Nome & the Bering Land Bridge
Tour 212CTA

Pan for gold like the Gold Rush prospectors! This unique itinerary takes you across part of the ancient Bering Land Bridge that once connected Asia with North America. Recommended for adventurous travelers seeking unusual destinations that are off-the-beaten-track. This self-drive is possibly the most remote in America!

Nome, situated on the Bering Sea coastline, started life as a 'wild west' tent city during the gold rush and still retains some of 'period atmosphere' today. Self-drive participants can experience the thrill of exploring Alaska's last frontier, where gold prospectors can still be seen working sluice boxes on Nome's beaches. Around the world Nome is famous as the finish line for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, the epic 1,000-mile winter race across Alaska from Anchorage. With round-the-clock daylight during the summer, you can set your own schedule for best wildlife viewing.

Enjoy the unique landscape The Seward Peninsula is a beautiful sub-arctic region of mountains, tundra and remote valleys. Birders will find the region rich in rare and unusual species; outdoor enthusiasts will love the nature and freedom. Animal lovers may see musk ox (a species left over from pre-historic times), moose, and caribou. You can drive to the tiny subsistence village of Teller, where the traditional Eskimo way of life still exists. Pilgrim Springs and Council (population two) are also fascinating destinations. History is everywhere - old roadhouses and even Wyatt Erp's original cabin may be found in Dexter. Roads are gravel and well maintained. The hotel is comfortable and a perfect base for three nights. Nome has several restaurants, bars, and grocery stores.

4 days/3 nights

Day 1: Anchorage to Nome

This morning, transfer on your own to the Anchorage Airport for your scheduled flight to Nome. Transfer to hotel in Nome on own. Pick up your 4x4 rental vehicle and start touring! Today we suggest driving north to Teller, through the sub-arctic country and the Kigluaik Mountains. Teller is a fascinating traditional village where native handicrafts may be purchased from the local people. Overnight Nome. Fall foliage comes early in the Nome area

Day 2: Exploring the sub-arctic

Today, enjoy driving the Nome-Council Highway which follows the coastline of the Bering Sea. Looking west on a clear day, you can see the Russian coast just across the Bering Strait. The highway ends at the Niukluk River, near the tiny settlement of Council. Overnight Nome.

Day 3: Nome-Taylor Highway

Summer in these latitudes brings around-the-clock daylight; drive day or night in sunlight! Traveling the Nome - Taylor highway takes you north through Kigluaik Mountains to Kougarok. Plan to visit Salmon Lake or Pilgrim Hot Springs for a picnic en route. The raw beauty of the land is waiting to be experienced; no other self-drive tour captures this magic. Recommended highly for birding enthusiasts and nature lovers. Overnight Nome.

Day 4: "There is no place like Nome" as the locals say! Spend the morning touring the city and exploring the nearby goldfields. Drop off your rental vehicle. Early this afternoon, depart on a scheduled flight to Anchorage. Tour ends on arrival at Anchorage airport.

Round trip scheduled flights Anchorage to Nome, four days 4x4 rental vehicle with unlimited mileage and LDW insurance, three nights moderate hotel accommodation, and all taxes and fees.