Arctic Circle Aurora Driving Adventure

Overview

Cross the Arctic Circle and look for the Aurora in a one day tour from Fairbanks! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. End the day looking for the Aurora in Joy Alaska before returning to Fairbanks.
NOTE - each tour is unique with our ever changing daylight. Depending on when you are traveling it is important your day may be more "night" then day light".

City: Fairbanks

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $329.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $329.00

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What's Included

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
NOTE by choosing a tour experience one recognizes when one is traveling by plane, ground tour 6 feet of separation is not possible. As of July 1, 2021 Masks will no longer be required and will be optional for those who wish to wear one.

What To Expect

Northern Alaska Tour Company

Northern Alaska Tour Company originated guided tours into Alaska's Arctic on the Dalton Highway. Guides provide not only a safe journey but share the story of Alaska's Arctic making it a memorable day.

James Dalton Highway

DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY TO COLDFOOT - Viator locator only has Coldfoot for the Dalton Highway -- Guest get out and experience Alaska's Arctic made accessibly by the Dalton Highway - built for the transportation of goods to the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields.

Arctic Circle Trading Post

Just one of the stops made along the way to see up close and learn about the natural and cultural history of Alaska's Arctic -- here learn of the early homesteading in Alaska and how early pioneers forged a home out in the middle of the wilderness.

Yukon River Bridge

The tour will stop at the Yukon River Camp both on the way north and way south. Guests can either have brought their own food to eat or purchase lunch/dinner here. Plus, guests get a chance to get out and explore the banks of the mighty Yukon River.

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

Celebrate reaching the Arctic Circle at Milepost 115 of the Dalton Highway -- 200 miles north of Fairbanks! All guests will earn an official Arctic Circle Certificate.

Arctic Circle Trading Post

As the tour approaches Fairbanks a stop will be made at Joy, Alaska at the Arctic Circle Trading Post (60 miles from Fairbanks). Here guests on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive will meet their new Aurora guide who will continue the story of life in Alaska's Arctic and work with guests to look for the Aurora. Joy is located outside of the Fairbanks North Star Borough so away from the city lights and the tour places guests there during the peak activity time as identified by the scientists studying the lights. The Arctic Circle Trading Post is heated and there is hot water for complimentary coffee, tea, cocoa and cider. Time at Joy can vary depending on weather and road conditions (how long it took to get there). One could expect anywhere between 1 - 2 hours. Return to Fairbanks is between 3:30 - 4:30 AM.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (8)

gmyers1139

Nov 2022

Our guide, Jeremy was awesome and very knowledgeable about everything we saw on our tour. He was very accommodating and kind to all of the passengers.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for joining us on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure. So glad you enjoyed it and the guiding by your guide. We appreciate your sharing your experience with others.

tozargandhi

Nov 2022

I had taken the Arctic Circle Aurora Driving Adventure. It was a fabulous experience. Steve, greeted us at the office and went through the entire schedule. He was very knowledgeable. Later, Aaron who took us for the tour, was equally knowledgeable and amazing. The tour is meticulously planned, has a lot of time to experience the beauty of Alaska, provides enough breaks and halts including those for lunch and dinner and is conducted by knowledgeable operators. Any question one has about the geography of Alaska, northern lights, wildlife in Alaska, etc were answered convincingly. I am already planning to take my next adventure with them!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for choosing Northern Alaska Tour Company for your Arctic Circle Adventure. So glad you enjoyed your time with us and with Aaron. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Happy Winter.

Bruce K

Oct 2022

Our tour with Aaron was extraordinary. It is a really long tour but well worth it. Aaron kept finding more things to show us and just when you thought there was nothing more to see he took us out on the tundra to dig down so that we could touch the permafrost! How cool is that! He has great knowledge of the area and we felt very safe with his driving on the Dalton -- he always used his CB radio to alert the trucks that the little tour bus was keeping out of their way. We highly recommend this tour especially with Aaron.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share with others your experience with Northern Alaska Tour Company. We also appreciate your recognition of Aaron and the work he did to keep you safe and share the Arctic with you. So glad you enjoyed it.