Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks: Experience Latitude Extremes and Indigenous Culture
4.7
457 Ratings
Fairbanks
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle. Experience extreme latitudes, indigenous culture, and stunning landscapes. Don't miss this unforgettable Alaska adventure!
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point - We begin our journey with a convenient pickup at your hotel/address \n\ninside the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole. We will schedule your pick up time between 7 am and 8 am for you, depending on the location of the hotels. \n\nSettle into your seat and relax on the \n\n200-mile (322-km) journey down the back roads of Interior Alaska. We provide free snacks and drinks on the road to ensure your utmost comfort in our climate-controlled vans. \n\nTake a trip back in time as you travel down the Dalton Highway. Enjoy the journey across the Yukon River, as you catch a glimpse of the wildlife that inhabits sub-arctic Alaska. With sweeping views of mountains and valleys, you will also see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System (TAPS), one of the largest pipeline systems, transporting thousands of gallons of oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez.
What's Included
- Complimentary snacks and bottled water
- Expert local guide
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within Fairbanks or North Pole city limits
- Comfortable transport by van
- Personalized Arctic Circle Certificate
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- pick up outside the city limits
- Lunch (available for purchase at Yukon River Camp)
Additional Information
Embark on an excursion to the Earth’s outermost northern ring of latitude, the Arctic Circle, from Fairbanks in one of our temperature-regulated vehicles. Encounter a world where the sky stays bright or dark for entire days during the summer and winter seasons! Drive along the renowned Dalton Highway, popularized through the television series ‘Ice Road Truckers’. You may even spot wildlife as you traverse the Yukon River (not assured). Upon your arrival, assimilate to the indigenous culture of the region, go for a guided stroll, capture the stunning arctic views in photos, and relish a snack with a beverage in these awe-inspiring surroundings. As a memento of this breathtaking adventure in Alaska, you’ll receive an official Arctic Circle certificate.
We advise dressing according to the climate and wearing sturdy footwear to ensure you can fully appreciate this journey.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Please dress appropriately. The weather in the Arctic can change very quickly. During the summer months it can get very warm and rain might be always possible. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bringing a rain/weather jacket.
- The weather conditions are in no way predictable in our area and we will not offer a refund in case of too many clouds.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
- There is a possibility of cancellation due to dangerous weather and/or road conditions. If this occurs, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
- Type of transportation: Van
- The group size is limited to 8 guests for each Transit van. Larger group bookings are possible and multiple vans will be used in this case.
- This tour requires being able to enter and exit our van with limited assistance. Please contact us if you have any concerns about mobility.
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility.
Location
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese Highway
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(457 Ratings)
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Christine_p
May 22, 2024
Beautiful views - I enjoyed the scenery and the places we stopped. It is a long day but the guide was great. I learned interesting things about the arctic
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Sharon_v
May 14, 2024
Our guide Gavin was... - Our guide Gavin was excellent. He was very knowledgeable & entertaining. He made the day long trip very enjoyable.
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Saltysand
May 12, 2024
Artic Circle Adventure! - Our guide, Gavin, was engaging, friendly & gave an informative commentary on the way to the Artic Circle! Ask for Gavin!
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Robert_n
Mar 27, 2024
A day on the Dalton Highway - I took this tour on July 12, 2023. Tour guide was named Tony. It is a full day tour and very entertaining. Tony had many stories to tell as we drove the Dalton Highway. The group was small which was nice, we all got along just fine. On the way back we seen a couple of moose and a black bear crossing the road. There were just enough stops along the way to give us a break from being in the vehicle. I am really happy I took this tour. If I had a friend heading to Fairbanks I would recommend they take this tour.
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Journey674434
Dec 29, 2023
Must Do in Fairbanks - Among the Top Experiences ever. Kevin was our Tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and made sure we see Northern Lights on the way back from Arctic Circle. Highly recommended when you are in Fairbanks.
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Theath11
Oct 7, 2023
Unforgettable Experience - What an amazing trip! Yes, it was a long day, but it was SO worth it. If you want to see Alaska, the pipeline, lots of black spruce, a diverse landscape, and travel the Dalton Highway and cross the mighty Yukon River to the Arctic Circle, this trip is for you! Our tour guide, JJ, was so knowledgeable about the area. She told our group about her experiences living in Alaska, bringing it to life for us. I also recommend ordering lunch and supper from Yukon River Camp for the trip. The food was delicious.Super time!
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Dianne_r
Aug 25, 2023
Worth the time and money - The ride was long but the scenery was great. Our driver was fun and knowledgable. The lunch stop was interesting, and the food was very good. The Arctic Circle location itself was OK, could have been more interesting if there was a visitors center or something.
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Relax30545404387
Aug 24, 2023
Great day trip. - My wife and I took the day trip in early August. Judah, our driver and guide, had our group of strangers laughing and joking within 30 minutes. He was very knowledgeable and a careful driver on the Dalton highway, pointing out landmarks and giving a running commentary about the areas we were seeing.It was a long day, but worth it to go to a part of Alaska I would never consider going to by myself. Highly recommended.
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Mark_e
May 19, 2024
Long but interesting - Pipeline, river, and arctic circle stops were great. Note it is a lot of driving! A lot of tree viewing. Worked nicely to fill up day until went to airport at midnight. Commentary from driver Kevin was excellent
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Markallan003
May 19, 2024
Good day but long. - It is a long day, especially with road construction, but Kevin’s commentary made it interesting and added at least a star to my rating. Booked this trip since I’m flying out at midnight, good use of day. All 4 main stops were interesting. I would have liked 5 more minutes at each, but understand others in group didn’t. Kevin made it comfortable for me to steal a few extra minutes though. Enjoyed his ride along trainee too sorry forgot name.
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