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)

KCKim0782

Mar 2019

Actual visit date: June 2017 - I'm late with my reviews; thankfully, I kept a detailed travel journal of our 3 months in Alaska. Hubby did not enjoy this trip, because he has back and leg problems and he thought the bus trip was uncomfortable. I, on the other hand, loved the trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative. There are a lot of things to see and learn on the drive up to the Arctic Circle; these were the highlights of the trip for me. The actual Arctic Circle is merely a sign. Reaching it is more a symbolic action than anything to see - the ground and trees are exactly the same on either side of the line. But very few people travel that far north. I loved it!

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you KCKim0782 for your review -- we still offer the Arctic Circle Drive Adventure so your review from 3 years ago is still valid today! We appreciate you going down memory lane and sharing your experience with others. Best wishes for a bright spring! Kathy

Mike A

Feb 2019

We spent a history-packed day with John, who imparted a wealth of knowledge about the various highways we traveled, the pipeline, mammals, birds and the stops we made before we reached the arctic circle had their own charm. There is full disclosure about the fact that out houses are available at comfort stops. Food is available for purchase. When it was time for John to be replaced for the night, Kyle took over for the Aurora search. He was so helpful with camera positioning, etc. and, although we didn’t get to see dancing lights, we felt it was a well-run outfit with first-rate guides. A bit pricey.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thank you Mike A for choosing Northern Alaska Tour Company for your Arctic Circle and Aurora experience. So glad you enjoyed your time with John and Kyle. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Best wishes for a bright spring! Kathy

Karen M

Oct 2018

I was lucky to be on a small-group tour (7 of us) with Ryan, who was a fabulous guide. The Dalton Highway gives a whole new meaning to the word "highway" to be sure! We stopped at all sorts of interesting locations--an artesian well, a viewpoint over the tundra, the pipeline, the Yukon River, and, of course, the Arctic Circle sign itself. While there wasn't auroral activity when we stopped at the trading post on the way back, it was a great place to warm up, and Ryan did stop the van before that point when the aurora got going and we spent quite a while observing and taking photos.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you Karen M for joining Ryan on your Arctic Circle Drive Adventure So glad you enjoyed your day and your time with us. Best wishes, Kathy