Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks

4.8 (226 reviews) 16 hours

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Arctic Circle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Reach the Arctic Circle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 16 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 26 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Northern Alaska Tour Company

Ages: Infants (1–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (6–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

James Dalton Highway

12 hours

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

one hour

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

30 min

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

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is located on the East Ramp Airport, the small plane side of the airport.

All guests need to call and reconfirm their tour departure/check in time 24 - 48 hours prior to departure.

End point

This is located on the East Ramp Airport, the small plane side of the airport.

All guests need to call and reconfirm their tour departure/check in time 24 - 48 hours prior to departure.

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.