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Fairbanks Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour

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Excursion Overview

Discover the fabled Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights

Journey from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle on a full day guided adventure along the legendary Dalton Highway, one of Alaska’s most remote and scenic roads. This immersive tour follows Alaska Route 11 and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, offering sweeping wilderness views, insightful commentary, and opportunities to spot iconic wildlife such as moose, foxes, and occasionally bears or lynx. Along the route, guests enjoy breaks for photos, including a stop at the E.L. Patton Bridge, before reaching the famous Arctic Circle sign at latitude 66°33’ N to celebrate this once in a lifetime milestone.

As the return journey begins, the Arctic landscape transforms under the night sky, creating ideal conditions for northern lights viewing. Depending on aurora activity, your guide makes stops at prime viewpoints like Wickersham Dome and the Tolovana River, giving you the chance to watch and photograph the aurora borealis as it shimmers above the wilderness. The tour ends with a relaxing ride back to Fairbanks and hotel drop-off in the early hours, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Alaska’s rugged beauty and the magic of the Arctic Circle.

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 9.
  • 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 and E.L. Patton Bridge
  • Arctic Circle
  • Aurora Search (depending on weather conditions, possible stops include Tolovana River and Wickersham Dome)
  • Drop off at 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 (two choices: Turkey and cheese, or pesto and cheese), 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, gloves, a hat, an insulated winter coat, and waterproof insulated boots.

Children under the age of 9 are not permitted on this tour.

 

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.

$330.00

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Duration: 14 hours

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Duration: 14 hours



Passenger (18+): $330.00

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