Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

4.4
(310 reviews)
Fairbanks, USA

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Snacks
Beverages
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Restrooms

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks City-Limits. We cannot pick up from the airport. If you are staying at an Air BnB or outside of city limits, please contact the office via email or phone call.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Fairbanks (Pass by)

    Hotel pickup

    Admission ticket free
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    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.

    5 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC

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Half-day Tours
4WD Tours
Night Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Northern Lights
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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