Fairbanks · 3 nights

Fairbanks northern lights long weekend

Three nights in the town with some of the best northern lights odds in Alaska, plus dog sledding and a hot springs day. A good first winter trip.

Day by day

1. Day 1. Arrive, then your first night watching the sky

   • Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors CenterFree
   • Northern lights viewing from a heated lodgeFrom $50 per person

2. Day 2. Dog sledding by day, a guided aurora tour by night

   • 1-hour drive-the-sled dog sleddingFrom $195 per person
   • Fairbanks northern lights tour, up to 8 guestsFrom $322 per person

3. Day 3. Hot springs day

   • Chena Hot Springs day trip with Fairbanks transportFrom $175 per person

4. Day 4. A last stop before you fly

   • Santa Claus HouseFree

The northern lights depend on the sky and the sun. This plan gives you several nights of chances and never promises a display. Lodging, flights and meals are not included yet.