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Highlights
- Experience the renowned Dalton Highway journey to the Arctic Circle with guidance from seasoned local experts.
- Cross into the Arctic Circle, savor scenic pauses along the way, and earn a personalized certificate of your adventure.
- Spot Alaska's diverse wildlife such as moose, foxes, caribou, and birds of prey amidst remote tundra vistas during your trip.
- Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers for comfort, alongside hot drinks, bottled water, and a complimentary sack lunch included in the package.
- Consider upgrading to witness an evening spectacle of Northern Lights under Alaska's dark Arctic skies.
Your Experience
Start an adventure into Alaska's Arctic Circle with a guided tour that includes round-trip transportation and a personalized Arctic Circle certificate. This journey takes you through one of Alaska’s most remote regions, offering distinct experiences along the Dalton Highway.
Getting started
Your tour begins with hotel pick-up as part of the complete hotel services included in your package. Once on board, your guide will provide insights into the route and conditions expected during travel along the Dalton Highway. With round-trip transportation handled for you, focus can be placed solely on exploring northern Alaska’s remote landscapes.
Arctic Circle route
The tour takes you through the Dalton Highway toward the Arctic Circle, immersing you in one of Alaska's most secluded areas. The journey includes insulated vehicle travel along a highway devoid of cell phone coverage, where satellite phones are available for emergencies and temperatures can range from 20°F to –40°F.
Features
- The tour provides round-trip transportation, ensuring smooth travel to and from the Arctic Circle area starting at your hotel and returning you back again.
- To keep you comfortable during this cold journey through remote terrain, hot drinks, sack lunches, and disposable water bottles are provided. These amenities support hydration and energy as you take short walks on uneven ground.
- Upon reaching the Arctic Circle, a personalized certificate is presented to commemorate your crossing of the latitude line, serving as a memento from this guided tour.
Northern Lights evening guided tour (Optional)
This optional experience focuses on viewing the northern lights within the Arctic Circle region. The itinerary is designed around optimal aurora visibility during winter conditions that can drop well below freezing, primarily between September and March.
Features
- The schedule prioritizes time at the Arctic Circle for northern lights viewing, allowing you to witness potential aurora activity in frigid temperatures.
- Northern lights viewing is included with this evening guided tour option. Your route and timing are planned around peak visibility periods during the prime season from September through March.
- While waiting outdoors for the northern lights, hot drinks, sack lunches, and disposable water bottles remain accessible from your vehicle to provide comfort between cold outdoor waits and warmer interior breaks.
- The tour concludes with hotel pick-up services that take you back to your accommodation in Fairbanks after experiencing the Arctic region’s night sky.
Daytime scenic guided tour (Optional)
This optional daytime option highlights daylight exploration within the Arctic Circle area, offering a different perspective on Alaska's northern landscapes.
Features
- The journey provides extensive views of the snow-covered terrain and northern environment during daylight hours. The route includes brief stops that involve getting in and out of vans for short walks.
- This guided option is structured around daytime touring, allowing you to experience the Arctic Circle region when visibility is at its best and temperatures are more manageable outdoors.
- During your journey, hot drinks, sack lunches, and disposable water bottles ensure comfort with opportunities for simple meals and warm beverages during breaks in driving.
- The tour includes hotel pick-up services that return you to your starting point after the daytime exploration of the Arctic Circle region, even if independent transportation is not used.
Wrapping up
Your chosen guided tour concludes with a drop-off at your Fairbanks-area accommodation. This service ensures a smooth transition back from the Arctic Circle area as part of the included round-trip transportation package.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Daytime Arctic Circle Tour (optional)
- Northern Lights viewing with Daytime Arctic Circle Tour (optional)
- Round-trip transportation
- Personalized Arctic Circle certificate
- Hot drinks, sack lunches, disposable water bottles
- Lunch and dinner are not included during your stay at Yukon River Camp.
- Winter clothing and necessary equipment must be provided by you.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Come prepared with layered winter clothing including insulated jackets, thermals, warm hats, gloves or mittens, and sturdy winter boots to stay comfortable in temperatures as low as -40°F.
- Bring hand and toe warmers along with a refillable water bottle and personal snacks for the long journey through Alaska's remote northern regions.
- If you plan on capturing the stunning Arctic scenery or Northern Lights, don't forget to bring your camera.
- Note that while round-trip transportation is included, the tour may not be fully accessible by wheelchair due to its nature and terrain.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 168 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.