As the largest city in alaska by population most winter travelers will visit anchorage at least once during.
Alaska vacation to see the northern lights.
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.
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.
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 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.
Thanks to its location beneath the auroral oval fairbanks is one of the best places to see the northern lights in alaska.
Optional daytime excursions include dog sledding and a trip to the famous attigun pass.
Anchorage is the largest city in alaska making it ideal for visitors who want to enjoy the northern lights without compromising on modern conveniences.
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.
Also has a fairbanks city tour dog sled rides chena hot springs tours and ice fishing tours.
You ll return to fairbanks via the dalton highway.
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.
An alaska cruise with cunard on the queen elizabeth is one of the best ways to see the northern lights especially in august or september.
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.
I spent fifteen formative years living in.
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.
I valerie the founder of stg grew up in eagle river alaska.
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.
The best time to travel to see the northern lights is between september to march.
Alaska is in the aurora oval which is where the lights are.
The best places in alaska to see the northern lights anchorage.
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.
Experience one of the most awe inspiring sights on earth with an unparalleled viewing of the aurora borealis.