Tour Summary

• Travel north from Fairbanks and wonder at the story of the vast and remote land below
• While travelling, witness remnants of the gold mining
• View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline, symbolizing the immense changes brought to Alaska’s Arctic by the discovery of oil over 30 years ago
• Fly over the expansive Yukon River Valley, home of traditional people that sustain their lifestyle and culture as they have for thousands of years
• Thrill at the excitement of crossing the Arctic Circle and participate in a ceremonious Arctic Circle landing at a wilderness community
• Experience the rugged and magnificent Brooks Mountain Range as the flight route passes just south of the Gates of the Arctic National Park
• Enjoy an orientation and learn the fascinating story of the surrounding Brooks Range wilderness

Itinerary schedule:

• 1:00 pm Depart by air from the East Ramp airfield in Fairbanks, Fly north over the mighty Yukon River, across the Arctic Circle, and into the foothills of the Brooks Mountain Range.
• 2:10 pm Land north of the Arctic Circle. Guided ground tour in Coldfoot.
• 3:45 pm – Depart by air for Fairbanks.
• Approx. 5:00 pm Arrive terminal in Fairbanks.