Arctic Expedition Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Prep

• Arrive in Fairbanks.

• Welcome dinner, bike orientation, safety briefing, gear check.

• Overnight in Fairbanks or North Pole.

Day 2: Fairbanks to Arctic Circle

• Ride the Elliot and Dalton Highways north, parallelling the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

• Experience the vastness of the Alaskan wilderness.

• Cross the Arctic Circle.

• Camp under the Arctic sky.

Day 3: Arctic Circle to Gold Rush Country

• Ride Dalton, Elliot, and Steese Highways.

• Immerse yourself in Alaska Gold Rush history - try your luck at gold panning .

• Camp surrounded by stunning mountain scenery in Nome Creek.

Day 4: Gold Rush Country to Denali

• Enjoy navigating the forestry road to Mt. Prindle.

• Turn southbound, passing through Fairbanks, and enjoy riding through the hills of the Parks Highway and the Tanana Valley.

• Overnight camping near Denali National Park.

Day 5: Guest Exploration Day in Denali National Park

• Full day to explore Denali National Park.

• Options include wildlife viewing, hiking, or optional activities.

• Overnight camping near Denali National Park.

Day 6: Denali to Paxson Lake

• Ride east across the Denali Highway, featuring fantastic vistas of the Front Range, the Alaska Range, the Chugach Mountains, the Amphitheater Mountains, and the Maclaren Glacier. 

• Destination Paxson Lake - known for its great fishing for Arctic Char, Lake Trout, and Grayling.

• If you plan to fish you must have your fishing license purchased in advance, as well as associated fishing gear.

• Overnight camping near Paxson Lake

Day 7: Paxson Lake to Fairbanks

• Head north up the Richardson Highway, riding along the Delta River, eastern edge of the Alaska Range, and the Tanana River.  

• Farewell BBQ cookout, pictures, adventure debrief, and celebration.

• Departures.