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)

791crystalb

Dec 2018

The aurora activity was low on the night we went, but our tour guide Ricky made the trip a great experience! He had so many interesting stories to share along the way and was very knowledgeable about the area. Besides hunting for the northern lights, we got to see quite a bit a wildlife as well as seeing the Arctic Circle sign, Yukon Jeremy's outpost, pie at the Hilltop, and the pipeline. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for leaving us and Ricky such an amazing review. We really appreciate it and are glad that you had a wonderful time. Sending you lots of love from Alaska, - Sylvia

amya11111111

Dec 2018

We came to Fairbanks for 3 days, but didn't see it in the first two nights. We went to this tour on the third night. The van is clean and warm. Ricky, our guide, tried his best to look for northern lights for us. Finally we saw amazing lights at 1am!!! Totally recommend this tour to everyone!. Many thanks to our excellent guide, Ricky! He is very professional and a skillful snow driver.

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for taking your time and leaving us such a great review. Ricky definitely knows and loves what he is doing. All of our guides will try their hardest to find the lights. So glad you got to see them on your last day. We hope you had a great trip to Alaska. Sylvia

Rebecca_C

Nov 2018

We booked this excursion about 6 weeks in advance of our trip to Fairbanks and I was really excited about it. The description on Viator says "afternoon pick up" but doesn't state what time. Wasn't it a surprise when I received a call from the tour company the day before telling me it was a 2pm pick and that we would be back until 4am, which would be the time we needed to be at the airport to catch our flight home. We unfortunately were not willing to take the risk and be stuck in Fairbanks another day. Stephanie was very rude to me on the phone and refused to give us any sort of refund. or work with us in any way. Now I know what you're thinking. Yes, it did say there was no cancellations or refunds when I booked this, so I how can I get angry. I guess being in the hospitality business myself, I have learned to at least be empathetic and try to resolve issues. The reason I am giving them a negative review isn't because they wouldn't give us a refund. It is because the person I spoke with, Stephanie, was extremely rude to me. My tip for anyone thinking of booking this excursion is to find another tour company that has a more flexible cancellation policy as there were several others to choose from.

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