Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
University Avenue South
Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
James Dalton Highway
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Yukon River
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Arctic Circle Trading Post
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Professional guide.All taxes, fees and handling charges.Live commentary on board.Driver/guide.Local guide. The following is NOT included: The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.Food and drinks.Gratuities.Hotel pickup and drop-off. Read more Apr 2025
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