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12 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
One thing that sets our tour apart from other is the mobile experience of the tour. We focus on making sure we are getting the best photos of the Aurora by "chasing" it with a vehicle and stopping when we think its a good time to take photos. Customers will be thrilled by this fast and adventurous to watch the beautiful Northern Lights while taking amazing photos and appreciating the beauty of Alaska.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The remaining hour will be dedicated to the duration of the journey and any scheduled layovers.
For last minute bookings or bookings that are booked the same day as the travel date of the booking. Please don't hesitate to reach us via phone number so that we will be able to check your booking and accommodate you.
During May, June, and July, the Northern Lights cannot be seen because of sunlight and weather conditions.
If you select the "Aurora Viewing + Photograph" option, this provides a 4-hour experience only and does not include the Arctic Circle. Available: Tue, Thu, Sat for 10:00 PM.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Elliott Highway
at night time, we can see Aurora, on the way back from Arctic Circle tour, we stop whenever Aurora getting stronger, watching aurrora and taking aurora pictures
Yukon River Bridge
Let's enjoy a relaxing 50-minute indoor dinner break at Yukon River Camp, where travelers can capture some beautiful pictures after finishing their meal.
aurora pictures
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
Free Photography
Duration: 4 hours: Pick up at hotel around 10 PM then drive to Murphy Dome to view the Aurora and take photos and videos.
12 or 15 passenger van
Tour without Arctic circle: This tour is only Aurora viewing tour from 10:00 pm - 2:00 am, without Arctic circle trip as it's only 4 hours only
Pickup included
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Srihari P,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our trip was excellent, and Sultan was a fantastic guide who was incredibly fun to talk to. The drive itself was breathtaking and the landscape was so unique it felt like being on another planet. We successfully chased the Northern Lights and got a spectacular view of them. Sultan even went the extra mile by taking some cool photos for us to remember the night. I highly recommend this experience.



Carla S,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was a wonderful experience! Sultan is very enthusiastic about Alaska. He wants to share that enthusiasm. He was determined for us to see the northern lights and we did. He also took pictures and shared them with us when we got back to Fairbanks. He is the best! It is a long trip, so be prepared.
JonnyOmlet,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sultan, our guide (the man in front of the van), is one of the most amazing human beings I’ve met. He knows all the best aurora viewing locations and we saw amazing northern lights at many of our stops! He also does free photo shooting for you with his amazing camera setup and will share with you his photos at the end of the trip. He has lived in Alaska since 1991 and has been doing Aurora Tours since 2000 for 26 years now. He speaks English, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, and some Native Alaskan dialects. He shared a lot of very interesting information and history about the destinations, sights along the way, and industries in Alaska. The van in which we were transported was new, well equipped, warm, and with comfortable reclinable seating. He also offer tours other than Aurora Viewing such as hot springs and dog sledding. Will definitely go on another tour with him when returning to Fairbanks, Alaska! - Feb 18, 2026



Anh H,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
People should know that the seats are so so small and my family had to sit on both side of the wheels hub where we don’t have space for our feet, i had to bend my legs for the entire ride and I am only 5ft tall a very small woman. The van was so so full of people where we don’t even have an inch to move. And the service was very bad nothing was introduced on the tour where he only drive and yelled at us for the not closing the door🙄 anyhow I do not recommend this company.
tanay b,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had a great experience on our trip to Arctic Circle and Aurora chasing with Sultan. He is a phenomenal guide, an expert driver. He knows his job. He took great care of us, knew the exact places from where the strong Aurora view is possible. Took pics of us with aurora. He is a gem of a guide with reasonable price. We will look forward to have a trip with him to the Arctic Ocean in the summer sometime. He is brilliant.
Antonette A,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our tour to the Arctic Circle was fun. At first, I was worried that we might not see the Aurora because it was overcast/cloudy. But as we get closer the arctic circle, it started to clear up. We made several stops for picture taking and restroom breaks. Our tour guide was very nice and accommodating. He ready made sure that we get enough aurora sighting. Will highly recommend.
Charlene A,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
It wasn't what I expected. We sat in the tour van for four hours. I think I should have done more research before I booked the tour.
Mason S,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
Originally booked shorter tour but were able to work with Sultan to move to longer Arctic Circle tour on day with stronger aurora forecast. Tour itself was wonderful. Sultans’s enthusiasm is infectious and he goes the extra mile to provide an experience that exceeds expectations. Would definitely book again and recommend to others heading that way.
Gian D,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
The tour got off to a bad start. We were picked up in a van that was in very poor condition and taken on an unexpected detour to the guide’s house to pick up a tripod we never used. Waiting there in the dark felt suspicious and unsafe. Seeing that the guide had another van in much better condition made it frustrating that we were taken in the run-down one. The driving was fast and bumpy, and my partner was being knocked around in the backseat. At one point, the driver pulled over and got out without explanation, which startled everyone; turns out we were already at our destination. We were confused because we were only about 25 minutes away from the city and could still see all the light pollution. We understand the northern lights aren’t guaranteed—that wasn’t the issue. The problem was the lack of effort to get away from light pollution despite a strong forecast. Instead of chasing the lights, we sat in the van for hours while watching videos of what the aurora *could have been* like on the guide’s more expensive tour, which felt like an upsell. If it weren’t for the two other people on the tour, I would have asked to end the night early—I don’t doubt they were also ready for it to be over. Aside from the van being warm and the guide’s enthusiasm, this wasn’t worth the time or money. We’re still trying to get a refund and wouldn’t recommend this tour.
Tiffany Y,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide was very friendly, he helped us took a lot of pretty photos, but this tour is not a tour to the artic circle, it's only around 40 mins away from Fairbanks.
Operated by Alaska Safari Sultan Tours