Summary
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Explore the wilderness & historic towns of Alaska as you go in search of the Northern Lights
Highlights
- Witness the Northern Lights in one of the world's best locations to spot them
- Head out on dog sledding tours
- Relax in hot springs as the aurora circles above
- Walk on the epic Matanuska Glacier
- Ride the Alaska railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks
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Activity adventure | History & culture | Natural world | Winter
Located within a ring-shaped region around the North Pole called the auroral oval, less than 125 miles south of the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks in Alaska is among the best places on Earth to spot the Northern Lights. This wonderful winter adventure will see you experience all the region has to offer, starting in Anchorage with an epic glacier tour before you journey to Fairbanks aboard the Aurora winter train. There's everything from hot spring soaks to husky sledding on offer here, alongside several included tours to give you the very best chance of spotting the aurora.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Anchorage
After included VIP airport lounge access, board your flight to Anchorage. On arrival, make your way to your hotel for the evening, the Hotel Captain Cook, and sample one of the city's myriad dining options – there's everything from casual bistros serving reindeer to ultra-fresh seafood fine dining.
Stay: Hotel Captain Cook (Superior)
Day
2
Talkeetna Winter Dog Sledding with Lunch
Dog sledding is one of Alaska’s many time-honored traditions and used to be the prime mode of transportation in the state. On this full day excursion to Talkeetna, experience a thrilling dog sled ride through the snow-covered forests and enjoy one-on-one time with the dogs and their puppies to learn more about the history.
Stay: Hotel Captain Cook (Superior)
Meals: L
Day
3
Anchorage Winter Wonderland photo tour
This daytime winter photo tour explores the natural beauty of the Anchorage area and its wildlife, providing access to stunning landscapes and opportunities to see wildlife. Explore the beauty of winter, from frosty woods and icy falls to snow-covered mountains and coastal sunsets. Destinations may include Chugach State Park, Turnagain Arm, and the coast of Cook Inlet. This winter photo tour is enjoyable for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers.
Stay: Hotel Captain Cook (Superior)
Meals: L
Day
4
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Fairbanks
Today you’ll have the chance to experience a scenic winter Alaska railroad trip aboard the Aurora Winter Train. You’ll ride in a heated railcar with comfortable seats, large picture windows and onboard dining options. The full-day railroad trip follows the same backcountry stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star Train and offers spectacular views of the pristine snow-covered landscape and North America’s highest mountain peak. The train will stop as needed in Talkeetna, Healy, and Nenana before arriving to Fairbanks.
Stay: Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks (Superior)
Day
5
Evening Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour
Pair the Aurora with hotel pools and you get a Northern Lights experience like no other! This night trip from Fairbanks takes you to Chena Hot Springs Resort for an exciting but relaxing array of activities. Discover eye-popping sculptures at the on-site Aurora Ice Museum, then unwind in the resort’s legendary mineral water baths. When the conditions are right, lift your eyes to the sky and watch for the ethereal Northern Lights
Stay: Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks
Day
6
Evening Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour
Pair the Aurora with hotel pools and you get a Northern Lights experience like no other! This night trip from Fairbanks takes you to Chena Hot Springs Resort for an exciting but relaxing array of activities. Discover eye-popping sculptures at the on-site Aurora Ice Museum, then unwind in the resort’s leg-endary mineral water baths. When the conditions are right, lift your eyes to the sky and watch for the ethereal Northern Lights.
Stay: Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks
Day
7
Fairbanks to Anchorage
This morning make your way to the airport for your short flight between Fairbanks and Anchorage, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure
Stay: Hotel Captain Cook (Superior)
Days
8-9
Anchorage to UK
Make you way to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
9-day tailor-made holiday
from £3,635 pp
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