The Beauty of the North Tour

Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC
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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
lesliez366
6 days ago
The tour was amazing! Our guide, Kathy was knowledgeable, entertaining and genuinely invested in showing us the best of Alaska! We are so glad we went.

This tour will take you from Fairbanks to Summit Lake with various stops on the way and will give you a view into a side of Alaska that is normally reserved for Alaskan Residents. Stops will include but are not limited: • The Knotty Shop • Big Delta State Historical Park • Trans-Alaskan Pipeline • Sullivan's Roadhouse • Restaurant in Delta Junction • Summit Lake. Make sure to dress weather appropriate and we recommend to wear some sturdy shoes to be able enjoy this trip. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Duration
10 hours

Languages Available

  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: The Knotty Shop
6565 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, Alaska
On our way towards the Paxson lake, we will stop at the Knotty Shop. A unique woodworking shop featuring birch wood carvings as well as a variety of other local art and the best ice cream in the area.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Big Delta State Historical Park
Milepost 275 Richardson Highway, Look for the brown Park signs, and the green Cafe and Gift Shoppe signs. Turn on Rika's Road., Delta Junction, Alaska
As we continue our tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the Big Delta State Historical Park taking you back in time to the early days of the 20th century.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sullivan Roadhouse
266 Richardson Highway, Delta Junction, AK 99737
Throughout our day, scenic landscapes and unique landmarks will provide plenty of panoramas to be captured by camera or film to include Quartz Lake, the Delta Flats, the Trans Alaskan Pipeline and the Delta Clear Water River. Grab a bite to eat in one of Delta Junction’s eateries and visit the Sullivan’s Roadhouse where the history of the Alaskan Gold Rush will unfold right in front of your eyes as you witness how pioneers lived in Alaska during the late 1800’s.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Summit Lake

As we continue our journey, you will enjoy sitting back and enjoying the ride and scenery as we take you deep into the heart of the interior. Few words can describe the experience of soaking in Alaska’s vast nature to include the Black Rapids Glacier, expanse of vistas, rivers and mountains as well as wildlife which could include bears, caribou, moose and buffalo. Arriving at Summit Lake, be sure to have your camera ready as the landscape opens up in front of you and offers an indescribable experience. The peace and vastness of Alaska’s nature has changed many of our guests forever. After many years of experience exploring the remotest parts of Alaska, this excursion combines our favorite landscapes and landmarks this state has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you.
Duration: 1 hour

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Please no small children under 5.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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 to 9 people for each Van. Bigger group bookings are possible and multiple Van's will be used in this case.
Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • National Park fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned van
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (inside city limits of Fairbanks/North Pole)

Exclusions
  • Lunch

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).

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.

Please note we require a minimum number of bookings in order to run this tour. If we do not meet minimum capacity you will either be offered a full refund or an alternative date to take the tour.

Traveler Pickup Information
Pickup occurs between 8 am and 9 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, please contact the office (landline so no texts please) 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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Need To Know Info

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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