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• Enjoy the wilderness: Take the Alaska Aurora Train to Fairbanks/Anchorage • Exclusive experience: A high-quality small group of up to 14 people throughout the journey, visiting Alaska comfortably and quietly • Exclusive accormmodation: Borealis Basecamp - Cube one night, the best of the best location for aurora • 3x Aurora viewing chance, 1x in Aurora Viewing Activity Center, 1x Aurora Viewing in the wilderness, 1x at Borealis Basecamp cube • Chena Hot Springs: Natural hot springs, amazing experience to relax • Quality hotel: Brand name franchise hotel with breakfast included, free wi-fi, free airport pickup and drop off • Precious moment: Optional itinerary is available to choose upon request Tour Code
668973
Duration
7 day
Departure City
Fairbanks, Anchorage
End City
Anchorage, Fairbanks
Language
Chinese, English
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Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport or similar
Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded
(According to different arrival dates, the order of the itinerary is slightly adjusted, for more details, please check in following Special Note.)
Today you will arrive in Alaska's largest city and also its biggest transportation hub, Anchorage. Positioned in the center of Alaska's southern coast, it contains 40% of Alaska's total population- about 300,000 people. It has been awarded the Top 10 cities in America 4 times. For tourists, it's a must-see city due to its culture, history, and amazing scenic views.
Hotel check in time is after 3pm. with a valid ID.
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport or similar
Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded
Matanuska Glacier is the source of the Matanuska River and the largest glacier in the United States that can be reached by car. The Matanuska Glacier hiking allows you to explore blue-and-white glaciers, impressive ice sheets and deep crevasses for spectacular scenery you'll never forget. All equipment and safety equipment will be provided for this tour.
- 08:00 Departure from the hotel, drive about 2.5 hours to the park. Follow one of our guides on a once-in-a-lifetime excursion from the lodge out to the terminus of the Matanuska Glacier. Guides will narrate the tour, share their knowledge and are more than happy to stop for photos along the way. The tour takes up to 3 hours.
- 17:00 We will be back to the Anchorage Hotel.
NOTES FOR GUESTS:
1. Please be prepared for your own hiking equipment, such as sunglasses, hiking boots, spare pair of socks, insulated jacket, snow pants.
2. English/Chinese tour guide.
3. The price includes: Round trip transportation between Anchorage hotels and glacier, glacier tickets, glacier hiking equipment, professional guide services.
4. The price does not include: lunch and other expenses for personal reasons, driver and guide tips. Suggest gratuity, $20/pp (driver), $20/pp (hiking guide).
Hotel: SpringHiII Suites by Marriott Fairbanks or similar
Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded
The Aurora Train, a great way to see the Alaskan wilderness in winter, travels through the Chugach Range, the Alaska Range, and the Talkeetna Range. The mountains along the way, and the occasional wildlife, are a travel experience that shouldn't be missed.
Fairbanks is one of the world's best places to watch the aurora, because there are more than 243 days of the year when the aurora will appear. Since Fairbanks is only 310 kilometers away from the Arctic Circle and is surrounded by mountains, it can avoid bad weather and create good environmental conditions for aurora viewing. Therefore, many aurora hunters will gather here to enjoy it. Additionally, Fairbanks' low precipitation and distance from coastal areas contribute to consistently clear nights. All these combined variables make Fairbanks an outstanding destination for viewing the aurora borealis. There are also many newlyweds who choose this place as their honeymoon destination because of the ancient legend that "seeing the aurora will lead to happiness for a lifetime".Our guides will take you to the best aurora viewing area to chase the aurora according to the weather conditions. They will introduce you to the aurora and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos.
With Train Ticket
- 7:00 AM, Depart from the hotel and take the shuttle bus to Anchorage Train Station, take the Aurora Train to the "Aurora capital" - Fairbanks. It is the second largest city in Alaska, the northernmost city in Alaska and the best place to see the aurora. About 12 hours by train (Anchorage - Fairbanks 8:30-20:00), upon arrival, take the shuttle bus to the hotel.
