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Fairbanks Sightseeing Tours |
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P Eskimo-Indian Olympics P Creamer's Wildlife Refuge P North Pole
P Fairbanks University P Aurora Observation P Chena Hot Springs
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Fairbanks - the Golden Heart City. Fairbanks is the largest city in Alaska's Interior, set on a flat valley floor with the Alaska Range and Mt McKinley far off in the distance. Supporting 80,000 residents, it offers all of the amenities of a mid-sized city with quick and easy access to Alaska's magnificent wilderness.
The city was founded by E.T. Barnette in 1902 after Felix Pedro discovered gold 16 miles from a spot along the Chena River right downtown. The sparkle of that "golden" heritage in the land of the midnight sun draws thousands of visitors to the city each year.
The University of Alaska's Museum of the North is home to some of the finest displays detailing Alaska's rich natural and human history. Muskoxen, caribou and reindeer roam the hills of the Large Animal Research Station. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline is a draw for visitors who marvel at this engineering wonder that transports Alaska's "black gold".
From Fairbanks, it is just a short step out your door to limitless hiking, fishing, boating and other outdoor opportunities. It is also a great place to see the Northern Lights or experience Alaska's Midnight Sun.
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Mail Plane Flight to Fort Yukon
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3 1/2 Hour
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$275 Adult
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Air transportation from Fairbanks to the native village of Fort Yukon. From your aircraft you will get a birds-eye view of the vast land as you fly over the White Mountains, the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge and the Yukon River. After crossing the Arctic Circle you receive the official Arctic Circle certificate and arrive at Fort Yukon. The native village is one of the oldest year-round settlements in the Interior where the Gwich'in Athabascan Indians lived a semi-nomadic life style in the Fort Yukon area for centuries. A Athabascan native guide will escort you through the village and share their cultural heritage, tradition, crafts and customs. After a one-hour tour meet your mail plane for a scenic return flight to Fairbanks.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park Tour
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Full Day
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$420 Adult
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Depart Fairbanks to Bettles. Enjoy a scenic flight from following the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline north over the mighty Yukon River. Cross the Arctic Circle and marvel at the Brooks Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park. Be greeted by your hosts as you arrive at Bettles Lodge. Learn first hand the additional add on adventures available and schedule them around your visit. Take advantage of the long daylight hours and enjoy a walk through the forest. Return to Fairbanks in the late afternoon.
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Barrow "A Day at the Top" Tour Highlights
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Full Day
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$395 Adult
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You'll depart from Fairbanks in the morning aboard the airline, en route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle. Barrow is the northernmost point on the continent, 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and Alaska's largest Eskimo village. Here, knowledge of the environment and animal behavior continues to be essential for day-to-day survival. Your tour includes a chance to examine the unique flora of the tundra up close, view the Arctic Ocean, and take a walk on the beach as far north as you're ever likely to go. You may see snowy owls, eider ducks and others of the 230 bird species which summer here. Stand in a whale bone arch and inside the skeletal jaws of a bowhead whale on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. Return to Barrow for lunch on your own. In the afternoon experience and take part in traditional Inupiat dancing and see other demonstrations including a blanket toss. Time to shop for local arts and crafts will follow at the new Inupiat Heritage Center and Museum. You'll say goodbye to Barrow and transfer to the airport for an evening departure on Alaska Airlines bound for Fairbanks.
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2 Days
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$465 Double
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You'll depart from Fairbanks in the morning aboard the airline, en route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle. Barrow is the northernmost point on the continent, 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and Alaska's largest Eskimo village. Here, knowledge of the environment and animal behavior continues to be essential for day-to-day survival. Your tour includes a chance to examine the unique flora of the tundra up close, view the Arctic Ocean, and take a walk on the beach as far north as you're ever likely to go. You may see snowy owls, eider ducks and others of the 230 bird species which summer here. Stand in a whale bone arch and inside the skeletal jaws of a bowhead whale on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. Return to Barrow for lunch on your own. In the afternoon experience and take part in traditional Inupiat dancing and see other demonstrations including a blanket toss. Time to shop for local arts and crafts will follow at the new Inupiat Heritage Center and Museum. You'll say goodbye to Barrow and transfer to the airport for an evening departure on Alaska Airlines bound for Fairbanks.
