Barrow

A Journey To The Top of the World

Barrow is the northernmost community in the United States, 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle on the Chukchi Sea coast. The community is traditionally known as Ukpeagvik, “place where snowy owls are hunted.” Barrow takes its modern name from Point Barrow, named in 1825 by Captain Beechey of the Royal Navy for Sir John Barrow of the British Admiralty. Barrow has approximately 4,429 residents of which 61 percent are Iñupiat Eskimo. Although Barrow is a modern community, subsistence hunting, fishing and whaling are still very important to the local economy. Many residents who work full- or part-time continue to hunt and fish for much of their food. Visitors learn about the North Slope’s traditional culture at the Inupiat Heritage Center, where they can also purchase arts and crafts such as baleen boats, etched baleen, carved ivory, masks, parkas and fur mittens. Your tour includes a chance to examine the tundra, search for hundreds of bird species, view the ice of the Arctic Ocean and walk on a beautiful sand beach as far north as you’re ever likely to go. Throughout you will have a chance to interact with local residents who enthusiastically enjoy sharing their stories and culture. Extra brave guests can join the most prestigious Polar Bear Club in the world by choosing to swim in the Arctic Ocean (optional).

Day Tour from Anchorage or Fairbanks

Tours 208 & 209

Take flight for the Top of the World! Early in the morning depart from Anchorage or Fairbanks aboard a scheduled flight bound for Barrow, the northernmost city in the U.S. En route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle. On arrival in Barrow local guides will share their knowledge of the environment and animal behavior, which have continued to be essential for day-to-day survival of Alaska's Inupiat Eskimos. During the day, you will visit and participate in various sightseeing and cultural activities, which may include learning the ceremonies and traditions of the 4,000 year-old native culture as you tour the new Inupiat Heritage Center, taking part in native dances, and/or watching a traditional blanket toss. Your tour includes a chance to examine the unique flora of the tundra up close, touch the Arctic Ocean, and take a walk on the beach as far north as you're ever likely to go! You will arrive back in Anchorage or Fairbanks late in the evening.

Take tour to Barrow, Alaska, and visit ALaska's largest Eskimo community
2 day / 1 night tour from Anchorage or Fairbanks

Tours 204 & 205
Day 1: Take flight for the Top of the World! Early in the morning depart from Anchorage or Fairbanks aboard a scheduled flight bound for Barrow, the northernmost city in the U.S. En route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle. On arrival in Barrow, you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Barrow. Local guides will share their knowledge of the environment and animal behavior, which have continued to be essential for day-to-day survival of Alaska's Inupiat Eskimos. During the day, you will visit and participate in various sightseeing and cultural activities, which may include learning the ceremonies and traditions of the 4,000 year-old native culture as you tour the new Inupiat Heritage Center, taking part in native dances, and/or watching a traditional blanket toss. Your tour includes a chance to examine the unique flora of the tundra up close, view the Arctic Ocean, and take a walk on the beach as far north as you're ever likely to go! Overnight Barrow at the Top of the World Hotel.

Day 2: Today is at your leisure. In the evening depart Barrow and its Midnight Sun as you board an Alaska Airlines flight to Anchorage or Fairbanks.

Roundtrip flights from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Barrow on Alaska Airlines. Barrow guided sightseeing with a focus on the Inupiat Eskimo culture. Local airport transfers in Barrow. Overnight tour includes one night at the Top of the World Hotel.

Transfers in Anchorage or Fairbanks, meals, gratuity.

Weather in the Arctic can be unpredictable. While every effort will be made to provide this tour, Alaska Airlines will only operate under safe weather conditions. If this tour is cancelled due to weather, it is non-refundable. The BerkelyCare travel insurance offered on AlaskaTours.com does NOT cover weather cancellations for this tour. If you are interested in travel insurance to cover this tour, please contact us.

May 15 - September 18, 2009: Daily departures

Last day for overnight trips is September 17, 2009!

2010 Rates Will Be Available in January
Day Excursion to Barrow
Tour 208 from Fairbanks	$
Tour 209 from Anchorage	$
2 Day / 1 Night Excursion to Barrow	Single	Double/Triple
Tour 204 from Fairbanks	$	$
Tour 205 from Anchorage	$	$
Barrow packages have limited availability due to limited seat allotments. Please let us know if your tour dates are flexible when you make your reservation request. Early reservations are recommended!

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