Fairbanks Trip Overview
Enjoy a guided journey by ground and air into Alaska’s Arctic and reach the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Learn of the natural and cultural history of Alaska’s Arctic as you ground tour north the full length of the Dalton Highway. Experience the rugged wilderness of Alaska’s Arctic, Cross the Brooks Mountain Range and visit the shores of the Arctic Ocean.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Fairbanks, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Enjoy a guided journey by ground and air into Alaska’s Arctic and reach the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Learn of the natural and cultural history of Alaska’s Arctic as you ground tour north the full length of the Dalton Highway. Experience the rugged wilderness of Alaska’s Arctic, Cross the Brooks Mountain Range and visit the shores of the Arctic Ocean.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly north from Fairbanks to Alaska’s North Slope
Stop At: Northern Alaska Tour Company, Fairbanks, AK 99708
Experience Alaska’s Arctic wilderness on a 3 day journey with Northern Alaska Tour Company. On Day 1 fly from Fairbanks to Deahorse — departure will be 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM – multi types of aircraft is used pending weights and final numbers of guests.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Deadhorse, Alaska, Deadhorse Dr, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734, USA
Travel out past the security gate onto the Prudhoe Bay oil fields and begin the journey by dipping your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean. Since we are going past the security gate we do need your driver’s license or passport information as part of the reservation for your security check.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Deadhorse Camp in Deadhorse, the service community for the site of North America’s largest oil discovery.
Day 2: Ground tour from Deadhorse south Coldfoot
Stop At: James Dalton Highway, Fairbanks, AK
Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra of the vast Arctic Coastal Plain and feel the veins of ice just below the surface. Continue across the Arctic Coastal Plain before climbing through the majestic Brooks Mountain Range and over the Continental Divide at Atigun Pass.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Coldfoot Camp in rustic Coldfoot nestled in the Brooks Mountain Range.
Day 3: Continue the ground tour south from Coldfoot to Fairbanks
Stop At: James Dalton Highway, Fairbanks, AK
This morning continue your ground tour south to Fairbanks. Visit the historic community of Wiseman. Stop at the actual Arctic Circle sign and celebrate your crossing and make your way down to the Yukon river.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Yukon River Bridge, Alaska
Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland’s most famous waterway and learn of the river’s storied past.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arctic Circle Trading Post, Mile 49.5 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks, AK
Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post situated int he rural community of Joy, Alaska. Learn of early homesteading in Alaska.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
