Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks
by Alaska Wild Lights
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This guided day trip from Fairbanks lasts about 12 to 14 hours and takes a small group in a climate-controlled van along one of Alaska’s most remote roads. The tour includes stops at key points such as the Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, where guests see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline up close with views of surrounding mountains and valleys. There is a brief stop for souvenir shopping and to try the market's famous pie. The journey crosses the Yukon River, offering chances to spot local wildlife, with meals available for purchase. At the Arctic Circle, guests receive a personalized certificate and can take photos of the Northern Lights if visible. The tour also pauses at the Dalton Highway sign for photos before continuing to the Arctic Circle Campground near mile 115. The group is limited to eight passengers per van and includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Fairbanks city limits, along with tea and coffee. The guide shares stories throughout the trip. Guests should dress in layers for cold weather and be prepared for possible changes in schedule due to weather or Northern Lights activity. Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed, and cancellations may occur in hazardous conditions with options for rescheduling or refund.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
Guests stop for about 15 minutes to see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System, one of the largest pipelines in the world, transporting oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. The stop offers sweeping views of nearby mountains and valleys.
15 min
Market Stop for Souvenirs and Pie
A 20-minute break allows guests to purchase souvenirs and try a slice of the market’s well-known pies.
20 min
Yukon River Crossing
For approximately 30 minutes, the group crosses the Yukon River, viewing Sub-Arctic wildlife. Meals are available for purchase during this stop.
30 min
Arctic Circle
At the Arctic Circle, guests spend around 30 minutes enjoying the views, receiving personalized Arctic Circle certificates, and photographing the Northern Lights if visible.
30 min
James Dalton Highway
A 15-minute stop at the Dalton Highway sign for photos and viewing the scenery precedes travel along the remote Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle Campground near mile 115.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks
by Alaska Wild Lights
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$726Overview
This guided day trip from Fairbanks lasts about 12 to 14 hours and takes a small group in a climate-controlled van along one of Alaska’s most remote roads. The tour includes stops at key points such as the Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, where guests see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline up close with views of surrounding mountains and valleys. There is a brief stop for souvenir shopping and to try the market's famous pie. The journey crosses the Yukon River, offering chances to spot local wildlife, with meals available for purchase. At the Arctic Circle, guests receive a personalized certificate and can take photos of the Northern Lights if visible. The tour also pauses at the Dalton Highway sign for photos before continuing to the Arctic Circle Campground near mile 115. The group is limited to eight passengers per van and includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Fairbanks city limits, along with tea and coffee. The guide shares stories throughout the trip. Guests should dress in layers for cold weather and be prepared for possible changes in schedule due to weather or Northern Lights activity. Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed, and cancellations may occur in hazardous conditions with options for rescheduling or refund.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
Guests stop for about 15 minutes to see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System, one of the largest pipelines in the world, transporting oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. The stop offers sweeping views of nearby mountains and valleys.
15 min
Market Stop for Souvenirs and Pie
A 20-minute break allows guests to purchase souvenirs and try a slice of the market’s well-known pies.
20 min
Yukon River Crossing
For approximately 30 minutes, the group crosses the Yukon River, viewing Sub-Arctic wildlife. Meals are available for purchase during this stop.
30 min
Arctic Circle
At the Arctic Circle, guests spend around 30 minutes enjoying the views, receiving personalized Arctic Circle certificates, and photographing the Northern Lights if visible.
30 min
James Dalton Highway
A 15-minute stop at the Dalton Highway sign for photos and viewing the scenery precedes travel along the remote Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle Campground near mile 115.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.