TROMSØ SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
By Van to the Arctic Circle: A Long-Day Aurora and Highway Passage
A 12-hour round-trip van journey that follows Elliot and Dalton Highways, crosses the Yukon River, reaches the Arctic Circle sign around 6 p.m., and returns to hotel drop-offs by midnight.
By Van to the Arctic Circle: A Long-Day Aurora and Highway Passage.
This is a one-day, round-trip van expedition that leaves hotels around noon and drives north along the Elliot Highway, then the Dalton Highway, crossing the mighty Yukon River en route to the Arctic Circle sign; guests pause for photos at the sign around 6 p.m. before the vehicle returns, arriving back at hotels close to midnight. Along the way the itinerary includes scenic landscapes and animal viewing, and aurora sightings are common in winter months.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Highway Passage to the Arctic Circle
The drive follows the Elliot Highway and then spurs onto the Dalton Highway, a long land journey that culminates at the Arctic Circle sign where the vehicle pauses for photos before the return leg.
Scenic Landscape and Animal Viewing
Scenic landscapes and opportunities for animal wildlife viewing are part of the tour along the route between pickup and the Arctic Circle sign.
Common Winter Aurora Sightings
During the winter months, aurora viewing is a common occurrence on this round-trip journey to the Arctic Circle.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a patient, landbound progression: picked up from hotels around noon, your van threads the Elliot Highway, turns onto the Dalton Highway, crosses the Yukon River, and arrives at the Arctic Circle sign around 6 p.m. for a photo stop; after that the vehicle heads back and returns guests to hotels at roughly midnight, making this a full 12-hour outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and the booking requirement to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full outing is a 12-hour round trip that departs around midday and returns near midnight; aurora viewing is noted as common during the winter months.
Specific gear guidance should be confirmed with the operator, RV TRIP LLC, prior to departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Arctic Circle Aurora Adventure with Van?
The trip is a 12-hour round trip.
When and where does the tour begin?
Guests are picked up from hotels around noon by a van to begin the tour.
Which roads and features does the route include?
The tour follows the Elliot Highway, spurs onto the Dalton Highway, and crosses the Yukon River en route to the Arctic Circle sign.
What time will we reach the Arctic Circle sign and return to hotels?
The vehicle arrives at the Arctic Circle sign around 6 p.m.; after photos the van returns and drops guests at hotels around midnight.
Is aurora viewing part of the trip?
Aurora viewing is common during the winter months on this tour.
Are there age restrictions for booking?
All ages are welcome to participate, but the person making the booking must be age 18 or older.