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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

“Amazing experience. Andrew & Leo made sure we were going to get the best experience of it & we did..Absoluty great tour operators.. Thanks for all the great pictures taken. The great sensor of humor completed the trip.I would definitely do it again.”

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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

“Amazing experience. Expect a long day as advertised. The views were spectacular. Seeing the Pipeline pop in and out of the landscape was great. It is a trek so there was not a lot of people around at the stops so lots of photo opportunities.…”

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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 Paul was very informative. I learned so much from him. The scenery, there are no words to describe how beautiful it is. The Dalton road is an experience that I will not forget. Reaching the Arctic circle was very special! I would recommend…”

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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

“Be ready for a very bumpy ride and don't expect to return to your room before 4 a.m. Ash was a superior guide and a great driver. Very excited that we got to the Arctic Circle and he stopped three times to see a spectacular…”

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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

“We had an amazing Arctic Circle tour with Shawn during Thanksgiving, and it was an unforgettable experience! The bus was extremely comfortable, and all the seats offered great views, even the ones at the back. One of the best things was that they rotated seats…”

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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

“The tour guide Connie took a long time to drive but was very responsible. It was already very late but we still stopped at two points to enjoy the Northern Lights. we like her very much.”

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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 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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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

“Delivered what was promised. 14 hour round trip to the Arctic Circle with a couple of stops on the way up and back. 10 guests in a 14 seater minibus, small seats with not much leg room. My seatbelt didn’t function properly and the air…”

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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

“Ian was fantastic. Told great stories, had a play list of classic rock songs and made sure we saw all the sites. I also appreciated the respect he showed for the trucks on the road. He always used the CB to ask to pass when…”

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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 really skilled at driving along the world's most dangerous road (adalton highway) and really informative about everything. We got to see the best northern lights i have ever seen on this tour... the only improvement would be for guides to have access…”

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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

“Was a very good experience know The life AND roads different. Just The van was not the best a little bite unconfortable.”

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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

“This tour was a last minute change for my party of 5 as our prior vendor had to cancel last minute. Sultan was responsive and had texted me right away about the booking. The tour is long but we had fun. He communicated the pit…”

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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

“This trip was amazing! Our driver/guide, John, was very informative, charismatic, funny, and an all around great guy. Plenty of photo ops along the way. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.”

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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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