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

Thu 14 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)

Venice S

Jan 2018

This is a very interesting tour. Ricky, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the route and he explained a lot of things while on the road. However, his microphone broke down midway so since we were sitting at the back of the van, we could barely hear him. We felt safe and secure driving on the deserted road. We saw some light aurora activity on our way back to Fairbanks so that was also good. On the way back we took in a couple who was saved by a truck as their rental car was stranded in the snow. We had enough stops for food/coffee/toilet which made the trip feel less long. It would be better if we were able to hear Rickly the entire time.

Cherie D

Dec 2017

I had one thing on my bucket list...ONE...and that was to see The Northern Lights. So, my husband and I planned a trip to Alaska, booked The Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour and hoped and prayed that The Aurora would come out that night. Bill was our driver and he was AMAZING! He had lots of great stories and knowledge of everywhere that we went. After the Arctic Circle, he went right into “Northern Lights Hunter” mode. We were able to see a giant haze in the sky, which was the Northern Lights. We couldn’t see any colors in it but a camera was able to capture it. He let us all stand there and enjoy the sight, even if it was just a haze to the naked eye. As we began our trek back to the hotel, he stopped anytime the Aurora got a little brighter up in the sky. By 2:30am, The Northern Lights really lit up the entire sky! From one end to the other!! Bill was just as excited as we were to see them! He never once gave us the impression that he was bored. You’d think after awhile, a tour bus driver might kinda be like “Here it is, hurry up let’s go, seen ‘em a million times...” No, he was actually just as excited as we were! At one point, he even laid down right on the snow to watch the Northern Lights display in the sky! He made the trip more fun just by having fun with all of us! Even if we hadn’t been lucky enough to see The Aurora, we still would’ve looked back on this trip with fond memories and have been so thankful to have a wonderful person driving us all over Northern Alaska. The only tip I would give to anyone wanting to go on this trip in winter time is to bring your own ice scraper. The windows do ice over inside inside the van, and Bill provided an ice scraper, but then you have to share it. If you bring your own, you can scrape your windows as much as you want without having to ask someone to pass you the scraper. This trip is well worth the money and if I were you, I’d ask for Bill!! :)

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Hello from North Pole, thank you for taking the time to leave us such an amazing review. Bill even talked about this trip days later and showed us his pictures. He just loves what he is doing and can never get enough of Alaska and it's beauty, like all of our amazing tour guides. Thank you for the tip with the ice scraper and we will make sure to add enough for everyone for the cold time of the year. Greetings from Alaska

Kim P

Dec 2017

I learned more about Alaska on this tour than I have in my 3 weeks that I've spent here thanks to my tour guide, Ricky. He has lived here for 12 years and provided us with a host of travel tips, restaurants, and local favorites. If you're here for hunting, he is the tour guide you want. Ricky didn't make you feel uncomfortable if you asked to modify the heater/AC which is convenient on a 12-15 hour hour car ride. He makes it clear that he will stop anytime you need to use the restroom and to speak up if you see anything along the way you want to stop at to explore. He's flexible and his positive attitude is contagious! We really valued how safe of a driver he was especially since we are from the south and have little experience in icy, winter driving. We didn't get a chance to see the Aurora, but I honestly cannot say he didn't try his hardest for us. He drove us around for hours after looking for clearer skies, higher tops, and patiently waited everything out. We felt like old friends by the end of the trip. My only regret with this tour is that I didn't do it first thing when I came to Alaska because it definitely would have better aided me in planning out other adventures here. Be sure to ask about Yukon Jeremy, The Old Man, and he's too humble to bring it up on his own, but if you're into military history, he's got a lifetime full of experiences to share (if he permits of course)....you've probably already seen a movie or two about it...Just don't bring up Josh Hartnett! LOL! Memorable experience!

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for taking your time to leave us such a great review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip. Ricky is definitely a guide by heart and loves what he is doing and can't get enough of it. All of our guides are like that and they have so much fun driving their tours. We send you a lot of greetings from Alaska

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