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

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
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)

Mountainkid

Feb 2022

Our drive to the Arctic Circle was amazing. Ken shared his incredible knowledge and entertained us with interesting facts and stories of the areas as we passed. There were lots of stops for sightseeing as well as bathroom breaks, and the amazing display of the northern lights made the trip with my granddaughter a dream come true. Each stop was more beautiful than the last! It is a trip that neither of us will ever forget!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you so much for joining Ken on your Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure and so happy to hear your granddaughter saw the amazing aurora. Best wishes for a bright spring!

N8011BDdavido

Feb 2022

This was a once in a lifetime experience. The travel coach was very comfortable and served as our sanctuary during the long ride (we knew what we were signing up for). The trip is broken down into segments which was very helpful. The Yukon Base Camp was a memorable stop for several reasons - pipeline, Yukon bridge, flushing toilets, heat, warm food, the chance to stand on the river and the guestbook about the Grizzly that broke in and hibernated ("it was his final resting place"). Our guide/ driver John was exceptional! He had and amazing depth and breadth of knowledge on a wide variety of subjects - geology, species of trees, terrain, landmarks, history. John was AWESOME!!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to join John on your AWESOME vacation...and for sharing your experience with others. We are so glad you enjoyed the adventure...and the flushing toilets along the way (it really is exciting to have plumbing in the middle of nowhere isn't it!). Thank you again and best wishes for a bright spring!

Nancy_T

Jan 2022

Our guide Ken was amazing! It was fun, informative and the sights were incredible. Lots of photo opportunities! A must do!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

So glad you enjoyed your time with Ken. Thank you for your review and best wishes on the rest of your travels around Alaska.