Barrow
A Journey To The
Top of the World
 Barrow
is the northernmost community in the United States, 330 miles north
of the Arctic Circle
on the Chukchi Sea coast. The
community is traditionally known as Ukpeagvik, “place where
snowy owls are hunted.” Barrow takes its modern name from Point
Barrow, named in 1825 by Captain Beechey of the Royal Navy for
Sir John Barrow of the British Admiralty. Barrow has
approximately 4,429 residents of which 61 percent are Iņupiat
Eskimo. Although Barrow is a modern community, subsistence
hunting, fishing and whaling are still very important to the
local economy. Many residents who work full- or part-time
continue to hunt and fish for much of their food. Visitors
learn about the North Slope’s traditional culture at the Inupiat
Heritage Center, where they can also purchase arts and crafts
such as baleen boats, etched baleen, carved ivory, masks, parkas
and fur mittens.
Your tour includes a chance to examine
the tundra, search for hundreds of bird species, view the ice of
the Arctic Ocean and walk on a beautiful sand beach as
far north as you’re ever likely to go. Throughout you will have
a chance to interact with local residents who enthusiastically
enjoy sharing their stories and culture. Extra brave guests can
join the most prestigious Polar Bear Club in the world by
choosing to swim in the Arctic Ocean (optional).
Day Tour from Anchorage or Fairbanks
Tours
208 & 209
Take flight for the Top of the World! Early in the morning depart from Anchorage
or Fairbanks aboard a scheduled flight
bound for Barrow, the
northernmost
city in the U.S. En route,
you'll cross the Arctic Circle. On
arrival in
Barrow local guides will share their knowledge of the environment
and animal behavior, which have continued to be essential for
day-to-day survival of Alaska's Inupiat Eskimos. You'll
learn the ceremonies and traditions of the 4,000 year-old native
culture as you tour the new Inupiat Heritage Center, take part
in native dances, and learn about the traditional
blanket toss. Your tour includes a chance to examine the unique
flora of the tundra up close, view the Arctic Ocean, and take a
walk on the beach as far north as you're ever likely to go! You
will arrive back in Anchorage or Fairbanks late in the evening.
2 day / 1 night tour from
Anchorage or Fairbanks
Tours 204 & 205
Day
1:
Take flight for the Top of the World! Early in the morning depart from Anchorage
or Fairbanks aboard a scheduled flight
bound for Barrow, the
northernmost
city in the U.S. En route,
you'll cross the Arctic Circle. On
arrival in
Barrow, you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon,
enjoy a guided tour of Barrow. Local guides will share their knowledge of the environment
and animal behavior, which have continued to be essential for
day-to-day survival of Alaska's Inupiat Eskimos. You'll
learn the ceremonies and traditions of the 4,000 year-old native
culture as you tour the new Inupiat Heritage Center, take part in
native dances, and learn about the traditional blanket toss. Your
tour includes a chance to examine the unique flora of the tundra
up close, view the Arctic Ocean, and take a walk on the beach as
far north as you're ever likely to go! Overnight Barrow at the Top
of the World Hotel.
Day 2: Today is at your leisure. In
the evening depart Barrow and its Midnight Sun as you board
an Alaska Airlines flight to Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Roundtrip flights from Anchorage or Fairbanks to
Barrow on Alaska Airlines. Barrow guided sightseeing with
a focus on the Inupiat Eskimo culture. Local airport
transfers in Barrow. Overnight tour includes one night at the Top of the
World Hotel.
Transfers in
Anchorage or Fairbanks, meals, gratuity.
May 15 -
September 15, 2008: Daily departures (dates are tentative)
Last day for
overnight trips is September 14, 2008!
|
2008 Rates |
|
Day
Excursion to Barrow |
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Tour 208 from Fairbanks
Value |
$499 |
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Tour 209 from Anchorage
Value |
$729 |
|
2
Day / 1 Night Excursion to Barrow |
Single
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Double/Triple |
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Tour 204 from Fairbanks |
$699 |
$599 |
|
Tour 205 from Anchorage |
$929 |
$829 |
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Barrow packages have very limited availability this year
due to limited seat allotments. Please let us know if
your tour dates are flexible when you make your
reservation request. We can also customize tours
using somewhat higher air fares if desired, please
inquiry for a custom quote if your dates are not
available. |
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