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".

IMPORTANT NOTE -- this is not an Aurora Adventure. While yes it will be dark on the return to Fairbanks, the tour does not stay out later, longer waiting for the aurora during its peak time. Guests should consider taking an Aurora Adventure if they are wanting to look for the Aurora.

City: Fairbanks

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $269.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $269.00

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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
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
NOTE by choosing a tour experience one recognizes when one is traveling by plane, ground tour 6 feet of separation is not possible. As of July 1, 2021 Masks will no longer be required and will be optional for those who wish to wear one.

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 (58)

AMANDA_S

Nov 2021

I will start by saying that our tour guide, Tim, was amazing. He was very nice and knowledgeable and was fantastic. But the tour itself was a major letdown. The Arctic Circle is really far away and you are essentially driving out to be on the road for 16 hours to get out and take a picture next to a sign. They try to add on other things to see but it isn't worth it. You get to see a pipeline (not that exciting), and you get to stop at a "Trading Post" (that is closed), and get to stop and see the Yukon River (that is frozen over and covered in snow). And there are no good restrooms along the way. The "restrooms" are literal outhouses that are covered in frozen urine and ice. It was disgusting. And then, the tour company canceled the last portion of my tour without warning. Again, the driver was amazing, but the tour is not at all worth it.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Dear Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. It does sound like we didn't make a good match on expectations for the tour and what you would see and experience. For others I would like to expand a bit more of the picture. We appreciate Amanda you choose to add the Aurora portion to your tour and it can be a great addition as others will read in other reviews. However, yes, it was canceled..."With No Warning" - the stop we make was broken into that day and they stole fuel and generator for heat and other damage that day. We were not warned it was going to be broken into and could not warn you. However, due to this unfortunate situation we did last minute cancel the Aurora portion of the tour for that evening. We did refund you for the missed aurora portion. We again are glad you enjoyed your time with Tim and are sorry the region wasn't what you were expecting to witness and see. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels to Alaska.

Manuel_D

Nov 2021

One of the most wonderful tours I have done in my life, excellent service, professionalism and kindness.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Dear Manuel_D, Thank you for joining us on the Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure and thank you for sharing your experience with others. Happy Holidays!

Csb1523

Nov 2021

We left Fairbanks at 930 am. We had Tim as our driver of a coach with 24 passengers aboard. He made a stop at Safeway for people to buy food for the day, as the stops on our trip were not serving food. We had plenty of bathroom (outhouses) stops. Tim made sure they were well lit and had TP and hand sanitizers. Tim is extremely knowledgeable about Alaska. He gave nearly non stop info about everyplace we went and about flora and animals. On our return home, we encountered mechanical problems and he had to shut the coach down. Help from the Yukon Trading post arrived shortly after and got us moved to the trading post. We were offered hot drinks there until arrangements were made to get us back to Fairbanks. We were loaded up into 2 vans which stayed close together the whole way back. We arrived back at 530am. The Best part, we got to see the lunar eclipse AND the aurora while near the Yukon!!

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you Csb1523 for joining Tim on your Adventure .. a bit more then you expected but so glad you enjoyed the trip. While you did have a mechanical we appreciate you sharing with others how you were taken care of. We do want to share a good, authentic, and SAFE adventure in Alaska's Arctic. Jealous you saw the lunar eclipse -- I didn't stay up late enough! Best wishes for a great holiday season.