Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure

Day Tour from/to Fairbanks

Experience the stunning views of Alaska’s Interior, the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline, wildlife, the mighty Yukon River.

You will cover 400 miles on this 14-hour van adventure on the Dalton Highway.

Tour Summary

  • Ground tour north from Fairbanks in the personalized comfort tour van.
  • View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
  • Travel the rugged Dalton Highway made famous by the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
  • Witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness scenery blanketed in snow.
  • Traverse the mighty Yukon River.
  • Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
  • Stop in Joy Alaska at the Arctic Circle Trading Post which will become your stop for scanning the darkened skies for the Aurora. The location is 60 miles outside of Fairbanks away from the city lights. Stay out around Solar Midnight, the time the scientists have determined are the most active in Alaska’s Arctic.
  • Departs 9:45 am; returns between 3:30 am and 4:30 am.  Return times can vary throughout the winter season based on weather and road conditions.
  • Tour Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.

** The tour will stop at the Yukon River where lunch and dinner and snack can be purchased.

RATES 2025 / 2026

Available until April 21,

No ground tours on November 27 or December 25

From/to Fairbanks, 9:45am departure

Arctic Circle Aurora Drive  Adventure Per Person   Booking Code
Peak season:

  • Sept 19 – Oct 7
  • Nov 22 – Nov 30
  • Dec 20 – Jan 4
  • Feb 14 –  Mar 31
$389 NAT101
Regular season:

  • Oct 8 – Nov 21
  • Dec 1- Dec 19
  • Jan 5 – Feb 13
  • Apr 1- April 21
$349 NAT100

Includes:

  • Guided ground tour
  • Visit of the homestead aurora adventure in Joy

CANCELLATION POLICY

Up to 10 days prior $30 / Later: 100%

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