Tours to the Arctic Circle
Tours to the Arctic Circle are essential for many travelers coming to Alaska. Here you will find options for one or multi day adventures to/above the Arctic Circle. Some options include visits to villages near the Arctic Circle, to give you a first-hand experience of life in a village that far north.
2010 tours and rates
Arctic Circle - day tour - all land - $175 to 189/person
Arctic Circle - half day tour - air excursion - $359.00 to 419.00/person
Arctic Circle Fly/Drive - day tour - one way by bus on the Dalton Highway, one way from a birds eye by plane - $359.00/person
Arctic Circle Anaktuvuk Pass - day tour - includes a village visit in the middle of the Brooks Mountain Range - $499.00/person
Arctic Circle Bettles - day tour by air - visit Bettles, a little native village north of the Arctic Circle in the foothills of the Brooks Mountain Range - $550.00/person
Arctic Circle Bettles - multi day tour with overnight in Bettles -starting at $865.00/person
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Arctic Circle Drive Adventure
A One Day Guided Round Trip Journey By Land Across The Arctic Circle.
Tour Summary
· Ground tour north from Fairbanks in the personalized comfort of our tour vans and coaches.
· View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
· Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska.
· Travel the rugged Dalton Highway made famous by the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
· Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past.
· Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
· Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra and feel the veins of ice just beneath the surface.
· Departs 6:30 am; returns between 10:30 and 11:30 pm.
Inclusions: Guided ground tour
Departs: 6:30 am; returns between 10:30 and 11:30 pm
Daily end of May till beginning of September
Booking Code: ACBD, price $189.00/person
Arctic Circle Adventure
one-day tour.
Leaving at 7AM, returning at 10PM
Have your picture taken on the Arctic Circle and receive a “Cross the Circle-Certificate"! En-route, enjoy stunning views of interior Alaska, the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline, wildlife, the mighty Yukon River and the high plateau of Finger Mountain. Along the way there is plenty of opportunity to take pictures view wildlife and relax at rest stops where you can purchase breakfast and dinner. Please bring snacks and beverages.
Pick up at beginning and end of the tour at all hotels/B&Bs/hostels in town.
Booking Code: 1AOA, price $175.00 per person
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Arctic Circle Air Adventure
A Round Trip Journey By Air Across The Arctic Circle.
Tour Summary
· Travel north from Fairbanks and wonder at the story of the vast and remote land below.
· Witness remnants of the gold mining that continues nearly 100 years after the yellow metal first brought newcomers rushing north.
· View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline, symbolizing the immense changes brought to Alaska's Arctic by the discovery of oil over 30 years ago.
· Fly over the expansive Yukon River Valley, home of traditional peoples that sustain their lifestyle and culture as they have for thousands of years.
· Thrill at the excitement of crossing the Arctic Circle.
· Experience the rugged and magnificent Brooks Mountain Range as the flight route passes just south of the Gates of the Arctic National Park.
· Participate in a ceremonious Arctic Circle landing at a wilderness community on the Middle Fork Koyukuk River and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
· Enjoy an orientation and learn the fascinating story of the surrounding Brooks Range wilderness.
· Departs: 3 departures a Day.
One at 7:00AM (June-August), one at 1:00 PM (May-September) and one at 7:00 PM (May 15 - September 15). 5hrs duration.
Booking Code: ACAD,
Price 7AM departure $359.00/person
Price 1PM departure $419.00/person
Price 7PM departure $389.00/person
Arctic Circle Fly/Drive Adventure
A One Day Guided Round Trip Journey By Air And Land Across The Arctic Circle
Tour Summary
· Fly from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle. The flight will provide an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.
· On land, ground tour south in the personalized comfort of tour coaches and vans along the famed Dalton Highway.
· Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
· Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra and feel the veins of ice just beneath the surface.
· Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past.
· View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
· Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post, situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska.
· Return to Fairbanks under the light of the Midnight Sun.
· Departs 1:00 pm; returns between midnight and 1:00 am.
Inclusions: Guided ground tour and air transportation
Departs:5 AM (drive/fly) and ends 5PM or departs 1PM (fly/drive) and ends 1AM
Daily end of May till first week of September
Booking Code: ACFD, Price $359.00/person
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Arctic Circle Anaktuvuk Pass Adventure
A one day journey by air across the Arctic Circle. Highlighting The Cultures Of Alaska's Arctic.
Tour Summary
· Fly north from Fairbanks and wonder at the story of the vast and remote land below.
· Fly over the expansive Yukon River Valley, home of traditional peoples that sustain their lifestyle and culture as they have for thousands of years.
· Thrill at the excitement of crossing the Arctic Circle. Experience the rugged and magnificent Brooks Mountain Range as the flight route passes over the Gates of the Arctic National Park into Anaktuvuk Pass
· Visit the village and learn of the local Nunamiut Eskimo culture. Get a firsthand glimpse at village lifestyle as it exists today in rural Alaska.
Inclusions: Community orientation, air transportation, and Arctic Circle Certificate
Departs: at 1:00 PM and at 7PM Duration 5-6hrs
Daily June - August, 1-3 times a week late May and early September
Booking Code: ACAP, Price 499.00/person
Arctic Circle Tours to Bettles
Venture north of the Arctic Circle to the land of the midnight sun. Travel deep into the heart of the Brooks Range to a wilderness lodge and witness the vast landscapes, jagged peaks and the beauty of the 8-million acre Gates of the Arctic National Park. This undeveloped pristine destination is seen by less than 1% of all visitors to Alaska each year.
Day tour includes:
Air transportation from Fairbanks, lunch at the historic Bettles Lodge, Bettles Evansville tour, Koyukuk River Boat Tour, Arctic Circle Certificate.
Overnight Tour includes the above plus deluxe lodging, dinner, and breakfast.Booking Code: ACOS - one day tour - price $550.00/person
Booking Code: ACTS - 2 days/1 night - price single person $915.00
Booking Code: ACTD - 2 days/1 night - price per person based on double occupancy $865.00
Additional nights on request. Please contact us.
Explore the Dalton Highway with a rental car
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With GoNorth Car Rental you can explore the Haul Road (and all other gravel roads) at your own pace.
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