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

Fri 27 Dec

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Fri 27 Dec

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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.

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Reviews (390)

Darrin_L

Oct 2022

We were looking forward to going to the Arctic Circle. We were picked up in a 9 passenger van, with 9 people in it, so with jackets, purses, water bottles, it was packed. The driver didn't ask our names, so I had to confirm his name. He didn't speak at all until we approached the first stop at the pipeline. We were unsure if the van was the final vehicle, or he was picking us up to take us to the final vehicle. He mumbled, so no one could hear him, and when asked to speak up, he said his PA was not working. Seems like the driver did not want to be there at all. At the one stop for gas, we were told there would not be another rest room for 140 miles. Would have been good to know that prior to booking the tour. At one point, to try to get some dialogue going with the driver, I asked what kind of wildlife we might see. His response was "whatever you see out the window". About 90 minutes outside of Fairbanks, he pulled over, got out and made a cell phone call. We were all confused, as he didn't give us any indication of what it was all about. Finally, he came back and told us the van wasn't "running right", and he called the manager, who would be there in about an hour with a new van. She showed up 2 hours later, and all the passengers decided to go back to Fairbanks. We were refunded the entire amount, but that was our one chance to visit the arctic circle, so that dampened our trip. For a 14 hour trip, the van would have been jammed, with no room to move around. I'd suggest maintaining the vehicles better, and hiring tour guides who actually guide a tour, not just drive the van.

Yatharth2001

Oct 2022

Tony was really great and courteous. We loved his stories and explanations. Unfortunately we were not able to see the northern lights very clearly but Tony tried his best.

Heckyesnugent

Oct 2022

Tony was great. He was knowledgeable and told great stories. We felt safe during the drive even when the road got a little sketchy. Some reviews we looked at prior to the trip seemed like they were expecting something different, but we had a great time driving up the the arctic circle. We saw one lynx and very dim northern lights but the hospitality was top notch.

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