Best Alaskan Cabin Aurora Viewing with Photography @Aurora Camp

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

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

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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

4.70

288 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

246

Magical views
Azadeh R,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were lucky enough to have clear skies and Michael was kind enough to take multiple pictures with great backdrops of the northern lights. Would love to go back again.
Highly recommend!!
M9143ZBveronicac,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good experience! David picked us up in time and kept good communication. He captured very good pictures and we got them the same night. The little cabin was warm and had many choices of snacks and games. It is also a very good viewpoint to see the northern lights. Highly recommend booking a tour with them!
Was a good time. Picked...
Stephanie M,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was a good time. Picked us up at the hotel. Tour guide captured some amazing photos! Would most definitely recommend. Some of the locals know who he is. He is very knowledgeable and most importantly a friendly host.
Northern light
ericwD1694QD,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great place to see the northern light. The host is professional and welcoming. The cabin is heated and has plenty of snacks and coffee to keep you warm. The host will tell you when the northern light is visible so you don’t have to wait outside all night long.
Check weather first!
Patricia W,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Check sky conditions BEFORE heading -> cabin. A nice winter site with LOTS of snacks, but with cloudy skies, it's a waste of time.
No lights? Oh well
Marcus C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The 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
5.00
It 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
3.00
Beautiful 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
4.00
Love 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
5.00
The 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 ❤️

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