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)

paolamn17

Dec 2019

We wrapped up our Fairbanks trip with this epic 14 hour adventure. Even with temperatures fluctuating between -20 f and -52 f (?!?!?!?!?!!!!) this was worth every minute. We even were lucky enough to get in a good lights display. Our guide Brian was excellent at “reading the group” and shared his vast knowledge along the way. The hospitality on the route was top notch. If you are looking pack in as much as possible this is not to be missed.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you for leaving us and Brian such an amazing review. We really appreciate it and are glad that you had a good time. It is crazy how the temperatures change along the road up North. warm regards, your AWG team

ReturnOfTheMcK

Dec 2019

I initially booked this tour to increase my chances of seeing the northern lights. Had I known it would also be an incredible educational adventure into the Arctic, I would’ve booked regardless of aurora viewing potential (seeing the lights—which we did!!—were icing on the cake by the time we got back!). Lynley was a phenomenal tour guide, driver, teacher, and storyteller. There was not a dull moment on the long drive...it was like a field trip on the Magic School Bus. Bundle up (recommend layers so you can adjust your own temperature in the van or the weather outside). If you’re going in the winter it can get cold at the various stops and you’ll want to stand out and watch the lights even when it’s well below zero degrees...it can be relatively comfortable if you prepare with weather-appropriate layers. Lynley kept the van running and supplied us with hot drinks at stops so we always had the option to be as exposed to the elements as we wanted :) She also had chargers for all the popular phone brands on hand. I would absolutely do the tour again.

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 Lynley. I think we should mark her vans with "magical school bus". Love it. warm regards, your AWG team

296LIN

Dec 2019

Our tour guide BOB was very professional and generous; we felt safe to stay with him. really Lucky to see the northern light on our way back!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you for leaving us and Bob 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

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