Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs and Chena Hot Springs Resort! The area is one of the best places in Alaska to see the Northern Lights. Watch the magnificent Aurora Borealis from a heated cabin in the hills above the resort and away from any light pollution from the city with a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view. Alaska's Northern Lights dance and wave across the sky in shades of green, purple and red. It's a tour and spectacle you'll never forget. Because Fairbanks and nearby Chena Hot Springs Resort are located within the Auroral Oval - the area that hovers over the North Pole - the Northern Lights show is often much brighter and more reliable than elsewhere. During the day, you can visit a sled dog kennel and enjoy a dog sledding tour. Many other winter activities are offered at the resort: Relax in the natural Chena outdoor pool, take a guided snowmobile tour, go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice skating. A highlight is a tour of the Chena Aurora Ice Museum. Winter clothing is available for rent at Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Bettles Lodge offers outstanding northern lights viewing in Alaska, located 35 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Stay at Bettles Lodge and explore Alaska's remote backcountry within the mighty Brooks Range. Bettles Lodge is located in one of the best spots for viewing the Aurora Borealis in all of Alaska. Bettles officially has the most cloud-free days in the state, which means more cloud-free nights to watch the majestic lights dance across the sky. The lodge is located directly under the Auroral Band, the highest auroral activity in the Northern Hemisphere. Little to no light pollution makes for great photo opportunities and optimal viewing conditions. There are no mountains or hills in Bettles to obscure the night sky. The Aurora Viewing Cabin is for those who want a little more seclusion. The cabin is located 2 miles from the lodge on a small hill overlooking a mile long lake. Free transfers are provided to/from the cabin. There is a 360 degree view of the night sky from the cabin. Winter activities such as dog sledding, cross-country skiing and snowmobile tours are offered from early December to late March. New: After your stay in Bettles, take the scenic Alaska Railroad to Anchorage (the tour is also available in reverse).

Join our Arctic Circle Aurora Viewing Tour from Fairbanks, Alaska ! Viewing the Northern Lights above the Arctic Circle is a true unique experience. Travel along the Dalton Highway while enjoying the beautiful winter landscape from the comfort of your van. A local guide is joining the Northern Lights Viewing Tour to Wiseman or watch the Aurora Borealis from your hotel in Coldfoot. Next day join the Brooks Range Winter Safari to Atigun Pass, a Dog Sledding Tour across the Arctic Tundra or visit the Sled Dog Kennel. Magnificent Aurora Borealis viewing during a trip on the famous Dalton Highway across the Arctic Circle and into the outskirts of the Brooks Range. See the Alaska Pipeline, cross the mighty Yukon River and discover Alaska’s remote wilderness areas on this unique tour. This package is also available as an extended tour program with railroad departures from or to Anchorage.