Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks in Fairbanks booking from $300.00

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

Wed 23 Jul

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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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 as there is limited availability of these items in Alaska.
Type of transportation: climate controlled van
The group size is limited to 8 people for each passenger van.
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.

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.

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Reviews (829)

Piyanan_O

Jan 2025

The 1st time that I travel to Arctic Circle with a small group (FRIENDS) , Guide this trip his name is "EVan" he so nice and friendly... in the trip Evan let's us know to understand and explain for the places are popular that we are visited ✨️ by the way, we are rest for eat to dinner at The Yukon River Camp Lodge he prepared for yummy sandwiches for us .love its... between along the road we visited the famous highway and take a picture at "Pipeline ", "Dalton Highway " Sign , Yukon River and the last place make me so excited it the "Arctic Circle " Sign . YAYYYY!! I'm so proud for myself that's I think 16 hours " we are here" We across the Arctic Circle in the temperature -37°C super cold..but we are so happy... on the road to back home we met the Northern Lights Evan stopped the Van and free time to us to take a picture on the top of the road between the highest mountain...the Northern Lights so beautiful that I ever had to see .. Evan take the van to bring us at the hotel that Safe ..I LOVE ❤️ this Trip and I love ❤️ "TripAdvisor "

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for your review and choosing Alaska Wildlife Guide for your Arctic Circle adventure!

robertgC2628PZ

Jan 2025

My family and I had Greg Robbe as our guide to the Arctic Circle in search of Northern Lights. Nowadays, the best term to describe Greg is the phrase "built different." This is especially fitting because he used to compete in strength sports - one of the many entertaining stories he told us. In a nutshell, Greg: 1. Has an outstanding wealth of rich knowledge - he is a true polymath. He demonstrated deep knowledge of biology, physics, music, history, policy, and many more subjects. Whatever angle you wish to study Alaska from, Greg has you covered. It's also worth noting that he wrote his Master's Thesis about the very road on which the tour takes place. It's hard to imagine someone better qualified to do this job! 2. Has a natural knack for storytelling - I found his stories easy to follow and consistently interesting. He is animated and engaging throughout. 3. Has seemingly endless endurance - he took us on a 14-hour excursion and showed no clear sign of fatigue or needing a break. He was able to speak for virtually the entire time. I don't understand how this is biologically possible, but he made it look easy. 4. Is impervious to cold - he seemed genuinely comfortable in everyday clothes that did not look like winter gear despite subzero temperatures. 5. Takes great photos - he kindly offered to take photos of me and my family and he took better photos of the Northern Lights than we could. 6. Is kind and attentive - he made sure to address the needs of everyone onboard the bus and our comfort was always his priority. A big thank you to Greg for a great experience!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for your review and choosing Alaska Wildlife Guide for your Arctic Circle adventure! We are so glad Greg kept you entertained the whole trip. We are lucky to have him as a guide.

Heather_M

Jan 2025

This is an absolute must do when visiting the Fairbanks area! When booking see if you can get Greg as your guide! He has a ton of stories and is super knowledgeable! We can't wait to come back and do a spring/summer Arctic Circle tour!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for your review and choosing Alaska Wildlife Guide for your Arctic Circle adventure! We look forward to having you back. *psst* come in the summer mid June-end of July to experience the midnight sun, it's still very cold in the "Spring" in Alaska.

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