Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge
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Fairbanks, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Look no further for a cozy, curated northern lights experience. Head to the cozy rustic Alaskan cabin, high on a ridge overlooking the Alaska Mountains. As you wait for the sky to light up in neon technicolor, keep comfortable with hot cocoa, coffee, and snacks. From there, all you have to do is enjoy the show (aurora sightings are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed).
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Fairbanks: No wandering around in the cold
- Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights from a mountain lodge
- Eat, drink, and stay cozy while you wait for the northern lights
- A small group means more attention from your guide ;
What's Included
- Coffee and/or TeaCoffee , tea , cocoa , snack
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- rental tripod
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Transportation Information • We do not provide transportation to hotels or locations that are not listed. • Pickup and drop-off service is available only for the major hotels in downtown Fairbanks listed below. • Guests staying at hotels not included on the list will need to make their own way to one of the listed hotels. • For guests who have their own vehicle, the Walmart parking lot is recommended. Pick-up Time • Pick-up time varies between 9:15 PM and 10:00 PM, depending on the hotel. • We will send the exact pick-up time via text message at around 4:00 PM on the day of the tour.
Start time.9:30 pm
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Aurora Husky Lodge - Aurora Viewing
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be predicted with 100% accuracy. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see the aurora borealis, as Weather conditions are constantly changing and other conditions may also change. We would not cancel due to lack of lights or cloudy skies. Even if it snows a little, the tour will not be cancelled because the weather may change. Dangerous weather conditions (heavy snow, icy roads) and emergencies may result in cancellations. Because of the natural things involved we have a NO REFUND policy. The same cancellation policy applies to cancellations due to flight or train delays.
- This tour is available for a minimum of two people.
- Pickup services are available only for major hotels within Fairbanks city. Please note that we are unable to provide pickup services from Airbnb or similar accommodations.
- Arrival at the lodge will be around 10:30 PM, with the stay lasting until 2:00 AM.
- There are about 10 gradual steps to the entrance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Very nice tour guide, very welcoming unfortunately we didn’t get to see the lights due to the weather
Michi was the best. Highly recommend!
One comment- offer better cookies. Costco has a great selection and value!
Our driver Michi was wonderful, explaining the electomagnetic "mystery" to us 12 travelers. The lodge was quite comfortable ... warm, and supplied with water, tea, cookies, and a restroom ... with an outdoor deck and indoor windows for viewing. We couldn't see much, however, so the hours ticked away slowly. On the ride back, he pulled the van over for a better view of the lights.
Guide's English was often difficult to understand.
Great experience. Michi and Kei were great hosts. Hotel pickup was great and the location was perfect. Cozy cabin with great views and viewing deck. We were lucky to have a great night to see the Northern Lights. Michi was tracking the Aurora activity and made sure we didn’t miss anything. He also helped with our cameras so we could get good pictures. Kei kept us informed of reservations and hotel pickup. Highly recommend!
Amazing hospitality. Comfortable lodge, very knowledgeable hosts. Accommodating to all our needs (help walking in icy spots). Viewing was great! We were able to get excellent Aurora pictures with our iPhones.
A way to see the aurora in the comfort of a lodge. We joined this venue the day we flew into Fairbanks. After 9 hours on a plane we did not want to sit for hours in a van looking for the aurora. After 5-6 hours of rest, Michi, the owner picked us up from our hotel around 9:30 pm. The tour began with a slight hiccup... the van developed a flat tire. Michi handled this very professionally, hired a back-up van and driver and had us on our way about a half hour later. Upon arrival at the lodge, it was cozy and warm with cookies and hot coffee, tea and chocolate provided. Aurora activity began almost immediately upon our arrival (KP index 7) and remained active entire time we were at the lodge. Michi provided instructions on how to use night mode on an iphone to take pictures. He kept a look out and directed us to the best location on the property to see the aurora thru out the night. He seemed quite knowledgeable as was able to predict when the aurora would peak. He was a great host. Rest room was available. Overall, a great way to end the day upon your arrival in Fairbanks. I recommend this tour.
Great experience! Owner was so kind, and had a very awesome place to view the lights! I also loved the pick up and drop off.
I would highly recommend this tour company! From start to finish, the experience was seamless, comfortable, and truly magical.
We were picked up right on time from the Westmark in Fairbanks and taken about 50 minutes outside the city to a perfect viewing location. The lodge was warm and welcoming, comfortably accommodating around 20–25 people, and stocked with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate so we could relax while waiting for the aurora to appear.
And when the aurora borealis showed up…wow. It did not disappoint! Watching the lights dance across the sky was absolutely breathtaking.
What made the experience even more special was our guide, Michi. He was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does. He kept a close eye on the skies and let us know exactly when to step outside for the best viewing, which made all the difference.
