Arctic Circle Winter Aurora Fly/Drive Southbound

Day Tour from/to Fairbanks

This tour provides an opportunity to experience Alaska’s Arctic by air one way and guided ground tour the other way. You will be able to combine that with the chance to look for the Aurora Borealis as the skies begin to darken.

Tour Summary

  • Fly from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Mountain Range. The flight provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.
  • Ground tour south on the Dalton Highway, made famous during the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
  • Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
  • Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland’s most famous waterway and learn of the river’s storied past.
  • 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.

Available Sunday, Tuesday and Friday
Departs 1:00 PM, returns between 3:30 and 4:30 AM

RATES 2025 / 2026

Available from Aug 21 to April

No ground tours or flights starting or finishing a tour on November 28 or December 25.

From/to Fairbanks

Per Person Booking Code
Fall season:

  • Aug 21 – Sep 18

Daily departures, starts at 1pm, return 4am 

$599 NAT57
Regular winter season:

  • Oct 8 – Nov 21
  • Dec 1 – Dec 19
  • Jan 5 – Feb 13
  • Apr 1 – Apr 21

Departure Sunday, Tuesday & Friday
Starts at 1pm, return 4am 

$619 NAT102
Peak winter season:

  • Sep 19 – Oct 7
  • Nov 22 – Nov 30
  • Dec 20 – Jan 4
  • Feb 14 – Mar 31

Departure Sunday, Tuesday & Friday (no tour on Nov 27 and Dec 25)
Starts at 1pm, return 4am 

$659 NAT103

CANCELLATION POLICY

up to 10 days prior 30.00 per booking  / Later 100%

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