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1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
A 12 h 30 min northern lights tour from Fairbanks by Alaska Safari Sultan Tours, shared with up to 14 travellers. From 329 USD per person, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 78 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle is a 12 h 30 min aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 14 travellers, run by Alaska Safari Sultan Tours. It costs from 329 USD per person and is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 78 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Fairbanks and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
One thing that sets our tour apart from other is the mobile experience of the tour. We focus on making sure we are getting the best photos of the Aurora by "chasing" it with a vehicle and stopping when we think its a good time to take photos. Customers will be thrilled by this fast and adventurous to watch the beautiful Northern Lights while taking amazing photos and appreciating the beauty of Alaska.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- aurora pictures
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Dinner
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- at night time, we can see Aurora, on the way back from Arctic Circle tour, we stop whenever Aurora getting stronger, watching aurrora and taking aurora pictures (60 min)
- Let's enjoy a relaxing 50-minute indoor dinner break at Yukon River Camp, where travelers can capture some beautiful pictures after finishing their meal. (50 min)
- we arrive at Arctic circle sign around 7:30-8:00 pm. from November to February, if aurora forecast kp 3 or higher, we could see aurora at that point (40 min)
- at Dalton highway mile post, we stop for magic forest snowcapped trees, and if possible, at night, we could see aurora and taking some picture (30 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 14 travellers
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 14 travellers
- Operator: Alaska Safari Sultan Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining hour will be dedicated to the duration of the journey and any scheduled layovers.
5Aurora over Fairbanks tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Alaska page has the Kp Fairbanks needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 14:10 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 15:10 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Fairbanks
| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 56 | 5 |
| 4 stars | 6 | 1 |
| 3 stars | 4 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 2 | 1 |
| 1 star | 3 | 0 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 435553P2, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle in Fairbanks cost?
From 329 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle in Fairbanks last?
12 h 30 min according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle in Fairbanks private or shared?
It is shared with up to 14 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle in Fairbanks?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle need to see the northern lights from Fairbanks?
Fairbanks needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Fairbanks is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle in Fairbanks?
Alaska Safari Sultan Tours, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 435553P2, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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