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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

“This tour was completely worth it!! It seems a little long, but the driver was completely safe and it was impressive how well she drove the van there and back. It was really unique to see how the terrain changes from snow to frost towards…”

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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

“Jessica was an incredible guide and gave us so much information about Alaska. Our day was very long but so worth seeing the Arctic Circle and all surrounding scenery.”

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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

“The driver/guide was very good and had a lot of stories. The ride itself was painful! The bus had no shocks (which could happen after 1 trip) and I had to take Tylenol a couple times to deal with the physical discomfort.”

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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

“Our guide Jake was fantastic, he had so much knowledge and answered all our questions. He did a great job with the driving and made multiple stops looking for the northern lights and we got some great looks. Also did an impromptu rock hounding stop.”

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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

“Tim, our guide is accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly Recommended. Food is good but can be improve. Exceeds our expectations.”

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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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7.Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

Discover the Arctic wilderness and Northern Lights on a 14-hour Fairbanks tour crossing the Arctic Circle, with expert guides, wildlife, and stunning scenery.

★ 4.3

“The trip was excellent. I was picked up at my hotel on time, greeted with a friendly smile and my excitement for the trip was fulfilled. Jessica, our tour guide was TOPS!!! She was so friendly, jovial, excited and just so knowledgeable about Alaska, The…”

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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

“Ryan was our tour guide ….. very accommodating and went beyond and above Great driver …. The road was tough but he kept us safe back and sound .., Showed us Fairbanks and it’s history included …”

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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

“Our guide, Ian, is a young man with exceptional knowledge. He was a very careful driver and all in the family enjoyed being chauffeured to the Arctic Circle. Clean bathrooms are sparse, but Ian stopped for us to use the restroom at a lodge along…”

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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

“We went on this tour on 1/4/26. It was a long trip in a van that was packed to capacity. The back row in the van had 4 seats of which the outside two seats had big tire humps on the floor that limited the…”

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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

“Great experience! Definitely worth it. Our tour guide Sultan was great, knowledgeable, and skilled in driving the dalton hwy. Be prepared for the elements depending the season you visit. Experienced rain and mud a bit. Overall a pleasant ride with great company.”

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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

“It was an awesome experience, long tiring trip but worth it, beautiful views, very fun and engaging driver and wonderful ride, highly recommend it”

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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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