Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour
Overview
Embark on a journey to view and photograph the aurora borealis in and around the greater Fairbanks area. Aurora Borealis portraits and photo instruction included. We will use our luxury tour vehicle as a base camp as well as an authentic Alaskan cabin with wood stove and hot drinks.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Web quality photographs and portraits
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Daily departure times vary based on weather and aurora conditions. Our aurora team will reach out to you between 3:00pm - 5:00pm at the phone number provided with your reservation. They will give you all the details for the night at that time. Please let us know if you have a flight or other activity planned during that time.
Fairbanks
Alaska, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Fairbanks
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 11. For groups with younger children, please inquire about our private northern lights tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6111P28
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Hot drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Web quality photographs and portraits.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Web quality photographs and portraits
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 11. For groups with younger children, please inquire about our private northern lights tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
