Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Hot drinks
- Ham sandwich (or vegetarian, upon request), chips, and sweets
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (at all major hotels in town)
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off in town in Fairbanks included (not Airbnb or private residences)
What To Expect
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Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yukon River
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-10606P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hot drinks.
- Ham sandwich (or vegetarian, upon request), chips, and sweets.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (at all major hotels in town).
- Bottled water.
- Live commentary on board.
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Trip from Fairbanks will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hot drinks
- Ham sandwich (or vegetarian, upon request), chips, and sweets
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (at all major hotels in town)
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
