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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (390)

TETONGAL719

Jan 2020

Awesome day!!!! Our guide Bob was terrific. He has a great love of Alaskan history. Very knowledgeable, and shared so much information. A long ride through the frozen tundra, but ever so beautiful !!! and with a very competent,and safe driver in Bob. Just think. I crossed the Arctic Circle, at -25 degrees..Whew!! Saw Alaskan Pipeline, as made way along Dawson Highway, and Yukon ... also saw Arctic Fox, and herd of Caribou...Bob also stopped many times in search of Northern Lights, sky was so clear...but they didn't show...but the stars were so impressive, sooo many of them. It was a great day, and Bob was a great guide. Highly recommend this tour...you will not be disappointed!!!!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you ao much for leaving us such a great review. We really appreciate it and are glad that you had a great time. We were hoping you would catch a glimpse of the caribou on that day. This is awesome. Greetings from the AWG team

christysX98DW

Jan 2020

After arriving at various times on Friday we all got together Saturday afternoon for this incredible start to our vacation. This company accommodated six of us with only a couple days' notice. I spoke with Suzanne who needed to check logistics to make sure they could accommodate us. She promptly returned my phone call to work out the details. Because of reviews on Trip Advisor, I requested Bob to be our guide. He did not disappoint! He knows a little bit about a lot of things! From picking us up promptly at our hotel to teaching us all about the pipeline, constellations, and the aurora, he took care of everything! Matthew joined us on the trip and was quite attentive to our needs, informed us of all kinds of Alakan history, and showed us a great time sledding down the banks of the Yukon River. The 6 of us traveling together were from 3 different states, range in age from 34-72, and have various backgrounds. All were impressed by this trip and wouldn't hesitate to repeat it! 14 hours worth of touring sounds like a bit much, but the trip had the perfect amount of stops for stretching our legs, bathroom breaks, and to break up the monotony of endless miles. Each stop had a wonderful charm all its own. The peanutbutter pie at the Hilltop truck stop and the pork Chinese noodles at Yukon base camp were both amazing! Alaska Wildlife Tour is a terrific company focused on the customer and providing a great quality service! I would heartily recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thanks for taking the time to write this amazing detailed review. We are glad that you had a great time on your tour and that you enjoyed your trip with Bob. warm regards, your AWG team

alyssale94

Jan 2020

Lynley was a wonderful tour guide and had a lot of knowledge about the wild life in Alaska as well as the history of the destinations that we stopped at. She kept the tour interesting by telling us her stories and really engaged with everyone. She is an extremely good driver given the horrible driving condition on the Dalton Highway. She tried every chances to help us see the aurora. We didn’t see any but it’s a Mother Nature kind of thing, you can’t blame anyone for it. Overall, really enjoy the tour. Would definitely do it again when I come back to Fairbanks!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, we are really glad that you had a great time with Lynley and we really appreciate your amazing review. Even if you were not able to see the Northern Lights. Greetings from the AWG team

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