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

Sat 21 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)

Sam03lee0869

Nov 2022

This was the absolute worst tour that my husband & I have been on. It was a 14 hr tour that started at 14:00 hrs/2:00 pm. The driver, Jake, stopped just about every hour to smoke couldn't find the lights on a clear night & in turn we never saw the lights

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We are sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience on your tour. Here at Alaska Wildlife Guide we strive to provide all of our guests with excellent customer service. Due to poor job performance and after being talked to my management, the tour guide in question is no longer a member of our team. While we do love getting reviews from our guests that show how wonderful of a time they had with our guides on their tours, we also do take negative reviews to heart. These reviews provide us with the means to make changes and grow positively for the future. Again, we apologize for the experience that you had on this tour. If you would like to speak further in regards to this matter, please feel free to reach out to our office and speak to a member of our management team.

Vivek_S

Nov 2022

Round trip from Fairbanks to Arctic Circle and back took us 13 hours and about 400 miles. Going to Arctic took longer (around 7) as you take stops, are excited for the journey, take pictures and what not. The first stop is right outside Fairbanks where you can use the restroom (you’re in for a long ride)! Then we stopped at the pipeline, Dalton highway one mile marker and a couple of really beautiful scenic spots to take pictures. It was all icy roads, Frozen trees, it just looked surreal! The last stop before Arctic is the Yukon River stop which is about 5 hrs into the trip and that’s where they give you a sac lunch containing 2 sandwiches per your dietary preference (that you must select at the time of booking), a bag of chips, a snack bar and a bottle of water. That’s the final restroom stop as well. Reached Arctic Circle at about 9:30 pm. Took some pictures under the van headlights. Waited for 30 min for Aurora and left. We knew there wasn’t a good chance of seeing the lights that day but the driver, Jake, did his level best to make sure we stopped at multiple points on the way back where he could see even the faintest of the lights. We couldn’t get any good enough photos of the lights that day. Jake was funny, knowledgeable and happily took our pictures when asked. The three complaints that I have are: 1) The cigarette smell in the van that would last for some time every time the driver smoked. 2) There was no mic in the van so we couldn’t hear him beyond the first row of the 12 seater van. 3) Viator listing says free unlimited hot drinks but there were none that were provided. Despite all of this, I would certainly recommend this tour. Arrived at our hotel at around 3:30 am and slept like a baby!

Cel G

Nov 2022

Everything was so awesome. The uniqueness of the places, the tour itinerary, and even our driver/guide—- Jake. Our tour commenced 2pm and ended 5am the following morning, the snow on the road was a bit challenging; but his driving was smooth and we really enjoyed! He also had a good grasp on secret spots for Aurora viewing on the way down from Arctic Circle. He was so patient, we had various stops for a superb surreal Northern Lights experience!

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