Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome

Duration
5 hours

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Hotel pickup
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Murphy Dome
Murphy Dome Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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.
Duration: 5 hours

Additional Information

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

Inclusions

• Beverages
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

• Restrooms

Redemption Instructions
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

• 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.

• Hot beverages and snacks are provided on this tour.

• Please wear appropriate warm winter clothing. Alaska Element can provide clothing at an affordable daily rate which is more economical than having to buy it. (www.alaskaelement.com).

• Please advise Alaska Wildlife Guide of your accommodation location as soon as it known to assist them in preparing their pick up schedule for this tour. If you are unsure if you can be picked up from your accommodation location please call Alaska Wildlife Guide directly between 9am and 5pm Alaska time, Monday to Friday on +1 907 712 4529 (landline so no texts please).

• You will be contacted the day before your tour with your exact pick up time or a few days before if your tour is on a Monday so please ensure you provide a working phone number that you can be contacted on at the time of booking. If you do not hear from us, please check your voicemail as we will leave you a message. If your mailbox is not set up or is full we will send you either an email or message in Viator/Tripadvisor so please remember to check your message for your pick up time, or give our office a call between 9am and 5pm Alaska time.

• PLEASE NOTE that visibility of the northern lights (aurora) is not guaranteed. It is a natural phenomenon we have no control over and no refunds will be given if the aurora cannot be seen.

Traveler Pickup Information
Pickup times will be between 10:00 PM and 10:45 PM. We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. We do not pick up from the airport.

If you are staying outside the city limits, we can pick you up at Walmart or another hotel location. Please call our office to discuss what options are available.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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