Northern Alaska Tour Company is pleased to once again offer our Barrow Expedition for the 2008 summer season.  Visitors are invited to join us for this small group experience to the northernmost Inupiat community.

The Barrow Expedition differs from the Barrow Adventure series by type of aircraft utilized for air transportation and the number of guests in each departure. Due to limitations of smaller aircraft the Expedition is more prone to weather alterations. 

Expedition Series guests travel to and from Barrow in  9-passenger, twin-engine, Piper Chieftains, operated by Air Arctic, a Fairbanks based air charter operator.  This smaller plane travels between 5,000 - 10,000 feet and provides all guests with a window and an aisle seat.  While in Barrow the guests will visit the residential and commercial areas of the community and stop out along the Arctic Ocean coast. The Barrow Expedition is a package operated by Northern Alaska Tour Company.

Adventure Series guests will travel to and from Barrow in a 737 jet operated by Alaska Airlines. On any given day the plane can be configured to accommodate up to 111 passengers.  Once in Barrow guests will have a similar tour experience as the expedition guests in visiting the residential and commercial areas of Barrow. The Adventure Series is an Alaska Airlines Vacation Package and Northern Alaska Tour Company is just one of many agents who sell this tour experience. 

Barrow Expedition - One Day Tour

A One Day Guided Journey By Air To The Farthest North Eskimo Village.

Tour Summary:

• Fly north across the Arctic Circle to the ancient Inupiat Eskimo village of Barrow.
• Receive an official Arctic Circle Certificate.
• Discover firsthand the lifestyles of Alaska's Arctic Coastal peoples with a tour of the village.
• Walk the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point on the North American Continent. Bravely dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean.
• Depart Barrow on mid-afternoon flight to Fairbanks
• 9:00 am Depart Fairbanks by air.
• 10:15 am Arrive Coldfoot.  Restroom Break, pickup lunch (purchase on own) from Coldfoot Camp Trucker's Cafe.
• 11:15 am Depart Coldfoot.
• 1:15 pm Arrive Barrow.  Village Sightseeing Tour.
• 3:00 pm Depart Barrow for Fairbanks (typically with one rest stop in Coldfoot).
• 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  Arrive Fairbanks.
• Flight times are subject to change.
• Tour Schedule: May 25 - September 07, 2008.
• Days Available: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

2008 Rates: $599.00 / person (From Fairbanks)

WEATHER ALTERATIONS AND THE BARROW EXPEDITION

Weather in Alaska's Arctic can and does affect flying conditions.  Weather may require alteration of a portion or all of the scheduled tour itinerary.

Due to the variable conditions on the Arctic Coast, the Barrow Expedition includes a built-in weather alternate.  If current or forecast weather conditions do not allow us to land at Barrow we visit another village, Anaktuvuk Pass.  If weather does not allow us to land at Barrow or Anaktuvuk Pass, we visit the communities of Coldfoot & Wiseman.  The price differentiation follows:

Anaktuvuk Pass --- $429 / person

Coldfoot/Wiseman --- $349 / person

It is very important that guests understand these alternatives and are aware that these are built-in to the experience.  If the above mentioned alternative scenario is not consistent with what one is looking for in a tour experience, the Barrow Expedition is NOT the appropriate choice.

Should weather require an overnight stay, guest is responsible for cost of accommodations. 

A One Day Or Overnight Guided Journey By Air To The Farthest North Eskimo Village.

Tour Summary:

• Fly north across the Arctic Circle to the ancient Inupiat Eskimo village of Barrow.
• Receive an official Arctic Circle Certificate.
• Discover firsthand the lifestyles of Alaska's Arctic Coastal peoples with a tour of the village.
• Meet the Inupiat Eskimo people while enjoying a cultural program featuring ceremonial song and dance, traditional games, and demonstration of local crafts.
• Walk the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point on the North American Continent. Bravely dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean.
• Depart Barrow on an evening return flight to Fairbanks.(Departure and/or return flights can be arranged from/to Anchorage for an additional fee.)
• 8:00 am Depart Fairbanks International Airport by air (6:30 am from Anchorage).
• 9:28 am Arrive Barrow.
• 6:20 pm Depart Barrow by air.
• 7:30 pm Arrive Fairbanks (9:10pm arrival in Anchorage).
• Flight times are subject to change.
• Tour Schedule: DATES May 15 - September 15, 2008

2008 Rates: $499.00 / person (From Fairbanks)

(Add $110 per person per direction to start OR finish in Anchorage)

(Add $220 per person to start AND finish in Anchorage)

Barrow Adventure - Overnight Tour

An overnight journey by air to the farthest north Eskimo village.

Tour Summary:

• Fly north from Fairbanks across the Arctic Circle to the Inupiat Eskimo village of Barrow. Receive an official Arctic Circle Certificate.
• Discover firsthand the lifestyles of Alaska's Arctic Coastal peoples with a tour of the village.
• Meet the Inupiat Eskimo people while enjoying a cultural program featuring ceremonial song and dance, traditional games, and demonstration of local crafts.
• Walk the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point on the North American Continent. Bravely dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean.
• Overnight in Barrow. Depart Barrow on an evening return flight to Fairbanks. (Departure and/or return flights can be arranged from/to Anchorage for an additional fee.)
• DAY 1: 8:00 am Depart Fairbanks International Airport by air (6:30 am from Anchorage). 9:28 am Arrive Barrow.
• DAY 2: 6:20pm Depart Barrow by air, 7:30pm Arrive Fairbanks (9:10 pm arrival in Anchorage).
• Flight time are subject to change.
• Tour Schedule: DATES May 13 - September 14, 2008.

2008 Rates: $599.00 / person based on double occupancy - From Fairbanks.

(Add $110 per person per direction to start OR finish in Anchorage)

(Add $220 per person to start AND finishing in Anchorage)

(Add $100 for Single Supplment)

For information on how to make a reservation, click on the link to our planning page.