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Prudhoe Bay Arctic Adventure
Tour 210 & 211
 The
Dalton Highway is Alaska's lifeline to the Arctic.
Starting in Fairbanks, the first day of this journey takes you north
through the sub-arctic region, crossing
the Arctic Circle and visiting the tiny settlement
of Coldfoot. The Gates of the Arctic
National Park, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge,
Brooks Range and North Slope are all accessed along
your route. With rustic accommodation in Coldfoot and
Deadhorse, you sample life in the rural north.
Extend your arctic adventure by visiting Barrow,
which provides an introduction to the rich culture
of the Eskimo people and the isolated beauty of the
Arctic Ocean.
3
days / 2 nights tour
- Tour
210
4 day / 3 night tour with Barrow
- Tour 211
Day 1: Crossing the Arctic
Circle
Early in the morning, you will depart for a
full day
ground tour north in the personalized
comfort of the tour van (approx. 8 hours
including frequent stops). The tour takes
you along the rugged Dalton Highway and over
the Arctic Circle. A visit will be made to
the Arctic Circle Trading Post, situated in
the rural community of Joy. Marvel at the
majestic beauty of the northland's most
famous waterway, the mighty Yukon River, and
learn of the its storied past. Overnight in
rustic Coldfoot.
Day 2:
Prudhoe Bay & the Arctic Ocean
Your van tour continues north on the Dalton
Highway today (approx. 8 hours including
frequent stops).
Visit the historic gold mining community of
Wiseman. Climb through the majestic Brooks
Mountain Range and over the Continental
Divide at Atigun Pass. Explore the
amazing arctic tundra of the Arctic Coastal
Plain and feel the veins of ice just beneath
the surface.
Keep your eyes open for
grizzly bears and caribou!
Overnight in Prudhoe Bay.
Day 3: Prudhoe Bay to Barrow**
Visit the Prudhoe Bay oil fields and
complete the journey by dipping your toe in
the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean.
Transfer to Deadhorse Airport for your
charter flight to the Inupiaq Eskimo
village of Barrow. This one hour flight provides a
view over the Arctic Ocean and northern
horizon. Transfer to hotel provided. Enjoy
some free time at the "Top of the World" in
Alaska's northernmost village. Stay up to
witness the Midnight Sun! Overnight in
Barrow.
**On the 3 day, 2 night tour, you will
transfer to Deadhorse Airport for your
charter flight to Fairbanks after your
Prudhoe Bay tour. Arrival back in
Fairbanks at approximately 6pm.
Day 4: Barrow to Fairbanks
Get a firsthand glimpse of the lifestyle of
Alaska's Arctic Coastal people with a tour
of the village. Meet the Inupiaq Eskimo
people while enjoying a cultural program
featuring ceremonial song and dance,
traditional games, and demonstrations of
local native crafts. Walk the shores of the
Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point in
North America. Transfer to the Barrow airport for the
scheduled flight to Fairbanks (connecting
flights to Anchorage available at additional
cost). Arrive Fairbanks about 8:40 p.m.
Escorted land tour by driver/guide from Fairbanks to
Prudhoe Bay. Local guides for Prudhoe Bay
and Barrow sightseeing tours. Flight
from Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks, or (if booked with
Barrow Extension) flights Prudhoe Bay to Barrow and
Barrow to Fairbanks. Official
Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. 2 or 3 nights
basic accommodations.
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Due to oil field security measures, a valid passport number
(with issuing country information) or driver's license
number (with issuing state information) is required at time of booking.
You will
be required to carry your passport/driver's license with
you during the oil field tour.
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Passenger weights are required at time of
reservation! This is important for the flight portion, as the total weight of the aircraft, including passenger
weight and luggage weight, is limited due to safety
reasons.
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Guests are limited to one bag per person with
maximum weight of 10-15 pounds.
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Accommodations:
overnight accommodations for this program consist of
very basic, clean rooms that are extremely rustic by
urban standards. Rooms do NOT have private
bathrooms. Toilets and shower stall facilities are
located down the hall.
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Meals:
are NOT included but can be purchased en route.
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Pre and post nights
in Fairbanks are highly recommended.
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Date and/or Name Changes
on a 4-day tour will incur an additional $150 per
person, plus any airfare rate increase.
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Cancellations
of a 4-day tour will incur a minimum fee of $100 per
person plus the non-refundable airfare to/from
Barrow, in addition to our
standard cancellation fees.
3 Day/ 2 Night Tour:
May
25 to Sept 8, 2010
Northbound (itinerary as above): Monday,
Wednesday & Saturday
Southbound (reverse itinerary): Monday,
Wednesday & Friday
4 Day/ 3 Night Tour with Barrow:
May 25 to Sept 8, 2010
Northbound (itinerary as above): Monday,
Wednesday & Saturday
Southbound (reverse itinerary): Sunday,
Tuesday & Thursday
All departures are subject to change!
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2010
Rates |
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Single
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Double
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3 Day/ 2 Night Prudhoe Bay Tour
210 |
$1189 |
$989 |
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4 Day/ 3 Night Prudhoe Bay with Barrow Tour
211 |
$1938 |
$1638 |
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Arctic &
Cultural Tours - Visit Prudhoe Bay & The Arctic Ocean
