3-Day Arctic Circle of Alaska Northern Lights Tour From Fairbanks
3 days
Multi-Day
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Day 1: Ground tour from Fairbanks to Coldfoot.
Stop At: Northern Alaska Tour Company, Fairbanks, AK 99708
Begin your day with an orientation of the adventure you are about to embark on. Check in process includes weighing your bags for your flight back to Fairbanks, a large map showing you where you are going, and an orientation/briefing on your adventure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arctic Circle Trading Post, Mile 49.5 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks, AK
Learn about homesteading in Alaska at this outpost along the Elliott Highway.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dalton Highway, Coldfoot, AK
Travel the famous Dalton Highway - built as a supply route for the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Yukon River Bridge, Alaska
Stop along the banks of the Yukon River. Learn the fasinating story of this mighty river as you cross the only bridge in Alaska which crosses the river. Once frozen visitors can walk out on the river.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign, MP 115.5 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, AK
Dalton Highway Milepost 115 - the Arctic Circle! Guests will celebrate the crossing of the Arctic Circle and earn themselves an official Arctic Circle Certificate.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Coldfoot Camp - simple, clean lodgings with 2 single beds in the room and a built in 3/4 bathroom.
Day 2: Day free in Coldfoot
Stop At: Coldfoot Camp, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Guests have the day to explore on their own or add optional tours for a fee. Explore the Brooks Mountain Range on an Arctic Mountain Safari or from mid December to March take a Dog Sled Ride. Most guests will enjoy waiting and watching for the Northern Lights / Aurora each night since Coldfoot has a prime location directly under the Aurora Oval/Belt where the lights originate in the northern hemisphere.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Coldfoot Camp
Day 3: Coldfoot to Fairbanks
Stop At: Coldfoot Camp, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Enjoy the morning free before flying back to Fairbanks by small plane. Departure time can range from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and will be set the night prior to your departure. Flight is just over 1 hour.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Ground tour from Fairbanks to Coldfoot.
Stop At: Northern Alaska Tour Company, Fairbanks, AK 99708
Begin your day with an orientation of the adventure you are about to embark on. Check in process includes weighing your bags for your flight back to Fairbanks, a large map showing you where you are going, and an orientation/briefing on your adventure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arctic Circle Trading Post, Mile 49.5 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks, AK
Learn about homesteading in Alaska at this outpost along the Elliott Highway.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dalton Highway, Coldfoot, AK
Travel the famous Dalton Highway - built as a supply route for the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Yukon River Bridge, Alaska
Stop along the banks of the Yukon River. Learn the fasinating story of this mighty river as you cross the only bridge in Alaska which crosses the river. Once frozen visitors can walk out on the river.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign, MP 115.5 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, AK
Dalton Highway Milepost 115 - the Arctic Circle! Guests will celebrate the crossing of the Arctic Circle and earn themselves an official Arctic Circle Certificate.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Coldfoot Camp - simple, clean lodgings with 2 single beds in the room and a built in 3/4 bathroom.
Day 2: Day free in Coldfoot
Stop At: Coldfoot Camp, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Guests have the day to explore on their own or add optional tours for a fee. Explore the Brooks Mountain Range on an Arctic Mountain Safari or from mid December to March take a Dog Sled Ride. Most guests will enjoy waiting and watching for the Northern Lights / Aurora each night since Coldfoot has a prime location directly under the Aurora Oval/Belt where the lights originate in the northern hemisphere.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Coldfoot Camp
Day 3: Coldfoot to Fairbanks
Stop At: Coldfoot Camp, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Enjoy the morning free before flying back to Fairbanks by small plane. Departure time can range from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and will be set the night prior to your departure. Flight is just over 1 hour.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Two nights of accommodation
- Guided ground tour from Fairbanks to Coldfoot
- Room at Coldfoot Camp for 2 nights
- Return flight Coldfoot to Fairbanks
- Entry/Admission - Dalton Highway
- Entry/Admission - BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
- Entry/Admission - Coldfoot Camp
Not included
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers. Rates are based on per person double occupancy. Single supplement of $200 needs to be added for single travelers
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in cold weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%
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