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)

mmmaricel

Oct 2018

I found this tour challenging more than enjoyable because it was such a long way to go, with little else to see along the way and at the destination. Our guide Ken made it as fun and informative as possible, stopping to see the oil pipelines, doing comfort stops and so on. However, the time spent getting to a destination with very little gain when you get there was quite disappointing for me. We were lucky to see the aurora borealis on the way back to Fairbanks, however if the lights were your first priority, I would recommend doing other tours closer to Fairbanks instead of going all the way to the Arctic Circle for a sign and certificate.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hello from North Pole, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Unfortunately, this tour is just this long and there is nothing we can change about this. You can see at the time of booking that this tour will take around 12 to 14 hours. Many people have the crossing of the Arctic Circle on their bucket list and you will have a bigger chance to see the Northern Lights in this direction. Sadly, not all of our customers are as lucky as you. That said, we are very excited for you that you got to see the Northern Lights and we hope that you had a great overall visit to Alaska. Kind regards, Sylvia

Francis R

Oct 2018

Our tour started at around 2:30pm & we arrived back 5am the next morning. Dave was an amazing tour guide & was very knowledgeable about the Alaska pipeline & the journey to the Arctic Circle. He was very accommodating & allowed for ample time to take pictures, enjoy the sites, and even to see the Northern Lights. The Aurora was not particularly active that night. Technically, we saw faint streaks in the sky with our eyes, but with the right camera settings we were able to capture the famous green glow & areas of purple. I may have been slightly disappointed in the low activity but that hasn't deterred me from trying to see it again or give the tour a bad rating. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Dear Francis, thank you so much for leaving us such a great review. We and of course Dave, really appreciate it very much. We all can understand the disappointment and Dave tried really hard on the whole way back to "catch" the lights and I know that you know this as well. I also apologize that your tripod takes so long to find it's way back home but I will contact you shortly about more information. Kind regards, Sylvia

Yilin G

Oct 2018

Our guide Ricky is very experienced and has all the interesting story along the way. Also, he tried his best to find us the best Aurora of the year! Just unforgettable experience and highly recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review. Our company and of course Ricky, do really appreciate it. We are also very glad that you had such a great experience. Kind regards, Sylvia

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