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Fairbanks Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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33 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Fairbanks
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Travel the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks, cross the Arctic Circle, and search for the Aurora amid Alaska’s vast northern landscapes.

About this tour

Set out from Fairbanks on a full-day journey along the famed Dalton Highway, where Alaska’s vast landscapes unfold beside the road. This Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure brings together landmark sights and a chance to search for the Northern Lights.

View the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, stand by the mighty Yukon River, and explore the Arctic tundra before crossing the Arctic Circle. You’ll receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate to mark the milestone. As daylight changes with the season, the balance of day and night varies; the return journey includes an Aurora search in Joy, Alaska before heading back to Fairbanks.

A professional driver-guide provides live commentary throughout the drive. Check in at the East Ramp Airport between 9:00 and 9:15 AM, and dress for all-weather conditions. Discover the far north on a Fairbanks Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure, with memorable scenery and a distinctive Arctic crossing along the way.

Highlights

  • Travel the famed Dalton Highway
  • View the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and mighty Yukon River
  • Explore the Arctic tundra and cross the Arctic Circle
  • Receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate
  • Look for the Aurora in Joy, Alaska

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Parking fee, payable at check-in
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Check-in opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 9:15 AM; late arrivals risk missing the tour
  • Operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if the passenger has assistance boarding and disembarking

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.61 from 33 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Fairbanks
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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