@flyandfoto: Fairbanks, Alaska is our favorite Northern Lights destination, and after chasing the aurora across seven countries for over four years, we keep coming back. If seeing the Northern Lights is the main goal of your trip, Fairbanks gives you a strong combination of inland weather, dark skies, and places to stay where you can watch for the aurora from bed, without spending every night on a tour bus. Two of our favorite Northern Lights stays near Fairbanks: Borealis Basecamp This is one of the easiest Northern Lights trips you can plan because almost everything is in one place. They pick you up from the Fairbanks airport, so you don’t need a rental car or have to worry about winter driving. Once you arrive, you can stay on property and watch the Northern Lights from a glass-roof igloo, go dog sledding, snowmobiling, sledding, take a helicopter tour, meet the resident reindeer, use the sauna, and eat at the on-site restaurant. The biggest selling point for us is the location. When the aurora appears, you’re already there. You can step outside your room or stay in bed and watch through the glass roof. Use code FLYANDFOTO for 5% off. Wilding Hotels Fairbanks Wilding’s glass cabins are designed around Northern Lights viewing, with floor-to-ceiling windows, north-facing views, heated floors, private decks, fire pits, saunas, and kitchenettes. You can watch for the aurora without leaving your cabin. Use code FLYANDFOTO10 for 10% off direct bookings. Northern Lights season in Fairbanks typically runs from late August through early April. #fairbanksalaska #northernlights #alaskatravel #auroraborealis #northernlightshotel

Cristal Jones :

Went to Fairbanks and Iceland chasing them. Only saw them in Iceland.

Drink The Phat :

Okay, serious question here. I went to Iceland to see the northern lights. They looked pretty good in pictures but just like wispy clouds with the naked eye. No colors at all. Are you able to sometimes see the colors without a camera? I find it hard to believe that there are pre-camera stories about the dancing lights but now all we get is grey clouds that sometimes move.

LouNa🍄‍🟫🫶🏻🍄 :

I took this in INDIANA at my HOME like are you joking😭 I couldn't believe it! Then it kept happening! Last few years have been wild lol

Xavier Bryce Borja :

Caught my first time in the city of Anchorage Alaska at our bnb. Found out after it’s a super rare occurrence to see it so well in the city👀

Mariah N :

Aye I’m from Fairbanks glad you loved it

travelwithmanny :

1hr after I landed in Fairbanks.

Hash Eats & Travel 🍵✈️ :

Saw this after i already booked my tromso ticket :(

thealbinogirl :

You just saved me some serious cash my girl!!! Thank you. 🙏

Alyssa :

I went to Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Never saw them :(

Ash ✈️ Travel Expert :

Best way to see them is a Norwegian coastal cruise! A full week above the Arctic circle and because you are moving all the time, you don’t have the cloud issue and the lights are so strong if you go at the right time (with the naked eye too)

Aroundtheglobewithk :

I have been to Tromso, Rovaniemi, Sweden, and Iceland and still have not seen them. Soon heading to Fairbanks so wish me luck 😝🍀

Sandra Freeland :

I lived there for 15 years. I loved it there. The Aurora Borealis is one of favorite things about Fairbanks.

Corine’s Art Room :

We went to Fairbanks for our honeymoon. Stayed at Borealis Basecamp, which I see in your video here. There for four nights and it was cloudy entire time. I was so disappointed we spent so much money and didnt get to see them. Now we’ve been planning a trip to Tromsø for a second chance… now you have me worried again. Travel is so expensive and working in schools, I am so limited on the time I am able to travel.

skye_currie03 :

Swedish Lapland btw! 💚

ktperez21 :

If you go to Fairbanks check on YouTube and it shows live cam every night of the sky. We chased it when we saw it and got great pics! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52zDyxg5QI

Tornado61168 :

Norway was in my top five! Saw them in Iceland too but Tromso was amazing. Need to go to Fairbanks

kbmoderate :

I once got to see them in South Carolina. They weren't amazing, but it was incredible they got that low. I hope to go to Fairbanks one day.

Monster :

Unrelated, I love your bathing suit!

Зоря :

JustJaxandRelax :

Seen them 3 times in Norway. Never saw them in Iceland or Alaska. It’s just the luck of the draw I think. I’m biased though because Norway is my favorite place to visit 🥰

User012355482432 :

Fairbanks , 3 nights in a row … 😍

V I T A :

is alaska expensive in comparison?

Stunning Personality😡🧊 :

This is very good to know, thank you!

Elaine | Arts • DIY • Travel :

What time of year do you suggest for Fairbanks?

naomimilano :

when did you go to Fairbanks?🤔