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

Fri 18 Jul

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Starting at $300.00

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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)

Heather M

Jan 2025

Greg, our tour guide, was amazing from the start of the tour all the way to the end of the tour! His stories are incredibly informative and entertaining, and his knowledge is vast!! He took his time with us at each stop and even took fun pictures of each one of us on the trip! I fully recommend this tour company and if you can, when you are booking with them see if you can book on a day Greg is the guide!!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

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

heathermO4646FG

Jan 2025

Kevin was great! He was very informative and stopped at all of the sites, explaining a little about Alaska throughout the entire trip. The company was also accommodating with their food options. On the way back, Kevin was on the lookout for the Northern Lights through the cloud coverage and we were able to stop twice to take pictures. Great experience and amazing guide!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

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

jmlucassen

Jan 2025

We chose this tour because we figured driving a good distance would increase our chances of seeing the northern lights even if it was cloudy in Fairbanks, and we were not disappointed. Although it was bitterly cold (-40 degrees at times) it was worth it. Fortunately we came prepared and were dressed for the coldest temperatures we could imagine. Our driver, Jessica, made us feel safe and well informed in this inhospitable environment. She was full of interesting information about the area and the stops along the way, but she also knew to be quiet when people had dozed off. She kept an eye out for the ever fickle northern lights, and pulled over several times so that we could enjoy them. During the first few hours we got to enjoy the landscape, and after darkness had settled in, we could enjoy the lights.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for your amazing review and choosing Alaska Wildlife Guide.

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