Northern Alaska Tour Company

06/05/2024

Have you ever wondered what an Arctic Ocean Adventure would be like? Wonder no further -- Read all about it here! These adventurers had an amazing time and are sharing it with anyone who wants to read all about it!!!! Thank you Sites, Bites, & Bad Selfies for sharing your memories with us!

05/15/2024

Look who came to take our Denali Summit Flight this morning! Gorgeous day to climb "the" mountain. Happy Wednesday!

04/21/2024

Today we officially come to the end of Alaska's Aurora Season. AND, before anyone shouts they occur year round, yes, they do occur over 300 days of the year - it just needs to be dark to see them. Based on where we are we feel the nights are just too short and too light after today to really appreciate the beauty of the lights. We will begin taking reservations for the 2024 - 2025 Aurora Season on May 1. Photo was taken in Wiseman mid March by Nicholas Warner.

04/18/2024

April 20 is one of the free days in our National Parks -- including Denali National Park. Join us for a Denali Winter Drive on Saturday, April 20 and get your entrance fee waived. April 20 is the first day of National Park Week -- a nine-day celebration of everything parks.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter. Do you know where the Easter Bunny spends their summer holidays? In Wiseman, Alaska of course. Here we found an Arctic hare checking out the old mining equipment in North Wiseman (July). Did you know they are the largest hare in North America? Hop on up to Fairbanks and join us for one of our Arctic Circle or Arctic Ocean Adventures!

03/21/2024

March 21 -- This is the date we traditionally think of as Spring Equinox - but Leap Year threw that off this year. SO, we are celebrating twice this week - first on the 19th and again today....or really, every single day you are sharing Alaska's Arctic is a celebration. Won't you come join us? (March Aurora in Wiseman Alaska)

03/19/2024

Happy Spring! Yes, for 2024 (leap year) it falls on Tuesday, March 19 (technically 11:06 EDT) Spring Equinox marks the beginning of spring. The sun will appears to be directly over the equator, and day and night are roughly equal in length. But, it won't last long in Alaska's Arctic since we are gaining 5 - 7 minutes of daylight a day. Soon we will have 24 hours of daylight -- HERE COMES THE SUN!!!! (this is what March looks like in Coldfoot - long days to enjoy a snowshoe outing)

03/17/2024

May all roads lead you to Alaska's Arctic. (We are sure that is treasured Irish blessing.) All our guests are lucky today - they are traveling in our green coaches out to explore Alaska's Arctic. Add a little luck to your Alaska adventure with an Arctic Circle or Arctic Ocean Adventure. Happy St. Patrick's Day!! 🍀 (photo taken March 4 after a stop at the Enchanted Forest, Dalton Highway MP 47 -- on their way to the Arctic Circle).

03/13/2024

Live and work extreme Arctic. Are you looking for summer work .. Which isn't work if you are having fun right?!?
We are looking for coworkers who excel at:
*Making people smile,
*Thinking on their feet,
*Genuinely engaging with people from around the world,
*Accepting the challenge of hard work,
*Taking initiative on new tasks and conveying enthusiasm for Alaska's Arctic

Does this sound like you? Visit : www.NorthernAlaskaJobs.com and learn more about our summer positions we are currently recruiting for.

03/07/2024

Looking for something to do next weekend? Take in the Dena Games. They will take place in Fairbanks March 14 - 17, 2024. The Dena Games are sponsored by WEIO, World Eskimo Indian Olympics, and are open to everyone regardless of ethnicity and all events are free to participants and visitors. Not going to make it? Then put WEIO on your calendar for July 10 - 13, 2024.

03/04/2024

We are loving the additional light this time of year!

03/01/2024

National Day of Unplugging -- we do this EVERYDAY! (Well, we are forced to since we don't have much cell coverage in Alaska's Arctic) But, don't just unplug today, take an Arctic Circle or Arctic Ocean Adventure this summer and reconnect with yourself and your family. (I know, the one picture is being taken with a cell phone -- but they had no connection).

02/29/2024

Are you booking your travel to Fairbanks today! Look how easy it is too get here!

02/29/2024

Happy Leap Day -- What are you going to do with your extra day this year? We have a crazy idea -- plan your Midnight Sun Vacation to ALASKA!!!!! Here in Interior Alaska we have 24 hours of functional daylight from early May to late July. We invite you to experience for yourself the wonders of Alaska's Arctic.

02/26/2024

National Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Found it on internet so it must be true). The Enchanted Forest -- where many fairy tales take place. Dalton Highway - MP 47.3

02/21/2024

SPRING BREAK!!! Did you know Interior Alaska is a popular spring break destination? It is and we LOVE IT! We invite you to come out and play with us. Here going sledding onto the frozen Yukon River. WEEEEEEEEEE!

02/18/2024

Who says there isn't anything to do in the winter! Make plans for next weekend to go to Denali National Park (Feb 23 - 25, 2024) for Denali Winterfest. We still have a few spaces on our Denali Winter Drive on Saturday if you want to join us! Who can resist the snow covered mountains?

02/16/2024

Today is National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. While this day has been significant in Alaska for many years, it was established nationally last year, 2023, as a day to remember and recognition the work of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich and other civil rights leaders. It was on this day in 1945 the Alaska Territorial Legislature passed the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945. The first anti-discrimination law enacted in the history of the United States. Elizabeth dedicated her life to create a better Alaska for future generations. Thank you Elizabeth.

