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Barrow (Utqiaġvik) – Top of the World
Learn about the historic culture of Alaska's Iñupiat people and spend a night at the Top of the World.
Trip Features
- Alaska Native Cultures
- Alaska's Midnight Sun
- Alaskana : Alaska's Lifestyles
- Arctic Circle
- Cultural Discovery
Mode of Travel
Tour Overview
Utqiaġvik, formerly known as Barrow, lies at the “top of the world”. The most northern community in the United States, at 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, is located on the Chukchi Sea coast. On this 2-day Alaska tour of Utqiaġvik (Barrow), you will see authentic Alaska from the inside and out. Barrow took its modern name from Point Barrow, named in 1825 by Captain Beechey of the Royal Navy for Sir John Barrow of the British Admiralty. Utqiaġvik (Barrow) has approximately 4,429 residents of which 61 percent are Iñupiat Eskimo. Although it 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.
What's Included
- Scheduled roundtrip flights from Anchorage to Barrow (Utqiagvik)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Barrow (Utqiagvik)
- 1 night stay at the Top of the World Hotel
- All taxes and fees
What's Not Included
Transfers in Anchorage, meals and gratuities.Tour Itinerary
Important - Please plan a night in Anchorage before and after this program. The flight schedule will not be finalized until travel documents are being issued.
Day
1Anchorage to Barrow
Today you will fly from Anchorage to Barrow (Utqiagvik)*. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel on own or with hotel shuttle if available. Rest of your evening is at leisure to explore Barrow (Utqiagvik). You will be accommodated at the "Top of the World" Hotel, a relatively new hotel located on the shores of the Arctic Ocean.
Day
2Barrow to Anchorage
Today enjoy an approx. 5 hour guided sightseeing tour of Barrow (Utqiagvik). On the tour you will witness ceremonies and traditions of the local culture as you tour the Inupiat Heritage Center, a National Park Service Affiliated Site. Take part in local music and dances and learn about the traditional blanket toss. 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.
Note: Please note the Inupiat culture is different to the white western culture. It embraces the whole community for certain events such as funerals or food resource blessings. Those events as well as personal matters may prevent the tour guide or any tour participants from attending to the visitors. Tour length and tour inclusions are subject to change at any time and without prior notice. Please be understanding.
(Please also note that the sightseeing tour may take place on the other day, depending on the flight schedule.)
*Flight Information: The flights between Anchorage and Barrow may not be direct. The Anchorage departure (day 1) is typically between 2pm and 7pm. Departure from Barrow (day 2) typically is between 8:00pm and 11pm.
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To complete this reservation we will need for each person: Full name including middle name(s), gender, and date of birth
Our Standard Program Includes:
2 and 3 star hotel accommodations.
The program will include a combination of hotels or motels that are considered moderate to standard tourist class. Please be aware not all hotels have shuttle services.
Standard train car seating on all rail services (reserved seats).
If you would like to book the standard program but with upgraded rail seating, the option and surcharge will be listed when you save to your cart.
Our Upgraded Program Includes:
* 3 and 4 star hotels (best available) wherever possible.
The program will include standard rooms at this category of hotel where possible. Alaska has very limited hotel choices in remote areas and small towns. The properties will typically offer a wider range of services such as a full-service restaurant, room service and perhaps a pool or spa facilities. Please be aware the upgraded accommodations in downtown Anchorage do not have hotel shuttle services. Many of the upgraded hotels also offer guaranteed view rooms for additional cost. If you would like a specific room type, in addition to the upgraded program, please ask us about availability and cost difference.
Deluxe dome train car seating between Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks, or Anchorage and Seward.
All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.
Weather Cancellation:
Every effort will be made to operate this program but if your flight to Barrow (Utqiagvik) is cancelled due to weather, please contact us immediately and efforts will be made to reschedule you or refund the tour. However, if Alaska Airlines redirects the flight en route due to bad weather, only partial refunds may be available. Any additional costs that may occur due to flight cancellations or flight re-routings are your responsibility.
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