Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, 4477 Pikes Landing Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4619

Duration

12 to 14 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Go far off the beaten track on this small-group tour that takes you along one of the world's most isolated roads. Travel into the Alaskan wilderness along the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to the edge of the Arctic Circle. On the way back, keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights.

Afternoon and nighttime tour from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle
Travel the remote Dalton Highway, seen in Ice Road Truckers
Hotel pickup and drop-off, food, and warm drinks included
Small-group tour limited to 9 people provides a more personalized experience

What To Expect

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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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stop at Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace. You can purchase extra drinks, snacks and food there but please order it for takeout.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Your driver will pull over at several different spots, including the Tolovana River and Wickersham Dome.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Dalton Highway Welcome Sign

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Travel the remote Dalton Highway to Mile Post 115 to the Arctic Circle Campground.

• Admission Ticket Free

Enjoy the journey across the Yukon River, as you catch a glimpse of the wildlife that inhabits Sub-Arctic Alaska. With sweeping views of mountains and valleys, you will also see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System (TAPS), one of the largest pipeline systems, transporting thousands of gallons of oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. You’ll have the chance to get out for quick photos. Then a bit further down the road, stop for another photo op at Finger Mountain, where views of the alpine tundra await.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upon reaching the Arctic Circle, one of the five markers of latitude, (Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Equator and Antarctic Circle), at which the sun never rises during winter solstice and never sets during summer solstice, you will be met with a glorious site.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
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 as there is limited availability of these items in Alaska.
Type of transportation: climate controlled van
The group size is limited to 8 people for each passenger van.
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Included/Excluded

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off, within city limits of Fairbanks and North Pole
free Snacks and water
free Sandwiches (vegetarian option available, please advise at time of booking)
free unlimited Hot drinks, like coffee, tea, hot chocolate
personalized Arctic Circle Certificate

Gratuities
no gluten free or vegan meal option available. You are welcome to bring or buy your own lunch and snacks.
cold weather gear

Durations

12 to 14 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, 4477 Pikes Landing Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4619

from 300 $