GuidesNorthern Alaska Tour Company guides are highly-trained Alaskans who are able to share their unique understanding of Alaska with you based on their own personal experience. We are confident that you will find the level of service provided by your guide to be as high or higher than you have ever before experienced.
Check-In
Guests are asked to call 1-2 days prior to departure. Since travel in Alaska's Arctic can be unpridictable so can departure times. Calling one to two days before departure will allow guests to verify departure time and make sure guests are on track for the up and coming events. Generally check-in times are 1 hour prior for flight departures. Ground tour departures check-in roughly 30 minutes before departure time.
What to Wear
SUMMER
Dress for comfort, not to impress. Wear comfortable walking-type shoes that can get a bit soiled in the event of rain. Dress in layers, and bring a medium-weight jacket (even for summer adventures).
WINTER
Layers. Layers are the key to comfort year round. While large parkas and snow suits aren't necessary, they do help. Whether or not you are lacking in heavy snow gear, layers can make winter comfortable. Start with snug fitting long/thermal underwear, (this is the most important layer.) On top of that you will want an assortment of undershirts, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, sweaters fleece vests and or jackets, and a wind-proof shell. For the bottom-half try to have shorts, sweat pants, and finish with wind-proof pants. Sock liners and wool or wool blend socks plus the warmest boots you can find will keep your toes warm, (footwear is the weak point for most guests.) It is important to remember that the only wind proof layer you want is the outer one. Keep in the inside layers breathable and shy away from cotton, since cotton holds moisture and drys slowly. Also try to use layers that go from snug to loose. To finish-off your winter wear bring a hat(s), scarf and mittens. Keep in mind the warmest most expensive gloves in the world are not as warm as a decent set of mittens. These steps can keep guests comfortable down to -20F or colder depending on the components used.
Guest SafetyGuest Safety is our foremost priority. Guides are licensed to operate commercial vehicles. Tour vehicles are CB radio and satellite phone equipped.
Tour VehiclesNorthern Alaska Tour Company strives to provide a personalized travel experience. Day tours are done in small groups utilizing a 25-passenger tour coach. For smaller groups and our Arctic Ocean Adventures a 10-passenger van is used. Flights: the flight portion of the tour is typically conducted in 8-passenger aircraft. For tours requiring a flight each guest will need to provide their individual weight. The weight is required for proper balance of aircraft used for the flight portion of the tour.
Seat RotationGuest seating is rotated throughout the day. Thus, each guest is provided with a variety of different viewing perspectives and the opportunity to interact with others on the tour.
RestroomsIn the event the tour vehicle is not equipped with a restroom, frequent rest stops are made along the tour route. The longest time period between stops is approximately 2 ½ hours.
SmokingThe inside of the tour vehicles are maintained as a smoke-free environment. There are numerous opportunities to smoke outside the tour vehicle along the tour route.
AlterationsPlease note: Guest safety always takes precedence over guest convenience. On rare occasions, weather or other uncontrollable circumstances may require alterations/cancellation of a portion or all of the scheduled tour itinerary.
Prudhoe Bay Oil Field TourA valid picture identification, preferably a driver's license or passport, is required for the tour of the Prudhoe Bay oil fields. Safety regulations also require guests to have eyewear. Prescription glasses or sunglasses are sufficient. At the time of reservation, a driver's license number or passport number is required for each guest on an Arctic Ocean Adventure.
Accommodations
In the spirit of the remote wilderness, the overnight accommodations along the Dalton Highway consist of very basic, clean rooms that are extremely rustic by urban standards. There are not private bathrooms in the rooms. There are private toilet and shower stalls in separate men's and women's facilities that are shared among guests. Public telephones are available. At Coldfoot, guests typically stay at famed Coldfoot Camp and in Prudhoe Bay guests stay at Deadhorse Camp. | 
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