Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the Northern Lights from a large, professional-grade mountaintop aurora viewing cabin offering 360° unobstructed sky views and an expansive 10-acre open yard, creating one of the most open and comfortable aurora-viewing environments near Fairbanks.
Located at elevation with wide-open sightlines in every direction, the cabin allows guests to watch the aurora comfortably indoors or freely outdoors, without visual barriers or crowding.
A professional guide continuously monitors aurora activity using a live aurora camera, helping identify peak viewing moments and assisting guests with aurora photography throughout the night.
Designed with space, warmth, and visibility in mind, this experience is ideal for travelers seeking a calm, uncrowded, and truly immersive Northern Lights experience.
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 To Expect
Relax in a spacious, mountaintop aurora viewing cabin near Murphy Dome, designed for comfort, visibility, and extended Northern Lights viewing. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks while staying warm indoors as you watch the night sky. When aurora activity increases, guests are free to step outside into our vast 10-acre open yard, offering 360° unobstructed sky views and wide, barrier-free sightlines for optimal aurora viewing and photography. A professional guide continuously monitors aurora activity using a live aurora camera, helping determine the best moments to view and photograph the Northern Lights both indoors and outdoors. On the tour day, final details will be confirmed with you. If you’ve booked a transfer service, departures typically occur between 9:00–9:30 p.m., with flexible options available, including airport drop-offs. We look forward to hosting you at Aurora Camp.
What‘s Included
Aurora Postcard
Aurora Photography
Snacks
Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea
Aurora Certificate
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Aurora Viewing (with transfer)
Duration: 5 hours
Coffee, tea, snacks, etc.
SUV/Passenger Van
Photography: Pick up/drop-off
Pickup included
Aurora Viewing (Self-drive)
Duration: 4 hours
Coffee, tea, snacks, etc.
Photography
Reviews
319 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely Breathtaking!!
Peter D,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was absolutely incredible! I drove myself to Joy and David’s cabin, which turned out to be a very comfortable and convenient staging point for viewing the Northern Lights. The viewing area was wide open with a beautiful panoramic view, allowing us to see the lights clearly and vividly—even though the KP index was forecasted at only 2. David was my host for the evening, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the Aurora Borealis. He took some stunning photos of me that I’ve proudly shared with family and friends. This tour was truly worth every penny. I also took several photos on my own. For anyone planning to use their phone, make sure you have at least an iPhone 15, set Night Mode to maximum exposure, and bring a tripod—that’s a must! Also, don’t rely too heavily on weather forecasts, even a few days out. My app predicted cloudy skies in Fairbanks on the day I arrived, but it ended up being a perfectly clear night with not a cloud in sight. Thank you, God, for allowing me to witness the Northern Lights. And thank you, David and Joy, for creating such an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’ve already recommended your business to my family and friends!
WORTH EVERY PENNY
michaelamcgrady,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This. Was. AWESOME. The cabin was super cozy with snacks and such and Davey was on TOP of getting us out to see the lights when they were strong! He even helped us set our phones to capture them the best. He took professional photos of us that were some of the best we’ve ever had taken, with the lights in their full glory! Couldn’t recommend this experience more!
Great location if you...
Diane D,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great location if you want to see lights near fairbanks. If willing to leave fairbanks go and stay at Chena
Aurora borealis done right
rollind2014,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A well organized and well interpreted look at one of the great spectacles in the Creation. Our operator, David, picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the outskirts of town to a nicely attired cabin, where he explained to us how to set our cameras and phones to best capture images of the Aurora. He has an aurora image indicator set up in the cabin and is able to anticipate spikes in activity. Each time there was a spike he let us know and we were able to go outside and see the lights as well as photograph them. The cabin also has plenty of tea and coffee options (including cappuccino!) and snacks. The result is a relaxed atmosphere, with plenty of interaction between the guests. David also took a series of photos of everyone with the lights behind them and shared them with us, individually. This was the first time my family and I have seen the Aurora borealis; it couldn’t have gone better!
If you’re thinking about it, just do it!
Rachelle G,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was a great guide! He is passionate about what he does and he makes sure you’re comfortable & getting the best experience you can seeing the lights! We were lucky to have a great clear night
David was a fantastic...
Jaewon J,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was a fantastic guide and shared lots of information of the lights and life in Alaska. He made sure our experience was wonderful! The cabin was so cozy with lots of games, drinks, and food while we waited for the lights.
What a magical night
F716ROaliciat,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Communication was great prior to pick up. Our guide, David, was friendly, upbeat and safely got us to our destination. The lodge was well equipped with snacks, drinks, and comfortable spaces. We happened to have a beautiful night for the auroras and got some great pictures of our own and that David took. Very much recommend!
Cozy way to see aurora!
Abhishek B,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this tour last minute because our Chena Hot Springs tour was canceled due to a blizzard. We were a bit worried if they’ll be able to accommodate us, but Joy was simply amazing! She coordinated with us and arranged the transfer. Our guide David was knowledgeable about the aurora and took great pictures of us! The cabin itself was very comfortable. It was packed with snacks. David also baked a pizza for us!! As there was a blizzard in the area that afternoon, there were lingering clouds. So, we had to wait in the cabin for almost 3 hours to see the aurora. But when we saw that, it was just breathtaking!! David promptly arranged the camera and took our pictures. Everyone could take as many pictures as they wanted! So good! Overall, it was a very successful trip for us after our other trip cancellation. A huge thanks to Joy and David for making our evening a memorable one!
Dancing with the Northern Lights
Mary S,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From the booking to the drop off, David kept us informed and engaged in the experience. He explained how the northern lights work and how to anticipate them showing and finally at 1:15am they showed. While we were enjoying the views, David set up his camera and took pictures of each of us with the dancing lights !
David was awesome and...
Jaewon J,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was awesome and friendly. We saw the lights within an hour on our trip! I would recommend to anyone
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