Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks

Overview

Discover 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. Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.

City: Fairbanks

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Local guide

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

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
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
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

James Dalton Highway

DOES NOT GO TO COLDFOOT - But Viator Locator only has Coldfoot. Guests will be on the Dalton Highway from Mile 0 - 115 - The turn around for the day tour is the Arctic Circle Rest Area. This is a full day guided ground tour on the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle. Along the way the guide will share the story of Alaska's Arctic both while in motion and at the various stops along the way.

Yukon River

The Dalton Highway has the only bridge crossing the mighty Yukon River -- and guests will be on it as they make their way north. A stop is made here both north and south to get out and step along the banks of the Yukon River. This is also the home of the Yukon River Camp Noodle House where guests can purchase lunch/dinner as needed.

Arctic Circle Trading Post

Located in Joy Alaska this is one part of the story of Alaska's Arctic - Homesteading and making a home in Alaska's remote wild areas. Learn about this process and how earlier pioneers made a home off the road system and off the grid.

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

Located at 66'33" - the Arctic Circle marks the location that on June 21 the sun doesn't set and on December 21 the sun doesn't rise. Your guide will celebrate with you when you make this crossing and present you with your 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 (132)

jessicamfink

Oct 2022

It's a loooooooong day. Left at 6:30 am and got back at....11 pm? The other thing to be aware of is you will pretty much lose cellular service not too far north of Fairbanks and will not get it back until you are getting close to Fairbanks. I really didn't realize just how remote parts of Alaska are. With all of that out of the way, the experience was really well done. You learn a lot along the way, there are ample bathroom stops, and you get a hot dinner. The fall color in unlike anything I have ever seen before! We do NOT get that in Texas. As the title implied, Paul was our guide for the day. I really enjoyed his stories and he always had snacks for everyone at each stop. I have to say it is pretty damn cool to say I've been to the Arctic Circle!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you Jessica for joining Paul on the Arctic Circle Drive Adventure -- our original which as you say is a full day. So glad you enjoyed it and enjoyed the guiding done by Paul. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with others.

Srikanth S

Sep 2022

This was a cool experience. Our guide Jeremy made it a fun trip with a lot of insights about Interior Alaska and it’s history. Driving up to the Arctic circle and seeing the varying landscape,Tundra, Yukon River and the Alaskan Pipeline up close made it a memorable trip. It was a long day (almost 16hrs) but they kept us engaged with a few stops at cool locations to explore and played a few documentaries during the drive. We could get lunch and dinner and Souvenirs at the Yukon River camp (a vegetarian option was available). Dress warmly if you go on this trip after September.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

So glad you enjoyed your Arctic Circle Drive Adventure. It is a full day and we are so glad you enjoyed all 16 hours of it. We appreciate you taking the time to share with others about your experience.

Neal_W

Sep 2022

Where do I start? I knew it was going to be fun when “Michigan “ started making fun of “Ohio” (us) at 6 o’clock in the morning!! Our guide,Mel, was out of this world! Her knowledge and humor kept us all on our toes. This was so much more than a trip to the Arctic Circle. It was a history lesson of Alaska’s native tribes, it was an experience in Alaska’s ecology, it was an up close view of the pipeline and a story of it’s construction. We rode on the same road as “Ice Truckers”. We had cake at the Arctic Circle including going out of the North entrance so we made sure we really it the Arctic Circle!! Loved every minute of it!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Go Buckeyes!!...no, I am not taking sides (smile) Thank you for joining Mel on the Arctic Circle Drive Adventure. We appreciate you choosing us and for sharing with others about your experience. Best wishes for a great winter!