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

Sun 03 Aug

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Starting at $289.00

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Sun 03 Aug

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)

leyalex97

Dec 2024

We experience was amazing with the Northern Alaska Tour Company. The company is highly recommended, the driver was very friendly and knowledgeable thought all day and very responsible always with the passengers.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you so much for your recommendation. We are so glad you enjoyed your time out on the Arctic Circle Winter Drive and wish you a bright holiday season!

Rachel_A

Dec 2024

It was perfect. Jamie our tour guide was the best. He was so informative and interesting. He was so knowledgeable about all the things. Highly recommend this tour and request Jamie. The skies even parted at the very end before we got back to aurora base camp and we got some aurora viewing in on our last night in town. Spectacular!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you so much for your recommendation. We are so glad you enjoyed your time out with Jaime and that the mysterious Aurora made a showing! Yippee!

Ellen_A

Dec 2024

What an incredible experience! The guides are great and extremely knowledgeable! It is a very long day but worth every second!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for joining us for yes, a full day, out in Alaska's Arctic. So glad you enjoyed it.