This tour struck the perfect balance of comfort and adventure. If you’re heading to Fairbanks and hoping to see the northern lights, this is absolutely the way to do it!
great tour, super knowledgeable owner, great cabin, and best of all we got to see Aurora multiple times from 10
pm to 2 am
Michi is a great host. He is knowledgeable and very helpful. He knew most everything about the Northern lights. Was very helpful with our iPhones for pictures. I loved his lodge.
Householder is a nice person who will teach you how to set the phone setting for taking photo of northern light.
Michi has a lot of knowledge, he is so friendly and his yurt was pretty, cozy, comfortable and warm
Michi knows a lot about the lights, and how to locate it
Seeing the Northern Lights was a failure due to the weather but Michi gave it a gallent effort. He is very knowledgeable and you can tell he has a lot of experience.
A great lodge to watch aurora, with comfortable and cozy rooms. The tripod really helps to get beautiful pictures.
Michi picked us up on time at our hotel. We drove up to his propery which isn't too far out. He has a really nice place. The viewing rooms were warm and comfortable. We did get to see some Aurora activities. Would definitely recommend!
It is approximately a 45 minute ride in his big beautiful van out to the cabin in the middle of the woods
Mitchi is a great host! He is very knowledgeable and will look out for the aurora for you while you wait in his comfy rustic lodge enjoying hot drink and snacks. We had a great view of the aurora when compared to other spots that we went. Ask Mitchi to take you a professional photograph when the aurora is strong, it’s worth it when compared to the one we took with our phone.
We are very happy with this tour and would strongly recommend it to anyone.
We had an amazing time at the Aurora Husky Lodge! Michi is incredibly knowledgeable and truly passionate about showing guests the best possible Northern Lights, which we really appreciated. The lodge was super cozy, with displays from his days as a dog musher, and he even shared videos that helped us learn more about the aurora. The hospitality was outstanding. Highly recommended. Thanks Michi-san!
Wear warm clothes
Owner was well-versed about how to look at the night sky, and as a whole, to make the experience great for all of us
Joyed seeing the movie about dog race of 2018, and him telling us about his experiences with dogs lead teams
Well organized . Great hospitality . Was very cold in December and the lodge provided a warm experience. The Northern Lights was a highlight of our trip.
After 2-3 days of missing the Aurora views, we finally decided to go with Mitchi and we were really glad. He has this great cabin which gives you a near 360 degree view of the sky. He also kept us really informed about when to go out and watch for the right ones between 11 PM - 2 PM which had like the best flares. I took my own videos and pictures where we were there.
The cabin was well stocked with food, snacks for both adults and kids. He also takes pictures for a fee and you can rent tripods too. His fee is slightly below other companies which is also a good thing. If you are planning for a good experience, a guided tour all subject to the fat that you have a clear sky which is the big factor for viewing, I’d recommend Mitchi.
The lodge was so comfy and cozy! Lots of hot bev options and the lodge was kept warm with wood. Michi was so friendly and drove us safely. We got to see some aurora
My father has always dreamt of being able to see the northern lights. We traveled to Alaska looking for an opportunity to see them, and a comfortable environment to enjoy them. I booked this tour with Michi after reading all of the positive reviews, and after having this experience they were all well earned. Michi and his wife were very welcoming hosts, Michi did everything he could to get us in a position to see the lights, and luckily we were able to do so. The cabin is secluded and comfortable, so there isn't light pollution spoiling the view. Definitely a worthwhile experience, my father and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. In fact, my father wants to come back to Alaska to view the lights again, and he definitely wants to do it with Michi!
Michi was great! He is very knowledgeable and nice. He really wants you to see the lights. It unfortunately didn't happen on our trip. The clouds didnt cooperate. The lodge is very nice, clean. There is a nice deck to go out on. I would recommend this excursion even tho the auroras didn't work out for us.
Michi was great. Very friendly. Happy to show you how to set your camera up to get the best pictures. Beautiful lodge. I would recommend highly.
Our guide showed e the correct settings on my Canon R8. I was able to get some good pictures. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our nights at the lodge.
Good services and Michi is really helpful for taking photos. No aurora but learn a lot from him. Thank you.
Wonderful Host..Wish Mother
Nature...was more Cooperative..
Can't Help That...🌠🌠🌠📸🌠🌠🎆🎇🌠📸📸🎆
Excellent effort to see the Northern Lights. Nice ride, beautiful cabin and our hosts were generous and educational. Thank you!
Our guide was very professional. Very knowledgeable and informative. He helped me get the right settings for my camera that gave me amazing photos. We had a great night and even saw the northern lights. Bring a tripod if you have a camera. Much longer exposure possible. iPhones work great too. These photos from the iPhone.
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