Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

Name: Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.41 (314 reviews)

Overview

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English

5 hours

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Experience one of the best Northern Lights viewing locations near Fairbanks on this nighttime tour to Murphy Dome. Once an active U.S. Air Force General Surveillance Radar Station, Murphy Dome (elevation 2,930 feet / 893 meters) now offers incredible, wide-open views of the Alaskan sky. Leave the city lights behind as you travel in a spacious, comfortable van, heading northwest of Fairbanks into prime aurora country. From this high vantage point, enjoy a sweeping 360-degree panorama, perfect for watching the aurora borealis dance across the sky (sightings not guaranteed). Capture stunning photos of the Northern Lights and create unforgettable memories on this small-group Fairbanks aurora tour. Hotel pickups begin at 10:00 p.m. for a hassle-free Northern Lights experience.

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Fairbanks

Hotel pickup

Admission Not Applicable

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 Not Applicable

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Reviews

4.41

314 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

230

Good Luck to You!
Monalisa K,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gary was a great tour guide and Mok was a great host. I learned a lot about Alaska and the auroras and how to track them. Unfortunately, it was too cloudy to see anything.
Not pleasant
michaelcB322SA,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
We didn't go to Murphy dome due to the weather conditions. Reports were too slippery. The place where we taken while it wasn't ideal the trip overall wasn't worth the money we spent. I wouldn't recommend the viewing of the Northern lights "tour" to anyone. I would suggest they rent a wheel drive vehicle and go onto their own tour.
We saw the northern lights
Min a,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Greg was our tour guide , he is amazing . He bring us to Murphy dome and he said he can wait up to 2AM , the weather is so cold and we saw the northern lights and took amazing pictures and head back @ 1 AM Thanks Greg
Wonderful experience
Discover09368109433,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience, the guide Jessica was very friendly and pending that we were well and willing to look for the lights. He explained the story very well at each stop.
Great pick for northern light excursion!
932stormiec,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such a great experience. Greg was awesome and gave us great suggestions for the rest of our stay. He was prompt and on time for pick up. We were not disappointed.
Kathy was a fabulous...
Cheyenne D,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kathy was a fabulous guide and worked hard to make sure we stayed warm, comfortable, and entertained. Great tour and a good time, I enjoyed it
Very good tour
CheyenneD82,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kathy was a fabulous guide and worked hard to make sure we stayed warm, comfortable, and entertained. Great tour and a good time, I enjoyed it
Thanksgiving and the Northern Lights
DanielG1237,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Overall experience was great and amazing! Saw the lights for the first time and was with family doing it! The guide wasn’t an expert but was friendly, and drove the group very well to get there. The whole group size was just us 5 family members and one other person who we were chatting with the entire time. Went on an evening where it was clear skies and lasted the entire time from when we started at 10 PM until we came back by 3 AM.
Wonderful!
A1187OLsarahb,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kathy and Greg were wonderful! It was only me, my daughter, and another mother-daughter duo, which meant the van was spacious and comfortable. Kathy and Greg were excellent conversationalists and they helped us see and photograph the aurora. It wasn’t strong, but we managed to see some dancing streaks! They offered to get out of the van to check for us so we could stay warm until there was something to see. Very satisfied with our experience!
Aurora viewing was a bust, but that's the gamble you take with the Aurora.
estebansG8322PN,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Wasn't able to see the Aurora but it was a good learning experience for what to watch out for when trying to see the Aurora. A little shady the way they switched our tour so that kind of took away from the experience as well.