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Arctic Circle & Dalton Highway Scenic Journey from Fairbanks
Fairbanks
About
Journey north from Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway, one of the most remote roads in North America and a working industrial route through Alaska’s far north, to the Arctic Circle.
You’ll spend the day moving deeper into Alaska’s Interior as forest, river valleys, pipeline views, and open northern landscapes unfold along the route. We make several scenic stops for photos, fresh air, and short walks throughout the day, including time at the Arctic Circle sign at 66°33′N.
This summer Arctic Circle tour from Fairbanks is a road-based sightseeing experience designed for travelers who want to see a remote part of Alaska without rushing through the journey. Your guide shares ongoing commentary ...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks, bottled water, and hot drinks (coffee & tea)
Ample, flexible stops for photos, fresh air, and short walks along the route
Experienced local guide with live commentary
Pickup and drop-off from most hotels and Airbnbs within Fairbanks and North Pole
Transportation in a new, well-equipped AWD van
Small-group experience (maximum 6 guests) with a guaranteed window seat
Lunch is not included. You may order a meal at the Yukon River Camp or bring your own food. A cold cooler will be available to transport perishable food you wish to bring for lunch.
Appropriate clothing: Dress in layers for variable subarctic weather, insects, and uneven terrain.
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum age 15
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This tour involves approximately 12–13 hours of travel, with extended driving on a remote and often rough road. It is not recommended for guests with health conditions that may be aggravated by long periods of sitting, vibration, bumps, limited services, or travel far from immediate medical care.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A world-famous engineering landmark running alongside the route, with roadside viewpoints and photo stops along the way.
15 minutes
2
James Dalton Highway
One of the world’s most remote and northerly highways, stretching from the forests north of Fairbanks into Alaska’s vast far-north country. We'll stop for photos at the James Dalton Highway sign before we travel the first 115 miles along the Haul Road to the Arctic Circle sign (tour does not proceed all the way to Coldfoot as may be displayed on TripAdvisor's itinerary map for this stop)
10 minutes
3
Yukon River Camp
A scenic stop at the Yukon River, where we cross the only bridge in Alaska crossing the Yukon. Guests have access to clean bathrooms (with running water), enjoy lunch, and step outside for photos overlooking this vast Interior Alaska waterway.
45 minutes
4
Finger Mountain
A high-country wayside with sweeping tundra views, where the landscape begins to feel distinctly northern.
Optional brief hike to a viewing point amongst granite monuments called Tors overlooking the subarctic alpine tundra.
20 minutes
5
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
A classic roadside stop at the Arctic Circle marker for photos and a brief break before turning south.
20 minutes
Arctic Circle & Dalton Highway Scenic Journey from Fairbanks
Fairbanks
About
Journey north from Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway, one of the most remote roads in North America and a working industrial route through Alaska’s far north, to the Arctic Circle.
You’ll spend the day moving deeper into Alaska’s Interior as forest, river valleys, pipeline views, and open northern landscapes unfold along the route. We make several scenic stops for photos, fresh air, and short walks throughout the day, including time at the Arctic Circle sign at 66°33′N.
This summer Arctic Circle tour from Fairbanks is a road-based sightseeing experience designed for travelers who want to see a remote part of Alaska without rushing through the journey. Your guide shares ongoing commentary ...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks, bottled water, and hot drinks (coffee & tea)
Ample, flexible stops for photos, fresh air, and short walks along the route
Experienced local guide with live commentary
Pickup and drop-off from most hotels and Airbnbs within Fairbanks and North Pole
Transportation in a new, well-equipped AWD van
Small-group experience (maximum 6 guests) with a guaranteed window seat
Lunch is not included. You may order a meal at the Yukon River Camp or bring your own food. A cold cooler will be available to transport perishable food you wish to bring for lunch.
Appropriate clothing: Dress in layers for variable subarctic weather, insects, and uneven terrain.
