The Arctic Circle is located at 66 degrees 33 minutes north latitude, about 200 road miles or 140 air miles from Fairbanks. On the summer solstice (around June 21/22), locations above the Arctic Circle experience the "midnight sun" with 24-hours of continuous daylight. On the winter solstice (around December 21/22), the sun fails to fully rise above the horizon and locations in the Arctic experience 24 hours of twilight or darkness. The farther north one travels from the Arctic Circle, the longer this period of daylight or darkness lasts during the summer and winter seasons, respectively.
There are several options available when it comes to crossing the Arctic Circle in Alaska including by land, air, or a combination of both. Travel with our informative, friendly guides in the personalized comfort of our tour coaches and vans along the famed Dalton Highway. Or fly north from Fairbanks and wonder at the story of the vast and remote land below, crossing the Arctic Circle in the air and landing 60 miles further north in the Brooks Mountain Range community of Coldfoot. Whatever you decide, it is sure to be a memorable adventure and you will receive an official Arctic Circle certificate to commemorate the experience.
