Overview
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13 hours
Mobile ticket
Our Most Requested Tour:
Explore Alaska’s Rugged Beauty & Cross into the Arctic
Journey deep into Alaska’s untouched wilderness on this full-day adventure to the Arctic Circle: our most popular tour! Travel along the famed Dalton Highway, made famous by the TV show Ice Road Truckers, and experience the raw, unfiltered beauty of the Last Frontier.
Ride in comfort in our climate-controlled van as your expert guide shares stories, local history, and insights about the landscape, wildlife, and culture that define this extraordinary region. Along the way, stop for scenic views, photo ops, and a walk through the arctic tundra. You’ll even receive an official Arctic Circle certificate to commemorate your experience.
PLEASE NOTE:
You are eligible for a full refund up to 7 days before your tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
Every guest must sign a waiver before any tour so they clearly acknowledge the inherent risks of wilderness travel, assume responsibility for their own safety, and confirm they are medically able to participate.
Not recommended for people with limited mobility.
What To Expect
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
We begin our journey with a convenient pickup at your hotel/address inside the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole. We will schedule your pick up time between 7 am and 8 am for you, depending on the location of the hotels. Settle into your seat and relax on the 200-mile (322-km) journey down the back roads of Interior Alaska. We provide free snacks and drinks on the road to ensure your utmost comfort in our climate-controlled vans. Take a trip back in time as you travel down the Dalton Highway. Enjoy the journey across the Yukon River, as you catch a glimpse of the wildlife that inhabits sub-arctic Alaska. With sweeping views of mountains and valleys, you will also see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System (TAPS), one of the largest pipeline systems, transporting thousands of gallons of oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez.
Stop at the Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace where you can find the best Pies in this area. No matter if you like to have an extra treat, some Alaskan gifts for the family back home or if you are only interested in using one of the last Restrooms with running water, you are welcome to do any of it during this stop.
Options
Arctic Circle Day Tour
Small group day tour to the Arctic Circle Pickup included
What‘s Included
Personalized Arctic Circle Certificate
Local guide
Snacks & Bottled Water Provided
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off within Fairbanks City-Limits
Gratuities
Lunch (available for purchase at Yukon River Camp)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
695 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Arctic blast
Paul L,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long drive but good Stopped for pictures as often as we wanted. Explained about terrain Milo was a good driver and very informative
Excellent Dalton Highway experience
Coastal466591,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Milo, was very knowledgeable and kept us going at a steady pace. He started with an overview of the day and a stop at Walmart to buy additional snacks or items we needed for the trip. He let us take quick photo stops and took pictures for the group. He was experienced with the unchanging conditions of Dalton Highway and made us always feel safe. We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends.
Not a good tour
Orlando C,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We did the Artic Tour on May 27, 2026. The young ladies name we had as a tour guide was Shannon. I believe that was her name. She was a very nice young lady. On our tour there were 10 people including our tour guide. We were packed like sardines sad to say. There was a gentleman that sat in the front seat with the driver as he was over 6 ft tall. On the back of the van there was an older couple and the man must have been at least 6 ft as well. The tour van was not big enough to accomodate all of us comfortably. It was pretty bad. My 85 year old mother was with my husband and I. She was very uncomfortable. Throughout the tour, Shannon explaind some things. But most of the tour she was twirling her hair and pretty much speaking to the gentleman sitting next to her and letting him know what was going on the tour instead of going on the loud speaker and sharing with the rest of. She was not a very good tour guide. Very inexperienced and not at all professional. I would have preferred someone with much more experience. As I said, she was a lovely young lady, but she should have more training under her belt before she takes anyone out for a tour. The sites of Alaska were beautiful. Please note, I am writing this so she can get more training and so you are aware of what transpired. If I had known that this tour was going to be like this, I would have never booked it. It was a lot of money to spend for what we got. I am thinking twice about booking a tour with your company in October when we go to Bermuda. Thank you for taking the time to read this review. I appreciate it. Orlando C
A Must while in Fairbanks.
Charles S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A full day excursion to the Arctic Circle. Learn about the road, from construction to traffic that uses this road to the north slope. Milo, our tour driver, was very knowledgeable, a safe driver and explained everything about the road. An excellent tour!
Artic Circle June 2026
Phyllis C,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a long van ride with the destination only a sign. If you realize this and still want to go, the trip was enjoyable. We saw no wildlife but lots of trees. My opinion is this is something you should do ince, but see no need fir a second trip. Continuous view of the pipeline was interesting.
Problematic Vehicle
Sara M,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Shannon was an excellent guide and we appreciated spending the day with her and learned a lot! That being said, the vehicle we used was a problem. This was advertised as an 8 or 9 person trip and there were 11 people in our group. This was a problem because my family was the last pickup and so we sat in the kid seats in the back - the air circulation was minimal and the seats were smaller than the other seats in the van. For a 14 + hour trip, this was thoroughly inadequate. We think the company should upgrade the vehicles used so all seats are comfortable for a trip of this duration AND accurately reflect their advertised program.
Fantastic!!
Michael S,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our original company we were placed with did not have enough people sign up, so we were moved to 1st Alaska Tours. The experience was awesome! Our tour guide Daniel was knowledgeable, kept us entertained the entire trip, and generally seemed like a good dude. I will warn you, it is a LONG day and the Dalton Hwy is extremely rough. You do have the opportunity to purchase snacks and drinks at the Yukon River Camp. However, the camp is a ways up the road. I suggest you bring some with you if the tour company allows. I highly recommend this tour.
Van was small for the...
Donnie W,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Van was small for the amount of people involved. We sit in back and it was quite the experience to get back there. Trip also seemed to be time constrained. Seemed everything was in a hurry up mode. Maybe that was due to the time it takes to get up there. The trip was mainly riding in the van with very little time on the ground. Would've liked more time to had more time to explore the Artic Circle. If I was to do it again, I would obtain a vehicle allowed to go up there and drive myself.
Worry-free experience!...
Heather P,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Worry-free experience! Shannon was an amazing guide and was so knowledgeable about the area. Her indigenous perspective is invaluable!
Long day but very much worth it
Gary P,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hit all the spots that one needs to see in alaska, the pipeline, Dalton Highway, the artic circle. Timely pick up, plenty of stops, picture perfect.
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