The Best Northern Lights Guided Tours in Alaska

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

the USA

The northern lights in Alaska are famous for their beauty, excitement, and romance. If you're interested in seeing them as well as experiencing the winter activities of America's northernmost state, then an organized tour is a great way to do it. Many of the best organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages allow you to experience not only the northern lights, but also the local culture, cuisine, and romantic activities during the festive winter months. Some of these tours also offer dogsledding, glacier trips, ice climbing, and more. We have carefully analyzed and scrutinized all of these tour options to find the abolute best journeys based on price, service, destinations, quality, and activities. So, here's our list of the best northern lights tours in Alaska for your next epic trip.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 11 Days, $4819.00

  • 10 Days, $5579.00

  • 7 Days, $4699.00
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The Best Northern Lights Tours through the USA

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Globus 11 Days Fairbanks to Anchorage 4 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Alaskan northern lights tours in the USA.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 45
Price per Day: $393

This tour visits Fairbanks, Anchorage, Seward, and Alyeska.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Globus
Globus is a well-established tour company offering premium guided vacations worldwide. They focus on comfort, convenience, and in-depth cultural experiences with centrally located hotels, VIP access to attractions, and expert local guides.



$4,319
on TourRadar

Organized by Globus 10 Days Start/End in Anchorage 9 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 45
Price per Day: $533

This tour visits Anchorage, Palmer, Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Valdez, Prince William Sound, Delta Junction, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Big Lake, Seward, and Kenai Fjords National Park.

  • Wildlife
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Globus
Globus is a well-established tour company offering premium guided vacations worldwide. They focus on comfort, convenience, and in-depth cultural experiences with centrally located hotels, VIP access to attractions, and expert local guides.



$5,329
on TourRadar

Organized by Collette 7 Days Fairbanks to Prince William Sound 6 Destinations
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 44
Price per Day: $671

This tour visits Anchorage, Palmer, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Whittier, and Prince William Sound.

  • Polar Dog Sledding
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Collette
Collette is a long-established tour operator offering guided tours with a balance of structured sightseeing and free time. Their trips range from classic group tours to small-group explorations, faith-based travel, and luxury options. They emphasize comfort, cultural immersion, and local experiences, often including unique dining and hands-on activities.



$4,699
on TourRadar

Organized by Collette 7 Days Anchorage to Fairbanks 5 Destinations

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers
  • Hiking Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 44
Price per Day: $671

This tour visits Anchorage, Whittier, Palmer, Talkeetna, and Fairbanks.

  • Museum
  • Attraction-Based Hikes
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Collette
Collette is a long-established tour operator offering guided tours with a balance of structured sightseeing and free time. Their trips range from classic group tours to small-group explorations, faith-based travel, and luxury options. They emphasize comfort, cultural immersion, and local experiences, often including unique dining and hands-on activities.



$4,699
on TourRadar

Organized by Bucket List Group Travel LLC 5 Days Start/End in Fairbanks 2 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 8 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $538

This tour visits Fairbanks and Denali National Park.

  • Northern Lights
  • Partially Guided

By Bucket List Group Travel LLC
Bucket List Group Travel LLC is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. The tours offered by Bucket List Group Travel LLC are usually luxurious, high-end, and provide a top-tier level of service.



$2,690
on TourRadar

Organized by Trafalgar 10 Days Start/End in Anchorage 8 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Alaskan northern lights tours in the USA.

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 48
Price per Day: $495

This tour visits Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Valdez, Seward, Prince William Sound, Kenai, Palmer, and Kenai Fjords National Park.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Trafalgar
Trafalgar is a well-known guided tour company offering immersive experiences with a strong focus on cultural connections, such as dining with locals or exclusive access to historical sites. Their itineraries cover a wide range of travel styles, from relaxed to in-depth explorations, and they emphasize ease, comfort, and authenticity.



$4,946
on TourRadar

Organized by Collette 7 Days Anchorage to Fairbanks 6 Destinations
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 44
Price per Day: $628

This tour visits Anchorage, Chugach Mountains, Seward, Palmer, Talkeetna, and Fairbanks.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Collette
Collette is a long-established tour operator offering guided tours with a balance of structured sightseeing and free time. Their trips range from classic group tours to small-group explorations, faith-based travel, and luxury options. They emphasize comfort, cultural immersion, and local experiences, often including unique dining and hands-on activities.



$4,399
on TourRadar

Organized by Collette 7 Days Anchorage to Fairbanks 5 Destinations
  • Great for History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 44
Price per Day: $636

This tour visits Anchorage, Chugach Mountains, Whittier, Prince William Sound, Palmer, Talkeetna, and Fairbanks.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Collette
Collette is a long-established tour operator offering guided tours with a balance of structured sightseeing and free time. Their trips range from classic group tours to small-group explorations, faith-based travel, and luxury options. They emphasize comfort, cultural immersion, and local experiences, often including unique dining and hands-on activities.



