Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: 1st Alaska Outdoor School

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hot drinks
Included: Ham sandwich (or vegetarian, upon request), chips, and sweets
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (at all major hotels in town)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point

20 min

Get a close up view of the famous pipeline and learn interesting facts about the engineering and building period.
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

45 min

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

30 min

Walk right to the edge of Alaska’s most famous river.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Billie's Backpackers Hostel
The Adamina
Bear Lodge At Wedgewood Resort
Rivers Edge Resort
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Sophie Station Suites
Golden North Inn
Comfort Inn
Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge
Abbey Archway Inn
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

and 12 more pickup points

Hotel pickup and drop-off in town in Fairbanks included (not Airbnb or private residences)

Using your ticket

We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.

Cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
Please dress for varying weather conditions
Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Refunds will not be provided if the Aurora Borealis is not visible during the tour.
We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.

Options

Winter 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
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