Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

Highlights

See the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world's largest oil pipelines
Look for Alaskan wildlife along the Yukon River and on Finger Mountain
Hope to catch sight of the Aurora Borealis on the return to Fairbanks

Summary

Start with pickup from your Fairbanks hotel, then set out for the Arctic Circle in your comfortable climate-controlled vehicle. Your guide points out landmarks along the way, including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which runs for more than 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) across Alaska. At the mighty Yukon River, stop for a walk along the riverbanks. Then head up to Finger Mountain to look for moose, bear, fox, and other native wildlife. There, snack on provided sandwiches, dessert, and hot drinks. When you reach the Arctic Circle, receive a 'Cross the Circle!' certificate and have time to take pictures and a look around. Travel back to Fairbanks at night and hope to view the Aurora Borealis. Sightings of this natural phenomenon are not guaranteed, but the chance to see the otherworldly light display is well worth a try. Your tour ends with return to Fairbanks at dawn.

Tour info

Duration

14 hours

Why take this tour?

Cross the Arctic Circle and look for the Northern Lights on a full-day guided tour from Fairbanks. Travel through the remote Alaskan wilderness where you pass the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, stroll along the Yukon River, and perhaps see wildlife such as fox, moose, and bear. Return in the evening and hope to witness the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in the night sky. Hotel pickup makes for a seamless trip.

What’s included?

Sandwich and sweets
Hot drink
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off (at all major hotels in town)
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 14h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

Operated by:

1st Alaska Tours

About operator:

1st Alaska Tours is a Fairbanks based touring and sightseeing company that operates year round. Explore the tundra on an Arctic Circle or Arctic Ocean/Prudhoe Bay tour and receive a certificate to commemorate your journey. Relax in the famous Chena Hot Springs or take a Fairbanks City Tour to learn about the Golden Heart City. Enjoy the Northern Lights on one of our many Aurora Viewing Tours.Dog Mushing is the Alaskan State sport and is incredibly fun. Visit our Iditarod racing Dog Musher, Sven Haltmann of Arctic Winter Adventures, for a 1 hour Dog Sledding/Dog Mushing highlight. Summer or winter, we have an Alaskan adventure for everyone! We speak English, Mandarin & German.