Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
personalized Arctic Circle Certificate
Lunch
Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off (within Fairbanks city-limits)
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
No Gluten-Free or Vegan Lunch Options Available
Cold-Weather Gear
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
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).
Options
Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Pickup included
Reviews
894 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best aurora tour
Angela R,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00These tour guides know their aurora . If you want to see the Northern Lights these are the people to make it happen for you. Thank you for the opportunity of a life time! It was incredible!
Long trip but worth every minute
SandraStrack A,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a long day but worth it! Unfortunately weather didn’t cooperate but our guide was awesome and through the clouds we got some northern lights
My tour did not get to...
Amber B,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00My tour did not get to see the northern lights because it was cloudy, it’s hard to predict the weather and not the tour‘s fault. We had a very good driver and Alaskan native as our tour guide.
Fun trip.
David U,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
4.00Fun trip. Our driver Ron, was excellent. I only rated 4 stars because a bad accident stopped us short of our destination. We would book this trip with Viator again.
Checks the boxes, not great. Recommend daytime arctic tour to enjoy scenery and separate lights chasing tour.
jcvang89,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
3.00This tour checked the boxes, but overall was not great due to the length/timing of the trip and the discomfort of the vehicle. Here are the Pros: -Scenery on the way to the arctic circle was beautiful. -Our guide, Guy, was knowledgeable and answered many questions. He also played some Alaskan Storytelling podcasts that were very entertaining and helped pass the time on the way there. -We made it to the Arctic Circle. -We saw the Northern Lights. It had been cloudy and rainy/snowy when we left Fairbanks. But, it was clear skies closer to the arctic and we did see the lights arching across the sky like a big green rainbow! Cons: -The drive was VERY long. We were picked up at 2pm and were dropped back off at 4am. The cumulative time of our stops was only about 2hrs, which means we were driving for 12hrs! -Due to the length of the drive, there was very little time for stops. When we did stop it was to use the bathroom and snap a quick photo, then back in the van. This was very disappointing when the lights came out because we did not have much time to watch them dance. -Due to the later pickup time, it got dark about an hour before we reached the arctic circle. This was disappointing because we could no longer see the scenery. -The van was uncomfortable for the length of the trip, especially if you were stuck in the middle with no window seat. -The drive back was pretty brutal. Yes, we saw the lights, but had little time to enjoy them. It was dark, so you couldn’t view any other scenery. It was late and we were sooo tired, but could not get good sleep on the van. If I had this to do over, I would book separate tours to view the arctic circle and northern lights. I would book a daytime tour for the arctic circle that leaves early in the morning so as to fully enjoy the scenery on the way there and the way back. I would book a separate lights chasing tour that didn’t go so far so you have more time to view them.
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