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

Mon 23 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.

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Reviews (390)

JMcD202003

Mar 2022

This “tour guide” service was used for this specific tour, as it included many items of interest to our group. For this tour, it was our group (4 adults) only with the driver in a van. We met him at a convenient area in North Pole, which was close to the cabin we were then staying at. This tour was a driving tour starting in Fairbanks and continuing to the Arctic Circle. Our guide was “Frank”. He drove our party (4 total). The guide was very knowledgeable of the entire area, and provided a lot of information. Part of this tour was seeing the Alaska Pipeline. The road we took (eventually turned into the Dalton Highway) essentially followed the pipeline. At the start of the Dalton Highway, there is a pull-off with signs providing details of the man named “Dalton” and the work he did in Alaska. There were additional pull-off spots so you could actually walk up to the pipeline, and there were markers giving you information about the pipeline. We made stops as needed for breaks and for taking photos. The “Hilltop Store” was a good break and was one of the last stops with running water bathrooms. Unfortunately, the Wildwood Mercantile store was closed when we got there – it would have been nice to see what that like inside. We saw wildlife along the way, and along one mountain pass, the snow had coated all the trees and it was magical. The Dalton highway is the roadway from just north of Fairbanks all the way to the “North Slope” or Prudhoe Bay. It is paved in some sections and gravel in others. We were very glad to have a guide like Frank, because he knew the road and the conditions, and was prepared should something unusual happen. There were times when you could barely see the sides of the roadway, as snowfall covered the sides and the road. This is definitely a place where you need a very skilled and knowledgeable person driving. We made stops as needed, including one at the Yukon River. There is a small store next to the river. We walked down to and then onto the Yukon River, close the bridge that carries the pipeline across. We continued on past the Arctic Circle and then stopped at the sign designating the Arctic Circle for photos. Following that, the weather cleared and Frank pulled off the roadway on a large siding area. The northern lights started and were just spectacular for quite a while. Following this, we continued on back to North Pole. I would highly recommend this tour and provider.

Xiaoling_S

Mar 2022

It’s great trip . Very nice driver! Take us 15 hs trip. If I will come again here I will choice the same company! Thanks !

Kdarkfire96

Mar 2022

We crossed the Arctic Circle. Took 2 tries (1st try was back in December, but snowing forced us back halfway into the attempt). There were plenty of amazing views along the way. No lights despite clear skies.

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