Aurora Glass House: Panoramic Northern Lights

24 Ratings

Fairbanks

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Experience the Northern Lights in luxury at the Aurora Glass House, with panoramic views and cozy comforts. Perfect for couples and photographers.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fairbanks - Hotel Pickup in Fairbanks City Area. The guide will collect guests from their hotel in Fairbanks and verify booking details prior to departure.
Fairbanks - Travelers will have the opportunity to view the Northern Lights from the comfort of the newly constructed Aurora Glass House, situated atop Cleary Summit. With large…

What's Included

Snacks, Coffee, Tea, hot water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Aurora Photography service
Hotel pickup & drop-off

What's Not Included

Alcoholic beverages

Additional Information

Introducing the Aurora Glass House for 2025, perched on Cleary Summit in Fairbanks, Alaska. This contemporary cabin features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, offering more than 270° of breathtaking panoramic views. Guests can unwind in luxurious lounge chairs, savor hot beverages, and listen to captivating tales from a welcoming local host as the…

Location

Fairbanks

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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(24 Ratings)

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Andre_d

Feb 7, 2026

Thank you for a awesome... - Thank you for a awesome experience. The glass house was warm, comfortable and modern. We had warm drinks and snacks. Ideal place to view the aurora borealis from.

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Lee_h

Jan 23, 2026

Really nice option for viewing - Not really meant for kids. It is a late night. It read they have lounge chairs. They do not. However, they are nicely padded ones. Other chairs were like dining room chairs. We were lucky and got in first and saved a padded chair by the windows. Our guide did not give much instruction or discussion. She did let us know when we should go outside, which was nice. Snacks were plentiful. It was a nice place to stay and relax while waiting for the lights to come out. I would recommend and I would do it again.

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Isha_m

Jan 15, 2026

Had an amazing time and... - Had an amazing time and was stunned with the beautiful aurora. Michael was really friendly and very prompt, and helpful regarding pickup and drop-off as well. Had a really good time.

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Debsmiller2017

Jan 7, 2026

Beautiful Aurora - We loved our Aurora experience! The Aurora did not disappoint! It was a bucket list goal and thanks for getting us there safely and back again,

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Robert_w

Dec 30, 2025

Great experience - There wasn't a lot of activity which is beyond anyone's control. The team, however, did everything to make us comfortable, plenty of snacks and hot drinks. When there was activity, they alerted us and took a photo of whoever wanted one with the Aurora in the background with a brief flash to light those being photographed. Cool photo. Best of all, we could stay warm (it was about-38 outside I think), see outside easily, and sit comfortably while waiting.

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Ginger_p

Dec 21, 2025

Great viewing tonight! - While not expected to be a great night for viewing, we were blessed with some spectacular displays of dancing lights and above and beyond the green lights. We had pinks and even some blues. Stella was very diligent to let u know when major displays were about to happen, which saved us all from being out too long in the -12° temps. She was pretty phenomenal! The glass house was cozy! Got coffee, cider, tea available with plenty of snacks, too. The restroom was appreciated! Because of the Aurora activity, definitely 5*. Had the lights not put on such a show, this tour would have been a solid 3*.

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241anjah

Dec 9, 2025

Great experience and beautiful pictures - Great experience! Michael was friendly and helpful. He kept an eye out for the northern lights and alerted us when there was something to see. The glass house was comfortable and situated perfectly. I was able to take great pictures.

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169huitingb

Dec 9, 2025

An unexpected burst of beauty - After finishing work, I came to the Aurora Glass House to watch the northern lights based on a friend's recommendation. It was really a stroke of serendipity. Before coming, I checked travel guides and asked the owner of the cabin, who said that there might not be any aurora during this period. But I still came with a forlorn hope. To my great delight, I encountered incredibly beautiful northern lights. I'm truly grateful to the owner of the Aurora Glass House for leading us through such a wonderful journey. Also, the pick - up and drop - off service was super thoughtful. You can call in advance to make reservations and inquire about details.

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S8724xrcatherinea

Nov 20, 2025

Great night! - It was a very nice experience. We had help with our iPhone settings. We have beautiful photos of our group. The glass house warm warm and refreshments were nice. I highly recommend this tour.

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Nandini_d

Jan 25, 2026

Unreliable tour operator and service provider - Viator is not reliable in providing the service they promise. Miscommunication with the local operator was the reason we couldn't go to the Aurora summit. Viator ticket said "pick up time 9:30 pm". We were surprised by a call from the driver at 9:10 pm. We came down to the lobby within 5 minutes. The driver was gone to pick up other customers. There was more miscommunication with the local operator. Eventually we had to go with another operator who happened to be at the lobby and had extra 3 seats for our family. Viator did not take responsibility to refund our money. We really had a very bad experience and are never going to use their service again.

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From $179

up to 14 guests

1 - Adult