Arctic Circle Aurora Overnight

Multi Day Tour from/to Fairbanks, 3 days /2 nights

A round trip journey by land and air exploring Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range, for those who are serious about looking for the Aurora.
Coldfoot’s far north location places it as one of the world’s best aurora viewing areas.

Tour Summary

  • DAY 1: 9:45am, ground tour in a van or coach on the Dalton Highway.
    Traverse the frozen Yukon River and enjoy the snow-sculpted forest as you make your way across the Arctic Circle, then arrive in Coldfoot and settle in for your 2 night stay.
  • DAY 2: Enjoy a day in Coldfoot or select from a variety of optional tours which include an excursion along the Dalton Highway, into the Brooks Mountain Range, as far north as Atigun Pass (weather permitting); a one-hour dog sledding experience with a local musher, and additional aurora viewing in Wiseman (optional tour prices are not included).
  • DAY 3: Return to Fairbanks via air between 2pm and 5pm and enjoy the beauty of winter wonderland below you.

Optional Tours in Coldfoot available for purchase:

Arctic Mountain Safari (NAT118): Enjoy an afternoon exploring the Brooks Mountain range on a drive north from Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway as far north as Atigun Pass (weather permitting). This tour departs Coldfoot at 10:00 am and returns approx. 5:00 pm (on Saturday, Monday & Wednesday only). Meals not included. Box lunch can be purchased at Coldfoot Camp.  $129/ person

Fat Tire Bike Adventure (NAT121) –  Enjoy the beautiful Coldfoot wilderness area on a fat tire bike. Guided trip is 6 miles following Slate Creek on an old and rugged (maintained) gold mining trail. Bikes and helmets are provided. Last approximately 2 hours. $89 / person

Arctic Snowshoe Outing (NAT119): Enjoy a guided snowshoe outing on a trail near Clara Creek. The excursion lasts about 2 hours with about 1 hour of snowshoeing (between 1 – 2 miles) Hot drinks included. Departure times vary.  $39 / person

Arctic Village Aurora (NAT120): Visit a historic gold-mining community and learn of its dynamic past and present inside one of the historic cabins. Complimentary hot beverages served while scanning the skies for the aurora.
Departs Coldfoot at 11:00 pm and returns at 3:00 am. $89 / person

RATES 2024 / 2025

From/to Fairbanks
(no meals included)
Departure: Sunday and Friday ONLY

Prices based on double occupancy  Per Person   Booking Code 

Fall season (daily departures):

  • Aug 21 – Sept 17

 

$869 NAT70

Peak season (departure on Sunday & Friday):

  • Sept 19 –  Oct 7
  • Nov 23 – Dec 1
  • Dec 21 – Jan 5
  • Jan 29 – Mar 31
$1079 NAT115

Regular season (departure on Sunday & Friday):

  • Oct 8 – Nov 22
  • Dec 2 – Dec 20
  • Jan 6 – Jan 28
  • Apr 1 – Apr 21
$929 NAT114

** Single occupancy please add USD200 single supplement **

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

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