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)

1hermant

Dec 2019

This is a drive we wanted to do, but would not have tried on our own...with icy roads and truly desolate conditions. This tour is truly an adventure, but in no way dangerous. Great stories and great sites. But cold...dress warm if you are going in December!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you for leaving us such an amazing review. We really appreciate it and are glad that you had a good time. It is true that it's very important to dress warmly during that time. It is always better to have too much clothing with you, rather than not enough. warm regards, your AWG team

thinkway

Dec 2019

Our tour guide, Grace, was super awesome. Her driving skills in the poor weather was on point. The bus was in good condition and really stable. I felt safe with her as a driver despite the low visibility and icy road conditions.. Certainly glad that we were not the ones behind the wheels. And she was such a great driver that many of us dozed off for a good amount of the return trip. Surprisingly the snow storm cleared up and we managed to catch a teeny weeny aurora on the camera. But sadly, it was not visible to the naked eye. Still, great trip!

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 Grace and that you even got to see a tiny amount of Aurora. warm regards, your AWG team

dheepthinker

Nov 2019

Linley (I'm not sure about the spelling) was amazing. The roads were not great and yet she drove with such patience and experience, I wasn't nervous for a moment. Very knowledgeable as well. Unfortunately the weather was cloudy and it snowed so we couldn't see the northern lights but she did her best and stopped at different places to find a good spot. And we saw a trapper which was awesome! Definitely worth a trip!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for leaving us and Lynley such a great review. We are really glad that you had a great time and enjoyed your trip, even in not so great weather conditions. Greetings from the AWG team.

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