Arctic Circle Drive on Dalton Highway Day Trip from Fairbanks
by Northern Alaska Tour Company
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This full-day tour begins in Fairbanks with a drive along the Dalton Highway from Mile 0 to Mile 115, reaching the Arctic Circle Rest Area. The entire trip lasts about 16 hours and is conducted in either a 26-passenger coach or a 15-passenger van, depending on group size. The guide provides live commentary throughout the drive and at each stop, explaining the features and history of Alaska’s Arctic region. The tour includes a stop at the Yukon River, where guests can leave the vehicle to walk along the riverbanks. The Yukon River Camp Noodle House is located here, offering meals for purchase. Another stop is at the Arctic Circle Trading Post in Joy, Alaska, where visitors learn about homesteading and pioneer life in remote Arctic areas. At the BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign, located at latitude 66°33′, the guide marks the crossing of the Arctic Circle and presents each guest with an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Restroom facilities are available on board the coach or at stops when traveling by van, with the longest interval between stops about two hours. The tour does not continue beyond the Arctic Circle Rest Area and does not go to Coldfoot. Guests should dress for all weather conditions and plan to check in between 5:45 and 6:00 AM.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
James Dalton Highway
Guests travel the Dalton Highway from Mile 0 to Mile 115, turning around at the Arctic Circle Rest Area. The full-day ground tour includes guided commentary on Alaska's Arctic region both while traveling and during stops. The tour does not go to Coldfoot.
720 min
Yukon River
The tour crosses the Dalton Highway bridge over the Yukon River, the only crossing on this highway. Stops northbound and southbound allow guests to walk along the riverbanks. The Yukon River Camp Noodle House is located here for guests to purchase lunch or dinner if desired.
60 min
Arctic Circle Trading Post
Located in Joy, Alaska, this stop shares the story of homesteading and pioneer life in Alaska's remote Arctic areas. Visitors learn how early settlers established homes off the road system and grid.
30 min
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
This marker at latitude 66°33′ indicates the Arctic Circle, where on June 21 the sun does not set and on December 21 it does not rise. The guide will celebrate the crossing and present guests with an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
30 min
Meeting point
This is located on the East Ramp Airport, the small plane side of the airport. All guests need to call and reconfirm their tour departure/check in time 24 - 48 hours prior to departure.
End point
This is located on the East Ramp Airport, the small plane side of the airport. All guests need to call and reconfirm their tour departure/check in time 24 - 48 hours prior to departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Arctic Circle Drive on Dalton Highway Day Trip from Fairbanks
by Northern Alaska Tour Company
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$558Overview
This full-day tour begins in Fairbanks with a drive along the Dalton Highway from Mile 0 to Mile 115, reaching the Arctic Circle Rest Area. The entire trip lasts about 16 hours and is conducted in either a 26-passenger coach or a 15-passenger van, depending on group size. The guide provides live commentary throughout the drive and at each stop, explaining the features and history of Alaska’s Arctic region. The tour includes a stop at the Yukon River, where guests can leave the vehicle to walk along the riverbanks. The Yukon River Camp Noodle House is located here, offering meals for purchase. Another stop is at the Arctic Circle Trading Post in Joy, Alaska, where visitors learn about homesteading and pioneer life in remote Arctic areas. At the BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign, located at latitude 66°33′, the guide marks the crossing of the Arctic Circle and presents each guest with an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Restroom facilities are available on board the coach or at stops when traveling by van, with the longest interval between stops about two hours. The tour does not continue beyond the Arctic Circle Rest Area and does not go to Coldfoot. Guests should dress for all weather conditions and plan to check in between 5:45 and 6:00 AM.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
James Dalton Highway
Guests travel the Dalton Highway from Mile 0 to Mile 115, turning around at the Arctic Circle Rest Area. The full-day ground tour includes guided commentary on Alaska's Arctic region both while traveling and during stops. The tour does not go to Coldfoot.
720 min
Yukon River
The tour crosses the Dalton Highway bridge over the Yukon River, the only crossing on this highway. Stops northbound and southbound allow guests to walk along the riverbanks. The Yukon River Camp Noodle House is located here for guests to purchase lunch or dinner if desired.
60 min
Arctic Circle Trading Post
Located in Joy, Alaska, this stop shares the story of homesteading and pioneer life in Alaska's remote Arctic areas. Visitors learn how early settlers established homes off the road system and grid.
30 min
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
This marker at latitude 66°33′ indicates the Arctic Circle, where on June 21 the sun does not set and on December 21 it does not rise. The guide will celebrate the crossing and present guests with an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
30 min
Meeting point
This is located on the East Ramp Airport, the small plane side of the airport. All guests need to call and reconfirm their tour departure/check in time 24 - 48 hours prior to departure.
End point
This is located on the East Ramp Airport, the small plane side of the airport. All guests need to call and reconfirm their tour departure/check in time 24 - 48 hours prior to departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.