Arctic Circle Day Tour Adventure
Overview
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12 hours
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Embark on the ultimate northern adventure with our Arctic Circle Day Tour from Fairbanks. Travel deep into Alaska’s untouched wilderness along the famous Dalton Highway, one of the most remote and scenic roads in North America. Your expert guide will share captivating stories about Alaskan history, nature, and culture as you journey across the Arctic Circle.
Witness dramatic changes in landscape—from boreal forests to Arctic tundra. Stop to photograph the mighty Yukon River, catch views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and take in panoramic vistas of untouched wilderness. At the Arctic Circle marker, celebrate with a photo op and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate, a memorable token of your achievement.
In winter, you may be treated to the magical dance of the Aurora Borealis on your return trip, a breathtaking way to end your Arctic adventure.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining Hours will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
Here you will find informational displays about the pipeline and an example of a pig, the device used to clean and inspect the inside of the pipeline. It took 70,000 construction workers and $8 billion of investment capital to build the famous 4-foot silver thread that snakes its way through 800 miles of Alaskan wilderness to reach the nation's thirsty refineries, crossing mountain ranges, earthquake zones, permafrost, and rivers. Some 420 miles of the pipeline are elevated (with 554 animal crossings), and outside Fairbanks is the place to see it. As you watch, consider this: Every hour, more than a million dollars of black gold flows through it.
James Dalton Highway
From Fairbanks, the Elliot Highway takes you about 73 miles north to the start of the Dalton Highway, traversing boreal forest hills of birch and aspen trees and tundra valleys of streams and small rivers. You will cross the mighty Yukon River and pass through the valley to Finger Mountain, a treeless high point with short walkways and kiosks to learn about the region’s geology and alpine tundra. The Arctic Circle turnout has bathrooms and a picnic area.
What‘s Included
Arctic Circle Certificate
WiFi on board
Local professional guide
Driver / Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guests can purchase dinner at Yukon River Camp
Guests need to prepare lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
813 Noble St Fairbanks United States
Hyatt Place Fairbanks
400 Merhar Ave Fairbanks United States
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Arctic Circle Day Tour Adventure
Pickup included
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Arctic Circle tour...
Carly S,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Arctic Circle tour was an incredible experience and well worth the long day of travel. I initially hesitated because of the length of the tour, but the scenery along the way is absolutely stunning and there are plenty of stops to capture the views. My guide, Nick, was fantastic and went out of his way to help me take photos, which I truly appreciated as a solo traveler who rarely gets pictures of myself on these trips. The absolute highlight was catching the Northern Lights on the drive home—it was the perfect end to the adventure!
Alan was a great tour...
Denise H,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alan was a great tour guide for the treck to the arctic circle. He added lots of color to the long drive, including Dalton Highway etiquette. He took the time to stop both on the way out to the Arctic circle to see unique sights and great views, as well as on the way back to see the aurora. Alan shared his favorite aurora viewing spot, which we visited multiple times after. If you are looking for a full day trip to a rarely visited spot, this tour is great!
Excellent experience
Ricardo M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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. He is also an excellent driver. He made sure we would make it back safe. Overall, I am very satisfied with the experience.
Nick 5 STARS don’t hesitate just BOOK! Awesome tour.
Marie P,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick was truly a BLESSING to have as our tour guide! From the start, he was incredibly patient, kind, and so knowledgeable about the area. He made sure everyone felt included and never rushed, he even took tons of pictures for everyone without hesitation. His kind blue eyes and great sense of humor (be ready for the dad jokes 😂) made the experience even more enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and cares about the people he’s guiding. If you get Nick as your tour guide, just know you are in very good hands. Highly recommend! The only drawback for this tour was the limited legroom on the bus. Felt very cramped at times. Especially, if you have long legs.
Best day ever❤️
Rhonda M,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day. Our host were very informative and were great at helping us get the best pictures of the northern lights.
Artic Circle Adventure!
Chris D,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience. Alan was a great tour guide. The temperatures were below -50 throughout many parts of the drive, but we felt totally safe and looked after throughout the entire 12 hour road trip. This was truly an adventure, and one that I'll remember for the rest of my life!
We went on this tour on...
Kim G,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We 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 amount of floor space available for feet. The tour operator should not have filled the van to capacity. The two outer seats on the back row should not be considered as a seat. The drive was long and Nick did a great job of getting us there and back safely. We stopped several times on the way back to take pics of the Northern Lights which I really appreciated. We were glad that we went, but it was a very uncomfortable ride due to seating on the back row.
Unforgettable and Wonderful trip
Sarah S,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I had a great time on this excursion. Nick was our guide and he took incredible care of us and our fellow travelers. He picked us up from our hotel in Fairbanks in a nice warm van which kept us cozy for the whole trip. We started by going t9 a gas station so he could get gas and we were able to pick up snacks and drinks to tide us over until dinner. He gave us the timeline for events and made great time. This is an incredible view of Alaska. Watching the terrain change as we approached the Arctic Circle was magical. My son and his girlfriend enjoyed it so much and got lots of great pictures and we now have another family memory to cherish. Thank you, Nick. My advice, bring water and drinks and so food to keep you sated since dinner won't be until after you have been to the Arctic Circle sign. And the food at the Yukon River Camp is so delicious. And the portions are Alaska sized. And they have nice clean bathrooms and a great gift shop. Highly recommend.
Rude Tour Guide
Zheng Y,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide Nick, was late around 30 Mins this morning. When we had dinner at Yukon river camp, Nick promised to drop us off at SpringHill Marriott after accepted me $20 then refused to commit his promise when we reached downtown of Fairbanks. He also spoke dirty words to us!
Trip cancelled at the last minute
flyingmg,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We are very disappointed that our trip was cancelled at the last minute. It was just an email cancellation at 10 PM for next morning's tour. The official reason is deteriorating weather with 14 inches of snow. But the weather forecast at Fairbanks, Livengood and Coldfoot were all partially sunny with NO snow. They appear cancel for other reasons e.g. not enough customers for the tour day. This tour company's communications are very poor. We called multiple times for questions before the trip. But no one ever answered their phone. Voice mails were never returned either.
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