Fairbanks Trip Overview
Discover winter in Alaska’s Arctic! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Begin your journey with a small plane flight north across the Arctic Circle to a landing strip along the Dalton Highway at Coldfoot. Travel south on the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Max Dressed Weight: 340 lbs.
Aurora is active over 300 days of the year — BUT, it needs to be dark to see them. This includes both once the sun has set AND getting away from the lights of the city. Joy Alaska is 60 road miles outside of Fairbanks. Next step is to stay awake during the peak time of activity — which is late night here in Alaska. Your guide will keep your mind engaged while you wait and watch the sky for the lights.
Additional Info
Duration: 17 to 18 hours
Starts: Fairbanks, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Discover winter in Alaska’s Arctic! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Begin your journey with a small plane flight north across the Arctic Circle to a landing strip along the Dalton Highway at Coldfoot. Travel south on the famed Dalton Highway. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Max Dressed Weight: 340 lbs.
Aurora is active over 300 days of the year — BUT, it needs to be dark to see them. This includes both once the sun has set AND getting away from the lights of the city. Joy Alaska is 60 road miles outside of Fairbanks. Next step is to stay awake during the peak time of activity — which is late night here in Alaska. Your guide will keep your mind engaged while you wait and watch the sky for the lights.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Northern Alaska Tour Company, Fairbanks, AK 99708
Northern Alaska Tour Company pioneered Arctic Circle touring on Alaska’s Dalton Highway. Your day will begin at our offices with an orientation/briefing on your adventure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arctic Circle Trading Post, Mile 49.5 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks, AK
This is not only a stop on the way north to the Arctic Circle – it will be your base when returning to Fairbanks to wait and watch for the northern lights / Aurora.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yukon River Bridge, Alaska
Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland’s most famous waterway and learn of the river’s storied past.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign, MP 115.5 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, AK
Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Mile Post 115 Dalton Highway – 200 miles north of the Fairbanks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
View landmarks including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and Yukon River
