Fairbanks Arctic Circle Adventure and Pipeline Exploration

Discover winter in 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. Experience the mighty Yukon River. Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
NOTE - each tour is unique with our ever changing daylight. Depending on when you are traveling it is important your day may be more "night" then day light".

NOTE - this is not an Aurora tour. While yes it will be dark on the return to Fairbanks, the tour does not stay out later, longer waiting for the aurora . Guests should consider taking an Aurora Adventure if they are wanting to look for the Aurora. We also offer an Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure.

Longest time between stops is 2 hours; however, some stops will be closer. Most stops have an outhouse.

Meeting Point

3820 University Ave S

3820 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA

This area is known as the East Ramp Airport -- the side of the airport where small aircraft depart from. There is a large sign above our roof for Northern Alaska Tour Company.
Guest MUST RECONFIRM Tour 24 - 48 hours prior to the tour departure.

What's included:

• Professional guide
• Driver/guide
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 16 hours

Northern Alaska Tour Company

Fairbanks, 99709, Alaska

Northern Alaska Tour Company originated guided tours into Alaska's Arctic on the Dalton Highway. Guides provide not only a safe journey but share the story of Alaska's Arctic making it a memorable day.

16 hours

James Dalton Highway

Fairbanks, Alaska

DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY TO COLDFOOT - Viator locator only has Coldfoot for the Dalton Highway -- Guest get out and experience Alaska's Arctic made accessibly by the Dalton Highway - built for the transportation of goods to the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields.

11 hours

Arctic Circle Trading Post

Mile 49.5 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks, Alaska

Just one of the stops made along the way to see up close and learn about the natural and cultural history of Alaska's Arctic -- here learn of the early homesteading in Alaska and how early pioneers forged a home out in the middle of the wilderness.

20 minutes

Yukon River Bridge

Alaska

The tour will stop at the Yukon River Camp both on the way north and way south. Guests can either have brought their own food to eat or purchase lunch/dinner here. Plus, guests get a chance to get out and explore the banks of the mighty Yukon River.

1 hour, 30 minutes

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

MP 115.5 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, Alaska

Celebrate reaching the Arctic Circle at Milepost 115 of the Dalton Highway -- 200 miles north of Fairbanks! All guests will earn an official Arctic Circle Certificate.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included