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)

uovo123

Sep 2019

thank Bob for the wonderful trip，it is a hard trip，but worthful，except the bad weather,at least we saw snowing.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for leaving us a great review. We really appreciate it and are glad that you had a great time, even if the trip was long and hard for you. warm regards

Shannon M

Sep 2019

I went to Alaska for a family trip so my Dad could fulfill his life long dream of seeing the Northern Lights. We booked this tour, as one of the possibilities, and were also very excited to go to the Arctic. 2 things on my bucket list! Knowing full well the Northern Lights can be elusive and seeing them is only a chance this review is not a complaint about not seeing or not seeing them it's a review of the tour itself. I want to start by saying the company was a pleasure to deal with on the phone when I confirmed the trip that I had booked and also was very prompt on calling back the couple times I had to call with questions from the group. They offered to pick us up at the house we were staying at in Fairbanks, which was nice so we didn't have to drive. They showed up on time and Dave our guide was really friendly and a bit funny as well. The tour is about 14 hours long and the van they pick you up in is very, uncomfortable. It is not a coach it is a passenger van so after about 3 to 4 hours it gets really uncomfortable. The seats are very narrow and the rows are close together so there is very little leg room. We did stop a few times but sometimes there was 3 to 4 hours without a stop so several in the party were really sore by the time we got to the Arctic. The tour was supposed to come with commentary but I never heard anything. I guess for the people in front he did speak with them but if there was a speaker system in the van it didn't work and anyone past the first row didn't hear anything. We were supposed to also stop at finger mountain but for some reason we didn't. The only stops we made were at the pipeline and two fueling stops. Once we crossed over into the Arctic we pulled into a gravel parking lot. Stopped in front of the Arctic sign and got out, snapped a couple of pics, fed some gray jays and took off. We where there just 15 minutes. I had to say I was a little underwhelmed. I thought there would be a visitors center, or at least a commentary about the Arctic but there was nothing but a gravel parking lot. We then headed back to Fairbanks. Normally I think they were supposed to stop and look for northern lights but it was overcast and cloudy so he stopped twice and then we just decided to call it and head back. We did get to see and owl and luckily we were staying in a rural part of Fairbanks so we happened to see a moose in our own driveway when we got home. They do feed you a lunch, and it wasn't bad. The only problem is they feed you while driving so eating in the cramped van isn't easy. I will say I am glad I went to the Arctic but I am not sure I would recommend it.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Dear Shannon, we are so sorry that this tour didn’t meet your expectations. Unfortunately, because of the length of the Arctic Circle tours, it is not the right fit for everyone. However, for almost all of our customers, crossing the Arctic Circle, seeing and feeling the real vastness of Alaska is one of the highlights of their Alaska vacation. In all of our descriptions of this tour it is never stated that the Arctic Circle has a visitor center. It is true that this tour is 14 hours long and that we are using Vans, which is stated in the description and we assured you during our phone call a day before your tour began. Our comfortable and very clean 12-seater vans are used for all of our tours, which left your group of 8 with enough spare room to feel even more comfortable. No complaints about the seating situation were made from your group during the tour. Furthermore, we offer seat rotations for all our customers multiple times during this tour. We make multiple stops for stretching your legs, viewing the area, and taking pictures if you wish to do so. Of course, our guides ask all customers if they would like to leave the van, but it is the customers choice to leave the van or stay seated. At the Arctic Circle, your guide gave you the opportunity to take as much time as needed, but the group decided to leave after roughly 15 minutes. On the way back, a stop was made at Finger Mountain and the guide gave you the opportunity to get out of the van and showed everyone a small video from his last tour about wildlife in this area. Unfortunately, only one person decided to get out and take advantage of a smoke break. We have upgraded our vans with the best communication system on the market and the guide asked the group, in the beginning of the tour, if the volume was good for everyone. After hearing that it was too quiet, he turned the volume up and the group told him that they were satisfied. Each of our guides are very experienced and watch every second for the Northern Lights and pull over when/if need be. However, we are glad that you were pleased with our excellent service. We are also happy that we were able to help you out with collecting you at your pickup address, so you did not have to drive all the way to the Walmart parking lot. We, at Alaska Wildlife Guide, are well known for our outstanding customer service and it is our goal to please our customers as best as we can.

Farvey

Sep 2019

It was amazing, our guide Ken was the BEST! Very knowledgeable, and we were able to see the northern lights. Definitely a trip to remember.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hello from North Pole, Thank you for the review of your tour and guide Ken. We can never guarantee that you will see the Northern Lights on your tour but it is amazing when you do! Warm Regards, Amber

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