Fairbanks Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour

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Excursion Overview

Discover the fabled Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights

Come join the search for the elusive Northern Lights with this evening tour out of Fairbanks. After reaching and crossing the Arctic Circle and receiving your crossing certificate, you and your group will start driving along the famous Alaskan Pipeline, learning about its history on the way.

Enjoy a brief stop at the Yukon River Bridge, and even stroll along the bank of the river! As you continue onto Finger Mountain, you will walk the informative half-mile loop and overlook the Katnuti Flats.

As the night gets darker, it's time to start searching for the elusive Northern Lights.

Please note: This is an overnight tour that returns at dawn. There will be several opportunities for bathroom breaks along the way. This is a very rural area and some facilities may be outhouse-style.

View all of our Alaska Northern Lights tours.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Pick up/drop off within the city limits of Fairbanks or the North Pole
  • Lunch, snacks, and bottled water
  • Tea, coffee, hot chocolate
  • “Cross the Arctic Circle Certificate”

Requirements:

  • This tour is not recommended for children under 10.
  • A minimum of 4 people is required to run the tour. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered either an alternative tour date or a full refund.

Duration: 14 hours (Roundtrip from local hotel)

  • Pick up from local hotel
  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline
  • Yukon River Bridge
  • Finger Mountain
  • Kanuti Flats
  • Arctic Circle
  • Aurora Search
  • Drop off to the local hotel

Meeting Instructions:

  • Hotel pick-up within the Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of our tours are made using comfortable 10-passenger vans. For safety reasons, all vans are equipped with a CB radio and/or a satellite phone.

There will be several opportunities for bathroom breaks along the way. This is a very rural area and some facilities may be outhouse-style.

We cannot guarantee Northern Lights sightings, as they are a natural phenomenon. You'll be contacted the day before your tour with your pickup time (or on Saturday for Monday tours). Please check your voicemail in case you miss our call.

2 Sandwiches, snacks, bottled water and hot beverages are included. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and drinks on this tour.

Alaska weather can be very unpredictable regardless of the season. Clothing is not provided for this tour, please dress appropriately for your comfort and safety. The temperatures can reach extreme conditions during the winter months and we recommend dressing in layers with warm socks and boots.

 

Guest Reviews

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Dale T

On Sep 2024

Gavin was an incredible guide. We really enjoyed this tour. Because of all the clouds we were not expecting to see the Northern Lights, but Gavin spotted a break in the clouds and we caught a brief glimpse of the lights. Also, thanks for providing a gluten free meal option. It was delicious.

$300.00

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Duration: 14 hours

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Duration: 14 hours



Passenger (18+): $300.00