For adventurous travelers eager to take a deep dive into the Arctic Circle, this day trip tops the must-do list. The full tour includes a flightseeing trip to Coldfoot and an immersive drive with a naturalist guide on the Dalton Highway back to Fairbanks.
The adventurous ride makes the trip authentically Alaskan.
The excursion begins in the early afternoon with a one-hour flightseeing tour out of Fairbanks. The densely forested mountains that surround this northern city slowly give way to a sparser tundra laced with bogs and rivers. It's easy to spot moose from this vantage as they leave gentle wakes wading through marshy areas below. After crossing into the Arctic Circle, the flight lands at the gravel airport in Coldfoot, a tiny town with only a handful of full-time residents.
Here guests meet their Dalton Highway driving guide and climb aboard a van for an exploration of the arctic north. The road rolls through hills laced with dwarf evergreens. Guests learn that it's the permafrost that keeps those trees short and spindly. It's the first of many fascinating facts the tour guide shares as the drive continues south past defunct and active mining claims, meadows of wildflowers, and within frequent view of the Trans-Alaska pipeline. The road is rougher and landscape wilder than many guests have ever experienced, but the adventurous ride under the midnight sun makes the trip authentically Alaskan. The tour concludes in Fairbanks.
More Details
Arctic Circle Midnight Sun Fly/Drive Adventure guests spend one hour flying to Fairbanks and seven to eight hours on a guided driving tour. Guests must check in at the tour operator office at least 30 minutes prior to tour departure.
What to Bring
As with most of Alaska, the weather above the Arctic Circle can be unpredictable. Dress in warm layers and take a rain jacket. Bring a camera, binoculars, bug spray, and snacks. Because the trip goes into remote locations, bring essential medications as well.
Special Instructions
Accurate passenger weight is required for aircraft weight and balance. Guests are limited to 5 to 10 pounds of additional luggage per person. Alaska's Arctic is a true wilderness region. Although rare, weather or mechanical factors can result in multi-hour delays. Medical facilities, communication, and transportation infrastructure are limited. Travelers to this region should be of reasonable health and physical condition.
Transfers & Meeting Points
The Arctic Circle Midnight Sun Fly/Drive Adventure departs from the tour operator terminal on the east ramp of the Fairbanks Airport. The tour operator provides return shuttle rides to Fairbanks hotels for a small fee.
Arctic Circle Midnight Sun Fly/Drive Adventure 3820 University Avenue Fairbanks, AK 99709
Rates & Dates
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There is no child rate for this service, and it is not recommended for younger children.
Rates & Dates
Dates
Adult
Child
5/21/24 (Tu) to 6/17/24 (M)5/21/24 (Tu) to 6/17/24 (M)
Adult: $479.00
Child: $479.00
6/18/24 (Tu) to 8/20/24 (Tu)6/18/24 (Tu) to 8/20/24 (Tu)
Adult: $499.00
Child: $499.00
The rates above are subject to change without notice.
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