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

Sun 17 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)

TARUN_C

Sep 2019

Our tour guide, Dave, was very knowledgeable about Alaskan lore, wildlife and history, and answered all our questions. He was very personable and made sure we did not get bored during the LONG drive from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle (~200 miles each way). He stopped a number of times at scenic/historical spots for photo ops. There were 8 of us in the van, but it was roomy so we didn’t feel cramped or uncomfortable. We had been forewarned that seeing the Northern Lights was “up to Mother Nature”. The Kp forecast was only “1-2”, along with cloudy skies and a full moon! So we concentrated on enjoying ourselves on the way, and were determined not to be disappointed if we didn’t get to see the lights. We reached the Arctic Circle as the sun was setting, but there was enough light for us to get great pics at the Arctic Circle Sign. We had our “award ceremony” (got our “official” Arctic Circle certificates and posed for more pics) and then had our dinner. By the time we were done, it was getting dark, the clouds had skittered away, and the moon had still not risen above the tree line! Dave said he was really hopeful about the lights and advised us to wait till after 11:00 pm for a chance to see them, which we were super glad to do. And soon after, the show started, and WHAT A SHOW IT WAS! FYI, the Northern Lights, as seen by the naked eye, are not the expected vivid greens and blues, but a milky white instead. But when photographed with long exposure, those colors pop in the pictures! So initially, it was difficult to identify the wispy streams of milky white we were seeing as the famed Northern Lights. But thanks to Dave’s coaching we were soon able to spot them for ourselves. And then, as time went by, those wisps turned into vast ribbons that weaved and danced and undulated their way across the night sky. And when my husband took long exposure shots with his phone (Samsung), those milky white ribbons morphed into streaming curtains of neon green with bits of blue/purple/pink. What an amazing and awe-inspiring experience! The lights followed us half the way back to Fairbanks, and Dave stopped a couple of times so we could get additional shots (no one wanted the experience to end!). We didn’t see any wildlife along the way but we’re not complaining! Overall, we had an incredible time on the Doyon/Viator Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks, and highly recommend it. THANK YOU Dave and Doyon/Viator!

Rene_C

Sep 2019

was an awesome tour and great adventure.. the tour guide/driver was so nice and he really knows very well every single detail of the tour

Stella_L

Sep 2019

Ken is super nice, friendly and knowledgeable. We are a group of 4, had our tour on August 30. There only 8 of us in a small van, good to have a small group! We were able to see the northern lights at around 1am. The first hill that we went to was slightly too windy and chill so Ken brought us to another one. He helped us to set up the camera, find a good angle for photos. Overall his guidance and explanation throughout the day was awesome! We've been to many places and really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended this tour and Ken as your tour guide!

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