Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure | Northern Alaska Tour Company

Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure Travel north by day to experience Alaska's Arctic and south by night to scan the northern skies for the amazing aurora.

Ground tour north from Fairbanks in the personalized comfort of our tour vehicles.
Learn the story of Alaska's Arctic both while traveling in the van and at the various stops along the way.
View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Travel the rugged Dalton Highway made famous by the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness scenery blanketed in snow.
Traverse the mighty Yukon River.
Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Stop at the Yukon River Camp again on your way back to Fairbanks.
Stop in Joy Alaska at the Arctic Circle Trading Post which will become your stop for scanning the darkened skies for the Aurora. The location is 60 miles outside of Fairbanks away from the city lights.
Stay out around Solar Midnight, the time the scientists have determined are the most active in Alaska's Arctic.

Tour Dates and Rates

October 8, 2025 - November 21, 2025

December 1, 2025 - December 19, 2025

January 5, 2026 - February 13, 2026

April 1, 2026 - April 21, 2026

9:45 AM Departure

Days: Sunday Tuesday Friday

Rate: $349

September 19, 2025 - October 7, 2025

November 22, 2025 - November 30, 2025

December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026

February 14, 2026 - February 28, 2026

March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026

9:45 AM Departure

Days: Sunday Tuesday Friday

Rate: $389

August 21, 2025 - September 18, 2025

9:45 AM Departure

Days: Daily

Rate: $329

Activities:

Arctic Circle
Aurora
Yukon River

Arctic Circle
Aurora
Yukon River

SCHEDULE

Departs at 9:45 am; returns between 3:30 and 4:30 am.

DAYS noted in the rate box. Additional days MAY be added during peak season or when we have peak demand.

THANKSGIVING WEEK -- We have departures scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday (November 24, 16, and 29)

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS -- We have departures daily December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026 - EXCEPT Thursday, December 25, 2025

*2025 - 2026 Rate: $349 (PEAK $389) / person

MEALS: Food is not included. You may bring your own food or know you can purchase meals from the Yukon River Camp Noodle House. Lunch menu as of 11/7/2025 and Dinner menu as of 1/7/2025

For an Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure Tour Program click HERE.

For information on how to make a reservation, click on the link to our planning page.

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