Arctic Circle Day Tour Adventure: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, Yukon River and Monument Sign | Small Group

Tour Duration: 12 Hours
Start time: 10:00 am
Meeting point: Hyatt Place Fairbanks, 400 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA

Itinerary：
Embark on the ultimate northern adventure with our Arctic Circle Day Tour from Fairbanks. Travel deep into Alaska's untouched wilderness along the famous Dalton Highway, one of the most remote and scenic roads in North America. Your expert guide will share captivating stories about Alaskan history, nature, and culture as you journey across the Arctic Circle.Witness dramatic changes in landscape—from boreal forests to Arctic tundra. Stop to photograph the mighty Yukon River, catch views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and take in panoramic vistas of untouched wilderness. At the Arctic Circle marker, celebrate with a photo op and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate, a memorable token of your achievement.In winter, you may be treated to the magical dance of the Aurora Borealis on your return trip, a breathtaking way to end your Arctic adventure.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point (20 minutes, Admission Ticket Free)
Here you will find informational displays about the pipeline and an example of a pig, the device used to clean and inspect the inside of the pipeline. It took 70,000 construction workers and $8 billion of investment capital to build the famous 4-foot silver thread that snakes its way through 800 miles of Alaskan wilderness to reach the nation's thirsty refineries, crossing mountain ranges, earthquake zones, permafrost, and rivers. Some 420 miles of the pipeline are elevated (with 554 animal crossings), and outside Fairbanks is the place to see it. As you watch, consider this: Every hour, more than a million dollars of black gold flows through it.

James Dalton Highway (Pass By)
From Fairbanks, the Elliot Highway takes you about 73 miles north to the start of the Dalton Highway, traversing boreal forest hills of birch and aspen trees and tundra valleys of streams and small rivers. You will cross the mighty Yukon River and pass through the valley to Finger Mountain, a treeless high point with short walkways and kiosks to learn about the region's geology and alpine tundra. The Arctic Circle turnout has bathrooms and a picnic area.

Yukon River Camp (1 hour, Admission Ticket Free)
We will stop twice at Yukon River Camp. The first time is for fuel and restroom when we go north. We will stop again for dinner on our way back from the Arctic Circle. This camp has a great location at the Yukon River Bridge at Mile 56 Dalton Highway. Winter menu at the Yukon River Noodle House includes freshly made Bahn Mi sandwiches and filling noodle soups.

BLM Arctic Circle Monument Sign (30 minutes, Admission Ticket Free)
Located at 66º33' – the Arctic Circle marks the location where on June 21 the sun doesn't set and on December 21 the sun doesn't rise. Your guide will celebrate with you when you make this crossing and present you with your official Arctic Circle Certificate.

    
 

Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup.
If you need complimentary transfer service, please wait in your hotel lobby and look for a passenger van with the "Alaska Arctic Expeditions" logo on the side. Since we might have more than one pick-up location, please be ready in the lobby 5 minutes early before pick-up time and allow up to 15 minutes for pick-up. If you have any questions or need to contact us, please call (907)987-2431.
Note: Complimentary pickup and drop-off apply to city hotels only; guesthouses are excluded.
 

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