Although it's one of the most visited parks in the Arctic, Gates of the Arctic is still populated by far more caribou and birds than human visitors.

This enormous park, sandwiched between Noatak National Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park (to the west) and the Dalton Highway or Haul Road (to the east) supports one of the last completely intact Arctic ecosystems. This is a great example of the Alaskan maxim of using waterways as roads, with rivers and lakes helping to thread together the marvellously diverse landscapes you'll find here, from soaring, 7,000-foot granite peaks to wetland forests and the broad, flat Arctic tundra.

Gates of the Arctic National Park

Adventures and activities in Gates Of The Arctic NP

Although it's one of the most visited parks in the Arctic, Gates of the Arctic is still populated by far more caribou and birds than human visitors. This enormous park, sandwiched between Noatak National Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park (to the west) and the Dalton Highway or Haul Road (to the east) supports one of the last completely intact Arctic ecosystems. This is a great example of the Alaskan maxim of using waterways as roads, with rivers and lakes helping to thread together the marvellously diverse landscapes you'll find here, from soaring, 7,000-foot granite peaks to wetland forests and the broad, flat Arctic tundra...read more

Gates of the Arctic National Park

Adventures and activities in Gates Of The Arctic NP

Gates of the Arctic National Park Tours

Arrigetch - Alatna Pack Raft

12 days hiking and rafting in the Gates of the Arctic National Park

12 daysFrom $5,495

	Gates of the Arctic National Park, Fairbanks
	Small group tour
	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel

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Destinations	Gates of the Arctic National Park, Fairbanks
Activity	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel
Tour Type	Small group tour
Physical Level	Strenuous
Season	July - September

Gates of the Arctic National Park remains one of the most remote and unspoiled places on earth. At 8.4 million acres, Gates covers an area twice the size of Connecticut and only a bit smaller than the country of Switzerland. The park is essentially road-less, and except for limited and difficult access along the Dalton highway, most recreational visitors choose to enter its wilderness via a chartered bush plane.

Traversing the park on two separate bush flights, the first from Fairbanks to Bettles, a small gateway community and the field headquarters for the National Park Service. From Bettles, hop into a float-plane for the flight to Circle Lake and the start of ten days of hiking and rafting in the Arrigetch. This part of the park offers the full spectrum of Alaska hiking; from bushwhacking and talus hopping to tundra romping and creek crossing. Spend days exploring this small portion of the Brooks Range, and nights enjoying the sounds of Arrigetch Creek as you camp along its tundra carpeted headwaters beneath the massive granite escarpments of the Arrigetch Peaks.

After six days of hiking and backpacking, canoe down the wild and scenic Alatna River running directly through the heart of the Brooks Range. Spend the final days boating along the Alatna to reach Malamute Fork.

	Accommodation	Most tours are camping-based, but may include some lodge accommodation. With literally thousands of nights camped in the Alaska wilderness in all seasons, Alaska Alpine Adventures have refined camp craft to a science. Expedition quality tents, included trekking poles, group-size tarp shelters, and only the best cooking equipment accompany each and every trip.
	Camping equipment	Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. Kayaking equipment is also provided, including inflatable kayaks, life jackets, paddles plus spares, repair kits, throw bags, and dry bags.
	Internal flights	Domestic/internal scenic bush flights are included.
	Ground transfers	All airport transfers in private cars and comfortable minivans.
	Guided excursions	Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio.
	Some meals	Most meals included — see itinerary for more details. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request.

Backpacking the Arrigetch Peaks

10 day exploratory backpacking adventure in Gates of the Arctic National Park

10 daysFrom $5,195

	Gates of the Arctic National Park, Fairbanks
	Small group tour
	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel

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Destinations	Gates of the Arctic National Park, Fairbanks
Activity	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel
Tour Type	Small group tour
Physical Level	Strenuous
Season	June - August

Starting the adventure above the Arctic Circle, fly from Fairbanks to Bettles, a true bush community accessible only by air. Touching down on Circle Lake find yourself alone in the epicenter of true wilderness. Begin the challenging uphill climb out of the Alatna River Valley and catch the first glimpse of the Arrigetch Peaks.

Over the next six days ascend high mountain passes, walk along tundra-clad ridges, or hike alongside high alpine lakes. Exploring this area will provide you the essence of Gates of the Arctic National Park, and the vastness of an incomparable wilderness.

	Accommodation	Most tours are camping-based, but may include some lodge accommodation. With literally thousands of nights camped in the Alaska wilderness in all seasons, Alaska Alpine Adventures have refined camp craft to a science. Expedition quality tents, included trekking poles, group-size tarp shelters, and only the best cooking equipment accompany each and every trip.
	Camping equipment	Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. Kayaking equipment is also provided, including inflatable kayaks, life jackets, paddles plus spares, repair kits, throw bags, and dry bags.
	Internal flights	Domestic/internal scenic bush flights are included.
	Ground transfers	All airport transfers in private cars and comfortable minivans.
	Guided excursions	Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio.
	Some meals	Most meals included — see itinerary for more details. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request.