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Full Day
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$585 Adult
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Transfer to the Fairbanks airport on your own. Depart in the morning for your flight to Nome. Upon arrival in Nome, your guide will give a brief orientation and outline of your visit. Nome, situated on the Seward Peninsula by the Bering Sea, is rich in colorful Gold Rush history, and is home to the world's longest dog sled race. The Iditarod commemorates the heroic attempts of dog sled teams to deliver serum to Nome during the diphtheria epidemic of 1924. Have your camera ready as you pull into a dog musher's camp, where you'll experience first-hand the difficulty of dog racing. During your visit to Little Creek Mine, you'll be greeted by a gold miner's family and learn about the gold strike of the 1890's. See modern day prospectors looking for the big strike and try your own luck at panning for gold-what you find, you keep. Shoppers and collectors will find exquisite jade, hand-carved ivory and skin sewings here. Return flight to Fairbanks in the late afternoon.
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Dalton Highway - Arctic Circle Van Tour
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Full Day
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$129 Adult
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Your trip will begin early in the morning at 6:30 a.m. You drive north up the Steese Highway past the mining town of Fox. Here, you will get your first view of the trans-Alaska pipeline, that carries oil 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. Your first stop will be 66 miles north, at the Tolovana River Rest Area. Here, you’ll have a few minutes to stretch, use the restroom and admire the view of the foothills. You’ll then proceed 70 miles further north on the Dalton Highway to the next rest area for more scenic viewing at a place call 100 mile. 36 miles from there, you’ll stop at the Mighty Yukon River, Alaska’s longest river, which travels 2,300 miles from northwestern British Columbia to the Bering Sea. Your guide will travel slowly across the long bridge, so you can take pictures of the river below. Your next stop will be 44 miles later at Finger Mountain, where you’ll have a 360-degree view of the Arctic and its changing tundra. By noon, you’ll reach the Arctic Circle itself where you can have your picture taken by the sign proclaiming you’ve reached the Arctic. Here, you’ll have your lunch provided by your guide and plenty of time to explore the nearby area. On the drive back, you’ll stop at several places for picture-taking and stretching. Your guide will drop you off wherever you are staying by 6:30 p.m. At the end of your trip, you will receive an Arctic Circle Certificate with your name and the date you touched foot in the Arctic.
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Two Days
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from $549 Adult
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If you are adventurous, try a trip to the very end of the road and see the magnificent Brooks Mountain Range, the oilfields of Prudhoe Bay and the Arctic Ocean. Your tour guide will pick you up by 3:00 a.m. Leaving early in the morning will give you the chance to see more wildlife along the roadway. You will follow the same route and itinerary to the Arctic Circle as listed in the above Arctic Circle van tour. After lunch, you will venture farther north through the Arctic tundra, with several stops throughout the afternoon at scenic viewpoints and rest areas. You'll take a break at the historic mining camp and town of Coldfoot. As you continue northward, you’ll drive through the Brooks Mountain Range. Sixty miles past Coldfoot, you’ll see the Chandalar River and the farthest north spruce tree along the road. Beyond this area, you’ll see no trees, only the vast, colorful tundra leading to the Arctic Ocean. You’ll come to Atigun Pass, the highest highway pass in the state. The Continental Divide is located here. Dall Sheep are common in the mountainous areas. From Atigun Pass, the highway descends from the mountains to the Arctic flatlands and The Arctic National Wild - Life Refuge where you’re likely to see herds of caribou and possibly musk-ox along the highway. Other animals or birds to watch for include grizzly bear and peregrine falcons. You’ll arrive for the evening at the small town of Deadhorse and stay at the Prudhoe Bay Hotel or the Arctic Caribou Inn. (not included, we make your resereations for you).
The next morning, you’ll have the option to tour the Prudhoe Bay oilfields and learn all about the operations there. You’ll also stop at the Arctic Ocean, which is frozen 10 months of the year, despite its salt content. The price of the tour appox. $37 per person and lasts an hour and a half. After your optional tour of the oilfields, you’ll depart for your drive back to Fairbanks and see more magnificent views of the Arctic tundra, the Brooks Range and its wildlife. You’ll eat your lunch at one of the viewpoints along the way and will arrive back at your hotel in the evening.
Your two-day trip to Prudhoe Bay will be $799 per person, with a minimum of two travelers, $650 per person based on three people, $599 based on four, $549 based on five. Including meals, snacks and soft drinks.
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