From Fairbanks: Dalton Highway Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour - Group of 6
Point GuideProduct Info
- Instant Confirmation
- 1 person
- Hotel pick-up
- Mobile voucher
- Use only on the selected date
- Cancellation available
- Duration: 14 hours
- English
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Highlights
Travel north from Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway, a remote road leading to Alaska's far north, all the way to the Arctic Circle. As the forest thins and wide valleys and tundra open up, stop at viewpoints for photos and stand in front of the Arctic Circle sign at 66°33′N. On the way back, your guide uses real-time aurora forecasts to choose stops and timing in search of the northern lights. The fully winter-equipped van carries a maximum of 6 guests, so every seat is a window seat.
Program
After pickup, follow the Dalton Highway
north to the Arctic Circle
Get picked up from your hotel or Airbnb in Fairbanks or North Pole between 11:15 AM and noon. Before leaving, stop at a grocery store to buy food for dinner. Travel in a new 11-seat AWD van fully equipped for arctic conditions with a maximum of 6 guests, so every seat is a window seat, and enjoy snacks, bottled water and hot drinks such as tea, hot chocolate and coffee.
Take photos at viewpoints amid the tundra
Along the Dalton Highway, one of the most remote northern roads you can drive from Fairbanks, the forest gradually gives way to wide valleys and tundra. Stop at several scenic viewpoints for photos and short walks while your local Alaskan guide provides live commentary throughout the day. Around 4 to 5 PM, you can eat the food you brought or buy a meal at the Yukon River camp.
Stand at the Arctic Circle sign at 66°33′N
Continue north to the Arctic Circle sign (66°33′N), where you have plenty of time to take commemorative photos. The tour runs at a relaxed pace with regular breaks, and the schedule is adjusted flexibly as conditions require.
Search for the aurora on the way back
The return drive is timed for the best nighttime hours for aurora viewing. Your guide checks real-time aurora forecasts to choose the best stops and times, and you are dropped off at your lodging in Fairbanks or North Pole late at night.
※ The northern lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings are not guaranteed. No refund is given if the aurora is not seen.
※ If the tour is canceled due to unsafe conditions such as weather, you will be offered another date where possible or a full refund.
※ This is a 13-14 hour tour, mostly by vehicle, on a remote road far from services and medical facilities.
Information
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at hotels and Airbnbs in Fairbanks and North Pole
- Comfortable AWD van transportation fully equipped for winter
- Small-group experience with guaranteed window seats (max. 6 people)
- Experienced local guide providing live commentary
- Plenty of stops along the route for fresh air, short walks and photos (flexible timing)
- Snacks, bottled water and hot drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee)
What's Not Included
- Dinner is not included. We stop at a grocery store before leaving Fairbanks. Guests can bring or buy food to eat at the Yukon River camp around 4-5 PM.
- Winter-appropriate clothing and cold-weather gear
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
- Meet your guide at your lodging in Fairbanks or North Pole between 11:15 AM and noon.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Fairbanks hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point selected at booking. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time. The exact time and place are usually provided by 4 PM the day before; please be ready 5 minutes early. For lodging outside Fairbanks or North Pole city limits, please inquire in advance.
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
Location
Hotel pickup in Fairbanks
What to Remember
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