Private Northern Lights Lodge & Chase – Fairbanks
Overview
We are excited to announce our new exclusive Private Group viewing option, catered especially for your special night. You will have the entire night and aurora to yourselves, without any disturbance from other guests. Our unique setting is designed to offer a personal and comfortable experience, with a homey vibe that truly represents the Alaskan way of life.
Our lodge, which doubles as our home, provides a warm and cozy environment to await the aurora. Our large viewing windows offer a stunning view of the night sky while you sit back and relax on our comfortable couches. On cloudy nights we will chase, maximizing your chances of seeing the northern lights.
Our experienced tour guide will be on-hand to assist with any photography questions, ensuring that you capture the perfect shot of the awe-inspiring aurora. Our comfortable accommodations are the perfect solution for those not keen on braving cold winter nights along the road system of Alaska. A true authentic Alaskan experience.
What's Included
- Snacks ✓ Hot drinks, snacks, and clean restroom facilities
- ✓ Scenic drive through Alaska’s interior in a heated, spacious van
- ✓ Flexible pacing and timing based on your group’s priorities
- ✓ Mobile aurora chasing if weather conditions require relocation
- ✓ Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Fairbanks
- ✓ Help with phone or camera settings if desired
- ✓ 5-7 Complimentary aurora photos for your group
- ✓ Aurora education and viewing guidance tailored to your group
- ✓ Private wilderness aurora viewing lodge with fireplace, panoramic windows, and all amenities
- ✓ Exclusive use of the lodge, van, and guide for your private group
- Gratuity
- • Cold-weather gear (dress warmly in layers; rentals available locally)
- • Camera tripod (recommended if you plan to photograph the aurora)
Meeting and Pickup
• Minimum 2 guests required. Up to 9 guests per private tour • Per-person pricing scales with group size—contact us for a quote for your party • Families with children under 10 are welcome on private tours (group tours have a minimum age of 10) • Dress in warm layers—temperatures can drop well below zero. Cold-weather gear can be rented locally • If you plan to photograph the aurora, bring a sturdy tripod • We’ll contact you before the tour to coordinate timing and discuss aurora forecasts. If a different night looks better, we’ll let you know • Aurora sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Booking 2–3 consecutive nights significantly increases your chances • We have friendly dogs at the lodge—let us know in advance if you have allergies
What To Expect
This is the same lodge-and-chase experience that has earned Face The Outdoors a perfect 5-star rating—but with the entire night dedicated to your group.
Michael, your native Alaskan guide with 20+ years of aurora experience, picks your party up from your Fairbanks hotel for a scenic drive deep into Alaska's interior. No other groups. No shared space. Just your party, the wilderness lodge, and the aurora overhead.
The lodge is a warm cedar cabin with panoramic windows, a fireplace, hot drinks, snacks, and a clean restroom—set in a dark-sky location where the northern lights appear directly overhead. On clear nights, you watch at your own pace. If clouds roll in, Michael takes your group mobile to chase clear skies—something no other private aurora tour in Fairbanks offers.
Because the night is yours, you set the pace. Want to learn about how the aurora works? Want to stay until 4 AM? Want to wrap up earlier because the kids are tired? The schedule flexes to your group.
Private tours require a minimum of 2 guests, with per-person pricing that scales with group size (up to 9). Contact us for rates.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Northern Lights Lodge & Chase – Fairbanks?
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska 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).
- Snacks. ✓ Hot drinks, snacks, and clean restroom facilities.
- ✓ Scenic drive through Alaska’s interior in a heated, spacious van.
- ✓ Flexible pacing and timing based on your group’s priorities.
- ✓ Mobile aurora chasing if weather conditions require relocation.
- ✓ Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Fairbanks.
- ✓ Help with phone or camera settings if desired.
- ✓ 5-7 Complimentary aurora photos for your group.
- ✓ Aurora education and viewing guidance tailored to your group.
- ✓ Private wilderness aurora viewing lodge with fireplace, panoramic windows, and all amenities.
- ✓ Exclusive use of the lodge, van, and guide for your private group.
- Gratuity.
- • Cold-weather gear (dress warmly in layers; rentals available locally).
- • Camera tripod (recommended if you plan to photograph the aurora).
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 18..
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 Private Northern Lights Lodge & Chase – Fairbanks is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Northern Lights Lodge & Chase – Fairbanks will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. 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 2024What's Included
- Snacks✓ Hot drinks, snacks, and clean restroom facilities
- ✓ Scenic drive through Alaska’s interior in a heated, spacious van
- ✓ Flexible pacing and timing based on your group’s priorities
- ✓ Mobile aurora chasing if weather conditions require relocation
- ✓ Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Fairbanks
- ✓ Help with phone or camera settings if desired
- ✓ 5-7 Complimentary aurora photos for your group
- ✓ Aurora education and viewing guidance tailored to your group
- ✓ Private wilderness aurora viewing lodge with fireplace, panoramic windows, and all amenities
- ✓ Exclusive use of the lodge, van, and guide for your private group
- Gratuity
- • Cold-weather gear (dress warmly in layers; rentals available locally)
- • Camera tripod (recommended if you plan to photograph the aurora)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
