Utqiaġvik Cultural City Tour
Visit key locations including the Whalebone Arch and local viewpoints while learning about Iñupiat culture, daily life, and the history of Utqiaġvik.
Authentic small-group tours — 1 to 3 guests — led by Robin Mongoyak, an Iñupiat guide born and raised in one of the most remote communities in the world.
Why Kiita Tours
Robin Mongoyak was born and raised in Utqiaġvik. His knowledge of this land comes from a lifetime of living it — not a guidebook.
Maximum 3 guests per tour. Every experience stays personal, unhurried, and built around you — not a crowd.
Polar nights, midnight sun, migratory seasons, frozen ocean — every season of the Arctic has something extraordinary to show you.
Learn about subsistence hunting, traditional culture, and Arctic survival from someone who lives it daily — not a curated performance.
Choose Your Experience
All tours depart from Utqiaġvik and are conducted in English. Max 3 guests. Available year-round, subject to weather.
Visit key locations including the Whalebone Arch and local viewpoints while learning about Iñupiat culture, daily life, and the history of Utqiaġvik.
Journey to the northernmost point in the United States while learning about Arctic geography, traditional subsistence life, wildlife, and environmental conditions.
A fully customizable private experience tailored to your interests — culture, history, photography, or Arctic life. Ideal for families, researchers, and photographers.
A fully customizable private journey to the northernmost point in the United States, tailored entirely to your interests and pace.
About Your Guide
Robin Mongoyak is a lifelong resident of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, and an experienced local guide with deep roots in Iñupiaq culture and Arctic life. Having grown up on the tundra, he learned from an early age about the land, wildlife, and traditions that have sustained his people for generations.
"Through years of experience guiding visitors and studying Arctic wildlife, including migratory birds, Robin developed a passion for sharing the unique history, culture, and environment of Alaska's North Slope."
His tours offer more than sightseeing — they offer an authentic local perspective on life in one of the most remote communities in the world. As a father of five and a respected community member, Robin takes pride in helping visitors feel welcome while teaching them about Iñupiaq traditions, subsistence living, Arctic survival, and the changing seasons of the Far North.
Robin's goal is simple: to help every guest leave Utqiaġvik with a deeper understanding of the culture, the land, and the people who call this remarkable place home.
What You'll See
To book a tour, contact Robin directly:
kiitatours@gmail.com
We'll confirm your tour, answer your questions, and send everything you need before arrival.