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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

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Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Fairbanks(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Hotel pickup
  • Murphy Dome

    5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

Snacks
Beverages
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Restrooms

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.

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Provider

Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC

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