1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle And Aurora Viewing In Alaska

Sultran was an excellent driver. He definitely knows his job and is very good at answering questions and telling details of the roads he travels. The weather wasn't great for our road trip, so he had many things to pay attention to and did a great job at balancing all of it.Told us stories and shared videos and pictures with us after our excursion. I was pretty nervous about spending that amount of money, but I'm glad I invested it with Sultran. He earns his pay, for sure.

the tour opratoer very good hard working and and friendly . He worked hard to show aurora light from vearous nagle but cannoit see due to poor KP

This aurora and arctic circle tour was fun despite it being a low solar activity night. Sultan knew the road and pull offs like the back of his hand. The Yukon river camp food and service was good. The Dalton Highway is a bit bumpy due to it being unpaved and it gets a little squished if it’s a full tour so be prepared. Also, make sure to have lots of easy layers as you make multiple stops throughout the night and it gets cold fast after sunset. There are lots of photo opportunities. Even when the solar is low, the skies and scenery are breathtaking.

Sultan was knowledgeable about the area and made sure everyone was comfortable in the van. Expect a veryyyyyyyyyyyyyy long day in a van driving up and back to the Arctic circle. On the way back, he made several stops to try and find the northern lights. The forecast wasn’t very strong for them but he tried his best to find them. 100/10 for effort on that.

Excellent trip to the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks. We were in good hands with our guide Sultan. With scheduled breaks for photos and the meal at Yukon River Camp, it was a long day. We felt it was well worth it.

Our guide, Sultan, was awesome. Very informative, connected heavily to his profession. Very conscientious of passenger needs and activities to heighten our experience.

It's a long day, but the scenery, our friendly driver, Sultan, and the experience, makes it totally worth it.

Sultan is a very experienced and enthusiastic driver who shared rich insights about Alaskan Native culture and the Arctic Circle. The Dalton Highway in autumn is truly breathtaking. The main reason for deducting a star is the management of expectations regarding the northern lights. Our guide built up high expectations early in the tour about how great the aurora activity would be that night—which turned out to be the clearest night of our entire stay in Fairbanks. However, as the itinerary wasn't dynamic or dedicated to aurora hunting, we simply made a few quick roadside stops to check, rather than using real-time cloud coverage maps or aurora indices to track it. We didn't see anything on the drive back, and it was quite heartbreaking to learn from other tour operators the next day that the aurora display that night had been extraordinary. I understand aurora sightings can never be guaranteed, but a more realistic setting of expectations or a slightly more flexible tracking approach would have made a big difference.

The trip, while very long, was great. The weather wasn't kind, as the wet roads were full of potholes, but that makes experiences. The only downside we had was that the guide didn't have a microphone and so those at the back and second back rows didn't hear a lot of the commentary.

Long day but excellent trip. Sultan was absolutely great. The road is not easy to travel but worth it as the things you see are unique

Sultan, Sultan, Sultan. Thats all you need to know. Book with him. Don’t bother with anyone else. The guy is a **genius**. He is a great explainer of all things Alaska, and he is a great communicator. We left at 1:30 pm from Fairbanks and we reached the Arctic circle at 6:45 pm after a 45 min lunch break at the Yukon River camp. He stopped at several interesting locations along the way both to and from the Arctic circle. He went out of his way to show us the Northern lights at midnight. It was a cloudy night alas and inspite of his best efforts (we tried 2 different locations) we could not see the Aurora. But, the Arctic trip and his genius level explanation of things stole the show. Booking w Sultan is a no-brainer. Just book off and count down to your experience!!

Great experience to the arctic circle. Our driver was very informative and knowledgeable. Excellent experience. Just wish the weather would have cooperated so we could see the Northern Lights

Roads are bad but drivers are very careful. The cafe we stop for dinner is awesome. Please remember to carry some bird food,,,they eat out of your hands at the last point.

During the summer, parts of the road are very rough. There’s also construction which caused some delays. It’s a very very long day. Is a lifetime experience and it was great.

