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

Wed 20 Nov

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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)

ThompsonClan4

Apr 2020

The scenery was gorgeous!! The turkey sandwich and snacks hit the spot and were delicious! Even though we did not make it all the way to the Arctic Circle because of icy, dangerous roads, we loved our adventure! Linlee was an awesome and conscientious tour guide. She was very safe and made our excursion fun with her stories and knowledge of the area. We had a slight scare when traveling on the Dalton Highway and could not stop from sliding on the road. She never once panicked and was quick to try to put chains on our van’s tires.Our van had two men that wanted to help Linlee but she wouldn’t have it. Her number one concern was keeping all of us in the van and safe at all times Sadly, one set of chains was in poor condition and failed to work. A trucker by the name of Mike stopped to give us aid and proceeded to “rebuild” the chains. We were able to turn around and Mike followed us to a safe spot. It was an adventure we will never forget and are forever grateful to Linlee for her professionalism and quick, smart thinking!

Response from Host

May 2020

So happy Princess Linley was able to "save the day". Glad you noticed that :), and enjoyed the tour.

nobum2019

Mar 2020

Visited Pipeline, Yukon River Camp, Arctic Circle, etc. The guide Jake was very friendly and polite. Finally, I could watch aurora. It was a great memorial.

Response from Host

May 2020

So happy Lady Aurora showed up... just for you. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Jacqueline_T

Mar 2020

The vehicle for this tour was inadequate for the Dalton highway in winter (2-wheel drive passenger van). We felt that we had spent money for something that the tour company should have known was a gamble. We got stuck on the Dalton highway in the snow, and had to be rescued by a trucker. We did not even make it halfway there and ended up back at our hotel room by 11 PM. But that may have been serendipitous because we had a 7:30AM flight in the morning and had scheduled it that way because the description said the trip was over by 3am. Even the tour guide thought 3 AM was unrealistic. The tour guide her self was an incredible person, and kept us safe.

Response from Host

May 2020

Yes, even in this one-in-a-million occurrence, our guide rose to the occasion and kept everyone safe and comfortable. (Note the other 5-star reviews for the same tour in the same van.) Sometimes Mother Nature prevails, despite our best efforts. Sorry you were disappointed.

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