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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (390)

uhuntgx

Jan 2019

Incredible experience. Suzy, our driver, was both knowledgeable of the area and her ability to drive in the snowy almost invisible road at times impressed me. I normally am unable to doze off when driving through conditions such as the snow drifts and white-out vision, but I was able to drift off to sleep feeling quite safe in her driving ability. I had considered driving the Dalton Highway myself, but now quite enjoyed the fact that another capable driver had done so for me. We even got to enjoy a slightly weak Northern Lights exposure, which was quite an experience as well - trying to take a picture in temperatures below -10 was something. All in all, the tour was an incredible experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to travel to the Arctic Circle.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Hello from North Pole. Thank you so much for leaving us such a great review. We really appreciate it. Greetings from Alaska - Sylvia

JoanLi1204

Dec 2018

We had a great experience with our tour guide Suzy. Only my family signed up the tour that day so the van was very comfortable with 3 of us and our diver/guide. That was the last night we had in Fairbanks and we hadn't seen the northern lights before because it was snowing and cloudy for 3 days, even on our way to the Arctic Circle. It was almost a miracle that on our way back, the sky was clearing up and we started to see stars. Finally we saw beautiful aurora in green and red around midnight and Suzy told us it was a level 4. She is a very experienced driver and has a lot knowledge about wildlife and funny stories. She picked several good spots for us seeing the light and luckily we saw meteor shower too! We had an unforgettable night with some amazing photos. Definitely recommended!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for leaving us and Suzy such a great review. We are very glad you got to see our beautiful Lady Aurora. Greetings from Alaska, - Sylvia

Ailton007

Dec 2018

First let me state that you shouldn't judge this tour based on seeing the Aurora or not. We didn't see it as it was overcast and snowing most of the time but it was a great experience anyways. Our guide Dave was great, driving us safely and stopping wherever possible to wait for the lights to show, point at foxes, moose and lynx when we saw traces. Stopped at the pipeline viewpoint, various stops along the way and provided insightful comments and background on what it means living this far up north. 10-12 hours in a van is tough but never felt bored and took some great pictures on this memorable trip. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Hello from North Pole, Thank you so much for leaving us and Dave such a great review. It is true that there is no guarantee to see the Northern Lights, which we make clear before guests are booking their adventure with us. Of course we are not happy if Lady Aurora is not coming out for you but it is unfortunately not something we can control. Sending Greetings from Alaska - Sylvia

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