Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure

Day Tour from/to Fairbanks

Experience the stunning views of Alaska’s Interior, the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline, wildlife, the mighty Yukon River.

You will cover 400 miles on this 14-hour van adventure on the Dalton Highway.

Tour Summary

  • Ground tour north from Fairbanks in the personalized comfort a tour van.
  • View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
  • Travel the rugged Dalton Highway made famous by the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
  • Witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness scenery blanketed in snow.
  • Traverse the mighty Yukon River.
  • Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
  • Stop in Joy Alaska at the Arctic Circle Trading Post which will become your stop for scanning the darkened skies for the Aurora. The location is 60 miles outside of Fairbanks away from the city lights. Stay out around Solar Midnight, the time the scientists have determined are the most active in Alaska’s Arctic.
  • Departs 9:45 am; returns between 3:00 am and 4:00 am.  Return times can vary throughout the winter season based on weather and road conditions.
  • Tour Schedule: Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday primary departures – other days may be available.

** The tour will stop at the Yukon River where lunch and dinner and snack can be purchased.

RATES 2023/2024

Available from September 19, 2022 to April 21

No ground tours or flights starting or finishing a tour on November 24 or December 25

From/to Fairbanks, 9:45am departure

Arctic Circle Winter Drive  Adventure Per Person   Booking Code
Peak season:

  • Sept 19 – Oct 7,
  • Nov 18 – Nov 26,
  • Dec 16 – Jan 2, 2024
  • Feb 10 –  Mar 31, 2024
$369 NAT101
Regular season:

  • Oct 8 -Nov 17,
  • Nov 27-Dec 15,
  • Jan 3 – Feb 9, 2024
  • Apr 1- April 21, 2024
$329 NAT102

Includes:

  • Guided ground tour
  • Visit of the homestead aurora adventure in Joy

CANCELLATION POLICY

Up to 10 days prior $30 / Later: 100%

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