Our guide was excellent and he shared great stories along the way! He was timely for pick up and he was very informative and knowledgeable about the different point of interest stops in addition to answering all our other questions. Sad to say there was cloud cover so we were unable to see any Northern Lights but he did his best and stopped at 3 different locations to see if they were there but just not visible to the human eye! We loved this experience!

My boyfriend and I traveled all the way from Mexico to Fairbanks this past February 2026, hoping to see the Northern Lights on my birthday, and it was such a special experience! Sultan was an amazing guide. He explained everything very clearly and made the whole tour really interesting. Even learning about the history of the pipeline was fascinating! We had such a great time and I would definitely book this tour again. Highly recommended!

Experiencing the Haul Road and visiting the Arctic Circle are undeniable thrills. Be advised that the trip merely consisted of visiting signs. Unfortunately, we saw no wildlife on this trip. Not sure what was going on with our guide. We were quite aware of the expected road conditions for the excursion; however our driver was oblivious that passengers (especially us in the back) were frequently bounced out of our seats-almost to the top of the van on a half dozen bumps. We also had great difficulty hearing and understanding our driver with the little bit ofs of info he shared. Also, we did not receive our dinners at the truck stop and no explanation was givens by our driver. Thirteen hours without food made for an unpleasant day.

Our journey with Alaska Safari Sultan Tours was unforgettable. Sultan is incredibly passionate, and his expertise truly shines when the sun goes down. He skillfully chased the aurora, finding the perfect clearings to witness the dancing lights. To top it off, he captured stunning, high-quality photos for us. If you want a dedicated guide who guarantees a great experience, Sultan is the best!

If you wanna see Pristine and unspoiled nature and wonders , this tour is for you! Long ride, and rough terrain, at times for those with mobility issues. For adventures seekers, like me, outstanding!

Follow the aurora apps to find the best time to view the lights before booking the excursion. It’s a long excursion and the constant stopping to look for the lights was problematic

Great experience .wonderful and knowledgeable driver . On time and beautiful trip

Absolute once in a life time experience. As mesmerizing the Aurora and Arctic circle were, I wanted to give a shout out to our guide and tour operators Sultan. He was very resourceful and courteous and professional to the core and shared a passion for the main elements of the tour. Let me highlight what I liked about him 1. Was able to quickly accommodate changes when a couple of family members arrived late due to missed flight connections 2 . Gave very good directions up front via text message on what to bring and what to expect 3. Was very patient, without hurrying. made extra stops to enjoy the Aurora and almost allowed 1-2 hours extra because the Aurora watching was too good 4. Was also an excellent photographer and provided memorable pictures and also dashcam videos of the scenic drive 5. Was professional to the core and passionate about Aurora, the Arctic circle and Alaska and help the guests truly get more than their money’s worth 6. Skillful and safe driver, you want on your side when driving on the icy Arctic circle roads

Sultan was absolutely amazing. In just one day, we made it to the Arctic Circle and were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights. Everything was arranged so well, and the whole experience felt smooth and stress-free. Sultan was incredibly dedicated throughout the trip, and he also took so many professional aurora photos and videos for us, which made the experience even more special. Everything was perfect, and I highly recommend this tour.

Experienced enthusiastic guide. The ride across the frozen landscape to the arctic sign was well worth the lightshow we saw on the way back. It was a challenging trip through a frontier style land!

What a tour! It was a great experience. Long but worth it. Was able to se the northern lights leaving the Artic Circle. The driver/guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about Fairbanks. Felt safe in his van.

Sultan is a very good and knowledge driver . He takes care of everything . He gave us all the information during the trip and ride . He stick to the time and he is punctual . We felt secure during the drive as it was a snowy surface . Thank you Sultan for a wonderful Trip .

Our trip was excellent, and Sultan was a fantastic guide who was incredibly fun to talk to. The drive itself was breathtaking and the landscape was so unique it felt like being on another planet. We successfully chased the Northern Lights and got a spectacular view of them. Sultan even went the extra mile by taking some cool photos for us to remember the night. I highly recommend this experience.

It was a wonderful experience! Sultan is very enthusiastic about Alaska. He wants to share that enthusiasm. He was determined for us to see the northern lights and we did. He also took pictures and shared them with us when we got back to Fairbanks. He is the best! It is a long trip, so be prepared.

