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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

“It was a wonderful experience to reach the Arctic Circle. Our guide Kendell Champ was awesome as he narrated the entire history of Alaska and the oil mine stories. The ride is bumpy across the Dalton Highway but it is one of those places one…”

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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 very long and tiring but our guide & driver Paul was very helpful and nice. We even touched the permanently frozen soil in Alaska.”

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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

“Great excursion experience with Ash. I enjoyed his stories while on the road. He is knowledgeable and you can tell that he loves what he does. The only little issue was, we were picked at our hotel last so we get the left over seats…”

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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

“I cannot recommend our tour guide, Don K, highly enough! From start to finish, he provided an exceptional experience that went beyond our expectations. His deep knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling made every minute of our tour come alive. If you’re looking for a guide who…”

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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

“It was an interesting & amazing trip, we saw a lot but unfortunately not the northern lights, too foggy, and it was raining but still the trip was full of good views, great stories, our guide Ash, was simply amazing, very entertaining and knowledgeable, he…”

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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

“A long ride on a rough road but the only way to really see the backcountry in a short visit. Going to the Arctic Circle was one of my goals as was seeing and photographing the Northern Lights. Both goals accomplished!”

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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

“The van you take is kind of loud to begin with. The day started around 730 with a trip to a gas station/restaurant to order food for breakfast or anything you might want until dinner time around 430p. The first stop was a creek or…”

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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 a great trip whole family enjoyed. Our tour guide Ian was awesome he is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions be it plants, animals and places. Drive in the Dalton highway is once in a lifetime experience. We couldn’t see 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

“It is a long bumpy ride so be prepared! But Sultan has plenty of stops planned. He is very knowledgeable of the area and has a keen sight for Aurora although it was simply too cloudy to see anything during our trip. We brought our…”

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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

“Unfortunately the smoke blocked much of the view, but the scenery was great. The last video was definitely worth while and the stories about building the pipeline brought memories of the 70’s.”

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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

“What an incredible experience!! Thank you so much for spending the entire day with us. Will and Avery did such a great job narrating the ride and keeping things interesting and fun for us all. Both were friendly, knowledgeable, and positive throughout. Thank you for…”

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