11:00 am Drive away from Fairbanks, along the famous Dalton Highway, and visit
North America's third largest river Yukon River on the way, and Trans-Alaska
Pipeline, which runs through the entire north and south of Alaska, and the beautiful
polar scenery along the way, finally arrived at the Arctic Circle Sign, declared the
conquest of the frozen North Circle, and won an Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. 1:00 am return to the hotel.
Start time: Approx. 11:00am
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Arctic Circle Drive Adventure
Take a bus to the Arctic Circle in the morning. Along the way, you can see Dalton Highway and Trans-Alaska Pipeline. More chances to see wildlife, such as caribou, arctic fox, wolf, moose etc. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
1) The duration is relatively long; it is advisable to bring your own snacks, light bites, or other food items in advance.
2) Most sections of this itinerary have no mobile phone signal coverage.
3) The departure time may be adjusted by the guide based on daylight conditions; please refer to the local guide’s notice for the exact departure time.
4) Tours run with a minimum of 4 participants.
Dalton Highway
A 414-mile (666 km) road in Alaska built as a supply road to support the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System in 1974. It is also the subject of the second episode of America's Toughest Jobs and the first episode of the BBC's World's Most Dangerous Roads.
Yukon River
The Yukon River, which is one of the major rivers in North America, runs across Alaska and is injected into the Bering Sea. The whole basin is around 850,000 square kilometers, and is more famous for its natural resources (forests, gold and silver mines).
Alaska Pipeline
One of the world's largest pipeline systems built between 1974 and 1977 after the 1973 oil crisis caused a sharp rise in oil prices in the United States.
Arctic Circle Sign
The Arctic Circle Sign at 66°33′N marks the symbolic entrance to the Arctic. Visitors often take photos here and experience natural wonders like the midnight sun and polar night.
Ending time: Approx. 1:00am