02/14/2024

Just one of the great reasons to visit Fairbanks in February. We hope those who are here in February can join in on the celebration. 50 Years!!!! Congratulations to all the artisans, performers and people behind the scenes who make this event happen.

UPDATED: Feb. 15 9AM

Drum roll please...🥁

Announcing our artisans and performers for the 2024 Festival of Native Arts! Comment below who you're the most excited for!

See you in just over a week friends. ✨

Performers:
Acilquq
Ch'eno Polynesian Arts
Cupiit Yurartet
Dakwakada Dancers
Dene' Eslaanh
Fairbanks Native Association - Head Start
Ingrimiut
Inu-Yupiaq
Pavva
Pingayak Dancers and Friends
Qaluyaarmiut Yurartait
Stevens Village Dance Group
Tuma Theatre
Troth Yeddha' Dance Group
Young Native Fiddlers

Artisans:
Alaska Native Treasures
Alaskan Beauty Cosmetics
Anuqsraaq Arts
Beadwork by Naa' Daaiy
Betty Inglis
Brenda Lee Asp Designs
Brilliant Beads by Blanche
Cheri Lynn
Cloudberry Native
Dickson Mukluks
Galena Interior Learning -
Academy
Geneva Altherr
Gina Kalloch Regalia
In Loving Memory
Interior Rose Design
JayBaesBeads
Kangas Crafts
Linda Peter
Llodi Beads
Marie's Inupiaq Apparel
Maureen Mayo Beading
Menabash Media
Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow
Nancy Butler
Pani Morning Stars
Qaadax Studio
Selina Alexander
Sunrise Creations by - Diamond Williams
The Bead Lady
Totsmaywee
Vivian's Yukon -
Southern Tutchone - Sewing
Write 22

02/11/2024

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! No, not THAT bowl 🏈🏈-- we are talking about a hot bowl of noodle soup from the Yukon River Camp Noodle House. Chinese Chicken, Roast Pork, Wild Alaska Salmon or Sichuan Beef. GOOOOOO Yukon River! The team we support at lunch and dinner time.

01/25/2024

Olympics -- ARCTIC STYLE!!!! If you are going to be in Alaska March 10 - 16, 2024 you may want to consider taking in part of the Arctic Winter Games. OR, if you take volunteer vacations this may be your ticket to experience Alaska -- they are actively recruiting volunteers! Back when it was in Fairbanks I volunteered as an airport greeter and at the indoor soccer games -- SO FUN to see the enthusiasm and energy the youth have in not only their own event but the support they gave to each other to excel!

Mat-Su Valley is excited to host the 2024 Arctic Winter Games March 10-16, 2024. The Arctic Winter Games brings together approximately 2,000 young athletes from around the circumpolar world for a week of athletic competitions and cultural exchanges. Sports competitions will be taking place around the Palmer and Wasilla areas in virtually every venue possible. In addition to the athletes, more than 4,000 volunteers, media and spectators are expected to attend.
Athletes come from Alaska, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Greenland, Nunavik, Northern Alberta and the Indigenous people of Norway, Sweden and Finland. The Games are held every two years, and 2024 is the first time they will be held in the Mat-Su Valley. The 2022 Arctic Winter Games were pushed to 2023 due to Covid, and were held in Wood-Buffalo, Alberta, Canada.
The Games feature 21 sports, ranging from badminton and table tennis to team sports like basketball and ice hockey. Winter sports include snowboarding, skiing, and biathlon among others. Dene games are traditional Arctic games such as stick pull, snow snake, hand games, finger pull and pole push. !

01/24/2024

Here comes the sun! Utqiagvik and the Arctic Coast is once again seeing the sun on the horizon. Full disclosure - this photo was taken Feb 12, 2022 -- We don't have one of the first sunrise. Do you? If you do and wish to share please post it below.

01/22/2024

Here is the temperature that is being reported at the Yukon River Camp. Who is up for a winter adventure?

We wonder how much colder the temperature reaches when it surpasses our instrument’s ability to measure it.
Who knows how much colder it will get! Any bets?
Life is better below zero. Stay mighty, everyone!

01/03/2024

Due to these high winds we did turn around yesterday for the safety of our guests and guide. This did cause for some guests to not make it to the Arctic Circle and others to have an unplanned overnight in Coldfoot. In a situation like this we ask for patience as we create plans; however, until the weather changes, we can't put any of our plans into place. This is not an everyday occurrence, but it is important to know weather can affect your travel plans and we will do all we can to keep you safe. Unfortunately, even if it means turning around or keeping our planes on the ground until the weather changes. Best wishes for a safe new year.

Going to be breezy the next couple days. 55+ MPH gusts expected for the North Slope, 40+ MPH along the west coast, and 50+ MPH along Interior Summits. Expect difficult travel conditions with blowing and drifting snow.

To stay up to date with the latest forecasts, visit https://www.weather.gov/afg

01/03/2024

Going to be breezy the next couple days. 55+ MPH gusts expected for the North Slope, 40+ MPH along the west coast, and 50+ MPH along Interior Summits. Expect difficult travel conditions with blowing and drifting snow.

To stay up to date with the latest forecasts, visit https://www.weather.gov/afg

01/03/2024

PUPPIES!!!! So hard to pass up seeing puppies. WHICH, you can do on our Denali Winter Drive Adventure - Saturday departures. The Denali National Park sled dog kennel is open on Saturday allowing our Saturday tours to stop by and say "aaaaaaaaahhhhh cute!"