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Fairbanks Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip 14 hr

TourTruth score 5.6 out of 10

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356 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Fairbanks
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Cross the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks, enjoy a light meal, and watch Alaska’s wilderness skies for a chance to see the Northern Lights.

About this tour

Leave Fairbanks behind for a full-day journey into Alaska’s vast northern wilderness. This Fairbanks Northern Lights and Arctic Circle trip combines a crossing of the Arctic Circle with the chance to watch the night sky for the aurora.

Travel in comfortable transport as your guide shares live commentary and the landscape unfolds along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off at major hotels in town make the outing easier to join, while hot drinks, bottled water, and a light meal help keep you comfortable during the long trip. The meal includes a ham sandwich, chips, and sweets; a vegetarian option is available if requested when booking.

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be promised. Dress for changing weather, then set out from Fairbanks for a memorable Arctic Circle crossing and a night beneath Alaska’s wide-open sky.

Highlights

  • Cross the Arctic Circle on a full-day journey from Fairbanks
  • Watch for the Northern Lights in Alaska’s wilderness
  • Take in remote landscapes with live guide commentary
  • Enjoy hot drinks and a light meal during the trip

What's included

Included

  • Hot drinks
  • Ham sandwich, or vegetarian option upon request, with chips and sweets
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at major hotels in town
  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Children under 5 years old are not permitted
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress for varying weather conditions
  • Request a vegetarian meal when booking
  • Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed; refunds are not provided if they are not visible
  • A minimum of 4 people is required; if the minimum is not met, you will be offered a refund or rescheduling

Frequently asked questions

Can I see the Northern Lights on this trip?

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. No refund is provided if they are not visible.

Is a vegetarian meal available?

Yes. Request the vegetarian option when booking.

Are children under 5 allowed?

No. Children under 5 years old are not permitted.

What happens if the minimum group size is not met?

The tour requires at least 4 people to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be offered a refund or rescheduling.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available at all major hotels in town.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.64 on Viator and 4.47 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 5.6.

Provider rating distribution in Fairbanks

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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