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A sign for the Arctic Circle with a map of the Arctic region. 2
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a lake. 3
A sign with a globe and text reading "Arctic Circle" and "Alaska Latitude 66°33'". 4
A bear in a natural landscape with mountains and sparse vegetation. 5

Arctic Circle Day Tour

By Alaska Wild Lights
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Price is NZ$582 per adult
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Features

  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Our Most Requested Tour:
Explore Alaska’s Rugged Beauty & Cross into the Arctic

Journey deep into Alaska’s untouched wilderness on this full-day adventure to the Arctic Circle: our most popular tour! Travel along the famed Dalton Highway, made famous by the TV show Ice Road Truckers, and experience the raw, unfiltered beauty of the Last Frontier.

Ride in comfort in our climate-controlled van as your expert guide shares stories, local history, and insights about the landscape, wildlife, and culture that define this extraordinary region. Along the way, stop for scenic views, photo ops, and a walk through the arctic tundra. You’ll even receive an official Arctic Circle certificate to commemorate your experience.

PLEASE NOTE:
You are eligible for a full refund up to 7 days before your tour.

Activity location

  • Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
    • 1671 Steese Highway
    • 99712, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
    • 1671 Steese Highway
    • 99712, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

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Arctic Circle Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Small group day tour to the Arctic Circle
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$582.13 x 1 AdultNZ$582.13
Total
Price is NZ$582.13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised Arctic Circle Certificate
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks & Bottled Water Provided
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pickup and Drop-off within Fairbanks City-Limits
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (available for purchase at Yukon River Camp)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers 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 travellers.
  • 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 transport: 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.
  • Every guest must sign a waiver before any tour so they clearly acknowledge the inherent risks of wilderness travel, assume responsibility for their own safety, and confirm they are medically able to participate.
  • Not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Activity itinerary

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point

  • 15m
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.

Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace

  • 20m
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 Bathrooms with running water, you are welcome to do any of it during this stop.

James Dalton Highway

  • 15m
Travel on the famous Dalton Highway and spot wildlife along the Yukon River

Finger Mountain

  • 30m
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.

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign

  • 30m
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 personalised attention from your guide.

Yukon River Camp

  • 30m
Stop at the Yukon River Camp and visit the mighty Yukon River. This is your last chance to visit a Bathroom 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
    • 1671 Steese Highway
    • 99712, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
    • 1671 Steese Highway
    • 99712, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

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