Take flight for "the top of the world." Barrow is the northernmost point on the continent, 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and Alaska's largest Eskimo village. the rhythms of life are still dictated by the natural environment and animal behavior. Local residents enjoy sharing their stories and culture, and you’ll tour the Inupiat Heritage Center to experience local music, native dances, and the traditional blanket toss. Examine the tundra, search for bird species, see Arctic Ocean ice, and walk on a beautiful beach as far north as you may ever travel. Extra-brave guests can join the world’s most prestigious Polar Bear Club with a swim in the Arctic Ocean.

Day at the Top of the World
Overnight at Top of the World

Day at the Top of the World

Per person, double occupancy from:
$499 Per Person
* Some taxes, fees additional.

Day by Day Itinerary:

You'll depart from Anchorage (additional fee) or Fairbanks in the morning aboard Alaska Airlines bound for Barrow. En route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle.

• Passengers departing from Anchorage depart at 6:00am on Alaska Airlines Flight 55
• Passengers departing from Fairbanks depart at 7:37am on the continuing segment of the same flight
• The flight arrives in Barrow at 10:18am

Highlights:

• You may see snowy owls, eider ducks and others of the 230 bird species which summer here.
• Touch the Arctic Ocean. Walk on tundra and permafrost.
• Stand in a whale bone arch and inside the skeletal jaws of a bowhead whale on the shore of the Arctic Ocean.
• Learn about the original village site mounds, which have been dated to 1200 A.D.
• See where the Inupiat Eskimos have historically conducted whaling festivals.
• Travel to the northern-most point in North America accessible by road.
• Back to Barrow for lunch on your own.
• 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 its Midnight Sun as you board Alaska Airlines departing for Fairbanks and Anchorage.

Return departures to Fairbanks and Anchorage will be on Alaska Airlines evening flight 146 which departs Barrow at 6:10pm
• The flight arrives in Fairbanks at 7:27pm
• Then continues on to Anchorage, arriving at 9:06pm.

 

Overnight at the Top of the World

Per person, double occupancy from:
$599 Per Person ($699 single occupancy)
* Some taxes, fees additional.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day One: Fly to Barrow

You'll depart from Anchorage or Fairbanks in the morning aboard Alaska Airlines bound for Barrow. En route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle.

• Passengers departing from Anchorage depart at 6:00am on Alaska Airlines Flight 55
• Passengers departing from Fairbanks depart at 7:37am on the continuing segment of the same flight
• The flight arrives in Barrow at 10:18am

Highlights:

• You may see snowy owls, eider ducks and others of the 230 bird species which summer here.
• Touch the Arctic Ocean. Walk on tundra and permafrost.
• Stand in a whale bone arch and inside the skeletal jaws of a bowhead whale on the shore of the Arctic Ocean.
• Learn about the original village site mounds, which have been dated to 1200 A.D.
• See where the Inupiat Eskimos have historically conducted whaling festivals.
• Travel to the northern-most point in North America accessible by road.
• Back to Barrow for lunch on your own.
• 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.
• Overnight at the Top of the World hotel. Dinner will be on your own. Dine at Pepe's North of the Border, serving the finest Mexican food in the Arctic, or Arctic Pizza.

Day Two: Return to Fairbanks or Anchorage

You'll say goodbye to Barrow and its Midnight Sun as you board Alaska Airlines departing for Fairbanks and Anchorage.

Return departures to Fairbanks and Anchorage will be on Alaska Airlines evening flight 146 which departs Barrow at 6:10pm
• The flight arrives in Fairbanks at 7:27pm
• Then continues on to Anchorage, arriving at 9:06pm.