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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

“My tour did not get to see the northern lights because it was cloudy, it’s hard to predict the weather and not the tour‘s fault. We had a very good driver and Alaskan native as our tour guide.”

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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

“This was an amazing trip. We learned about the Aleyska pipeline and got to see many, many miles of it as we traveled northward on the famous Dalton Highway - and yes, it's just like it's portrayed on tv. We met firefighters from several different…”

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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 trip was handled by a very knowledgeable guide who knew the areas and their history well. His leadership made the trip a great learning experience alongside the beautiful views.”

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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 highly recommend this experience! Our guide, Jake, was the best!!! He was so knowledgeable about so much and was lots of fun. The Dalton Hwy was VERY rough which was surprising. Be prepared to be jostled for over 115 miles. We are in our…”

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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 was by far the best I’ve been on. Will, the tour guide, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgable, had a great personality, and was very professional. Not enough space to describe how great this tour and guide was. Very much recommend anything the…”

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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

“We had an amazing family trip yesterday! Would definitely do this again. Our guide Jake was great - he took us to some amazing Aurora viewing spots and words can’t describe how WOW the northern lights were for the naked eye. Prepare yourself for a…”

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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

“absolutely fantastic tour! Shannon was a wonderful guide, and went out of her way to ensure we so as many auroras as she could find. the arctic circle was so cool!”

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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

“The guide was amazing and made sure we got the most out of our trip. the van was a little cramped but I know any vehicle bigger probably wouldn't do well on those roads. They are VERY bumpy and slippery which the description of the…”

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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

“All in all this was an experience of a lifetime. Our guide, Nick, did a superb job navigating us from start to finish-13 hours round trip-. The logistics of the trip were spelled out and Nick stuck with it. From the pipeline, Dalton Highway sign,…”

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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

“Originally booked shorter tour but were able to work with Sultan to move to longer Arctic Circle tour on day with stronger aurora forecast. Tour itself was wonderful. Sultans’s enthusiasm is infectious and he goes the extra mile to provide an experience that exceeds expectations.…”

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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

“Aaron was a great tour guide. I loved the information he shared and he willing answered all of our questions. The salmon burgers at the Yukon River Camp were amazing. Loved the snacks on the bus too. We were well taken care of. I never…”

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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

“We absolutely loved this tour to the Arctic Circle. It took a very long time to get there while riding on a very bumpy road. I read previous reviews about the road, so we were prepared and not surprised. We made several stops along the…”

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