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".

NOTE - this is not an Aurora tour. While yes it will be dark on the return to Fairbanks, the tour does not stay out later, longer waiting for the aurora . Guests should consider taking an Aurora Adventure if they are wanting to look for the Aurora. We also offer an Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure.

Longest time between stops is 2 hours; however, some stops will be closer. Most stops have an outhouse.

City: Fairbanks

Fri 23 Jan

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Starting at $289.00

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Fri 23 Jan

Starting at $289.00

Make a reservation

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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
CHECK IN TIME - Check in opens at 9:00AM and closes at 9:15 AM for this tour. Guests not here by 9:15 AM risk missing this tour.

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 (153)

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

Sue P

Oct 2018

Michelle was our tour guide for the drive up and back on the Dalton Highway. She was very friendly and informative. I was apprehensive about such a long tour, but it moved along well and we had several stops and videos to break up the trip. I was happy to have the 25 passenger coach as the van would have been cumbersome to get on and off of. We were very lucky to see the lights coming out just as we were leaving the Yukon River Camp and stayed in the lot for an hour as we enjoyed the show. The lights had faded by the time we got to Joy, but we were fine with that as we had seen them so well earlier. Dallas took us the final stretch back to Fairbanks and he shared photos he had taken with others whose cameras were not able to get them. He made a special stop and took photos of us with the lights behind us- using his parking lights to light our faces- so great. Thanks for a very enjoyable, but long long day.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you SP1012 for joining Michelle and Dallas on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure. So glad you enjoyed your time with them AND you got to enjoy the dancing lights. Best wishes, Kathy

WiscBillsfan

Aug 2018

It's a long trip but worth every minute of it. I'm from Wisconsin so the snow was';t new. The views and sights were awesome. The information given by the tour guide was informative and interesting and wasn't stumped too often from questions. seeing the pipeline the ground cover clear night skies. It was fun to see others going sledding for the first time and was neat that guide ad sleds available to be used. It was surreal feeling to know and see where the Last power line stops and from there to know you're in the wilderness. Arctic circle Alaska was just my speed and affordable vs going into Real arctic circle. Interesting to see how all the drivers/ vehicles work and look out for each other alng the highway. I'm not a seafood eater but the salmon was very good at Yukon river camp.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you WiscBillsfan for joining us on your Arctic Circle Adventure -- and for your review of the Yukon River Salmon! So glad you enjoyed it Best wishes for a great fall. Kathy