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

Sun 22 Sep

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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)

593tedl

Sep 2022

This was a nicely paced relaxed driving tour up to the Arctic Circle. The smaller group size (8-10 passengers) give this tour a more private intimate vibe, which I really enjoyed. With plenty of stops along the way to take pictures and stretch the legs, this ~12 hour round trip tour feels engaging nearly the whole time. The drivers were experienced navigators along the treacherous road in occasionally treacherous conditions. The spectacular aurora on the ride back was a nice touch, but I would have rated the tour highly regardless. The weather, aurora, and road conditions will absolutely affect the type of experience you will have, so keep that in mind. That said, this guided ride was well worth the time and money.

Perky C

Sep 2022

I was one of 6 guests on the 20 Sep 2022 Arctic Circle & Northern Lights tour led by our guide Tony. Let me start with him: Charming, polite, professional, funny, and very experienced with all manner of guiding in AK. Extremely entertaining stories on all aspects of AK. Loved the knowledge he shared of the Indigenous Athapaskan culture, the AK pipeline, and local flora and fauna. His ability to spot and identify wildlife is first rate - we saw lynx, ermine, ravens, and ptarmigans only because he saw them first. We drove the Dalton Hwy, one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Much of that was done in the dark at 40MPH or less. Tony was VERY familiar with the road, and soon showed me that we were in safe and practiced hands. I never worried about my safety on this dangerous highway again. 10/10 for guest safety. We made several stops along the way, for vehicle checks/gas top-offs, toilets, and unique shopping. We always had at least 20 minutes, so I never felt rushed. We had 30 min for dinner along the Yukon River - plenty of time. Tony stuck to the schedule like a pro. “Official” tour stops included Dalton Highway sign, Finger Mountain, Yukon River, and Arctic Circle picnic area - all excellent places for photography. Tony helped everyone get photos - it was nice to have a pic of me and my husband together at these amazing places (since I am the designated photographer). He can work any camera, and takes excellent photos! On the way back, we made 3 separate stops for Northern lights - one at Yukon River, one further down the Dalton Hwy, and one closer to Fairbanks. Tony kept an eye on the lights while driving, and when the displays got super-active and amazing, he stopped and gave us plenty of time to enjoy and photograph the Aurora. In all, about a 13-hour trip, but never a dull moment! One note: A disgruntled member of this tour keeps leaving 1-star reviews under different aliases. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM. This person was extremely difficult, abusive, angry, and argumentative from the moment she climbed in the van. Laser-focused on wanting DOZENS of selfie photos, presumably to share with her 12 Instagram followers, she resented other people taking photos at the stops until she was done with her 15+ selfies from different angles, orientations etc AT EACH STOP. So the rest of our group quickly decided ignore her demands, get our pictures done quickly, and leave her to her self-obsession. Tony was polite and professional with her at all times. She was obstreperous and abusive all night, to Tony and to a more limited extent, to the rest of us. She did not ruin my tour, but she has added a humorous and head-shaking aspect to this adventure that we will be laughing about for a very long time.

Virginia P

Sep 2022

Enjoyed the small group van. Wish I had been warned about the silty ground and shoe wear choice. We saw the northern lights on the way back to Fairbanks and spent about 40 glorious minutes taking in the lights until they disappeared! It was a bucket list thriller! I mobility issues and I could only manage to enter the front seat of the van. The driver did his best to accommodate my needs. It would be nice if every van had mobility accommodations or if possible boarding problems were made clear before reservations are placed.

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