Fairbanks, Alaska is situated right below the Arctic Circle. Embark on a driving tour from the city to explore the area and see how people live in the frozen tundra. Travel along the James Dalton Highway and see the Trans Alaska Pipeline, stop at the Arctic Circle Trading Post, and more. At the ended of the day, travel to a remote location to see the colorful northern lights.
Receive an Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate
Learn about Alaskan culture and history
Enjoy views of Alaska’s rugged scenery
Sit back and relax while someone else drives
What To Expect
Northern Alaska Tour Company
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 • Admission Ticket Free
James Dalton Highway
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Arctic Circle Trading Post
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Yukon River Bridge
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 • Admission Ticket Free
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
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
Arctic Circle Trading Post
As the tour approaches Fairbanks a stop will be made at Joy, Alaska at the Arctic Circle Trading Post (60 miles from Fairbanks). Here guests on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive will meet their new Aurora guide who will continue the story of life in Alaska’s Arctic and work with guests to look for the Aurora.
Joy is located outside of the Fairbanks North Star Borough so away from the city lights and the tour places guests there during the peak activity time as identified by the scientists studying the lights. The Arctic Circle Trading Post is heated and there is hot water for complimentary coffee, tea, cocoa and cider.
Time at Joy can vary depending on weather and road conditions (how long it took to get there). One could expect anywhere between 1 – 2 hours. Return to Fairbanks is between 3:30 – 4:30 AM.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Include
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
Exclude
The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks