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Arctic Circle Northern Lights Dalton Highway Winter Tour

Location Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
$289
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Journey north from Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway, one of the most remote and northerly roads, to the Arctic Circle. You’ll spend the day moving deeper into Alaska’s far north as forest thins and the landscape opens into wide valleys and tundra.

On the return, the late-night drive is timed for prime aurora viewing hours, with a chance to see the northern lights (a natural phenomenon that can’t be guaranteed).

We make several scenic stops at viewpoints for photos and short walks, including the Arctic Circle sign at 66°33′N.

Groups are limited to seven guests, with a guaranteed window seat and an unhurried pace. Expect regular breaks, flexibility for conditions, and a comfortable ride in a fully winter-equipped AWD van with snacks, water, and hot drinks.

This is mostly a road-based experience with short, easy walks, plus commentary from your guide throughout. Total duration is approximately 12–14 hours, including pickup and drop-off in the Fairbanks area.
Arctic Circle Northern Lights Dalton Highway Winter Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Small-group experience (maximum 7 guests) with a guaranteed window seat
  • Pickup and drop-off from within Fairbanks and North Pole city limits
  • Transportation in a comfortable, fully winter-equipped AWD van
  • Hot drinks (tea, coffee, or cocoa)
  • Experienced local guide with live commentary
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Winter clothing or cold-weather gear
  • (optional)
  • Guests may bring their own food or purchase a made-to-order meal at the Yukon River Camp.

  • Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
    A world-famous engineering landmark running alongside the route, with roadside viewpoints and photo stops along the way.
  • James Dalton Highway
    One of the world’s most remote and northerly highways, stretching from the forests north of Fairbanks into Alaska’s vast far-north country. We'll stop for photos at the James Dalton Highway sign before we travel the first 115 miles along the Haul Road to the Arctic Circle sign (tour does not proceed all the way to Coldfoot as may be displayed on TripAdvisor's itinerary map for this stop)
  • Yukon River Bridge
    A major Interior Alaska waterway crossed on the journey north, with views that highlight the scale and wildness of the region.
  • A high-country wayside with sweeping tundra views, where the landscape begins to feel distinctly northern. (pass by)
  • BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
    A classic roadside stop at the Arctic Circle marker for photos and a brief break before turning south.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Arctic Circle Northern Lights Dalton Highway Winter Tour

    Location Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
    $289
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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