Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure

Great day traveling to the circle and fun stops along the way! Jamie did a fantastic job driving….never worried about the ride and we had some difficult snow he had to drive through. We stayed for the lights with Tim and he also did an amazing job. They were both very informative and we learned so much!! It is a long day, but a fun trip!

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James Vislosky was an amazing and informative guide!!! I highly recommend this adventure. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to cross the Arctic Circle, see the Aurora Borealis, cross the Yukon and see the Alaska Pipeline!

Sabrina driver was great. Very knowledgeable and interactive. We stopped and see auroras as well. Worth it. Me and my son loved it. Trip was great. Car/van definitely need upgrading.

We absolutely loved this tour to the Arctic Circle. It took a very long time to get there while riding on a very bumpy road. I read previous reviews about the road, so we were prepared and not surprised. We made several stops along the way, but there's no place to grab lunch or dinner so you have to bring it with you which was fine. The skies had been very cloudy all week long, but once we reached the Arctic Circle, the clouds cleared and we were treated to stunning sunset views. On our return trip to Fairbanks, no one on the tour was optimistic about being able to see the Aurora lights that night because of the cloudiness. But suddenly the lights were visible, so our driver Sabrina, pulled off the road and we were able to see the lights and many shooting stars. What a once in a lifetime moment!!! I highly recommend this tour, and thank you to our excellent driver Sabrina who kept us safe.

Loved this adventure! Family trip with 2 teenagers. Our guide was Caelum. Highly recommend him. He pointed out animals and told us facts along the way. Our lunch stop included sledding out onto the frozen river. The stop at the arctic circle included warm drinks, pictures at the sign and feeding wild birds. On the way back, we stopped at a rock formation and climbed up to see the beautiful sunset. The northern lights appeared and Caelum found a safe place to pull off for us to take some pictures. Once we reached the cabin for northern lights viewing we were handed off to a different guide. The guide stayed a little late because the lights were so bright and active. You can’t go wrong with Caelum as your guide. He really tries to have something fun for everyone on his tour. He was already asking questions about his ideas for his summer tours! The whole day was wonderful and ended in a warm comfy cabin and fabulous aurora viewing.

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Fairbanks to coldfoot! What an adventure. Just do it!!!! Shawn was an excellent guide, tons of facts. He was such a safe driver in the snowy road conditions. Made us feel safe. So courteous on the Dalton hwy. “The little tour bus” ask for Shawn he’s very funny. But he made sure we were all safe. Thanks again Shirley and Shari

I had an incredible Arctic Circle tour in Fairbanks, thanks to two amazing guides. The guides brought the history and natural beauty of the region to life with engaging storytelling and fascinating insights into the wildlife and indigenous cultures. Their enthusiasm was contagious, making every stop feel special. They also offered a scientific perspective on the Arctic, sharing expert knowledge on the region’s geography, climate, and ecosystems. They were attentive and made sure everyone felt comfortable and informed. Together, they created an unforgettable experience. Their passion, expertise, and warm personalities made this Arctic adventure truly memorable!

Went with my friend on Dec 30, 2024. Had the best experience ever with two female tour guides who were absolutely knowledgeable and caring throughout the whole trip. The coach bus is indeed the best I have ever had in Alaska. Its seat could even recline, and it's pretty spacious, so you won't get squeezed like a lemon throughout this long trip. The ladies are so good at driving, I fell asleep like a baby. Loads of small stops were made so nobody got bored or missed anything. The first lady literally stopped about 10 minutes away from her switch destination for us to take pictures of the aurora, and the second lady handed me a tripod when she saw me walking outside of the cabin. (We stayed in a warm cabin w supplies, including cup noodles & hot beverages, for the aurora viewing) Such an amazing tour, and I really appreciate both of the tour guides for making this happen!

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Such a cool experience to cross the arctic circle! Caelum was a great driver and kept an eye out for wildlife as we drove. We saw some moose and a lynx on the drive. Walking on the frozen Yukon river was a cool experience as well. There aurora was a bad forecast the night we did the tour so not much to say there other than the homestead was cozy. Be aware this whole tour is like 90% driving so if that bothers you then it’s probably not the tour for you but if you understand that most of the tour is driving to get to the remote location to cross the arctic circle then I think this was the perfect stress free way to do it.

I don't even no where to start. I booked this trip for my boyfriend and myself. September 18th, my 50th Birthday! I was so excited for this trip and said these words to my boyfriend daily for a week plus before. We arrived 30 minutes early at 8:30 am so, I could be first in line to get on our shuttle/tour bus. The lady that greeted us first couldn't find me on the paper and then had me look for my name on the paper. It was there, right in front of her. She gave me a paper for food selection for lunch, which was a turkey or a ham sandwich for $10.00. I really did not like either choice and asked if there was other options and she said "yes" you can purchase other items off the menu when you arrive. People started arriving and the room got full quick. Another lady came out and was going over a few small things and she stated to everyone, if you don't want sandwich you can order other items up there off menu. She also was talking about restroom breaks, that we could not use bathroom on coach. We had to tell driver and he would pull over and we could go. Now remind you, I'll itinerary strictly stated we had to arrive by 9:00 and if we were any later than 9:15 we would forfeit our seats. We'll guess what? Three women were late which put us 50 to 60 minutes late right off the bat. We had to wait on them, even though their strict rules stated we were leaving at 9:15 and your seats were forfeited. So, an hour late to start it. I of course was second on the bus, an older couple jumped in line before us and they also set in front. We on left and them on right. Remind you, I got there first so I could get FRONT SEAT! I had it, 2 hours in to our trip we stopped at what they called the trading post, owned by them, for outside bathroom break. 15 min later we boarded the bus and the driver said get up and move to the back of the bus, I was like what???? He said we were told in the briefing by the woman that we had to rotate seats, which was an utter lie. So, I was forced to go to the back of the bus, where I couldn't see anything and I was deathly sick because of how bumpy the rode was. When I say bumpy our butt's were coming up out of seat. Then we hit a 45 min wait for road construction. I was so deathly sick when I arrived at the Yukon River that I was ready to eat to calm down my stomach and the first thing the cashier said, nope I can't serve you, you are on tour bus. So I was forced to starve or buy a bag of chips. Bull! Finally after being 2 hours behind schedule we made it to the Artic Circle where we picked up several more passengers coming from coldfoot. We had to stop at all the same stops and listen to our driver repeat the same stuff all the way up. This tour company booked to flipping trips in the same day! Finally at 12:36 am the next day, we arrived back at the trading post to view the Aurora lights. It was raining, fog set in and you could not see 5 feet in front of you, over casted, KP 2 reading and both drivers went on to say we should be able to see them. Which was a joke! I left and lost my money for that tour finally arriving back to my hotel at 3:00 am. The most miserable trip ever! The trading post and the Yukon River Camp is owned by the same company. A big racateer! I want a full refund. The trip was miserable and they lied throughout the whole trip and forced us to set in the back. It was a complete disaster and a horrible 50th Birthday. You should be ashamed of yourself. There was other couples there complaining as well. I want a full refund!!!