Sultan, our guide (the man in front of the van), is one of the most amazing human beings I’ve met. He knows all the best aurora viewing locations and we saw amazing northern lights at many of our stops! He also does free photo shooting for you with his amazing camera setup and will share with you his photos at the end of the trip. He has lived in Alaska since 1991 and has been doing Aurora Tours since 2000 for 26 years now. He speaks English, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, and some Native Alaskan dialects. He shared a lot of very interesting information and history about the destinations, sights along the way, and industries in Alaska. The van in which we were transported was new, well equipped, warm, and with comfortable reclinable seating. He also offer tours other than Aurora Viewing such as hot springs and dog sledding. Will definitely go on another tour with him when returning to Fairbanks, Alaska! - Feb 18, 2026

People should know that the seats are so so small and my family had to sit on both side of the wheels hub where we don’t have space for our feet, i had to bend my legs for the entire ride and I am only 5ft tall a very small woman. The van was so so full of people where we don’t even have an inch to move. And the service was very bad nothing was introduced on the tour where he only drive and yelled at us for the not closing the door🙄 anyhow I do not recommend this company.

We had a great experience on our trip to Arctic Circle and Aurora chasing with Sultan. He is a phenomenal guide, an expert driver. He knows his job. He took great care of us, knew the exact places from where the strong Aurora view is possible. Took pics of us with aurora. He is a gem of a guide with reasonable price. We will look forward to have a trip with him to the Arctic Ocean in the summer sometime. He is brilliant.

Our tour to the Arctic Circle was fun. At first, I was worried that we might not see the Aurora because it was overcast/cloudy. But as we get closer the arctic circle, it started to clear up. We made several stops for picture taking and restroom breaks. Our tour guide was very nice and accommodating. He ready made sure that we get enough aurora sighting. Will highly recommend.

It wasn't what I expected. We sat in the tour van for four hours. I think I should have done more research before I booked the tour.

Originally booked shorter tour but were able to work with Sultan to move to longer Arctic Circle tour on day with stronger aurora forecast. Tour itself was wonderful. Sultans’s enthusiasm is infectious and he goes the extra mile to provide an experience that exceeds expectations. Would definitely book again and recommend to others heading that way.

The tour got off to a bad start. We were picked up in a van that was in very poor condition and taken on an unexpected detour to the guide’s house to pick up a tripod we never used. Waiting there in the dark felt suspicious and unsafe. Seeing that the guide had another van in much better condition made it frustrating that we were taken in the run-down one. The driving was fast and bumpy, and my partner was being knocked around in the backseat. At one point, the driver pulled over and got out without explanation, which startled everyone; turns out we were already at our destination. We were confused because we were only about 25 minutes away from the city and could still see all the light pollution. We understand the northern lights aren’t guaranteed—that wasn’t the issue. The problem was the lack of effort to get away from light pollution despite a strong forecast. Instead of chasing the lights, we sat in the van for hours while watching videos of what the aurora *could have been* like on the guide’s more expensive tour, which felt like an upsell. If it weren’t for the two other people on the tour, I would have asked to end the night early—I don’t doubt they were also ready for it to be over. Aside from the van being warm and the guide’s enthusiasm, this wasn’t worth the time or money. We’re still trying to get a refund and wouldn’t recommend this tour.

Our guide was very friendly, he helped us took a lot of pretty photos, but this tour is not a tour to the artic circle, it's only around 40 mins away from Fairbanks.

The guide was pretty inflexible. Drove to one location and sat there for 5 hours. We finally did see a pretty dismal showing of the northern lights, then took us back to the hotel. It was a crowded van and most felt like we were being held hostage. Guide kept telling us to be flexible, although he wasn’t. While he did eventually show us some lights, we didn’t like the constant upselling to his more expensive arctic circle trip. We do NOT recommend this tour.

