Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure

Overview

Discover winter in Alaska’s Arctic! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.

NOTE - each tour is unique with our ever changing daylight. Depending on when you are traveling it is important your day may be more "night" then day light".

NOTE - this is not an Aurora tour. While yes it will be dark on the return to Fairbanks, the tour does not stay out later, longer waiting for the aurora . Guests should consider taking an Aurora Adventure if they are wanting to look for the Aurora. We also offer an Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure.

Longest time between stops is 2 hours; however, some stops will be closer. Most stops have an outhouse.

City: Fairbanks

Tue 08 Apr

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Starting at $289.00

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Tue 08 Apr

Starting at $289.00

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What's Included

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
CHECK IN TIME - Check in opens at 9:00AM and closes at 9:15 AM for this tour. Guests not here by 9:15 AM risk missing this tour.

What To Expect

Northern Alaska Tour Company

Northern Alaska Tour Company originated guided tours into Alaska's Arctic on the Dalton Highway. Guides provide not only a safe journey but share the story of Alaska's Arctic making it a memorable day.

James Dalton Highway

DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY TO COLDFOOT - Viator locator only has Coldfoot for the Dalton Highway -- Guest get out and experience Alaska's Arctic made accessibly by the Dalton Highway - built for the transportation of goods to the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields.

Arctic Circle Trading Post

Just one of the stops made along the way to see up close and learn about the natural and cultural history of Alaska's Arctic -- here learn of the early homesteading in Alaska and how early pioneers forged a home out in the middle of the wilderness.

Yukon River Bridge

The tour will stop at the Yukon River Camp both on the way north and way south. Guests can either have brought their own food to eat or purchase lunch/dinner here. Plus, guests get a chance to get out and explore the banks of the mighty Yukon River.

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

Celebrate reaching the Arctic Circle at Milepost 115 of the Dalton Highway -- 200 miles north of Fairbanks! All guests will earn an official Arctic Circle Certificate.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (153)

Santhosh_A

Mar 2025

It was a great experience visiting the artic circle. Tour guide was awesome, shared some interesting information though out the journey and ensured we didn’t feel bored.

Tyrajama

Mar 2025

We had an amazing time traveling to the Arctic Circle and back with Suzanne as our very informative guide. We left the office at about 9am and returned to the parking lot at 3am. It was a long trip but worth it. We stopped every couple of hours to use outhouses (very cold toilet seats) or to see something interesting, like an arctic tundra, the Alaska pipeline, and the Yukon trading post, where we had lunch and dinner. Suzanne was very accommodating in pulling over in a few spots to see the aurora on the way back. Even though the road was covered in ice, we always felt safe. Suzanne always let us know what her plan was so we knew what to expect. The trip didn’t feel long until the last couple of hours because we were getting tired, but the seats were comfortable, and we napped on and off. The sled riding at the Yukon was an unexpected and fun surprise. Would definitely do it again.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for choosing us for your Arctic Circle Adventure. We are so glad to have been a part of your Alaska Adventure. We would love to see you again -- maybe during the Midnight Sun Season when the sun never sets!!! hard to take a nap then (partially joking but we do find we have more energy when the sun is up!). Happy spring.

sanjanaw2018

Mar 2025

Amazing trip up North! Our guide and driver Sean was very friendly and knowledgeable. He shared great stories, kept our spirits high, through this very long day. The drive felt very safe and we also got to see the magical lights on the way back even though it wasn’t officially part of the tour. Would recommend this tour to anyone who ventured to Fairbanks

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for joining Sean and for sharing your experience with others. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you a wonderful bright spring.