairbanks for an 8 to 12 hour aurora chase beginning around 8 pm. Guides such as Elena and Ed track clouds and aurora activity, driving toward darker skies. You can warm up in the van, enjoy snacks and drinks, and pose for professional photos while the lights move overhead.

“Our tour guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly informative throughout the entire experience. This is a family-run business with a fantastic team, and you can truly feel how much they care about their guests. Snacks were provided, along with hand warmers and toe warmers, and they took great care of us the whole night, patiently answering all our questions. The absolute highlight of the tour was the photography session. Not having to remove my gloves in the extreme cold while the guides took unlimited professional photos for us was such a thoughtful touch. They really didn’t need to take that many pictures, but they were so kind and generous…”

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3.Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Set out from Fairbanks at 10:30 p.m. with guides such as David, Grace, Cole, or Joy, depending on the night. Your guide tracks the forecast, drives to rural viewing spots, and photographs you beneath the aurora. The four-hour tour includes hotel pickup and free JPG files, but no restroom, chairs, blankets, or guaranteed lights.

“These folks do everything they can to get you to the Northern Lights! David found a beautiful spot with limited clouds. They also provided us with lots of photos which went well with our own. Worth the cost.”

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4.Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Best value

Spend about 4.5 hours at Aurora Camp near Murphy Dome, watching the Northern Lights from a warm cabin or 10-acre yard. Joy and David help with aurora photos, while tea, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, games, and an indoor restroom make the long wait easier. Transfers from Fairbanks can be added.

“Awesome. The hosts are the best and the setup gives you a better opportunity to see the lights. We did two nights and were able to see them both nights! Thanks Joy!”

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5.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · 1 day · from $210

Join Ed, Elena, or another Arctic Night Tours guide for an 8 to 12 hour aurora chase from Fairbanks. Your guide follows the forecast, clouds, and clear skies, driving as far as needed for a better view. The tour includes hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, warm transport, hand warmers, and professional photos and time-lapse footage.

“Well-executed very professional tour. I would highly recommend. We drove about an hour to a secluded area with great views of the sky and no light pollution. The company had two minivans there, with about 24 guests. However, it never felt crowded because the space was so large. There were ~5 guides, all very enthusiastic. There were two camera stations throughout the evening, taking as many photos as you wanted. We had about 26 photos taken of us with the aurora in the background. The guides were also very helpful with camera settings. The van was available for anyone who got cold or tired. Snacks and hand warmers were available.…”

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6.Northern lights and Aurora Photgraphy with Warm Geodesic Dome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Join Howling Bay Kennel near Fairbanks for a five-hour aurora outing with hotel pickup, a warm geodesic dome, bonfire, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and s’mores. Tabitha, Kevin, or another guide may help with camera settings and portraits. Depending on clouds and aurora forecasts, you may stay at the homestead or travel north to find clearer skies.

“Good Dome, come again, hope to see good aurora next time and stay in this tour three nights not everyday to switch different tour.”

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