ARCTIC CIRCLE ADVENTURE  Tour 62
$319 per person
Small group tour into the Alaskan Arctic by air and land. Early afternoon depart from Fairbanks and land across the Arctic Circle in a ceremonious fashion, where you will receive an official Arctic Circle certificate. Enjoy a walk on the arctic tundra which will give you a sense of the vast scale of Alaska's arctic regions. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway, the Yukon River, and learn of its storied past. View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline and visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post, situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska. Return to Fairbanks with a bus tour on the rugged Dalton Highway.

Tour Includes: Flight tour crossing the Arctic Circle and guided bus tour on the Dalton Highway with beverages (meals are not included). (Luggage restriction: 1 bag per person limit with max. weight of 10 lbs.)

Duration: 12 hours

Departure time: 1pm. Daily departures: May 18 - September 10, 2008.
 

NATIVE CULTURE ADVENTURE  Tour 63
$429 per person

Early in the morning depart on mini coach from Fairbanks for a ground tour north on the Dalton Highway. Along the way, you will see the Trans Alaska Pipeline and the mighty Yukon River. A stop will be made at the Arctic Circle Trading Post, located in the rural community of Joy. You will make a ceremonious crossing of the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Next, board a plane and fly north to the Nunamiut Eskimo Village of Anaktuvuk Pass, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Brooks Mountain Range. Here you will visit the local village and learn about the Nunamiut Eskimo culture. The return flight to Fairbanks provides an aerial view of the Alaskan wilderness. (Luggage restriction: 1 bag per person limit with max. weight of 10 lbs.)
Duration: 13 to 14 hours (returns between 6 & 7pm).

Departure time: 5am. Daily departures:  June 1 - August 31, 2008. 
 

BUSH MAIL FLIGHT  Tour 66
$260 per person
Experience Bush Alaska in a different way. Join a flight (small bush plane) that brings mail to rural villages in bush Alaska. Village / ground tours are NOT included with this tour.

Duration: 3 to 4 hrs.

Departure times: throughout the day, starting at 8am. Daily departures:  Year Round. 
 

FLIGHT EXCURSION  TO FORT YUKON  Tour 67
$308 per person
This narrated journey will bring you to the village of Fort Yukon, where the Yukon River crosses above the Arctic Circle.  Athabascan Native Village guides show you the contemporary life in the Native Village. On the flights to and from the village enjoy the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains and Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, from the window seat of your twin-engine aircraft.
Duration: 3-3/4 hours, including guided village tour

Departure time: 7pm. Daily departures: May 15 to September 15, 2008.

GATES OF THE ARCTIC NAT PARK & NUNAMIUT ESKIMO VILLAGE AT ANAKTUVUK PASS  Tour 68
$598 per person
Ancient mountains, arctic tundra, and Eskimo culture make this a truly memorable Arctic Journey! Your 1.5 hour flight takes into the Brooks Range, an area of glacially carved mountains that rise to 6400 feet. You will land within the Gates of the Arctic National Park at Anaktuvuk Pass, nearly 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The Pass is a major migration route for caribou and home to bears, wolves, moose, Dall sheep, wolverines, and fox.

In the village, you will learn of the Nunamiut (inland Eskimo) way of life and how they blend modern ways with traditional life. After lunch, experience how they travel, hunt, and use the land by exploring subsistence hunting trails with your guide on an 8-wheel all-terrain vehicle. A visit will also be made to the National Park ranger station. Fly back to Fairbanks in the evening. Lunch is included. Maximum 8 passengers.

Duration: 10 hours.

Departure time: 8am. Daily departures (except Sunday): May 15 to September 15, 2008.

BARROW - THE TOP OF THE WORLD Tour 208
$499 per person
Fly by jet 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle to Barrow, the northernmost city and largest Eskimo village in the US. 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. You'll learn the ceremonies and traditions of the 4,000 year-old native culture as you tour the new Inupiat Heritage Center, take part in native dances, and learn about the 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! Tour includes round trip flight and guided Eskimo Culture/sightseeing tour of Barrow.

Duration: approx. 12.5 hours including flights.

Departure time: approx. 8am. Daily departures: May 13 - Sept 15, 2008

Important: Barrow packages have very limited availability this year due to limited seat allotments. Please let us know if your tour dates are flexible when you make your reservation request.  We can also customize tours using somewhat higher air fares if desired, please inquiry for a custom quote if your dates are not available.

BARROW EXPEDITION Tour 207
$599 per person

This small group day excursion takes you from Fairbanks to Barrow on a small aircraft. This morning, you will depart Fairbanks and fly 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 Cafe. After a 1 hour break in Coldfoot you will continue on to Barrow, arriving about 11:30pm. Upon arrival, a knowledgeable guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of Barrow, where you will discover firsthand the lifestyles of Alaska's Arctic Coastal peoples. You will walk the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point on the North American Continent. Bravely dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean. Depart Barrow at 1:30pm; typically you will land in Coldfoot again for a rest stop. You will arrive in Fairbanks between 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Tour includes roundtrip flights from Fairbanks, guided sightseeing in Barrow, and an official Arctic Circle Certificate. Important Note: Please click the above link for important information regarding weather cancellations and the possibility of alternate routes.

Duration: approx. 9 hours.

Departure time: approx. 8am (return between 4:30pm and 5:30pm).

Dates of operation: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday ONLY from May 25 to September 8, 2008.