Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation

Duration
13 hours

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, Alaska
We begin our journey with a convenient pickup at your hotel/address inside the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole. We will schedule your pick up time between 7 am and 8 am for you, depending on the location of the hotels. Settle into your seat and relax on the 200-mile (322-km) journey down the back roads of Interior Alaska. We provide free snacks and drinks on the road to ensure your utmost comfort in our climate-controlled vans. Take a trip back in time as you travel down the Dalton Highway. Enjoy the journey across the Yukon River, as you catch a glimpse of the wildlife that inhabits sub-arctic Alaska. With sweeping views of mountains and valleys, you will also see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System (TAPS), one of the largest pipeline systems, transporting thousands of gallons of oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace
3711 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Stop at the Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace where you can find the best Pies in this area. No matter if you like to have an extra treat, some Alaskan gifts for the family back home or if you are only interested in using one of the last Restrooms with running water, you are welcome to do any of it during this stop.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: James Dalton Highway
Fairbanks, Alaska
Travel on the famous Dalton Highway and spot wildlife along the Yukon River
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Finger Mountain
Dalton Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Enjoy the beautiful area of Finger Mountain and take a walk around the short hiking path. This is just one more opportunity of many for some amazing pictures.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
MP 115.5 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, Alaska
Upon reaching the Arctic Circle, one of the five markers of latitude (Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Equator & Antarctic Circle) you will be met with a glorious site. The weather in this region can range from extreme cold in the winter months (September to May) to temperate heat, as high as 90 * Fahrenheit (32 * Celsius) in the summer months. (May to end of August). Hop out and stretch your legs, take a walk and capture photos of this unique location. After around half hour of sightseeing, enjoy flipping through your photos with your official Arctic Circle Certificate in hand. Sit back and enjoy the journey back to Fairbanks on this one of a kind trip. With your camera filled with photos and an official Arctic Circle certificate in hand to show off to your friends and family back home, relax on the drive back to Fairbanks. This small-group tour is limited to 8 to 9 people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yukon River Camp
Stevens Village, AK 99774
Stop at the Yukon River Camp and visit the mighty Yukon River. This is your last chance to visit a Restroom with running water (there will be many more stops at outhouses along the road). You will also have a chance to buy some more snacks or visit a one of a kind store with handmade gifts and fur items. Something you will not find at any other tourist store around town.
Duration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• Please dress appropriately. The weather in the Arctic can change very quickly. During the summer months it can get very warm and rain might be always possible. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bringing a rain/weather jacket.
• The weather conditions are in no way predictable in our area and we will not offer a refund in case of too many clouds.
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
• This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
• There is a possibility of cancellation due to dangerous weather and/or road conditions. If this occurs, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
• Type of transportation: Van
• The group size is limited to 8 guests for each Transit van. Larger group bookings are possible and multiple vans will be used in this case.
• This tour requires being able to enter and exit our van with limited assistance. Please contact us if you have any concerns about mobility.
• Not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Inclusions

• Free snacks and bottled Water
• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole (Any address is possible, as long as it is in the city limits)
• Transport by van
• Official personalized Arctic Circle Certificate

Exclusions

• pick up outside the city limits
• Lunch (available for purchase at Yukon River Camp)

Redemption Instructions
Please ensure that you provide Alaska Wildlife Guide with the location of your accommodation as soon as it is known so that your pick up time can be determined. If you are unsure if you can be picked up from your accommodation location, please contact the Alaska Wildlife Guide office between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday Alaska time on +1 907 712 4529 (landline so no texts please).

If you are staying at an AirBnB, please contact the office on 907 712 4529 (landline) for the closest pick up location.

You will be contacted the day before your tour with your exact pick up time or a few days before if your tour is on a Monday so please ensure you provide a working phone number that you can be contacted on at the time of booking. If you do not hear from us, please check your voicemail as we will leave you a message. If your mailbox is not set up or is full we will send you either an email or message in Viator/Tripadvisor so please remember to check your message for your pick up time.

You will be provided with chips, a granola bar and bottled water. A selection of burgers, soups, salads and pie is available for purchase at Yukon River Camp, however you are also welcome to bring your own lunch items, snacks and drinks.

Traveler Pickup Information
Pick up will occur between 7 am and 8 am, depending on the hotel location. We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time.

We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. We do not pick up from the airport.

If you are staying at an Air BnB, you can find our contact details on your ticket to confirm for the closest pick up location..

If you are staying outside the city limits, we can pick you up at Walmart or another hotel location. Please call our office to discuss what options are available.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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