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)

Cheryl S

Apr 2019

Well, first of all, we were very lucky to have John as our tour guide. I can't say enough good things about him! He is very very knowledgeable about botany, geology, animals, the pipeline, etc. He spoke on all of these subjects for most of the tour going north. Going south, most people on the bus were sleeping. We stopped along the way for many photo opportunities. What beautiful country. Alaska is so big!! We saw the pipeline, the frozen Yukon River, the hoarfrosted trees, the frozen tundra, and the Arctic Circle. I highly recommend this tour!!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you Cheryl S for your enthusiastic recommendation. We appreciate your kind words and wish you a bright spring! Kathy

jasonj873

Mar 2019

When I first booked this for my three sons (18, 16, & 10) and me, I hadn’t scheduled the Aurora. ADD THE AURORA. We have seen sites I could never imagine. The AB piece at the end? Made a fantastic trip even better. Dude knows his cameras, too—without him, I wouldn’t have gotten the shots I did. About the meals—just get the sandwiches (amazing) and skip the noodle bowls. It’s a long trip, but it is beyond worth the cost.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you jasonj874 for joining us on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure. So glad you were able to get those photos to keep as memories of your adventure. Best wishes for a bright spring! Kathy

Helen C

Mar 2019

The tour was fantastic. We are a family of four and we enjoyed everything the tour offered. The bus was clean and comfortable. The guide, Caity is knowledgeable and provided us information on the history of Fairbanks and Alaska. She also put safety of her tour group at top priority. The lunch and dinner at the noodle place inside the Yukon River Camp were good. We didn't expect the high quality of the noodle soup they offer. Crossing the Arctic Circle was the highlight of this tour. We had tagged on a Homestead Aurora Tour at the end of this tour. We were supposed to stay at Joy, for two hours to see the aurora. However due to the weather and road conditions, we returned from Arctic Circle late and we only spent less than an hour there. We were very disappointed. However when we spoke to Cathy at the office regarding our concern, she immediately offered a full refund. We asked if she could rebook us on the same tour the next day. Without hesitation, she registered us for the next day tour. We would like to express our thanks to the company for their professionalism and promptness in dealing with our problems. Unfortunately we were not able to see the aurora lights the next day because the sky was very cloudy. We are planning to come back in the near future and we will definitely choose the Northern Alaskan Tour Company again to organize the tours for us. We would also like to recommend this company to any travelers who are looking for a professional and reliable tour company.