Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

Alaska Heritage House, 410 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4435

Duration

5 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Watch the Northern Lights from Murphy Dome, one of the best viewing spots around Fairbanks. During your tour, your guide shares informative commentary about the Northern Lights (aka Aurora Borealis) and other natural wonders of Alaska. Hear about the history of the former Air Force Station on Murphy Dome, and keep warm with complimentary hot beverages and snacks. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Fairbanks.

Northern Lights tour to Murphy Dome, from Fairbanks
Enjoy great views of the Northern Lights from Murphy Dome
Watch the spectacular natural light show in Alaska
Includes complimentary hot beverages and snacks

What To Expect

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Hotel pickup

• Admission 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.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Included/Excluded

Beverages
Snacks
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Gratuities
Restrooms

Durations

5 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Alaska Heritage House, 410 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4435

from 120 $