5-Day Northern Lights Package in Fairbanks

Fairbanks is the 2nd largest city in Alaska. Of Alaska’s total population of 100,00 people, around 30,000 live in Fairbanks. The city is located in the interior of Alaska and is a hub in the road between the coast and the Arctic. Fairbanks is sometimes called the “Aurora Capitol” of the world since the Aurora can be seen here on average 243 days a year. It lies 310 kilometers from the Arctic Circle and is surrounded by low-lying mountains.

Schedule:

You will go to Aurora Pointe at 9:50pm. Upon arrival at our basecamp, welcome to our camp to have rest, including snacks, hot drinking. Once the Aurora is out, you can enjoy this magic phenomenon.

Your return shuttle is scheduled at 2:00am, will back to the town around 3:15am.

Van Expedition to Arctic Circle

Leave the city of Fairbanks behind and travel one of the “loneliest roads in the world”- the Dalton Highway, featured in the series Ice Road Truckers.

Along the way, see Alaska’s famous oil pipeline, the mighty Yukon River, and the amazing storybook scenery as you journey towards the Arctic Circle. Keep your eyes peeled for an Arctic Fox! Our final destination is the Arctic Circle Sign. It shows you have crossed the Arctic Circle in ceremonial fashion and will receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Enjoy stunning views of interior Alaska and witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness blanketed in snow.

Our tour gives you more time to experience the expansive landscapes and fascinating cultures unique to Alaska’s Arctic in the short-day time of Winter.

Additionally, you can upgrade the Arctic Circle Fly-Drive, taking a flight which provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness. Fly to Coldfoot Camp and ride in the personalized comfort of our tour van ground tour south back to Fairbanks.

Schedule:

Go trip

10:00am: Depart from Fairbanks
Stop 1: Alaska Pipeline viewing site (no less than 15 mins)
Stop 2: Add gas and use the restroom
12:30pm: Reach the rugged Dalton Highway (stop and take photo about 15 mins)
2:20pm: Yukon River Camp (Enjoy a quick hot meal)
4:50pm: Arctic Circle

Return trip

Stop: Yukon River
2:00am back to Fairbanks. 
If you would not like to add any activities, will arrive your Fairbanks accommodation at 5:00am.

**IMPORTANT**
1. Be aware that this tour is a total of 400 miles in this 13-hour van expedition, so feel free to bring your snacks and beverages;
2. Restroom with fresh water only at: Hilltop Gas Station, Yukon River Camp, Borealis Basecamp;
3. This tour is not covered by mobile signal;
4. Provide upgrade to Arctic Circle Fly-Drive (extra charge).

Or you can choose below way to Arctic Circle (Own Expense)

Fly Drive to Arctic Circle (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday departures)
13:00-00:00 11 hours

Fly from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Mountain Range. The flight provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.

Upon landing, send a postcard from the northernmost Post Office of United States or walk around this camp in the north of the Arctic Circle to learn how it serves the Alaska truck drivers. Then you will ride the personalized comfort of our tour van ground tour south from Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway, made famous by the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. You will cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. During the trip, you witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness, which is Alaska's Arctic.

Stop along the shores of the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past.

Schedule:
12:00pm: Confirm with your guide for the hotel shuttle service time to the meeting point :3820 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709, Check-in your flight with your photo ID
1:00pm: Depart (1 hour and 10 minutes flying)
2:30pm: Go to Coldfoot Camp (by van) to have a rest
3:45pm: Go south tour from Coldfoot to Fairbanks (by tour vehicle)
5:30pm: Stop at Arctic Circle Sign for photos about 15 minutes
8:00pm： Stop: Yukon River
11:00pm: Arrive at Arctic Circle Trading Post for a rest or book optional northern light viewing tour and back to hotel arround 3:30am - 4:30am. 
1:00am - 2:00am back to city hotel. 

Need weight information. 
Including land transportation, flight tickets, local English tour guide 

Today you have the chance to choose several optional add-on activities at Borealis Basecamp, including Dogsledding, Snow Machine, ATV. 

Dogsledding:
On this tour, snuggle under a warm blanket with a friend and enjoy the rush of a brisk 30-minute sled ride through the beautiful forests of Alaska. Your musher will happily take photos for you and with you. You will be won over by both these enthusiastic Alaskan Huskies and their mushers. Tour pick-ups begin at 11:00 am. Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel. You will travel to the outskirts of town, a journey which will last about 30 minutes depending on road conditions. 
If the snow is not enough (midlle September to middle November), will change to dogs with ATV for 5-10 minutes.

ATV:
11:00-17:00 6 hours
11:00am depart from Borealis Basecamp
12:00 arrive at the location for about 1 hour ATV experience

Snowmobile:
11:00-17:00 6 hours
11:00am depart from Borealis Basecamp
12:00 arrive at the location for about 1 hour Snowmobile experience

Today is the Free Day. You can choose the optional tour: dogsledding, snowmobile, ice fishing, etc. 

The optional tour will be end around 17:30. You can also book the optional aurona viewing tour. 



 

Today is the last day of your trip, please package your belongings in advance. Upon check-out at 11:00am, depart to Fairbanks Airport. You can choose to add Ice Fishing departing from Spring Hill around 12:45pm.