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 18 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)

velarava71

Jan 2020

This road trip on the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle was fantastic. We stopped along many points of interest and our tour guide, Lynley, had extensive background information to complement what we were seeing. This is a long trip and it is cold weather traveling, but worth the experience. On the way back, we saw the Aurora at several stops.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you for leaving us and Lynley such an amazing review. We really appreciate it and are glad that you had a good time and even got to see the Northern Lights. warm regards, your AWG team

dappersoutheast

Jan 2020

We loved our tour! Not only was it educational, but we also packed in so many interesting sights in the Alaskan wilderness. Bob was the perfect tour guide! He was personable, helpful, and very knowledgable about the area. He was also awesome about pulling over anytime he saw hints of the lights. Sledding/walking on the Yukon River and visiting the Arctic Circle were well worth the trip by themselves. However, when we pulled over to take pictures of the "ghost trees," Bob spotted the Northern Lights dancing above us. Our group got the most amazing show for 15 minutes. Bob pulled the van around so we could watch and avoid the -30 windchill. The entire tour was an experience that we'll never forget. Highly recommend both tour and guide!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

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

Alaska B

Dec 2019

I did the 12ish hour trip, and Brian was our guide/driver. We were 10 people in a 12 passenger van. I was the only one traveling solo, so I got to ride shotgun. Brian knew a lot about Alaskan history, especially the pipeline, and I enjoyed speaking with him. It was -25F when we left Fairbanks, and along the way we made stops that were as cold as -60F (but that stop comes with a diner that is toasty warm and serves hot noodle bowls). There was a second van that met up with ours at the second stop, which added to the safety of the trip. The driver of that van knew all the constellations, so when we got to the Arctic Circle stop and completely clear skies, he was able to point them all out to me (I'd asked if he knew, since I recognized one but couldn't name it, and he offered an impromptu mini-lesson on the rest. It was the best part of the trip!) We did see the Northern lights. They were beautiful! But it is the memory of those stars that will stick with me.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you for leaving us and Brian such an amazing review. We appreciate it and are glad that you had a good time. We are also excited that you even got to see the Northern Lights. Safety is our number one priority and we are always making sure that the groups are staying together on our tours. That offers additional safety. warm regards, your AWG team

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