It has to be dark to see the aurora (anywhere in the world). You need to plan your Alaska northern lights vacation in the darkest months of the year. When it comes to seeing the aurora in Alaska, timing is everything! Or, almost everything – if you plan your trip at the wrong time of year, it’s impossible to see the northern lights. This post was originally written in April 2020, and was updated in October 2022 for the coming winter. To learn more about the peoples who call these lands home, I invite you to explore Native Land. With respect, I make a formal land acknowledgment, extending my appreciation and respect to the past and present people of these lands. In this post, I promote travel to a destination that is the traditional lands of the Dena’ina Ełnena, Dënéndeh, and Tanana peoples. Read on for everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable Alaska northern lights trip! (And if you need tips on putting together an Alaska winter itinerary, I’ve got those too!) I’ve got tips on planning your trip to Alaska to see the northern lights, including where to go, where to stay, northern lights tours, and what to pack. If you’re trying to plan an Alaska northern lights trip, I’m here to help. I felt I was long overdue to come discover Alaska’s winter magic, including the northern lights! I grew up in Alaska, enjoying the northern lights each winter, but I haven’t seen them since my family moved away. On my trip to Alaska in February 2020, I too was there for some aurora chasing. Obviously, seeing the northern lights is one of the top reasons to visit Alaska in the winter! Our guide asked the group to share: what brings you to Alaska? One after another, we answered: “to see the northern lights.” In a group of almost 25 people, every single person listed the northern lights as the reason they had planned an Alaska trip. I stood in a circle of fellow Alaska travelers, about to go for a walk with reindeer near Fairbanks. If you click, book, or buy from one of these links, I may earn a commission. My blog posts likely contain affiliate links, including for the Amazon Associates program.
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