Arctic Circle Fall Fly Drive - Southbound | Northern Alaska Tour Company

Fly from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Mountain Range. The flight provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness
Upon landing, ground tour south from Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway, made famous by the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, in the personalized comfort of our tour vehicles.
Learn the story of Alaska's Arctic both while traveling in the tour vehicle and at the various stops along the way.
Witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness, which is Alaska's Arctic.
View the remarkable Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Stop along the bank of the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past.
Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post, situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska.

The Ultimate Arctic Circle Experience!!

Tour Dates and Rates

August 21, 2025 - September 18, 2025

1:00 PM Departure

Days: Daily

Rate: $539

Activities:

Arctic Circle
Yukon River

Arctic Circle
Yukon River

SCHEDULE: August 21 - September 18
Departs at 1:00 pm; returns between 1:00 am and 2:00 am.

2025 Rate: $539 per person

FOOD / MEALS are not included on this adventure. Guests may bring their own snacks and food or know you can purchase food from Coldfoot Camp for lunch (2025 Sack Lunch) and Yukon River Camp for dinner (2025 Menu). All pre ordered at the time of check in. Once on tour it is too late to order a meal; however, you could order drinks or snacks.

For an Arctic Circle Fall Fly/Drive Southbound Tour Program click HERE.

COMPARE ADVENTURES: This adventure is identical to the Arctic Circle Aurora Fly/Drive Adventure Southbound EXCEPT, this one does NOT include the Homestead Aurora. At approximately 11:00 PM as you are returning to Fairbanks the tour will stop at the Arctic Circle Trading Post, those on the Arctic Circle Aurora Fly/Drive will depart the tour and meet a new guide who will stay out later and longer with them to look for the Aurora. Those on the Arctic Circle Fall Fly/Drive Adventure Southbound will continue back to Fairbanks.

It is important to know the Arctic Circle Fall Fly/Drive is NOT an Aurora Adventure. It will not make intentional stops to wait, watch, and see if the lights will come out nor does it stay out during the peak activity time of the Aurora. If the lights are out during the tour and the guide has a safe place to stop off the road they will; however, it is important to understand the intent of the Fall Fly/Drive is not to wait out and look for the Aurora. If you wish to increase your chances you may want to take a look at the Arctic Circle Aurora Fly/Drive Adventure-Southbound. Please ask our reservation agents if you would like more information.

For information on how to make a reservation, click on the link to our planning page.

Tour Summary

The Ultimate Arctic Circle Experience!!

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