Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp
Aurora Camp
4.7
Peter_D
7 days ago
This experience was absolutely incredible! I drove myself to Joy and David’s cabin, which turned out to be a very comfortable and convenient staging point for viewing the Northern Lights. The viewing area was wide open with a beautiful panoramic view, allowing us to see the lights clearly and vividly—even though the KP index was forecasted at only 2.
David was my host for the evening, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the Aurora Borealis. He took some stunning photos of me that I’ve proudly shared with family and friends. This tour was truly worth every penny.
I also took several photos on my own. For anyone planning to use their phone, make sure you have at least an iPhone 15, set Night Mode to maximum exposure, and bring a tripod—that’s a must! Also, don’t rely too heavily on weather forecasts, even a few days out. My app predicted cloudy skies in Fairbanks on the day I arrived, but it ended up being a perfectly clear night with not a cloud in sight.
Thank you, God, for allowing me to witness the Northern Lights. And thank you, David and Joy, for creating such an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’ve already recommended your business to my family and friends!
Experience the Northern Lights from a large, professional-grade mountaintop aurora viewing cabin offering 360° unobstructed sky views and an expansive 10-acre open yard, creating one of the most open and comfortable aurora-viewing environments near Fairbanks. Located at elevation with wide-open sightlines in every direction, the cabin allows guests to watch the aurora comfortably indoors or freely outdoors, without visual barriers or crowding. A professional guide continuously monitors aurora activity using a live aurora camera, helping identify peak viewing moments and assisting guests with aurora photography throughout the night. Designed with space, warmth, and visibility in mind, this experience is ideal for travelers seeking a calm, uncrowded, and truly immersive Northern Lights experience.
Departure Point
- Guests booking "self-drive: Please arrive at Aurora Camp at your scheduled time. Detailed directions will be provided.
- Guests booking "self-drive: Please arrive at Aurora Camp at your scheduled time. Detailed directions will be provided.
- Human tour guide - Mandarin
- Human tour guide - English
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Aurora Postcard
- Aurora Photography
- Snacks
- Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea
- Aurora Certificate
Experience the Northern Lights from a large, professional-grade mountaintop aurora viewing cabin offering 360° unobstructed sky views and an expansive 10-acre open yard, creating one of the most open and comfortable aurora-viewing environments near Fairbanks. Located at elevation with wide-open sightlines in every direction, the cabin allows guests to watch the aurora comfortably indoors or freely outdoors, without visual barriers or crowding. A professional guide continuously monitors aurora activity using a live aurora camera, helping identify peak viewing moments and assisting guests with aurora photography throughout the night. Designed with space, warmth, and visibility in mind, this experience is ideal for travelers seeking a calm, uncrowded, and truly immersive Northern Lights experience.
Departure Point
- Guests booking "self-drive: Please arrive at Aurora Camp at your scheduled time. Detailed directions will be provided.
- Guests booking "self-drive: Please arrive at Aurora Camp at your scheduled time. Detailed directions will be provided.
- Human tour guide - Mandarin
- Human tour guide - English
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Aurora Postcard
- Aurora Photography
- Snacks
- Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea
- Aurora Certificate
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Peter_D
This experience was absolutely incredible! I drove myself to Joy and David’s cabin, which turned out to be a very comfortable and convenient staging point for viewing the Northern Lights. The viewing area was wide open with a beautiful panoramic view, allowing us to see the lights clearly and vividly—even though the KP index was forecasted at only 2.
David was my host for the evening, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the Aurora Borealis. He took some stunning photos of me that I’ve proudly shared with family and friends. This tour was truly worth every penny.
I also took several photos on my own. For anyone planning to use their phone, make sure you have at least an iPhone 15, set Night Mode to maximum exposure, and bring a tripod—that’s a must! Also, don’t rely too heavily on weather forecasts, even a few days out. My app predicted cloudy skies in Fairbanks on the day I arrived, but it ended up being a perfectly clear night with not a cloud in sight.
Thank you, God, for allowing me to witness the Northern Lights. And thank you, David and Joy, for creating such an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’ve already recommended your business to my family and friends!
michaelamcgrady
This. Was. AWESOME. The cabin was super cozy with snacks and such and Davey was on TOP of getting us out to see the lights when they were strong! He even helped us set our phones to capture them the best. He took professional photos of us that were some of the best we’ve ever had taken, with the lights in their full glory! Couldn’t recommend this experience more!
Diane_D
Great location if you want to see lights near fairbanks. If willing to leave fairbanks go and stay at Chena
rollind2014
A well organized and well interpreted look at one of the great spectacles in the Creation. Our operator, David, picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the outskirts of town to a nicely attired cabin, where he explained to us how to set our cameras and phones to best capture images of the Aurora. He has an aurora image indicator set up in the cabin and is able to anticipate spikes in activity. Each time there was a spike he let us know and we were able to go outside and see the lights as well as photograph them. The cabin also has plenty of tea and coffee options (including cappuccino!) and snacks. The result is a relaxed atmosphere, with plenty of interaction between the guests. David also took a series of photos of everyone with the lights behind them and shared them with us, individually. This was the first time my family and I have seen the Aurora borealis; it couldn’t have gone better!
Rachelle_G
David was a great guide! He is passionate about what he does and he makes sure you’re comfortable & getting the best experience you can seeing the lights! We were lucky to have a great clear night