Itinerary
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Stop At: Northern Alaska Tour Company, Fairbanks, AK
Begin your one-day guided journey by land across the Arctic Circle with an orientation / briefing of your day. Large map is available to see the region you are travelling. Northern Alaska Tour Company pioneered Arctic Circle touring on Alaska's Dalton Highway. We invite you to join us and experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that have made our Arctic Circle Adventures famous.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: James Dalton Highway, Fairbanks, AK
NOT GOING TO COLDOOT - But will be travelling 200 miles north of Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle sign which is located at Mile Post 115 of the Dalton Highway.
Along the journey see and learn the story of Alaska's Arctic from your guide both while in motion and at the various stops along the way.
View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline up close and learn the story behind this engineering marvel.
Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra and feel the veins of ice just beneath the surface.
Duration: 16 hours
Stop At: Arctic Circle Trading Post, Mile 49.5 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks, AK
Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska. Learn of homesteading by early Alaska pioneers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yukon River Bridge, Alaska
Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past. This tour will stop both on the way north and south - meals are not included but it is here at the Yukon River Camp where guests can purchase lunch and dinner if needed (or yes, they can bring their own food on the tour)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign, MP 115.5 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, AK
Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. This will be your turnaround point for the tour. BUT, the tour continues with more information and stops along the way south.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
View landmarks including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and Yukon River
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3820 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA
09:45 AM
16 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience 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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Adventurecpl50
We did the Midnight Sun Drive/Fly Adventure and loved it! This is THE WAY to travel the Dalton Highway. Don't try it on your own! Our guide Tom was great, keeping us informed and entertained up to the Arctic Circle. Was great to stop at the Yukon River and walk to the water's edge. The certificate at the Circle was a little cheesy, but hey, we're game! The trip up to Coldfoot was more adventure. Parallel to the pipeline, you get an idea of the engineering marvel and vastness of the project.
OK, let's get to Coldfoot Camp. We'd been in an RV for about 4 days, so the rustic accommodations were absolutely a dream! It's a no-frills camp for Haul Road truckers, two twin beds, but comfortable and a great, hot shower! Now the food...OMG it's amazing! Honestly probably the best we had in Alaska! The evening buffet of beef goulash and HUGE wings, with great sides and salads and HOMEMADE blackberry cobbler! We skipped breakfast buffet and "settled" for two of the best biscuits we've ever had! The trip to Wiseman was interesting, but would probably settle for a raft trip or bike ride. Wish there was an option to land inside Gates of the Arctic.
The flight back was wonderful, about an hour. I can't comprehend doing an up and back on the bus. That would be a LONG day, probably 12 hours on the bumpiest, washboardiest road in the world! Spend the night, enjoy the amazing food and fly back, where you can park right across the street from the terminal for $5/day!
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Posted On : 2023-08-28
Posted By : 955riteshs
Very informative trip from Cold Foot back to Fairbanks..both guides Vanessa and Champ did an excellent job explaining the vast expanse of Arctic Tundra...long trip but engaging via stories, poems,etc.
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Posted On : 2023-07-27
Posted By : erichL9693SL
16 hour bus trip to the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks.. Our bus did NOT have air conditioning. We sweltered and melted the entire trip. The driver and management did nothing to fix the situation. Horrible experience. Think twice about booking with this company. Their buses do NOT have air conditioning.
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Posted On : 2023-06-23
Posted By : G4937CEmelanies
Fantastic experience. Vanessa was our guide and she was so entertaining and knowledgeable. We saw so many interesting things..moose, touched the permafrost, crossed over the Arctic circle. I highly recommend touring with these guys!
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Posted On : 2023-06-18
Posted By : CynthiaD_J
It was a wonderful adventure, one negative, is that food was not provided by host, there was a stop on the way to buy souvenir and food but the tour guide/bus driver did not announced that we could placed and pay for hot dinner orders, so as to have a hot meal on our way back down from the artic circle, that was very careless and taught less of the driver because she ordered her hot meal.
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Posted On : 2023-05-26
Posted By : Wilma_G
The ride and stops were just right. No rush in every stop. No food was included in the trip but we were provided with water, candies and few snacks/pre pack veggies which was a surprise to me. To step my foot on the arctic circle is an epic tour indeed. Certificate was also given at the arctic sign
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Posted On : 2023-05-15
Posted By : W3982SBjosephc
Northern Alaska Tour Company is an amazing tour company, they offer the best prices to head up to the Arctic Circle. Great customer service and price, what more can I ask for?
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Posted On : 2022-08-28
Posted By : Kathi M
Tour exceeded my expectations! Long day but we’ll worth it. Steve Z was a fabulous tour guide. He highlighted sites, answered questions, stopped at various sites. I learned a lot about terrain, history. Will definitely do other tours on next trip!!
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Posted On : 2022-08-08
Posted By : jeanne_c
Unfortunately the smoke blocked much of the view, but the scenery was great. The last video was definitely worth while and the stories about building the pipeline brought memories of the 70’s.
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Posted On : 2022-06-27
Posted By : Nancy_C
Aaron was a great tour guide. I loved the information he shared and he willing answered all of our questions. The salmon burgers at the Yukon River Camp were amazing. Loved the snacks on the bus too. We were well taken care of. I never lost interest given it was such a long day.
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Posted On : 2022-06-16
