Journey into Alaska's Arctic from Fairbanks

Enjoy this small group experience to the northernmost Inupiat community. What sets this tour apart from the other Barrow tour (Barrow - Top of the World) are the aircraft used and the number of guests. On this tour, travel to and from Barrow in a 9-passenger, twin-engine, Piper Chieftain, operated by a Fairbanks based air charter operator. This smaller plane travels between 5,000 - 10,000 feet and provides everyone with a window and an aisle seat. While in Barrow, tour by van as you visit the residential and commercial areas of the community and stop on the coast of the Arctic Ocean.

Day Tour from Fairbanks - Tour 207

Between 8am and 9:30am, you will depart on your flight north across the Arctic Circle to the ancient Inupiat Eskimo village of Barrow. En route you will stop at the small Arctic Circle community of Coldfoot. Here you can purchase a packed lunch from Coldfoot Camp Trucker's Café. After a short break in Coldfoot you will continue on to Barrow, arriving about 12:30pm. Upon arrival in Barrow, embark on a sightseeing tour of Barrow, where you will discover firsthand the lifestyles of Alaska's Arctic Coastal peoples while traveling through the residential and commercial areas of this community of 4,000. Stop along the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point on the North American Continent and bravely dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean. The end of the tour brings you to the Inupiat Heritage Center where you can enjoy an Inupiat Eskimo cultural program of traditional dance, demonstrations of mask making, skin sewing, and games. You will also have the chance to purchase unique Alaska Native arts and crafts and meet the local artisans. At approximately 3:45pm, you will depart Barrow, again making a short stop in Coldfoot. You will arrive in Fairbanks between 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

Roundtrip flights from Fairbanks to Barrow. Barrow guided sightseeing (approx. 3 hours) with a focus on the Inupiat Eskimo culture. Barrow airport transfers. You will also receive an official Arctic Circle Certificate. All mentioned flight times are subject to change

Transfers in Fairbanks, meals, gratuity.

WEATHER ALTERATIONS AND THE BARROW EXPEDITION: Weather in Alaska's Arctic can and does affect flying conditions. Weather may require alteration of a portion or all of the scheduled tour itinerary. Due to the variable conditions on the Arctic Coast, the Barrow Expedition includes a built-in weather alternate. If current or forecast weather conditions do not allow a landing at Barrow, you will visit another village, Anaktuvuk Pass. If weather does not allow a land at Barrow or Anaktuvuk Pass, you will visit the communities of Coldfoot & Wiseman. The price differentiation follows:

Anaktuvuk Pass (same as the Native Village Adventure or Arctic Circle Anaktuvuk Pass Adventure) --- $399 / person (refund of $200 per person) or $429 / person (refund of $170 per person)

Coldfoot/Wiseman (same as the Arctic Circle Adventure with roundtrip flights) --- $319 / person (refund of $280 per person)

It is very important that guests understand these alternatives and are aware that these are built-in to the experience. If the above mentioned alternative scenario is not consistent with what one is looking for in a tour experience, the Barrow Expedition is NOT the appropriate choice.

Should weather require an overnight stay, guests are responsible for cost of accommodations.

LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS: 5 - 10 pounds per person. All luggage you bring with you will be weighed as part of the check in process. This includes purses, camera bags, and day packs. Luggage over 10 pounds is subject to excess freight charges.

MEALS: are NOT included but can be purchased en route.

May 24 - September 5, 2010
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday departures

2010 Rate

$749

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