3 Best Fairbanks Day Trips

Arctic Circle Day Tour

/ July 29, 2026

1.Arctic Circle Day Tour

Ride the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle in a small van group, with stops for pipeline views, tundra walk, and a certificate.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This was an amazing trip. We learned about the Aleyska pipeline and got to see many, many miles of it as we traveled northward on the famous Dalton Highway - and yes, it's just like it's portrayed on tv. We met firefighters from several different countries since the trip afforded us a lunch stop at…”

680 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $305.00by Alaska Wild Lights

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Fairbanks, Northern Lights Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

/ September 21, 2026

2.From Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Northern Lights Full-Day Trip

Cross the Arctic Circle, tour the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, stop by the Yukon, then chase Northern Lights on a long Fairbanks night drive.

★ 4.4

“TL;DR: Paul is the GOAT, take this tour! Our guide Paul made all the difference! What a funny, knowledgable guy - more than just about his tour material! He made sure we were well-fed, well-entertained, and got us some amazing aurora viewing - even at the Arctic Circle itself! We all felt safe with Paul…”

151 reviews14 hoursFrom $320by 1st Alaska Tours

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