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

Thu 10 Apr

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Starting at $289.00

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Thu 10 Apr

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)

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

Charlie Z

Dec 2017

I recently went to Fairbanks, Alaska for a vacation with my wife and went on this Arctic Tour provided by the Northern Alaska Tour. Being from southern California, we had a blast on this trip. Even though the whole trip was 16 hours (10-12hrs driving alone), time flew by really fast. The scenery made this trip worthwhile. Driving in the Taiga biome surrounded by the Enchanted Forest covered with a soft blanket of white snow. The scenery does not get better than this. Also, our tour guide was awesome! Nikki was the MVP that tied together this adventure and made it perfect. She gave us valuable information on the history of Alaska, the geography, and many small things like "this is the last traffic light we will encounter on our trip" and "we are going off the grid." Most important she made us felt welcomed and warm by passing out chocolates and hot coco, which were perfect accommodations for the trip. I would not hesitate to sign up for this trip again.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thank you Charlie Z for your recommendation of the Arctic Circle Winter Drive and sharing your experience you had with Nikki. Your enjoyment of your time with her in Alaska's Arctic is exactly what we hope to achieve and are so glad we met it with you. Best wishes for a great new year! Kathy

VickyGoldeneagle

Mar 2025

An amazing ride. Our guide was Sabrina and it was quite an experience, always friendly and pending that we all enjoyed the tour and were comfortable always talking to us and telling us interesting facts for such a long tour. We made several stops in many interesting places like the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and at the Yukon River Camp (for lunch and dinner); and even in this remote place everyone has an extraordinarily friendly attitude; already in the Polar Circle we had photo time and offered us hot drinks. On our return our guide did his best to make us look at the Auroras, looking for places we could stop and wow! it seemed that they were following us, on every occasion we saw them. Thank you so much!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

We are so glad you enjoyed your time out with us. we are biased and we too think this is a pretty incredible area of the world! thank you,