Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

Overview

Available languages

English

14 hours

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On this full-day trip from Fairbanks, you'll acquire plenty of bragging rights for friends back home as you cross the Arctic Circle and (hopefully) see the Northern Lights. Take in the landscape of Alaska's unspoiled wilderness while enjoying comfortable transport and narration from a guide. A light meal and hotel transport are included.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required

A minimum of 4 people to operate the tour

Please dress for varying weather conditions

Please note: Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon and can not be guaranteed. There is NO refund if the Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights can not be seen.

Only allow age of 5+ to participate

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Hot drink

Driver/guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (at all major hotels in town)

Sandwich and sweets

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point

Get a close up view of the famous pipeline and learn interesting facts about the engineering and building period.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

Have your picture taken at Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic Circle Certificate.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Autumn Arctic Circle w/ Aurora

Travel the famous Dalton Highway on your way to the Arctic Circle. Watch for the majestic Northern Lights to make an appearance, while you enjoy beautiful scenery, Alaskan history and short hikes.
Pickup included

Winter Arctic Circle w/ Aurora

Reviews

4.64

166 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

139

Elijah was awesome
G1167XTdanielm,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Elijah was an awesome tour guide very informative. Went above and beyond his job . Drove us very safely thru the snow . Would definitely recommend taking this trip
Great time on this tour.
heatherwR2384CL,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kendell was the BEST! He was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the Alaskan area, Northern Lights and what to expect. He helped us capture the photos that made our trip memorable.
Arctic Circle Tour.
Ray B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was Kendal and he was awesome. Tons of information. Highly recommended. We started with The Alaska Pipeline. Then to Yukon River Camp for dinner. We crossed the Arctic Circle and stopped on our was back to see the Northern Lights. Amazing.
Arctic Circle/Northern Lights excursion
Leonard F,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Be ready for a very bumpy ride and don't expect to return to your room before 4 a.m. Ash was a superior guide and a great driver. Very excited that we got to the Arctic Circle and he stopped three times to see a spectacular northern lights display.
Awesome experience
Linda F,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Do it! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our tour guide Ash was fantastic and we loved every minute of our trip. He was very knowledgeable and told lots of stories that made the long drive seem to go quicker. Parts of the road were very rough but that’s just part of the whole experience. The best part is we got to see the northern lights and he stopped a few times to let us take lots of pictures.
Best Tour Ever!!!
Y294INeleanorh,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I came to Fairbanks Alaska to celebrate our retirements and 45th wedding anniversary. We really loved our tour and most especially our guide, Ash. He was an excellent story teller and guide. He went out of his way to helps us see the Northern Lights. They were gorgeous. Ash had a great sense of humor. He brought Alaskan history alive. He kept us "edutained" the entire trip up the Dalton Highway to the Artic Circle and back. I recommend booking a tour through 1st Alaska Tours .Be sure and ask for Ash!! Eleanor Hensley
AC trip
Mark C,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Once in a lifetime experience that everyone should do. Our guide, Ash, was very knowledgeable about native cultures.
Great Excursion to the Arctic Circle
Brian O,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our trip to the Arctic Circle with Ash was great. He told lots of interesting stories and was passionate about his state and it’s people’s.
We crossed the Artic Circle… great experience!
Erlinda E,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great excursion experience with Ash. I enjoyed his stories while on the road. He is knowledgeable and you can tell that he loves what he does. The only little issue was, we were picked at our hotel last so we get the left over seats ( in a van). It was a hardship for my 6 ft tall husband to get on and off the van from the back with little to no space.
Amazing experience!
P4619OAtonyt,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing trip! This was on my bucket list and Ash and 1st Alaska Tours made it absolutely awesome! Ash was super knowledgeable about Alaska, wildlife, the aurora,etc. and answered all my questions. He took pictures and told really funny, yet informative stories! The aurora that night was unbelievable, but Ash as our tour guide made it even better. I will definitely do another Alaska tour with Ash! Tony