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)

yu_x

Mar 2018

Our tour guide name Mike. He is really fun and love Alaska. He had enough knowledge to tell about Alaska. He is a good driver. Dalton Highway is a definitely dangerous highway, you wont want to drive if you don't know how. Mike knew what he was doing. On our way, he will stop and park on the side way for us to watch the wile animals if we saw some. On our way back, he was looking the northern lights for us. It really helpful especially for us, since we did not know what should be expected for at the very first day. The trip is kinda pricey, but you wont't regret to hire some to take you at all. It actually the best decision we made for our trip.

Larsi94

Mar 2018

It was a very long drive, starting at 3:00pm and end at 05:00am, but with our guide, Ricky, the trip didn't feel boring at all. Ricky was extremely knowledgeable, he explained how the pipeline work, how to find the Northern lights, how the permafrost affect the tree. We learned a lot about Alaska in this trip. Unfortunately, there was a wind storm on Finger Mountain that slowed the trip and the Northern lights were not active that day. We only saw a little of the lights. Anyway, the drive in itself was still a wonderful experience, thanks to Ricky. So, if you are looking for a tour to arctic circle and also want to see the Northern lights, this trip is definitely what you need to experience.

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 enjoyed your tour with Ricky and that you had a great time. We are bummed that you did not see much of the Northern Lights though and sending Love from Alaska, Sylvia

Barbara P

Mar 2018

We did not know what to expect with this trip, but from the time our guide, Ricky, picked us up from the time he dropped us off back at our room, it will be one of the trips we are planning on doing again. Our guide was incredible, considerate and full of information, very patient and accommodating. Well worth the time and money. Outstanding group of people.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

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

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