Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks in Fairbanks booking from $260.00

Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks

Overview

Travel along one of the world’s most isolated roads from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle on this memorable 12 to 14-hour tour through the Alaskan wilderness.

In the company of an experienced guide with a passion for Alaska, journey up the Dalton Highway, passing by the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, crossing the Yukon River, and reaching the edge of the Arctic Circle. On the drive back, watch for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).

This tour is limited to 9 guests to ensure that you enjoy a small-group experience in one of our climate-controlled vans.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the Northern Lights sightings and we can't guarantee last minute bookings.

We do encourage each guest to rotate seats at least a few times on this tour.

City: Fairbanks

Sat 16 Nov

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What's Included

Local guide

personalized Arctic Circle Certificate

free unlimited Hot drinks, like coffee, tea, hot chocolate

free Snacks and water

free Sandwiches (vegetarian option available, please advise at time of booking)

Hotel pickup and drop-off, within city limits of Fairbanks and North Pole

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers. We do not recommend this tour for children under the age of 10 years due to safety concerns
Please dress appropriately. The temperatures can reach extreme conditions during the winter month and we recommend to dress in layers.
Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural occurrence and therefore cannot be guaranteed! (no refund possible)
The weather conditions are in no way predictable in our area and we will not offer a refund in case of too many clouds.
Exact schedule and itinerary of stops are subject to change based on daily conditions and Northern Lights activity on the day of your tour.
There is a possibility of cancellation due to dangerous weather and/or road conditions. If this occurs, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. We are not able to provide gluten free or vegan options.
Type of transportation: climate controlled van
The group size is limited to 9 people for each passenger van. Bigger group bookings are possible and multiple vans will be used in this case.
Customers are strongly encouraged to rotate seats at least a few times on the tour to give each person the opportunity of having a different view.
This tour requires being able to enter and exit our van with limited assistance. Please contact us if you have any concerns about mobility.
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
To be in compliance with the CDC and the State of Alaska: Guests are not required to wear face masks, but may if they wish. We also urge you to review the updated Health Advisory Number 2 at https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-advisories/ .

What To Expect

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point

We begin our 14-hour long journey to the Arctic Circle with a convenient pick up at any hotel or address inside the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole. Settle into your seat and relax on the 200 mile (322 km) journey down the back roads of Interior Alaska. We provide free snacks and drinks to ensure your utmost comfort in our climate-controlled vans. Take a trip back in time as you travel down the Dalton Highway. Featured on the TV show Ice Road Truckers, the Dalton Highway (technically Alaska Route 11) runs north-south through Alaska, nearly all the way to the Arctic Ocean, and parallels the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. It’s one of the most isolated roads in the United States and provides some beautiful Alaskan scenery for you to enjoy during the ride. With sweeping views of mountains and valleys, you will see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System (TAPS), one of the largest pipeline systems, transporting thousands of gallons of oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, up close.

Tolovana River

Your driver will pull over at several different spots, including the Tolovana River and Wickersham Dome.

James Dalton Highway

Travel the remote Dalton Highway to Mile Post 115 to the Arctic Circle Campground.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (390)

lentt

Jan 2019

We did the Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour, and I am so glad I did it! Our tour guide, Suzy was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Not to mention she's a very good driver, felt safe the entire trip! Ask her anything and she knows it ;) I learned so much about Alaska and many other things about the US in general, and so much more. The tour was 14 hours long, but there were just so many things to know about the fascinating state of Alaska that intrigued me a lot. If you want to learn and know more about this state, this tour is definitely for you. It's very educational and highly recommended. Suzy was very cheerful and entertaining throughout the tour, she answered literally all my questions! Thanks Suze! She took us to quite a few spots to make sure we get the best view of the lights. She also made sure we were all comfortable, and did not hesitate to offer those who did not have a proper camera to take pictures with the northern lights (the pictures she took came out really good too!), and sent them to each of us personally. Well done Suzy! Thank you for making my first ever solo trip a wonderful experience. Hopefully I can come back in the summer to experience more of Alaska.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for taking your time to leave Suzy and us such a great review. We really appreciate it. We are very glad that you had a great time and even got to see Lady Aurora. Summer is a complete different experience and absolutely worth to come in winter and summer. We would love to see you back here. (just don't forget the mosquito spray) Greetings from Alaska, - Sylvia

amany415

Jan 2019

Second Trip: (Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks) Trip Guide: Bob who lives in AK for 27 years. He is fantastic, funny, and helpful. He knows a lot about Alaska ( Culture, weather, Northern Light, Stars, people, etc.). You will never stop talking about all things with him I like him a lot. Summary: If you are looking for a unique experience ever in Winter you must pick this trip plus to the hot spring. If you are thinking about it! Take this summary if you are with the great Bob :) - Pipeline ( good enough time for pictures ) - Stopped for sunset up in the mountain - Make sure you go to the restroom in each stop - In the first stop make sure you try the banana pie (if you like Banana very recommended) - Dalton Highway - Arctic Circle perfect time arrived - Later on back to the hotel and stopped for the Northern Light in the way - Bob was terrific with that !! we found many great spots for pictures and meditation - I enough you to set next to the driver seat if possible especially when you are close to ghost trees. The road is cool + talk more with the great Bob Service and Advice: - The guide arrived on time. - They provide delicious lunch the bag has (2 sandwiches very delusion, a bottle of water, ships) - Go to the restroom in each stop even if you do not feel that you need you MUST GO - Take SNAK with you. - Water just for required DO NOT DRINK a lot ( couple stop for the restroom) - Ask the guide early when you are going to stop so you can drink enough water before the stop at least. - Get enough sleep night before; this is a very long trip - if you drive to the last stop which has gift store for Arctic Circle buy from them, there is nothing like their stuff anywhere else - If you are hungry, they have good soup - Prepare your camera setting earlier - Do not waste a lot of time taking pictures, please better to spend more time looking by your eyes. - Enjoy it ! this might not happen anytime later - If you did not get chance to see the Northern Light remember ! you get the experience :)

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thank you so much for leaving Bob and us such a great review. We really appreciate it. We are blown away from this amazing review and thank you so much for all those great information. That helps out anyone who is trying to decide on booking with us. We are sending you lots of Greetings from North Pole, Sylvia

GhadahMostareeh

Jan 2019

It was a wonderful feeling when I first stepped outside the van. Coming from Saudi Arabia, my brain could not believe that I was standing in the Arctic Circle! Bob, our amazing guide, knew a lot and made us feel safe during this trip. He respected that some of us needed to relax and take naps, but he never stopped looking out for the northern lights and woke everybody up whenever he spotted them. He also made sure at every stop that we would wait inside the warm van until there were absolutely no trucks driving around, so their headlights would not disturb our pictures and our vision. The trip was long and you need to be ready for that. Bob handed the certificates to us when we arrived in the Arctic Circle. *NOTE: If you want to be a little more extra, take your certificate to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in Fairbanks so they stamp it. They can also stamp your passport =)

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for leaving us and Bob such an amazing review. We really appreciate it and are glad that you had a wonderful time. It is true that the trip is very long and not for suitable for every person. If someone is not sure, they should give us a call and we will make sure to make everything clear and figure out if it is the right fit for someone or not. It is definitely worth it though. Greetings from Alaska - Sylvia

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