Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us on our tour to one of the most famous Northern Lights viewing spots, located north-northwest of Fairbanks -- Murphy Dome.
PLEASE NOTE that visibility of the northern lights (aurora) is not guaranteed. It is a natural phenomenon we have no control over and no refunds will be given if the aurora cannot be seen.
Snacks
Beverages
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
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Restrooms
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup times will be between 10:00 PM and 10:45 PM. We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. We do not pick up from the airport.
If you are staying outside the city limits, we can pick you up at Walmart or another hotel location. Please call our office to discuss what options are available.
Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Hotel pickup
Murphy Dome Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA Join us on our tour to one of the most famous Northern Lights viewing spots in and around, located north northwest of Fairbanks, Murphy Dome. Today Murphy Dome Air Force Station (elevation 2930 feet) is a closed United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar station. We will leave the city lights behind us in our spacious vans ensuring each guests comfort.
Highlights:
Travel to Murphy Dome (20 miles west north-west of Fairbanks, was once an Air Force Station, today still in use as a Long Distance Radar Station)
Murphy Dome climbs to 2.930 feet (880 meter) above sea level
View the breathtaking Northern Lights dance across the sky (360 degree view)
Enjoy the opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights for everlasting memories
Note: We cannot guarantee the Northern Lights sightings. It is a natural phenomena, which is difficult to predict and impossible to control.
Please also note, that the Murphy dome is not a building. This also means that there are no restroom facilities available. 300 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear appropriate warm winter clothes
We provide hot drinks and snacks for this tour.
There are no restroom facilities available
The road to Murphy Dome is steep and if it is not plowed or is too icy and dangerous we will take customers to an alternative location that provides the same opportunity to see the aurora.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Daniel_M
30 Mar 2023
I used Alaska Wildlife Guide for 3 nights. A fourth night was cancelled but with plenty of advanced notice. My guides were very knowledgeable and personable. The van showed up on time. Email communication was sent in a timely manner. We were fortunate to see the aurora all 3 nights and it was amazing.
Laura72085
19 Mar 2023
Our guide, Laura, was very personable, and very knowledgeable about Alaska and Fairbanks. Her knowledge of the Murphy Dome area enabled her to park our van in a perfect viewing location. This was important because the fierce winds limited how long we wanted to be outside. We were able to hop in and out of the van as the aurora lights danced across the sky. Laura’s knowledge of photography enabled her to instruct us how to take excellent aurora pictures.
Laura demonstrated the Alaskan ethos; you don’t leave strangers stranded.
Lizrandall333
15 Mar 2023
Had the best experience on this tour. Seeing the northern lights was definitely high on my bucket. Fortunately I had Clare as my tour guide. Very small group & it was a PERFECT night. Clare’s knowledge, passion & presentation was off the charts. I learned so much about the northern lights & much more. Thanks Clare for a perfect night & my favorite picture of my entire trip ????
This tour in
USA
is organized by
Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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