Why choose this Fairbanks tour ?
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.
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What makes Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tour Description & 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.
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Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Northern Alaska Tour Company.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Anchorage.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 187 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