$4,449
on TourRadar

Organized by Collette 7 Days Anchorage to Fairbanks 4 Destinations
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 44
Price per Day: $657

This tour visits Anchorage, Palmer, Talkeetna, and Fairbanks.

  • Northern Lights
  • Partially Guided

By Collette
Collette is a long-established tour operator offering guided tours with a balance of structured sightseeing and free time. Their trips range from classic group tours to small-group explorations, faith-based travel, and luxury options. They emphasize comfort, cultural immersion, and local experiences, often including unique dining and hands-on activities.



$4,599
on TourRadar

Organized by Globus 17 Days Anchorage to Vancouver 20 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Alaskan northern lights tours in the USA.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 46
Price per Day: $471

This tour visits Palmer, Anchorage, Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Valdez, Prince William Sound, Delta Junction, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Big Lake, Whittier, Glacier Bay National Park, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver, Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, and Tongass National Forest.

  • Wildlife
  • Northern Lights
  • Fully Guided

By Globus
Globus is a well-established tour company offering premium guided vacations worldwide. They focus on comfort, convenience, and in-depth cultural experiences with centrally located hotels, VIP access to attractions, and expert local guides.



$7,449
on TourRadar

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Alaska's vast wilderness and dark skies create ideal conditions for viewing the northern lights. Fairbanks is a prime location, with tours that include hot springs and guided photography sessions. Denali National Park offers spectacular aurora sightings combined with mountain scenery, and Anchorage provides urban amenities alongside nearby viewing spots. With its rugged beauty and vibrant auroras, Alaska offers unforgettable experiences for those seeking the natural wonder of the northern lights.

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How much do northern lights tours in Alaska cost?

The average daily price of Northern Lights Tours in the USA is $569 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Northern Lights Tours in the USA here.


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Average Price Per Day
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Average Rating
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Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Northern Lights Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer Alaskan northern lights tours in the USA. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Collette

Collette logo Collette is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Italy, Great Britain, and France. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as wine tasting, island hopping, and camping.

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Globus

Globus is a large multi-national travel company which offers tours to destinations around the world. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Great Britain, Italy, and Canada. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as wine tasting, island hopping, snorkelling, and whale watching.

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Bucket List Group Travel LLC

Bucket List Group Travel LLC is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Nepal, India, and Australia. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. The tours offered by Bucket List Group Travel LLC are usually luxurious, high-end, and provide a top-tier level of service. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, snorkelling, and rock climbing.

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Trafalgar

Trafalgar logo Trafalgar is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Great Britain, Italy, and France. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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Northern Lights Destinations in the USA

Wondering where northern lights tours visit in the USA? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Fairbanks

Fairbanks is the largest city in the interior of Alaska and for many it serves as a gateway to the Arctic. It's a popular destination for seeing the northern lights, but it also has a unique culture and great hiking.

The city offers access to Alaska's interior, as well as the Arctic. The scenery is spectacular and the wildlife is abundant. Fairbanks is also the best place in Alaska to see the Northern Lights. They are best seen between the months of August and April.

Anchorage

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city. It is a cultural city that offers access to stunning landscapes and dramatic beauty. There are many parks and natural areas to explore nearby including Chugach State Park and the Flattop Mountain Trail. Many people arrive or depart from their Alaskan adventure through Anchorage, and the city offers a great overview to the region's culture and natural beauty.

The city offers access to spectacular beauty. It's surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, breathtaking glaciers, and vast wilderness.

Juneau

Juneau is the capital of the the state of Alaska, but it's also surrounded by one of the largest wilderness areas in the United States. The city is only accessible by sea or air and it is filled with wildlife, history, and nearby glaciers. In town you'll find amazing seafood restaurants and a unique local art scene. Many people visit as part of a cruise, and the town is often bustling with energy and activity.

The landscape is filled with glaciers, mountains, and fjords, making it a dramatic and beautiful destination.

Ketchikan

Ketchikan is an Alaskan town on the Inside Passage that has grown from a local fishing village into a popular cruise ship port. It's a huge fishing destination, particularly salmon fishing, and there is also a local culture that is unique and fascinating. Native American totem poles are a common sight around the town, which is set against the backdrop of snowcapped mountains. You'll find lots of wildlife and salmon spawning streams that ensure the town feels quintessentially Alaskan.

It's located at the southernmost entrance to the Inside Passage, so you can expect dramatic natural beauty and a breathtaking setting.

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Other popular destinations for northern lights tours through the USA include Palmer, Seward, Talkeetna, Whittier, and Valdez.


Which is cheaper?

Are guided Alaskan northern lights tours more expensive than independent travel? It depends. Tours typically bundle accommodations, transportation, meals, tickets, guides, and activities into one price, while independent travel requires paying for these elements separately. To understand the cost difference, compare the total price of a tour with the estimated cost of handling all arrangements yourself. Personal preferences, like staying in budget accommodations or dining at upscale restaurants, could tip the balance either way. Always check what's covered in the tour to make an informed comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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