Alaska-Wildlife-Guide LLC - North Pole, Alaska

Mary G.

Took driving tour of the Dawson Highway up to the Arctic Circle sign as well as making a stop at the Pipeline. Was a great, long day, but the Dawson Highway is not for the faint of heart. However, this trip was on our bucket list and so thrilled we were able to accomplish it. Jessica was a great guide and we had a great group of people.

Anna M.

The composition of the tour was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the Ice Museum, dinner and the hot springs. We were even fortunate enough to have a spectacular viewing of the Northern Lights. Our guide, albeit personable and very engaging, negatively impacted our experience. She talked continuously about how this was not her regular tour and told us repeatedly that she was ready for the end of tourist season. Although “chasing the lights” was part of the agenda, our guide was not knowledgeable about where best to view the lights on our ride back to the hotel. We also had to rely on other guests to teach us about what we were seeing and how to adjust our phone settings. Had we been relying on our guide alone, we would have misunderstood what we were seeing and been sorely disappointed in our lights experience.

Kat S.

This is going to be a bit of a long review... Some good! We're 2 seniors in decent health so we did not think this trip would be a problem. This is a 14+ hr long tour in a 10-12 passenger van. The seating is not optimal if you are a taller person with a need for legroom. 14 hrs is a long time to be cramped up in small quarters even with breaks. Our tour guide, Jessica, was outstanding. She is friendly, funny, professional and very competent. I never once felt uncomfortable or unsafe even when the roads looked dicey and the snow continued to fall. She is also a veritable fountain of information and easy to listen to. The pluses of the trip? For me it was reaching the Arctic Circle which was a bit of a bucket list thing. Seeing a moose on the side of the road was also great. I think one of the biggest highlights was the incredible sighting of not just one, but 3 Canada Lynx! What a find! There was very low expectation on our part to see the Aurora... The forecast just wasn't right for viewing. Now for the things that made the trip less than stellar. Communication about the trip was spotty, emailed questions were not answered so we had to guess about some things from what we read on the website. There was a clause about rotating seats in the van to give everyone a chance at different locations ( i.e. the front passenger and first row seats where you could see out the window). We were the last passengers picked up and had no choice whatsoever about where we sat, but thought it wouldn't be an issue because we'd move around. It DIDN'T happen. We even talked to our guide about my husband's comfort and the hope he could move and rotate into a better seat. We were ignored. My husband with his longer legs and poor knees had one choice for a seat and it's a much narrower than normal seat near the sliding door. He had legroom but the seat itself wasn't very comfortable. 14hrs is a long time to be uncomfortable! It would have been nice if the rotation of seats had been enforced. Reading the website, it's also very easy to misunderstand about the provided meal. It lists 2 sandwiches and snacks. To me, that says 2 meals and some snacks. There is also mention of hot drinks and a snack provided at the Arctic Circle. Again, that didn't happen. I assumed we would be handed the sandwiches fairly early in the trip so we could space out our food as needed. Believing that, we had breakfast at 10 am. We did buy a small snack at the first stop, but I didn't want to overeat because I watch my food intake carefully. It was quite a surprise when we were not given the sack lunch until almost 8 pm when we reached Yukon River Camp. So it was not optimal, and hard to know that was going to happen with no clear communication from the website or via email. By the time we reached our hotel again I was glad for the trip to be over. If you're taking this tour....I recommend you take your own meals especially if you need consistency. Be prepared for a very long day of driving with only a few stops where you get some real time out of the van. Understand that, if you're going in the winter, there is no watching the scenery out the window because they're frosted up and it's too dark to see anything anyway. You're taking the trip for two reasons. To say you've been to the Arctic Circle and a small possibility of seeing the Aurora. If a 14 hr round trip is worth it to see a sign in the dark that says you're at the Arctic Circle.... Then please go.

Bevin C.

Jessica is an AMAZING tour guide! She has a wealth of knowledge about the Aurora Borealis, the Alaskan pipeline, the wildlife, and just Alaska in general. She is a very thoughtful person and we always felt very safe while driving on the Dalton Highway. We took the Arctic Circle tour and I would absolutely take any other tour with her!

Heidi F.

We visited in August & had the BEST private tours of the beautiful area around Fairbanks! We did the Beauty of the North Tour as well as the Chena Hot Springs Tour. Our guides were knowledgable, friendly & fun! Would wholeheartedly recommend this tour company!

Jannethe M.

Absolutely worth every penny!! Gavin, our tour guide was super friendly and gave us an excellent explanation on how to use the snowmobiles. Time really flies while at it, and in all honesty I would love to do it again! Thanks for everything!!!

Matthew K.

The Arctic Circle tour is everything as advertised! They pick you up from your hotel and head north to visit the pipeline, the Yukon River, Finger Mountain and finally the Arctic Circle!

You stop for lunch along the way and they have water and snacks in the van. Our guide Gavin is very knowledgeable and an excellent driver.

We saw a moose 30 minutes into our tour! This is the best and safest way to travel to Dalton Highway to get to the Arctic Circle. I do not recommend trying to do it in a rental car!!

5/5!!

B S.

We had the pleasure of joining the Alaskan Heritage and Sightseeing Tour in Fairbanks, and it was an unforgettable experience! The tour began with a hotel pickup, where we were whisked away to explore the city's rich history and stunning landscapes.
Our guide, Emmy Lou, was informative, and she shared fascinating insights about Fairbanks, from its history to its local culture.
One of the highlights of the tour was visiting the famous Santa Claus House. While we thoroughly enjoyed the stop, I do wish we had more time to explore all the quirky shops and festive atmosphere there.
Overall, the tour was a wonderful way to get to know Fairbanks, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn more about this charming Alaskan city.