Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle, traveling one of the world’s most remote roads through Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness. With an expert local guide leading the way, you’ll explore stunning natural landmarks, learn about the iconic Trans-Alaska Pipeline, & witness the magic of the Northern Lights. This 12 to 14-hour guided tour offers an immersive small-group experience in the comfort of a climate-controlled van. Along the way, enjoy storytelling, scenic stops, & a deeper connection to the untamed beauty of Alaska. PLEASE NOTE: You are eligible for a full refund up to 7 days before your tour.
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Itinerary
With sweeping views of mountains and valleys, you will see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System (one of the largest pipeline systems in the world), transporting thousands of gallons of oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, up close.
A quick stop to allow guests to purchase souvenirs & a slice of the market's famous pie(s).
Enjoy the journey across the Yukon River, as you catch a glimpse of the wildlife that inhabits Sub-Arctic Alaska. Meals available for purchase.
Upon reaching the Arctic Circle, you will be met with glorious views, presented with your personalized Arctic Circle Certificate, and the opportunity to photograph the aurora borealis.
A quick stop at the Dalton Highway Sign to allow guests to take photos and enjoy the scenery. You will then travel the remote Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle Campground (mile 115).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks City-Limits. We cannot pick up from the airport. If you are staying at an Air BnB or outside of city limits, please contact the office via email or phone call.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 the 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.
- 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.
- Every guest must sign a waiver before any tour so they clearly acknowledge the inherent risks of wilderness travel, assume responsibility for their own safety, and confirm they are medically able to participate.
Reviews(960)
Our day trip to the Arctic Circle was long but well worth it. Our guide Dylan was a great tour guide and very informative about Alaska. He was a careful and conscientious driver. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour and Dylan.
Excellent day and expert driver/guide.
We had an excellent time going up to the Arctic Circle! Our guide, John Kane (Caine?), was very prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, engaging & entertaining. He even told us where to go to see some moose… we did and saw 4! Thank you John!
Milo was fantastic. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip enjoyable. He truly went above and beyond to ensure our group had a wonderful time.
Milo was a great tour guide and the trip was great. Milo knew alot about the various flora and fauna and although long, it was enjoyable and informative. Getting to the Arctic Circle was cool.
the drive was long but worth it, great views and a few wild life, would do this again
This tour took us up the Dalton Highway along the Alaska Pipeline route. Loved crossing the Yukon and stopping at the Yukon River Lodge. Our guide Dillon was great. He shared a lot of local stories, drove safely and chose a number of interesting stops.
If you like going into the outback, you will love this experience. However, if you have difficulty getting in and out of a full van of people, I don't recommend the tour. There were multiple difficulties for us: 1) it was a 15 hour day with many stops (advertised as 12 hour day); 2) the roads are not paved, so the dust was horrible; 3) the air conditioning in the van did not work and there were no windows to open except in the front; it was 70 degrees so we were hot; 4) there were 11 people in a 15 passenger van, all but 1 were elderly. The guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The best part was lunch at the Yukon River Camp. The food was the best we had in Alaska, hot and fresh!! The people were great. The beauty of Alaska was wonderful. The oil pipeline was interesting. Over-all I do not recommend this tour unless you are young and don't mind breathing dust. We were sick for 2 weeks with lung problems upon return home.
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that the experience did not meet your expectations. Arctic Circle tours are always lengthy journeys. We're reviewing these conditions and figuring out how to improve. Thank you for taking the time to share this. Best regards, Alaska Wild Lights
Our trip was incredible! We were fortunate enough to have Shannon as our guide who was a native and highly knowledgeable about the area. She was also a safe and considerate driver along the rough Dalton Highway. I highly recommend this tour!!
It was horrible and tragedy full experience. Driver saved tea / coffee / water bottle and snakes what ch were supposed to be served to us. There was NO facility of these things on the way of 200 miles (Appx).. The van was totally third class and outdated. Each and every part of the body of the van was shouting and noising. The interior was totally miser and even safety handles were also not fixed. The space between rows and seats were most uncomfortable. All 8 passengers were Senior Citizens and experienced great physical difficulties. This trip was NOT a pleasant tour but a terrible long ride. I think I will never recommend to anyone. Sorry.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience on the Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour did not meet your expectations. We take comfort, vehicle condition, and guest experience seriously, and we regret that the tour was not the positive experience we aim to provide. We understand your concerns, especially regarding the long drive and the comfort for senior guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review it with our team.
