Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation
Overview
Journey to the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks for a first-hand experience of the Earth’s northernmost circle of latitude in one of our climate-controlled vans. Here, in the summer and winter, the sky is completely dark or light for 24 hours a day! Travel along the Dalton Highway, made famous by the TV show "Ice Road Truckers", and spot wildlife (no guarantee) as you cross the Yukon River. When you arrive, learn about the area’s indigenous culture, take a walk with your guide, snap photos of the arctic landscape, and enjoy a snack and beverage amidst the incredible surroundings. You’ll take home an official Arctic Circle certificate to commemorate this amazing Alaska experience.
Make sure to dress weather appropriate and we recommend to wear some sturdy shoes to be able enjoy this trip.
What's Included
- Free snacks and bottled Water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole (Any address is possible, as long as it is in the city limits)
- Transport by van
- Official personalized Arctic Circle Certificate
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Pick up outside the city limits
- Lunch (available for purchase at Yukon River Camp)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up will occur between 7 am and 8 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, you can find our contact details on your ticket to confirm 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.
What To Expect
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
James Dalton Highway
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Finger Mountain
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Yukon River Camp
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility.
- 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 travelers.
- 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 transportation: 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5957ARCTIC
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour 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.
- Free snacks and bottled Water.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole (Any address is possible, as long as it is in the city limits).
- Transport by van.
- Official personalized Arctic Circle Certificate.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- pick up outside the city limits.
- Lunch (available for purchase at Yukon River Camp).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Free snacks and bottled Water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole (Any address is possible, as long as it is in the city limits)
- Transport by van
- Official personalized Arctic Circle Certificate
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Pick up outside the city limits
- Lunch (available for purchase at Yukon River Camp)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility.
- 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 travelers.
- 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 transportation: 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
