This 5-night Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle to Coldfoot during the winter is an extended version of our 4-day Arctic Circle Northern Lights Adventure for those interested in more opportunities to view the Northern Lights. After overnighting in Fairbanks, you’ll travel by van north on the famous Dalton Highway “ice road,” crossing the Arctic Circle in route to Coldfoot, a rest stop for the “Ice Road Truckers” who are headed to the Prudhoe Bay oil fields. While in Coldfoot, you can take advantage of optional excursions, including visiting the Brooks Mountain Range, dog sledding, and Aurora viewing in Wiseman. Alaska’s Far North region offers unique winter outdoor activities and an excellent opportunity to see Alaska’s Northern Lights.
Meals and gratuities; optional tours.
August 20 - September 16, 2024: Daily Departures
September 23, 2024 - April 14, 2025: Monday Departures Only
The program will include a combination of hotels or motels that are considered moderate to standard tourist class. Please be aware not all hotels have shuttle services.
If you would like to book the standard program but with upgraded rail seating, the option and surcharge will be listed when you save to your cart.
The program will include standard rooms at this category of hotel where possible. Alaska has very limited hotel choices in remote areas and small towns. The properties will typically offer a wider range of services such as a full-service restaurant, room service and perhaps a pool or spa facilities. Please be aware the upgraded accommodations in downtown Anchorage do not have hotel shuttle services. Many of the upgraded hotels also offer guaranteed view rooms for additional cost. If you would like a specific room type, in addition to the upgraded program, please ask us about availability and cost difference.
All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.
First of all, the northern lights showed up for a full two-hour magical display -- more than I expected to see. Second, the driver was professional and courteous and fun. The yurts were comfortable (really appreciated the bathrooms!), and the location was a terrific place for viewing. The experience was not only... Read more
Sherry | Colorado
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