AN
ALASKAN ODYSSEY
Tour 200
An epic 11
day/ 10 night
overland
journey from
the Gulf of
Alaska to
the Arctic Ocean. Travel by train, motorcoach and airplane as
far north as
you can go -
- to the Eskimo
community of Barrow. Tour is roundtrip from Anchorage and
includes
Prince
William
Sound,
Denali,
Fairbanks,
Coldfoot,
Prudhoe Bay
and Barrow. Prices
from $2981 per person, based on double occupancy.
PRUDHOE BAY ARCTIC ADVENTURE
Tours 210
&
211 
From Fairbanks, this 3 or 4 night journey takes you north
through
the unusual sub-arctic region and across the Arctic
Circle to Coldfoot and Prudhoe Bay. In Prudhoe Bay,
you will learn about the oil facilities and have a chance to touch the Arctic
Ocean. The route has many
highlights as you travel through a region notably different from
central and southern Alaska. Prices starting from $889
per
person, based on double occupancy.
BARROW - TOP OF THE WORLD
Tours 204-205-208-209
Journey with Alaska Airlines to the highest reaches
of the Arctic - to the Top of the World.
Barrow, located on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, is the largest
Inupiaq Eskimo community in Alaska. Day
and overnight tours from Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Prices from $499 per person.
BARROW EXPEDITION
Tour 207
This small group day excursion takes you
from Fairbanks to Barrow on a small aircraft.
Explore the
northernmost Inupiaq community and the Arctic Ocean with an experienced guide. On your flight to and from
Barrow you will have a rest stop in Coldfoot,
located on the
Dalton Highway. Price
is $599 per person.
NOME - ARCTIC CULTURE AND GOLD RUSH HISTORY
Tours 201 & 206
Exploring the Bering Sea coastal community of Nome offers
a
truly unique experience. This community
offers insight on the Arctic
lifestyle, as well as Alaska's gold rush history.
Learn about gold mining and try your hand at
gold panning. See sled dogs in action and learn
about Nome's Iditarod history. Day and overnight tours from Anchorage
or Fairbanks. Prices from $473
per person.
NOME AND THE BERING LAND BRIDGE Tour
212
This unique 4 day, 3 night itinerary takes you across a portion of the
ancient Bering Land Bridge that once connected Asia with North
America. Recommended for adventurous travelers seeking off-the-beaten-track and unusual destinations.
This self-drive is
possibly the most remote in America! Prices starting at $1502
per person, based on double occupancy.
MORE DAY TRIPS TO
THE ARCTIC FROM FAIRBANKS
There are many other interesting day trips into Alaska's
Arctic available from Fairbanks, such as the Arctic
Circle Adventure, Bush Mail Flight, Flight to Fort Yukon, or
visit to Gates of the Arctic
National Park & Nunamiut Eskimo Village of Anaktuvuk
Pass.
Top of the World - Eskimo Ice Cream
'Akutak' is the word you'll need on a hot summer's day in arctic Alaska - that's Yupik Eskimo for ice cream. Now you are a fluent speaker - all you need do is hop on a plane to Barrow or Deadhorse and experience the real thing. What with global warming you may find this new word comes in real handy on your next vacation trip to Alaska's arctic! But have you ever thought of making your own Eskimo Ice Cream at home? It's so easy you could go ahead and invite friends and family to drop 'round your place next weekend for a taste! However, should you live in cities like Tucson, Miami or San Diego, the only snag in July might be snow! But as they say, all great chefs love a challenge. Here is the recipe. Download AlaskaTours.com audio file: Top of the world Eskimo ice cream!
