Arctic Circle Full-Day Adventure from Fairbanks

Overview

Visit the famous Arctic Circle and walk through the stunning landscapes around the Mighty Yukon River and high above the treeline on Finger Mountain during this day-long adventure. Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Fairbanks city limit is included.

City: Fairbanks

Sun 13 Jul

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Starting at $275.00

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Sun 13 Jul

Starting at $275.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 4 people to operate the tour

What To Expect

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point

Get a close up view of the famous pipeline and learn interesting facts about the engineering and building period.

Yukon River

Walk right to the edge of Alaska’s most famous river. It will impress you with its majesty and history.

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

Have your picture taken at the Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic Circle Certificate.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (102)

shariqr123

Oct 2023

I have booked a 3 days tour from 1st Alaska Tours from 9/28 - 9/30. Bad Experience : On 9/30 we had a trip to the Arctic Circle. The van which was sent to us was in a bad condition compared to the one which we got earlier and compared to another vehicle which was driving along that day. Also, there were already 6 people in the van which we got and including us it made us 8 people. We were picked up at the end so we had to sit at the last row of the van which was very uncomfortable. It was a 12 hours long drive with bad road conditions. This was a very uncomfortable ride which resulted in severe back and neck pain for me. Also, there was van stuff which was kept on the floor of the last row. I think the 1st Alaska tour should not have given a poor condition van and should not have allowed people to sit on the last row of the van which are generally bumpy knowing the condition of the road. How do you expect people to sit there ? This was in-human, 1st Alaska tour should have limited number of guests OR should have provided an extra vehicle. On complaining about this at the start of the tour, I was given an option to cancel the tour and take a refund but this was not possible since i was coming from out of state for the 3 day tour with 1st Alaska tour. Also the guide/driver that day was very rude. I wont recommend Artic Circle tour. Good Experience : The other 2 tours - Aurora Viewing Lodge and Chena Hot Springs were good. Nick and Jo the guides were good.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

We are sorry to hear you feel you had a bad experience. The van that you took to the Arctic Circle was the same Van you had on the previous tour that you stated was in good shape and comfortable. All our vans are in great shape as we daily maintain and detail each vehicle. As far as your experience I do not think we could have done anything else to make you happy on this trip your van was a 12-passenger van that had 8 people in it and you had the whole back row to yourself as you told us your wife wanted to sit up front, so we made the arrangements for her to sit up with the guide. We do have a lot of equipment in the van as it is a long trip and we need to be prepared for anything but if something was in your way if you asked, I'm sure the guide would be happy to move it out of your way. Also, after you delayed the tour on multiple stops by trying to get on a different van that was already full, we offered to take you back and you wanted to continue. We have been doing this for over 20 years going to the Arctic Circle and have great reviews this trip it is an amazing opportunity to go where most never venture out to. Unfortunately, we cannot make everyone happy, but we do our best to give a great experience and memories that will last a lifetime.

693kathic

Sep 2023

Communication with 1st Alaska Tours was very easy with calling, emails and sending a message to them once you have your confirmation email. Ryan was our very personable driver/guide. He called us right before pickup time to let us know he was on the way. He arrived on time. Ryan was an excellent, cautious driver who made us feel safe while traveling. He has over the road truck driving experience which made us even more confident in his ability. Ryan has a happy, helpful disposition ; a very nice young man. He was able to give us some history of Alaska, Dalton Highway, the Alaskan Pipeline etc. He kept us informed with stops and what to expect when we arrived. Unfortunately, it was cloudy and rainy on our trip so we were unable to see the Northern Lights. It was a long trip from Fairbanks to the Artic Circle. We left at 1:00 pm and arrived back to our hotel at 3:30. All in all, it was a nice beginning to our Alaskan adventure. Thank you, Ryan for a job well done ! The Canupp family

harrykuehn

Aug 2023

Jeff was our guide. He was knowledgeable and nice and he drove nice and smartly up and back. The Arctic Circle was always on my bucket list and I fulfilled my wish the Alaskan way: a little rough, a little dirty and a little salty. Elsewhere you may read about our trip as a "one star" waste. The author of that myopic review was a petty, narrow minded and un-fun prima donna who apparently expected a ride in a caddy on paved roads in sublime sunshine. Ignore her. This trip was worth it and Jeff made it memorable.