Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure | Northern Alaska Tour Company

Ground tour north from Fairbanks in the personalized comfort of our tour vans and coaches.
View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska.
Travel the rugged Dalton Highway made famous by the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past. (Meals are not included; however, you can bring your own or purchase lunch at the Yukon River Camp - Sandwich Order Form)
Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra and feel the veins of ice just beneath the surface.
Witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness scenery blanketed in snow.
Stop again at Yukon River Camp on the way back to Fairbanks. (Dinner is not included; however, you can bring your own or purchase a sandwich from the Yukon River Camp - Sandwich Order Form)

Tour Dates and Rates

September 19, 2026 - October 7, 2026

November 21, 2026 - November 29, 2026

December 19, 2026 - January 3, 2027

February 6, 2027 - February 28, 2027

March 1, 2027 - March 31, 2027

9:45 AM Departure

Days: Sunday Tuesday Friday

Rate: $339

October 8, 2026 - November 20, 2026

November 30, 2026 - December 18, 2026

January 4, 2027 - February 5, 2027

April 1, 2027 - April 21, 2027

9:45 AM Departure

Days: Sunday Tuesday Friday

Rate: $299

Activities:

Arctic Circle
Yukon River

Arctic Circle
Yukon River

SCHEDULE

Departure: 9:45 am; returns between 1:00 and 2:00 am.

DAYS noted in the rate box. Additional days MAY be added during peak season or when we have peak demand.

MEALS: Food is not included. You may bring your own food or know you can purchase ready made sandwiches from the Yukon River Camp (Winter Sandwich Order form). Also note, we will make a quick stop at a local grocery store for those with dietary needs not met by the Yukon River Camp sandwich order form. We do ask for this stop to be quick so it doesn't take away from our tour.

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

For a Winter Drive Adventure Tour Program click HERE.

COMPARE ADVENTURES: This adventure is identical to the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure EXCEPT, this one does NOT include the Homestead Aurora. At approximately 11:00 PM as you are returning to Fairbanks the tour will stop at the Arctic Circle Trading Post, those on the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive will depart the tour and meet a new guide who will stay out later and longer looking for the Aurora. Those on the Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure will continue back to Fairbanks.

It is important to know the Arctic Circle Winter Drive is NOT an Aurora Adventure. It will not make intentional stops to wait, watch, and see if the lights will come out nor does it stay out during the peak activity time of the Aurora. If the lights are out during the tour and the guide has a safe place to stop off the road they will; however, it is important to understand the intent of the Winter Drive is not to wait out and look for the Aurora. If you wish to increase your chances you may want to take a look at the Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure. Please ask our reservation agents if you would like more information.

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