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15 Best Arctic Circle Tours

The Arctic Circle runs up the Dalton Highway: the certificate-earning crossing, the trans-Alaska pipeline alongside and northern lights versions that park at the line after dark. The latitude sign photo is obligatory; the drive is the actual story.

1.Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks

Experience the remote Alaskan wilderness on this 14-hour Arctic Circle tour, with Northern Lights chances, expert guides, and stunning scenery from Fairbanks.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Overall great experience. We saw the northern lights, cool scenery etc…. Shuttle van was clean, warm, and comfortable. Did quite a few stops to see pipeline and northern lights.”

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2.Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation

Discover the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks with this 13-hour guided tour, crossing the legendary Dalton Highway, exploring indigenous culture, and seeing breathtaking landscapes.

★ 4.5

“We thoroughly enjoyed our round trip to the Arctic Circle and back to Fairbanks. Pete was very thorough, informative and hardworking. He made sure every little information was relayed to us correctly and kept a track of time while he kept us safe.”

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3.Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks

Discover Alaska’s Arctic Circle on this 16-hour guided tour from Fairbanks, with scenic stops, expert guides, and authentic wilderness experiences.

★ 5.0

“Long drive on Dalton Highway to get to Arctic Circle from Fairbanks. A fair few stops of interest including the pipeline sanction Camp Rver cafe. The drive is about 800 miles in total there anbd back and takes over 14-15 hours. At the Arctic Circle…”

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4.Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks

Discover the Arctic Circle and chase the Northern Lights on this guided full-day trip from Fairbanks, blending stunning scenery, wildlife, and authentic Alaskan experiences.

★ 4.5

“I make many friend and hear many story with Elaija in this tour , its a long ride, but the Elaija have very great experience riding the Van to Arctic, He is very dependable.”

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5.Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure

Experience Alaska’s Arctic on a 16-hour tour from Fairbanks, crossing the Arctic Circle, seeing the Yukon River, and enjoying expert guides in rugged winter scenery.

★ 5.0

“This tour is amazing. Although it involves a lot of travelling on the road, our guide Tim ensured we were kept entertained by the knowledge of the region. Many photo opportunities were given and ample time was given at every stop. Great tour, and would…”

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6.From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

Discover the Arctic Circle, witness the Northern Lights, and explore Alaskan wilderness on this 14-hour Fairbanks tour for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.

★ 4.4

“Colleen picked us up on time, and our trip began at 12:45 pm. After picking up more guests, we headed to the Arctic Circle. Ash and Colleen were amazing throughout. Our first stop was the pipeline, which initially didn’t seem fascinating, but Ash’s detailed explanation…”

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8.Arctic Circle Full-Day Adventure from Fairbanks

Discover the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness on this full-day Arctic Circle tour from Fairbanks, featuring scenic stops, expert guides, and memorable views.

★ 4.5

“Excellent tour. Small tour was awesome. We were picked up on time. Allowed enough time to explore and were entertained along the way.”

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9.Private Arctic Circle Expedition from Fairbanks

Discover Alaska’s Arctic Circle with a private guided tour from Fairbanks, crossing mountain passes and possibly seeing the Northern Lights in comfort.

★ 4.5

“This was an Incredible Experience and Highly Recommended! The private tour allows you to go at your own pace and see more of the sights! Ian is a Fantastic tour guide and made sure we were taken care of, was very informative and a great…”

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10.From Fairbanks: Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Tour

Experience Alaska’s untouched wilderness on a 14-hour guided tour from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle, with chances to see the Northern Lights and wildlife.

★ 4.5

“what I most liked was the timing and schedule of the tour, the selection of stops, the Commentry by Gavin, the guide and his commitment to deliver on the guests' expectations from the tour. Gavin was very knowledgeable about the area to include details about…”

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11.Arctic Circle Day Tour Adventure

Experience the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks on a full-day tour featuring stunning scenery, the Yukon River, and the Arctic Circle marker, with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“This was an excellent experience from the beginning. Our tour guide, Nick, was on tine at the pick up location. He welcomed us to the tour and gave us a safety briefing before departure. Throughout the drive, Nick was teaching us about each different locations.…”

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13.1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

Experience the Arctic Circle and Northern Lights in Alaska on a 12.5-hour small-group tour, with expert guides, scenic stops, and prime aurora viewing.

★ 4.5

“We had a great experience on our trip to Arctic Circle and Aurora chasing with Sultan. He is a phenomenal guide, an expert driver. He knows his job. He took great care of us, knew the exact places from where the strong Aurora view is…”

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14.Midnight Sun Arctic Circle Drive Adventure

Discover Alaska’s Midnight Sun on a 16-hour Arctic Circle drive from Fairbanks. Stunning scenery, expert guides, and authentic experiences await.

★ 4.5

“Matt our drive/guide did an absolutely amazing job of keeping us informed and entertained during the trip. He is a careful and courteous driver and did an amazing job of driving during a rain storm at night. Very safe driver. We enjoyed everything about the…”

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15.Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure

Discover Alaska’s Arctic Circle on a 17-18 hour guided tour from Fairbanks, with stops at the Arctic Circle, Yukon River, and the chance to see auroras.

★ 4.5

“This trip showed up some truly incredible sights along the Dalton Highway. We made several stops with photo opportunities (Arctic Circle trading post, Dalton Highway sign, enchanted forest, Yukon River Camp and frozen river valley, and pipeline viewing stop), in addition to the arctic circle…”

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