Alaska northern lights tour has an evening of viewing aurora and native culture show at a remote lodge with an excellent view of northern skies.
Alaska vacation to see the northern lights.
Optional daytime excursions include dog sledding and a trip to the famous attigun pass.
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The best places in alaska to see the northern lights anchorage.
The lights are most clearly visible when there is little to no external light so cold dark winters are perfect.
In this breathtaking phenomenon curtains of blue pink and green lights sweep across the dark night sky and is a mystical sight that must be seen to be believed.
The best time to travel to see the northern lights is between september to march.
The aurora belt in alaska s great interior and arctic regions is among the most active in the world and there are few other places on earth so suited for an aurora borealis vacation.
The area has far less light pollution than most other major cities in the world and plenty of excellent aurora viewing spots can be found only a short drive away from the downtown core.
Activities are guided by owner ben boyd who is an alaska mountain man who lived from hunting and trapping using only a sled dog team for transportation.
Anchorage is the largest city in alaska making it ideal for visitors who want to enjoy the northern lights without compromising on modern conveniences.
Alaska lies under the auroral oval and charming towns such as fairbanks anchorage and coldfoot see some of the most spectacular northern lights shows in the world.
You may need to get a bit outside of the south coastal city to really see the lights but guides like salmon berry tours can take you to all the best spots.
In fact during the height of the aurora season which runs from late september to late march you have an 80 chance of seeing this celestial event if you stay for just three nights.
The most reliable chances to see alaska s northern lights also known as the aurora borealis are in fairbanks and above the arctic circle.
As the largest city in alaska by population most winter travelers will visit anchorage at least once during.
Although fairbanks is known as the best place to see the northern lights in alaska you can also get a pretty good show in alaska s largest city anchorage.
Alaska is in the aurora oval which is where the lights are.
Fly from fairbanks to the remote village of coldfoot for a 3 day 2 night or 4 day 3 night trip to view the northern lights beyond the arctic circle.
Also has a fairbanks city tour dog sled rides chena hot springs tours and ice fishing tours.
Thanks to its location beneath the auroral oval fairbanks is one of the best places to see the northern lights in alaska.
Experience one of the most awe inspiring sights on earth with an unparalleled viewing of the aurora borealis.
Chances of seeing the lights are slightly slimmer in september and november but for travellers who don t deal well with extreme cold it may be the best option.