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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $269.00

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Fri 20 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)

SunseekerFoodie

Mar 2018

This tour is long. Prepare yourself. But, John used the time well by sharing funny stories, history lessons, videos, and frequent stops for stretching and photos. The stop at the Yukon River Camp was THE BEST FOOD we ate in Alaska! We were able to walk across the Yukon River, step foot on the ice road trucker highway (Dalton), and when we got to the Arctic Circle, John literally rolled out the red carpet and served up some warm drinks as we took photos. We extended the tour to include the Homestead Northern Lights tour, which meant we left John. It was a little disappointing because the lights were not visible and John was not around to entertain us. Also, if you stay in Joy, prepare yourself to use the out houses. Wow, and not in a good way. Overall, a great way to see a lot of Alaska and cross the Arctic Circle. Thanks, John for making a long day bearable.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Thank you SunseekerFoodie for joining John B on your Arctic Circle Adventure. We did have a day recently with 3 guides on the road to the Arctic Circle -- and all guides were John -- REALLY! Bearded John would be John B. We will be sure to share with him your review and appreciation of the experience. And, thank you for sharing with others about your day. Best wishes for a bright spring! Kathy

R Chavez P

Jan 2018

We actually tried to cancel this tour but we were to late. The women that I spoke to on the phone was very helpful and tried finding us a tour that was more accommodating. Nothing was available. So we went through with it and I must say, it was one of the best things we did in Alaska. Nikki went above and beyond in giving us an amazing experience. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. We even saw the Aurora Borealis and it was AMAZING!!

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thank you R Chavez P for joining Nikki on your Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure. So glad it worked out not to cancel but to have an amazing trip with Nikki instead. Best wishes for a bright spring! Kathy

Chrissy D

Jan 2018

I have no words to describe how amazing this experience was. Nikki went above and beyond to make sure we had a fabulous time and got to experience seeing the Aurora For the first time. Thank you Nikki!!

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thank you Chrissy D for your review and expression of gratitude for Nikki on your recent Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure. So glad you enjoyed your time. Best wishes for a warm spring! Kathy