USA
The United States, particularly Alaska, offers a remarkable setting for witnessing the northern lights. In these northernmost regions, long winter nights provide prime conditions for the aurora borealis to ripple across the sky above pristine wilderness and snow-capped mountains. Visitors can enjoy the view from remote lodges, embark on guided tours, or relax in natural hot springs under the glowing sky. Alaska’s unique wildlife, Indigenous cultures, and diverse winter activities make a trip to see the aurora in America both magical and memorable.
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Anchorage
61°13'3"N, 149°53'58"W
Aurora probability in Anchorage: 8%
Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, offers cultural sites and access to nearby wilderness areas, making it a great base for Northern Lights viewing from September to April.
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Fairbanks
64°50'24"N, 147°43'11"W
Aurora probability in Fairbanks: 14%
Fairbanks, Alaska, offers a prime location for viewing the Northern Lights from August to April, with diverse seasonal experiences and activities.
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Healy
63°54'24"N, 149°0'15"W
Aurora probability in Healy: 14%
Healy, Alaska, offers a serene wilderness setting near Denali National Park, ideal for witnessing the Northern Lights away from urban light pollution.
Book an amazing adventure in The USA
Explore this selection of tours and activities to make the most of your visit to The USA.
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
4.9 (1866)
6 hours From £203.65
This 6-hour cruise explores Kenai Fjords National Park and visits an actively calving tidewater glacier in beautiful Aialik Bay. Our experienced captains will narrate your cruise and point out wildlife such as whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, and more. Stop at the mighty Holgate or Aialik Glacier and float among the icebergs as you watch for calving, where giant chunks of ice break off and crash into the ocean. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch included.
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
5.0 (7976)
3 hours 30 minutes From £136.25
Whale watching wildlife viewing at it's finest! Come aboard with us as we search the pristine waters of Juneau, Alaska for majestic Humpback Whales and other water wildlife we may find along the way. Our expert captains and naturalists are so familiar with these amazing creatures that we can actually guarantee you will see whales in their natural habitat from a safe distance. Our state of the art boats are equipped with restrooms and heated cabins to make this journey extra comfortable. Our fleet of fast jet boats all have plenty of outdoor deck space so you can choose to watch the wildlife in the open air or from the comfort of the cabin. This is an Alaskan adventure you won't want to miss!
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Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
4.8 (94)
5 hours 30 minutes From £152.79
Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing local hires in order to give back to our community and give you the best possible tour experience. We want our guides to love Juneau as much as you do! This tour offers an additional hour at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. This gives you an hour and forty-five minutes to two hours to look at salmon, visit the Visitor's Center, and make the hike to Nugget Falls! Our fleet consists of only mammal-friendly jet boats, and the small size and intimate setting will make you feel right at home with the whales. We pride ourselves on our quick transfers between vehicles! We don't want you to wait any longer than you absolutely have to!
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward
4.7 (1074)
6 hours From £204.74
Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour from Seward offers the chance to view whales, birds and other wildlife as you cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. You’ll visit seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy lunch as you listen to onboard commentary from the captain!
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Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise
4.8 (1183)
4 hours From £127.40
Search for whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles, puffins, and many other types of marine birds as you cruise the the protected waters of Resurrection Bay on this 4 hour cruise. Rather than following a set route, this cruise travels to the best whale and wildlife viewing areas that day based on reports from other vessels. The experienced captains will explore the area’s wildlife hot spots to maximize your chances of viewing whales and other wildlife. You'll experience up-close encounters with wildlife as the boat cruises by massive bird rookeries and sea lion colonies, stopping along the route to view passing whales and otters. Peak season for whale watching is June through mid-August.
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
4.9 (6655)
4 hours 30 minutes From £191.19
This wildlife viewing excursion takes you on a journey to see two of the major highlights in Southeast Alaska. You will be guided to the Mendenhall Glacier for a 45 minute self-exploration followed by our wildlife whale watching tour. Once you have had a chance to explore the glacier park on your own, we will take you to the whale watching harbor where you will come aboard one of our state-of-the-art vessels to search for majestic Humpback Whales and other water wildlife we may find along the way. Our expert captains and naturalists are so familiar with these amazing creatures that we can actually guarantee you will see whales in their natural habitat from a safe distance. Our boats are equipped with restrooms and heated cabins to make this journey extra comfortable. Our fleet of fast jet boats all have plenty of outdoor deck space so you can choose to watch the wildlife in the open air or from the comfort of the cabin. This is an Alaskan adventure you won't want to miss!
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