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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $269.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

mike r

Sep 2019

We had a great tour with our guide Rob. He kept it fun during the lulls. This is a long bumpy ride but I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Really not much to see but it was interesting and Rob taught us a lot about Alaska and its flora and fauna. The pipeline was ok but I enjoyed the history of it more than stopping to look at it. The biggest negative is the long ride back but we did see the lights which was awesome.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Dear mike r, Thank you for joining Rob on your Arctic Circle Drive Adventure. So glad you enjoyed it and that the northern lights cooperated for you. Best wishes for a bright fall.

471aseemb

Sep 2019

It's a 16 hour trip and feels like it. The tour in itself in terms of what you see is ok. Although the tour guide Mel was amaaaazzziiing !! I was amazed by her knowledge and especially listening to her life experiences in Fairbanks. Arctic circle was ok, tundra vegetation I had already seen in Denali already so didn't wow me much. Storyline behind Alaskan pipeline is more fascinating than looking at the pipeline. I enjoyed the in bus documentaries more than the places we visited. Well if you have enough time on your trip you should do this tour, but like me if you are in Alaska for just 7 days like me, don't do it. It get really tiring.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Dear 471aseemb, Thank you for taking the time to share how amaaaazzzing Mel was. Sounds like she would be rated a 5 Star not a 3 -- would that be correct? We appreciate your feedback on how the tour was for you -- each visitor is different and the outdoor adventure that one guest finds a 5 we appreciate you are more inclined for the video -- and that is OK. We appreciate you sharing for other guests who are more like you on what they would enjoy. I would encourage other readers to not try to do all of Alaska in 7 days -- really not realistic for the size of the state. Alaska spans the whole of the lower 48 -- that would be like trying to do a Florida, Texas, California, and Minnesota vacation in 7 days. Alaska has so much to offer return trips make sense to focus on the different areas on each trip - a little hint for those still in the planning stage. Thank you for choosing Northern Alaska Tour Company and spending your day with Mel.

Snivelylj

Jun 2019

Had a marvelous time on our artic circle tour! Caity our tour guide was outstanding. It was a long day but well worth it. We enjoyed learning about the pipeline and the permafrost. We even got to dig up some! If you have the chance to do this tour, Do It!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you Snivelylj for joining Caity on your Arctic Circle Adventure. Yes, to cover that distance and make those stops it is a full day - but so glad you enjoyed it and yes, played in the dirt and still enjoyed it! Best wishes for a bright summer! Kathy