Utqiaġvik (Barrow) Expedition

TOUR SUMMARY

Fly north across the Arctic Circle to the ancient Inupiat Eskimo village of Utqiaġvik.
Discover firsthand the lifestyles of Alaska's Arctic Coastal peoples with a tour of the village with a local host.
Walk the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point on the North American Continent. Bravely dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean.

Depart Utqiaġvik on mid-afternoon flight to Fairbanks

8:00 am Depart Fairbanks by air.
9:15 am Arrive Coldfoot. Restroom Break, pick-up lunch (purchase on own) from Coldfoot Camp Trucker's Cafe.
10:15 am Depart Coldfoot.
12:15 pm Arrive Utqiaġvik. Village Sightseeing Tour.
3:00 pm Depart Utqiaġvik for Fairbanks.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Arrive Fairbanks.

light times are subject to change.

Tour Schedule: June 2 - August 22, 2022 - LIMITED DAYS see below:

2022 Dates operating:

June 2, 4, 6, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27
July 2, 4, 7, 11, 25, 28, 30
August 1, 8, 11, 22

Due to the limited availability we anticipate dates selling out. Please call to confirm the date you are looking at is available before making your travel plans. available)

2022 Rates: $989.00 / person (From Fairbanks)

Note: In respect to the community's recent vote to rename Barrow to Utqiaġvik, the traditional Inupiat name for the community, Northern Alaska Tour Company's Barrow Expedition and Barrow Adventure have been renamed to the Utqiaġvik Expedition and Utqiaġvik Adventure.

Northern Alaska Tour Company is pleased to once again offer our Utqiaġvik Expedition for the summer season. Visitors are invited to join us for this small group experience to the northernmost Inupiat community of Utqiaġvik, formerly known as Barrow.

The Utqiaġvik Expedition differs from the Utqiaġvik Adventure series by type of aircraft utilized for air transportation and the number of guests in each departure. Due to limitations of smaller aircraft the Expedition is more prone to weather alterations.

Expedition Series guests generally travel to and from Utqiaġvik in 9-passenger, twin-engine, Piper Chieftains. This smaller plane travels between 5,000 - 10,000 feet and provides all guests with a window and an aisle seat. While in Utqiaġvik the guests will visit the residential and commercial areas of the community and stop out along the Arctic Ocean coast. The Utqiaġvik Expedition is a package operated by Northern Alaska Tour Company.

Adventure Series guests travel to and from Utqiaġvik in a 737 jet operated by Alaska Airlines. On any given day the plane can be configured to accommodate up to 111 passengers. Once in Utqiaġvik guests will have a similar tour experience as the expedition guests in visiting the residential and commercial areas of Utqiaġvik.

WEATHER ALTERATIONS AND THE UTQIAGVIK EXPEDITION
Weather in Alaska's Arctic can and does affect flying conditions. Weather may require alteration of a portion or all of the scheduled tour itinerary.

Due to the variable conditions on the Arctic Coast, the Utqiaġvik Expedition includes a built-in weather alternate. If current or forecast weather conditions do not allow us to land at Utqiaġvik, we visit the communities of Coldfoot & Wiseman. The price differentiation follows:

Coldfoot/Wiseman --- $579 / person

It is very important that guests understand these alternatives and are aware that these are built-in to the experience. If the above mentioned alternative scenario is not consistent with what one is looking for in a tour experience, the Utqiaġvik Expedition is NOT the appropriate choice.

Should weather require an overnight stay, guests are responsible for costs of accommodations.

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