Arctic Circle Winter Aurora Fly/Drive

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 2023 / 2024

Available from Sept 19, 2023 to April 2024.

No ground tours or flights starting or finishing a tour on November 23 or December 25, 2023.

From/to Fairbanks
departure Sunday, Tuesday & Friday at 1pm

Per Person Booking Code
Peak season:

  • Sept 19 – Oct 7, 2023
  • Nov 18-Nov 26, 2023
  • Dec 16-Jan 2, 2024
  • Feb 10-March 31, 2024
$609 NAT103
Regular season:

  •  Oct 8- Nov 17, 2023
  • Nov 27- Dec 15, 2023
  • Jan 3- Feb 9, 2024
  • Apr 1-Apr 21, 2024
$569 NAT102

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

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Use this form to request a non-binding quote for the Winter Arctic Circle Aurora Fly/Drive Adventure (Southbound NAT102/103). One of our destination specialists will contact you shortly with specific pricing and itinerary information.

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