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)

BANN_K

Nov 2018

Had great time going to Artic Circle. Rick was a great guide. He was very helpful and had really interesting stories.

squirrelflies

Oct 2018

We were hoping to catch the northern lights but we got more than what we expected. Our guide was a very skilled driver on the treacherous road to arctic circle and always sharing about Alaska, keeping a look out for wildlife and stop by beautiful sites for us to catch a few photos. Unfortunately, the skies did not open up for us to see the northern lights, but our guide's keen eye and stealth mode allowed us to catch a glimpse of a fox, a wild rabbit and 2 bear cubs! Sights that were even rarer than the lights during the early season of the northern lights. We are glad that the guide us kept us comfortable and entertained throughout, making sure we get enough toilet breaks along the way too. Highly recommended tour option!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for leaving us such an amazing review. We are glad that you had a great time and you enjoyed your trip. Kind regards, Sylvia

Felicity F

Oct 2018

I can't give it a bad review just because I didn't see the northern light. The weather wasn't great but I think the experience was memorable, thanks to our wonderful tour guide, DAVE!!! I loved every story he shared about Alaska and the jokes he made. It sure made the 12 hours car ride enjoyable. I live in sunny San Diego, and needless to say that being in this cold weather in October is totally out of my element. Dave took good care of us along the way. He knew exactly what to do with the car in the snow and I felt very safe(then again... .... I have absolutely no experience with driving in the snow). The artic circle was nice spot for pictures. It would have been fantastic if we saw the light, but then again, it was out of our control. Thank you Dave! Sorry Allison lost your business card but here's our picture! To everyone who's reading this post, please tip your tour guide even you didn't see the light. It's not their fault.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Dear Felicity, thank you for leaving us and Dave such a wonderful review. We are glad that you had a great time, even without seeing the Northern Lights. Also, thank you so much for leaving the comment about the tip. It is true that no one can either predict it or make the lights come out. Kind regards from North Pole, Sylvia

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