Private Tour
Private Arctic Circle Expedition from Fairbanks
Overview
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This is a small, private tour to the Arctic Circle. Passengers will be riding in a comfy 2025 Toyota Sequoia and brand new winter tires.
Scheduling on the website is a bit tricky and doesn't allow for next day returns, just keep in mind the trip will take 10-12 hours depending on weather and how much time you'd like to spend at each location.
We'll be travelling through mountain passes, river valleys, and possibly seeing the Northern Lights along the way.
This tour is flexible and allows for you to request a stop anywhere along the way to stretch your legs, take photos, or even just enjoy the views.
Pickup Time is completely customizable to work with your schedule!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
The edge of the North, this sign is your passing point into the Arctic Circle. There's room to wander, places to sit and eat, and plenty of photo opportunities to be had!
Large formations of finger shaped rocks protrude from this mountain pass. This will be an opportunity to get out and stretch, use the bathroom, and take some photographs of the gorgeous scenery!
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Private Arctic Circle Expedition from Fairbanks
Pickup included
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Arctic Circle expedition for those who appreciated the journey
Kpaventurego,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian is good driver, provided comfort on safety with his experience and very familiar with the journey to Arctic Circle. The journey to Arctic circle passed through the enchanted forest that is low in visibility and icy road. The road is muddy and slippery after rain in past days however Ian controlled the vehicle very well. It is remote highway with no network and basically rely on wakie talkie and satellite phone. We heard the road is dusty during summer and icy during winter. Here we experienced muddy and icy routes. We stopped over at Yukon camp which is clean and tidy and a must stop over after a long drive. When we stepped into his car we wonder why the car is kind of dirty however after completing the tour the whole car was in brown color and muddy. Arctic circle exploration through Dalton highway is really once in a lifetime experience and private tour provided the flexibility though it is expensive. Luck is not with us as there was no northern light and low alert that night.
Arctic circle exploration
Kar W,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ian is good driver, provided comfort on safety with his experience and very familiar with the journey to Arctic Circle. The journey to Arctic circle passed through the enchanted forest that is low in visibility and icy road. The road is muddy and slippery after rain in past days however Ian controlled the vehicle very well. It is remote highway with no network and basically rely on wakie talkie and satellite phone. We heard the road is dusty during summer and icy during winter. Here we experienced muddy and icy routes. We stopped over at Yukon camp which is clean and tidy and a must stop over after a long drive. When we stepped into his car we wonder why the car is kind of dirty however after completing the tour the whole car was in brown color and muddy. Arctic circle exploration through Dalton highway is really once in a lifetime experience and private tour provided the flexibility though it is expensive. Luck is not with us as there was no northern light and low alert that night.
It was great having our...
Rachelle G,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great having our own private driver. The vehicle is new and kept in great shape. Ian is very knowledgeable about this Highway and was a careful driver.
Michelle St.M
Dave S,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ian was a very good guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the different sites. We asked questions about different things we saw and he was very informative. Very friendly and accommodating. He was sorry the weather was not cooperating for us the see the northern lights due to the clouds and rain. He did point out the fresh snow that was on the top of some of the mountains.
Great trip to Arctic circle entrance on a rough Dalton highway
Manickam M,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great trip whole family enjoyed. Our tour guide Ian was awesome he is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions be it plants, animals and places. Drive in the Dalton highway is once in a lifetime experience. We couldn’t see the Aurora because it was cloudy other than that it was a wonderful experience.
Wonder trip to the top of the earth!
Richard J,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ian was fantastic. Told great stories, had a play list of classic rock songs and made sure we saw all the sites. I also appreciated the respect he showed for the trucks on the road. He always used the CB to ask to pass when the trucker said it was safe and ready. Take good care Ian. Rick & Treva, Jim & Debbie……
Cancelled by operator citing illness
Venkatesh,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Why do you ask for a review when the tour was cancelled by the operator? Looks like its a frequent occurrence with this Operator
We had a great trip to...
Mark L,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great trip to the Arctic Circle and back. The stops on the way up were nice; they were windy and cold, but that was no surprise. Lee was helpful and informative and helped keep the long drive pleasant. The trip back was excellent. We were fortunate enough to be driving back during the lunar eclipse. We had a couple of unscheduled stops when the sky was relatively clear to see the aurora and eclipse.
Once in a lifetime experience!
Michelle G,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ian Lee was our private guide. He picked us up at our hotel and our first stop was the gas station for snacks. There aren’t many places to stop on the way. We had a safety briefing and began our journey to the Arctic Circle. Ian was very knowledgeable and entertaining during the tour. We stopped at several markers along the way for photos and to discuss history. We stoped at the Yukon Camp for a bathroom break, souvenirs, and a snack. We ordered our dinner to be eaten on the way back from the Arctic Circle We stopped to take photos of the Alaska Pipeline, at the Dalton Highway sign, and at the final destination, the Arctic Circle sign. We made it there a little before sunset for photos. On the way back, we stopped several times to get photos of the Northern Lights. They were stunning!! We went back by the Yukon Camp to eat dinner and then went ice fishing!! Ian had set some lines out and we went out into the frozen Yukon River to check them. We got to see the process of checking the line, assessing the situation, and retrieving the fish. It was extremely cool! We stopped a few ore times as the Northern Lights became more active. It was a wonderful experience for the entire family! I highly recommend this private tour!
Amazing experience!! Unforgettable!
MaryKay M,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the tour of our lives with Ian! We loved his expertise, his friendly manners, his willingness to make our trip unforgettable and his attention to safety! Every experience will be a little different due to weather and an unpredictable aurora but this trip was truly amazing! And Ian has a great playlist too!
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