This was an awesome tour. A once in a lifetime experience. We saw the Northern Lights, went to the Arctic Circle, witnessed the “magical forest,” and were entertained by owner/operator Sultan. He was very knowledgeable and excited about every part of the adventure. I will say the Dalton Highway is not for the faint of heart, but well worth the journey. When it says “chase the Northern Lights,” that’s exactly what we did on the trip back from the Arctic Circle. We stopped at several spots to see the lights. Sultan took pics of everyone and reveled in the experience with all the participants. We wouldn’t change a thing about the tour and would highly recommend it. We went on a couple other excursions while in Fairbanks and this one was by far the best, and was the most reasonably priced one considering all the adventures we experienced. Thank you, Sultan!!

Sultan was amazing! Very safe driver, took great care of us! Explained when all the stops would be. After the Arctic Circle, he found the Northern Lights twice and gave us plenty of time to photograph them. He even took pictures with his own camera on a tripod and shared them with us! I would definitely take another tour with him when I come back to Fairbanks!!!

We went ahead with the tour even though it looked like the weather wasn't great leading up to our tour date. Sultan was upfront and made sure to communicate the conditions and was even kind enough to offer flexible cancellation if we changed our mind in case. Sultan really put in the effort to try and find us a good spot with the best chance in spite of unlikely viewing conditions. Thankfully we eventually somehow caught a glimpse of the aurora and he took some great pictures for us in that brief span of time. If we're ever in town again we won't hesitate to book this tour! Great overall experience Next time we'd like to hear more about Fairbanks and Alaska history, facts, etc but maybe that's more part of the other tour package

It was nice but would have been better if the driver opens and closes the door of the van for us. That door was so heavy. But can say he was a good driver.

This Arctic Circle road trip and aurora tour was nothing short of magical! 🌌🚗 From start to finish, our guide Mr Sultan made the experience unforgettable. The road to the Arctic Circle "Dalton Highway" isn’t paved, but he navigated it with care—constantly checking in to ensure we were comfortable and safe. Along the way, he introduced us to scenic spots we’d never have discovered on our own, each with its own story and history that he shared with genuine passion. His knowledge was impressive—not just about the landmarks, but also about the science and folklore behind the Northern Lights. He gave us practical tips on how, when, and where to chase the aurora on our own, which was incredibly helpful for future adventures. The highlight, of course, was the aurora viewing itself. Mr Sultan took us to a perfect spot, away from light pollution, where the sky danced in vivid colors. He even helped us capture the moment with stunning photos, making sure everyone had a chance to pose under the shimmering lights. This tour was a blend of adventure, education, and awe—and Mr Sultan was the heart of it all. Brownie points to him for being so thoughtful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking the magic of the Arctic and the Northern Lights!

Great experience! Definitely worth it. Our tour guide Sultan was great, knowledgeable, and skilled in driving the dalton hwy. Be prepared for the elements depending the season you visit. Experienced rain and mud a bit. Overall a pleasant ride with great company.

Our guide was patient, punctual, and explained everything clearly. He took stunning photos of the aurora and shared them with us, which made the trip even more special. We felt safe and well taken care of throughout the long journey. Highly recommend!

Bad weather. To long of a drive for very little and just a driver not an informative guide. Kind of sad

Do NOT go, felt like a scam! We called before booking it, and we were confirmed that it was a 12.5-hour tour going to the Arctic Circle sign, with a few other stops in between as advertised. I really wanted to see the aurora and it says going to the Arctic Circle sign so we allocated two days without sleep only for this tour. However, when we got there, we were told to go somewhere near Fairbanks and we stood there for 2-2.5 hours, which took us less than 3.5 hours for the total trip. The sky was clear, but the place we were taken was so close to Fairbanks and had lots of light pollution.

It is a long bumpy ride so be prepared! But Sultan has plenty of stops planned. He is very knowledgeable of the area and has a keen sight for Aurora although it was simply too cloudy to see anything during our trip. We brought our food and drinks with us. There were just a few in the van so there was ample room.

Sultan was a great guide. Knew the territory well and ensured stops to meet needs of tour participants. Good safe driver over long distance and managed time to get the best outcomes.

Amazing experience, everyone was amazing. Really professional people, the trip was amazing and the views were even better.