Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks in Fairbanks booking from $229.00

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.

The ground tour can take place in a 26 passenger coach or 15 passenger van depending on the number of guests we have.

Longest time between stops is 2 hours; however, some stops will be closer. Most stops have an outhouse or bathroom for guests to use if we are not traveling in the coach which has a bathroom on board.

City: Fairbanks

Sat 21 Jun

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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
This tour is conducted in a 25 passenger motor coach or 15 passenger van depending on the number of guests traveling. The coach does have a restroom on board to be used between stops or at stops that don't have a restroom. If we are not traveling on the coach we will be stopping approximately every 2 hours for a restroom break -- which are outhouses along the Dalton Highway.
We encourage guests with any questions on limited mobility and this adventure to contact us and speak directly about the tour and what your needs are to see if they can be met.
CHECK IN TIME - Check in opens at 5:45AM and closes at 6:00AM for this tour. Guests not here by 6:00AM risk missing this tour.

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 (186)

Molly_D

Sep 2024

Really special to be able to cross the Yukon river and drive up the Dalton Highway to the arctic circle. Suzanne shared lots of information throughout the day and the day was broken up in to lots of chunks so it didn't feel as long as it was! Walk at finger mountain was also really nice, seeing the difference in plants in the tundra.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for joining Suzanne on your Arctic Circle Drive Adventure -- our original experience on the Dalton Highway. We are so glad you enjoyed it and that time didn't seem quite as long. Thank you.

Margaret_M

Sep 2024

The Original Artic Circle Drive was great! Our guide Paul was a great driver who was personable and very knowledgeable. He gave us a good running commentary without boring us. Loved the little extra touches at Artic Circle sign. It was well worth the time and cost!!!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for joining us on your Arctic Circle Drive Adventure. So glad you enjoyed it and felt it was worth your time and cost - we really appreciate that note.

Alexander_V

Sep 2024

The most amazing was driving for about 12 hours and hardly seeing anyone signs of civilization except for the oil pipeline and couple of trucks passing by.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Wow, thank you so much for saying your time with us was amazing. We really appreciate not only that you joined us but that you are sharing with others about your experience. Thank you.

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