OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR EXTENSION TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

Thursday, June 21, 2007 — Solstice!
Early Arrival in Fairbanks

Arrange your flight to arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska, at any time today. This is the longest day of the year, and a really big deal when you are this far north of the equator. The hotel will be surrounded by a massive party that will last until sunset. (The sun sets after 12:30am!) The cost of this tour extension includes the price of an additional night at our Fairbanks hotel.     (No meals included)

Friday, June 22, 2007
Arctic Circle Anaktuvuk Pass Adventure

Enjoy a leisurely buffet breakfast at the hotel. Late this morning we transfer to the airport to catch a bush plane heading north to Anaktuvuk Pass. Our plane takes off at 1:00pm, returning at about 6:00pm—just in time for our welcome dinner! The highlights of the tour are as follows:

A Round Trip Journey By Air To Visit The Nunamiut Eskimo Village of Anaktuvuk Pass

• Travel north from Fairbanks and wonder at the story of the vast and remote land below.
• Witness remnants of the gold mining that continues nearly 100 years after the yellow metal first brought newcomers rushing north.
• View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline, symbolizing the immense changes brought to Alaska’s Arctic by the discovery of oil over 30 years ago.
• Fly over the expansive Yukon River Valley, home of traditional peoples that sustain their lifestyle and culture as they have for thousands of years.
• Thrill at the excitement of crossing the Arctic Circle.
• Experience the rugged and magnificent Brooks Mountain Range as the flight route passes over the Gates of the Arctic National Park into Anaktuvuk Pass (flight often stops at Coldfoot enroute).
• Greeted by your host upon arrival in Anaktuvuk Pass. Visit the village and learn of the local Nunamiut Eskimo culture. Get a firsthand glimpse at village lifestyle as it exists today in rural Alaska.

This is the real thing, and NOT a Disney-like theme park attraction!     (Breakfast)