Best Alaskan Cabin Aurora Viewing with Photography @Aurora Camp
Overview
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4 hours
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Aurora Camp is located on a hilltop near Murphy Dome, a top Northern Lights viewing spot near Fairbanks, favored by Aurora photographers. The cabin sits in an area with wide-open views, free from light pollution or any obstructions, offering a full panoramic view of the Northern Lights. Relax in a cozy Alaskan-style cabin with six large windows providing over 180° of stunning views while enjoying hot chocolate in comfort.
* 1,500 sq ft new cabin, built in summer 2023
* Free portrait photography
* Indoor restroom
* Unlimited hot chocolate, coffee, tea, snacks, board games, etc.
Tour Options:
* With transfer (pickup and drop-off): Available from all Fairbanks and North Pole hotels, Airbnbs, etc.
* No transfer: Drive your rental car to the cabin. The roads are well-maintained and in good condition.
Please note, the Aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Rescheduling is available based on availability and weather. Please call ahead to confirm availability.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Green Tea, Black Tea, etc.
Board Games
Snacks (Chips, Popcorn, Crackers), Hot Dog, Pizza, etc.
Portrait Photography
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
We accept bookings from August 21 to April 10—please select your tour date accordingly. Relax in our cozy, Alaskan-style cabin with panoramic mountain views while enjoying complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, cup noodles, etc. Entertainment options include board games, karaoke, and projector movies (upon request). We offer free photography to capture your moments with Lady Aurora. On the tour day, we’ll confirm final details with you. If you’ve booked a transfer service, departures are typically between 9:00–9:30 p.m., with flexible options, including airport drop-offs. We look forward to hosting you!
Options
Aurora Viewing with Transfer
Duration: 4 hours
Coffee, tea, snacks, etc.
SUV/Passenger Van
Free Portrait Photography: Pick up/drop-off
Pickup included
Aurora Viewing (No Transfer)
Duration: 4 hours
Coffee, tea, snacks, etc.
Free Portrait Photography
Reviews
283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No lights? Oh well
Marcus C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The cabin was nice and all but the main attraction for this activity was unable to be completed because it was too cloudy. No aurora borealis and not even a partial refund. You're better off driving yourself than wasting your money.
It was an amazing...
Shreyasi P,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience. Our northern lights dream came true because of them! The day of our tour even though it was supposed to be clear skies, at night it became very cloudy and we could not see anything. But they were gracious enough to let us come the day after and we saw the most amazing aurora 🥺 If they wouldn’t have let us come that day, my parents who came all the way from India to see this would have been so disappointed. I am very grateful to them for this. Apart from that the cabin is pretty easy to drive to (even with the snow). It’s clean and very cozy inside with lots of snacks and the snacks & the most amazing hot chocolate ever 😍 He also took photos of us (attached) with his professional camera as it’s very difficult to get the photos unless you have experience with photography. Highly recommend this tour if you in Fairbanks.
Got to see the northern lights!
Tracy T,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Beautiful cabin that kept us toasty! We were able to spot some Northern Lights around 1:30 AM that were amazing. Had hoped to do some star gazing & watch for shooting stars as two meteor showers were occurring during our visit, but there wasn't a way to get away from the lights from the cabin unless you wanted to venture a distance from the cabin.
My Aurora Camp Experience.
Tyser1965,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Love the cabin that we've stayed. And the tour guide is a good driver and he is kind. There are lits of food and hot and cold drinks. Next time if I'll have a chance to go back here I will be bringing my family and friends.
The best.
Anielly S,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The most friendly and kind. It started to snow and our car was not prepared but they helped us with everything. The place is so beautiful. It’s really the best to see the aurora ❤️
DO NOT fall for the trap of tour companies!!@@@
LEIDALEEN D,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Be careful when booking Aurora from Tour Companies! Do your own research first if Aurora will appear! They will not tell you the truth that you have almost zero chance on seeing one on a given day. Of course, they want your money!
Unlucky evening for Northern lights
Michael S,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We now know there are a lot of factors (nature) that have to align to see the Northern Lights. Unfortunately the clouds interfered with our ability to see anything. However, the cabin was great and the host was very knowledgable as well as communicative about the evening.
Allen P
Allen P,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The cabin/house is clean & was comfortable inside. Bathroom is clean. David was informative when the northern lights were ready to show. He took great pictures as well. We only saw th e northern lights for a few times due to the cloudy conditions but overall I would recommend coming back.
October Lights
Willisg1973,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was the best host! He explained what to look for on the fish eye cam and diligently checked outside for the northern lights. He took great photos of my friend and I. The lights weren’t strong but he still managed to get some great shots! The cabin was well maintained with a variety of snacks and an impressive espresso machine!! Mahalo for a wonderful first time experience ❤️
Terrible, guide talked...
Michelle H,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Terrible, guide talked way too fast and expected us to understand. Waited 4 hrs to see nothing. I think we should've at least got half our money back if we didn't get to see the northern lights.
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