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Northern Lights & Murphy Dome
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Overview
The most famous viewing spot close to town!
Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Meeting Point: Murphy Dome
Description: 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 the comfort of each guest.
What is Included:
- Pick up/drop off from hotels only within the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole. If you are staying at an Air BnB, please contact the office on 907 712 4529 (landline) for the closest pick up location.
- Hot beverages and snacks
Itinerary:
Departure: 10:00 PM
Return: 3:00 AM
Highlights: - Travel to Murphy Dome (20 miles west north-west of Fairbanks, once an Air Force Station, today and now still in use as a Long Distance Radar Station)
- Murphy Dome climbs to 2.930 feet (880 meters) above sea level
- View the breath taking Northern Lights as they dance across the sky (360 degree view)
- Enjoy the opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights for everlasting memories
Disclaimers: - We make no guarantee that the Northern Lights will be visible
- There are no bathrooms available on Murphy Dome but we do carry spare toilet paper in case of emergencies.
- 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.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 3740 Lyle Ave
City: North Pole
Country: US
Postal Code: 99705
Province: AK
Additional Info
Aurora Forecast
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Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION/ REFUND POLICY
All tours are refundable under following conditions:
- The Cancellation was made more than 24 hours before the tour departure time, or
- if we must cancel the tour due to:
- minimum capacity not being met
- dangerous weather conditions or
- other emergencies.
For Private tours and groups of 8 or more-
- To receive a full refund, cancellation of private tours or groups of 8 or more must be made no more than 30 days prior to the date of the tour.
Please note: The online booking fee is not refundable.
We are aware that sometimes unforeseen circumstances and illness can prevent our customers from taking their tour. For this reason, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance before your trip.
NO SHOWS/ DELAYS / LATE ARRIVAL
- Punctuality is extremely important when traveling with a group. Our waiting policy at the pick-up location is 15 minutes. If guests do not arrive within that time, it is considered a no-show and no refund will be provided. This policy pertains to all our tours, including tours beginning from our property.
- Any reservation not used/ claimed is non-refundable.
- Alaska Wildlife Guide is not responsible for delays or missed tours.
Snowmachine tours
You MUST arrive no more than 30 minutes before your tour time for your safety briefing and gear check. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your safety briefing, you will forfeit your tour and will not be eligible for any refund.
CANCELLATION PROMPTED BY ALASKA WILDLIFE GUIDE LLC
Guest safety is our major priority, hence we reserve the right to cancel or alter any itinerary as conditions require. Any changes made will be in the interest of Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC passengers or as a result of circumstances beyond Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC's control. In case of a full cancellation, a full refund will be provided. Partial refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are unable to make it to your tour on time or need to cancel, please contact our office between 9am and 5pm Alaska time on 907 712 4529, as soon as possible.
