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

Tue 19 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.

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Reviews (390)

GoPlaces527051

Feb 2020

If you've seen the third season of History Channel's "Ice Road Truckers," you know about the roads we traveled on this tour. By taking a tour I'd hoped we'd have a careful, capable driver who would not only cover all the miles and sites but would get us to the Arctic Circle and back safely. Matthew did all that and more. He cared about his guests and molded the tour to accomplish what we wanted in terms of time, stops and activities. At every stop he offered hot beverages, delicious and filling lunches, and the chance to rotate seats. He was courteous and helpful, not only to us but also to truckers as he used his CB to identify himself as oncoming traffic and pulled to the side to let trucks pass when the usable part of the road narrowed to one lane. On the way back he even stopped to help the driver of a van belonging to a competitor. The driver had pulled too far off the road (not in a pull-out) and a back wheel fell off the side of the road. Matthew was obviously much more experienced and took the lead, pulling him out. All of the stops were valuable but I really enjoyed experiencing the way everyone works to help each other on that desolate highway. Matthew pointed out wildlife along the way, showed us where the pipeline went through a mountain rather than over it, and explained things like push-trucks as we traveled. The night was too cloudy to see the northern lights but that didn't stop Matthew from pausing frequently to check while we waited in the heated van.

Response from Host

May 2020

Matt's our hero. Glad you enjoyed your "dramatic" Tour. Thanks.

LightPacker545906

Feb 2020

We had a great guide. Bob was very prepared and knew what he was doing. Although there was too much cloud cover to really see the northern lights, Bob was heroic in his efforts to catch little glimmers of green. More importantly, Bob saved a poorly prepared guide and his van full of tourists from death by freezing at the arctic circle. The other guide did not come prepared and foolishly shut off his vehicle and left the headlights on for guest pictures of the arctic circle sign. Had Bob not happened along, this group would have had to walk to the highway and hoped for rescue there. The situation contrasted Bob's preparedness and his respect for the power of deep cold, and the lack of planning and carelessness of the other guide. I am so happy that we were always safely cared for by Bob. BOB WAS FANTASTIC!

Response from Host

May 2020

Bob is great, we agree. Good to hear! Glad you enjoyed your Tour. Thanks.

drainky

Feb 2020

Bob made this a really special experience. He is a great guide and very knowledgeable of his job as you would expect but his constant quest to seek the Aurora for us was commendable. He was visibly disappointed when we couldn’t see more of this show. His suggestion to go sledding on the Yukon was taken up by people on the trip and so now I will have great memories of zipping down the hill slope onto a flat sheet of snow and ice as the moon lights up the surroundings. His enthusiasm and selfless assistance to others makes this type of trip a very pleasant memory.

Response from Host

May 2020

ICE suspect you had a really great time. Good to hear! Glad you enjoyed your Tour. Thanks.

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