Why choose this Fairbanks tour ?
Cross the Arctic Circle and look for the Aurora in a one day tour from Fairbanks! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. End the day looking for the Aurora in Joy Alaska before returning to Fairbanks.
NOTE – each tour is unique with our ever changing daylight. Depending on when you are traveling it is important your day may be more “night” then day light”.
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What makes Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure a unique experience ?
Northern Alaska Tour Company originated guided tours into Alaska’s Arctic on the Dalton Highway. Guides provide not only a safe journey but share the story of Alaska’s Arctic making it a memorable day.
DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY TO COLDFOOT – Viator locator only has Coldfoot for the Dalton Highway — Guest get out and experience Alaska’s Arctic made accessibly by the Dalton Highway – built for the transportation of goods to the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields.
Just one of the stops made along the way to see up close and learn about the natural and cultural history of Alaska’s Arctic — here learn of the early homesteading in Alaska and how early pioneers forged a home out in the middle of the wilderness.
The tour will stop at the Yukon River Camp both on the way north and way south. Guests can either have brought their own food to eat or purchase lunch/dinner here. Plus, guests get a chance to get out and explore the banks of the mighty Yukon River.
Celebrate reaching the Arctic Circle at Milepost 115 of the Dalton Highway — 200 miles north of Fairbanks! All guests will earn an official Arctic Circle Certificate.
As the tour approaches Fairbanks a stop will be made at Joy, Alaska at the Arctic Circle Trading Post (60 miles from Fairbanks). Here guests on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive will meet their new Aurora guide who will continue the story of life in Alaska’s Arctic and work with guests to look for the Aurora.
Joy is located outside of the Fairbanks North Star Borough so away from the city lights and the tour places guests there during the peak activity time as identified by the scientists studying the lights. The Arctic Circle Trading Post is heated and there is hot water for complimentary coffee, tea, cocoa and cider.
Time at Joy can vary depending on weather and road conditions (how long it took to get there). One could expect anywhere between 1 – 2 hours. Return to Fairbanks is between 3:30 – 4:30 AM.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- CHECK IN TIME – Check in opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 9:15 AM for this tour. Guests not here by 9:15 AM risk missing this tour.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Northern Alaska Tour Company.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Anchorage.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 24 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Call 24 – 48 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm departure. MUST DO! If you do not reconfirm and miss the tour you will not be refunded for the missed tour.
Dress appropriate for the current weather.
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. If you do not show by the reconfirmed time/location and miss the tour it is NOT refundable.
Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
