# Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure

> Fairbanks northern lights tour: Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure. 17 to 18 h, shared with up to 26 travellers, rated 4.6 out of 5 by 33 travellers.

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Updated on: 2026-10-09

A 17 to 18 h northern lights tour from Fairbanks by Northern Alaska Tour Company, shared with up to 26 travellers. From 369 USD per person, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 33 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

## In short

Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure is a 17 to 18 h aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 26 travellers, run by Northern Alaska Tour Company. It costs from 369 USD per person and is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 33 travellers. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Fairbanks and the Kp forecast lower on this page.

## What the operator says

Cross the Arctic Circle and look for the Aurora in a one day tour from Fairbanks! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. End the day looking for the Aurora in Joy Alaska before returning to Fairbanks.
NOTE - each tour is unique with our ever changing daylight. Depending on when you are traveling it is important your day may be more "night" then day light".
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
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## What the price covers

### Included
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board

### Not included
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Itinerary

- Northern Alaska Tour Company originated guided tours into Alaska's Arctic on the Dalton Highway. Guides provide not only a safe journey but share the story of Alaska's Arctic making it a memorable day. (960 min)
- DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY TO COLDFOOT - Viator locator only has Coldfoot for the Dalton Highway -- Guest get out and experience Alaska's Arctic made accessibly by the Dalton Highway - built for the transportation of goods to the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields. (660 min)
- Just one of the stops made along the way to see up close and learn about the natural and cultural history of Alaska's Arctic -- here learn of the early homesteading in Alaska and how early pioneers forged a home out in the middle of the wilderness. (20 min)
- The tour will stop at the Yukon River Camp both on the way north and way south. Guests can either have brought their own food to eat or purchase lunch/dinner here. Plus, guests get a chance to get out and explore the banks of the mighty Yukon River. (90 min)
- Celebrate reaching the Arctic Circle at Milepost 115 of the Dalton Highway -- 200 miles north of Fairbanks All guests will earn an official Arctic Circle Certificate. (30 min)
- As the tour approaches Fairbanks a stop will be made at Joy, Alaska at the Arctic Circle Trading Post (60 miles from Fairbanks). Here guests on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive will meet their new Aurora guide who will continue the story of life in Alaska's Arctic and work with guests to look for the Aurora. Joy is located outside of the Fairbanks North Star Borough so away from the city lights an (90 min)

## Group size, pickup and languages

- Shared with up to 26 travellers
- Meeting point, no hotel pickup
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 8 travellers
- Operator: Northern Alaska Tour Company
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- CHECK IN TIME - Check in opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 9:15 AM for this tour. Guests not here by 9:15 AM risk missing this tour.

## Aurora over Fairbanks tonight

The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The [Alaska page](/alaska/) has the Kp Fairbanks needs and the 3-day forecast.

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## Reviews of Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure by rating

| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 4 | 23 |
| 4 stars | 1 | 2 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 1 | 1 |
| 1 star | 1 | 0 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure in Fairbanks cost?

From 369 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 Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure in Fairbanks last?

17 to 18 h 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 Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure in Fairbanks private or shared?

It is shared with up to 26 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 Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure in Fairbanks?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.

### What Kp index does Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure 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 Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure in Fairbanks?

Northern Alaska Tour Company, 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

- [Viator, operator listing 28440P13](https://www.viator.com/tours/Fairbanks/Arctic-Circle-AURORA-Drive-Adventure-One-Day/d5269-28440P13?pid=P00082625&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=kpforecast-fairbanks), checked on 2026-10-09
- [NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast), checked on 2026-10-09