Winter Arctic Circle Northern Lights Drive Adventure from Fairbanks

Explore frozen landscapes and scan the night sky for the aurora borealis.

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Starting at:
$349-389 / per person

Duration:
18-19 hours

Departure time:
9:45am

Dates:
September 19, 2025 - April 21, 2026

Child age:
6 years old minimum

Tour overview:
This day tour from Fairbanks in the winter transports you on a guided road trip up the Dalton Highway into the Alaskan Arctic. As you depart Fairbanks, you drive alongside the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Then, walking on the Arctic tundra will give you a sense of the vast scale of Alaska’s Arctic Region. You’ll then drive north to the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Certificate. On the way back to Fairbanks, marvel at the scenic beauty of Alaska and Canada’s famous Yukon River waterway. Stop in Joy Alaska at the Arctic Circle trading post to scan the darkened skies for the Northern Lights.

Please note: this Arctic Circle Northern Lights Driving Tour in the winter returns to Fairbanks in the middle of the night (between 3:30am and 4:30am) to maximize your opportunities for viewing the northern lights. At least half of this tour’s duration will be spent looking for the northern lights at night.

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Day Tour Details

What's Included:

Roundtrip transportation from Fairbanks
Guided tour to Arctic Circle
All taxes and fees

What's Not Included:

Meals and transfers to the Fairbanks Airport departure point.

Special Terms: A 4-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Children must be 6 years old to participate in this tour. Please note that aurora viewing is dependent on weather and aurora activity. Refunds due to poor or no visibility are not available.

I had the most unforgettable holiday experience ever, from a fairy-tale Christmas in Fairbanks to charming Chena Hot Springs, breathtaking Borealis Basecamp, and the amazing drive up to the Arctic Circle. Thank you for the most amazing and unforgettable memories!

JetStar8 | Trip Advisor

Winter Arctic Circle Northern Lights Drive Adventure from Fairbanks

Explore frozen landscapes and scan the night sky for the aurora borealis.

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Day Tour Details

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