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Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks
A 14 h northern lights tour from Fairbanks by 1st Alaska Outdoor School, shared with up to 14 travellers. From 330 USD per person, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 183 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip is a 14 h aurora tour from Fairbanks, shared with up to 14 travellers, run by 1st Alaska Outdoor School. It costs from 330 USD per person and is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 183 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.
On this page
1What the operator says
On this full-day trip from Fairbanks, you'll acquire plenty of bragging rights for friends back home as you cross the Arctic Circle and (hopefully) see the Northern Lights. Take in the landscape of Alaska's unspoiled wilderness while enjoying comfortable transport and narration from a guide. A light meal and hotel transport are included.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Hot drinks
- Ham sandwich (or vegetarian, upon request), chips, and sweets
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (at all major hotels in town)
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Gratuities
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
3Itinerary
- Get a close up view of the famous pipeline and learn interesting facts about the engineering and building period. (20 min)
- Have your picture taken at Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic Circle Certificate. (45 min)
- Walk right to the edge of Alaska’s most famous river. (30 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 14 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 12 travellers
- Operator: 1st Alaska Outdoor School
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please dress for varying weather conditions
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
- The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Refunds will not be provided if the Aurora Borealis is not visible during the tour.
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 13:17 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 14:24 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 | 73 | 78 |
| 4 stars | 10 | 7 |
| 3 stars | 4 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 1 | 3 |
| 1 star | 5 | 2 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 10606P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip in Fairbanks cost?
From 330 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 Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip in Fairbanks last?
14 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 Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip 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 Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip 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 Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip 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 Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip in Fairbanks?
1st Alaska Outdoor School, 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 10606P1, 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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