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)

chitrodagaurang

Sep 2021

My wife and I took the Dalton Highway Bus tour on 19th September, 2021. While we enjoyed our day and experience of crossing Arctic Circle, I have to share two parts of the story: ====================================== A Good Part (Safe Driving, Knowledgeable Tour Guide/Bus Driver): ---------------------------------------------------------------- The bus driver/tour guide was knowledgeable and her commentary was excellent with very interesting scientific facts. It felt safe riding on her bus and she managed tour itinerary/timing fairly well. We must admire her passion and energy throughout the long day. The movies shown inside bus were also very interesting. ====================================== ====================================== A Bad Part (Surrounded by Too Many Unmasked People): ---------------------------------------------------------------- While driving from Fairbanks to Dalton Highway in morning, tour bus was only partly occupied and most of the people were sincere about wearing masks inside bus. Though bus driver/guide herself did not wear one. Things changed on the way back in evening, as they picked up lot of people who were returning from Coldfoot Camp. While it is reasonable to utilize bus to full capacity, we were informed about it only before the bus departure and not at the time of booking. This may still be okay, but all these new people were not wearing their masks inside bus even when they were not eating/drinking. I asked bus driver/tour guide to request them to wear their masks. As I said before, she herself was not wearing her mask and did not seem to believe in following federal law of wearing masks inside Bus/Train/Aircraft. She just casually said that masks are mandatory without emphasizing it. I asked her twice about masks related instruction and then gave up as it was clear that her and most passengers barring few sensible folks were not interested in wearing masks. In fact, she also said that I didn't want her to wear mask while she was driving if we all wanted to stay alive on difficult highway. I really do not understand what these people think. Is pandemic over for them? And why should I risk my and my wife's health due to such irresponsible folks. Wearing masks for long is painful for us also, but we still do it by being responsible for our and others' safety. Their tour information document says that "Guests safety always takes precedence over guest convenience" I am sorry to say this, but I can't say they mean it as far as masking is concerned. :( ====================================== If it was not for the bad part, I would have given them 4.5 starts. I guess they don't deserve it in Covid times.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you for choosing Northern Alaska Tour Company to be a part of your Alaska adventure. We also appreciate your feedback on operations in regards to Covid-19 which for the past 18 months has been a moving target of what is, what isn't required or just recommended. As a charter operation we fall in the later and have gone in and out of making it our requirement. Unfortunately, you traveled just before we once again made it a requirement. So AS OF THIS TIME we are back to requiring masks inside the tour vehicles -- and we appreciate guests calling to find out what the current status is as we know it is possible to change in a month, in two months, by January. Thank you again for traveling with Northern Alaska Tour Company.

Richard_H

Sep 2021

We’ll worth the cost. Lost of beautiful scenery, history and information. The Northern Lights was a nice “bonus”.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

So glad you joined us on the Arctic Circle Winter Drive. Best wishes for a great winter!

C1622RRmaryh

Sep 2020

Ken P is an exceptional guide which made for a really fun trip through the vast Alaskan Interior. Amazing views, crossing the Artic Circle fabulous, dinner at Yukon Camp was delicious. A bucket list tour that truly delivered.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. So glad you enjoyed your time out with Ken P and checked of a bucket list item. Of course, don't let that stop you from coming back! Thank you, Kathy