No Train Ticket
- Enjoy breakfast, check out the hotel and take the hotel shuttle to the airport. Approximately one hour flight time to Fairbanks, upon arrival, take the shuttle to the hotel in Fairbanks. (If the flight depart late, you can choose to join the Anchorage City Tour before the flight, or you can arrange your own tour before the flight to Fairbanks)
- 21:50, Departure from hotel lobby to aurora viewing activity center. You can relax in the cabin waiting for the northern light with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a variety of snacks. Once the Aurora is out, you can enjoy this magical phenomenon right from inside the cabin or by an outdoor spacious viewing area.
- 2:00 am back to the downtown hotel.
Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks or similar
Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded
【Chena Hot Springs】has indoor hot spring pools and outdoor hot spring pools. You can feel the warmth of mineral hot springs in the snow. You can experience the magical feeling of soaking in hot springs and freezing your hair. It is a unique magical experience in the world. Hot springs can not only give people spiritual pleasure, but also have a healing effect on the tired body. It is the most popular winter tour in Fairbanks. There is also a reindeer farm in the southeast corner of the resort (outside visit only), even in the cold winter months, you can see Santa's good partners, enjoying life here leisurely.
【Aurora Ice Museum】is an ice sculpture museum open all year round. It is built with a thousand tons of ice. There is not only the world's smallest chapel, but also a real Inuit igloo, and a bedroom made entirely of ice. You can also taste a glass of Appletini, the most local ice glass cocktail, at the ice bar, and experience the wonderful feeling of the ice glass touching your warm lips ($15 at your own expense, must be over 21 years old, please show the Valid ID when purchase).
- 10:50, Departure from the hotel and follow your guide to Chena Hot Spring Resort. We will be going to visit the Aurora Ice Museum (admission is not included). Then you can relax in the outdoor natural hot springs, enjoy the incredible experience while surroundings are covered by ice and snow. At 17:00, leaving from the resort and heading back to the hotel.
- 21:50, Depart from the hotel and our experienced tour guide will take you to the wilderness, away from the light pollution of the urban area to chase the trail of the Aurora. Aurora is a natural landscape that cannot be forecasted. When the aurora appears in the sky, our tour guide will stop and let you take pictures and enjoy the aurora; or take you to a place with super high visibility to stop and wait for the aurora. Along the way, the guide will explain the knowledge of the aurora, camera parameter adjustment and the aurora borealis Shooting skills to help you take wonderful photos of the aurora. Because it is an out-door tour, there are no toilets and hot drinks. If you need to use the restroom, please inform the tour guide, and we will arrange that for you.
- 2:00 AM back to the hotel.
NOTES FOR GUEST
1. Please bring your own swimsuit, bath towel, slippers and 25 cents (for locker rental).
2. Aurora Ice Museum opens at 13:00 or 15:00.
3. Be cautious not to drink Appletini before soaking in the hot springs.
4. The hot spring is a pure natural sulfur hot spring, if you have cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, please arrange the time of bathing in the hot spring reasonably.
5. For safety reasons, children under 18 may not enter the outdoor natural hot springs pool, but they may use the indoor pool and hot tub.
6. The meeting point of the hot spring is the Activities Center.
7. Activity center has a convenience store. You may choose to eat in the activity center or at the restaurant.
If you choose not to enter the hot springs by any circumstances, the admission fee is not refundable
Hotel: Borealis Basecamp Cube极光玻璃屋 or similar
Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded
The Borealis Basecamp is located on the outskirts of Fairbanks. On the outskirts of the mountains without buildings, away from the pollution of city lights, you can have the best aurora observation experience here.
Take Borealis Basecamp shuttle to the campsite on 9:15/14:30. After arriving at the camp, you can store your luggage at the front desk. The check-in time is after 16:00. Today you will enjoy a full day of freedom. Borealis Basecamp provides a variety of winter activities, please see the additional services: snowmobile etc.
Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks or similar
Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded
Today you can enjoy your free day or participate in our carefully prepared winter snow activities at your own expense.
* With train ticket
【Arctic Circle Land Adventure】Schedule: Every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- 10:50 am Drive away from Fairbanks, along the famous Dalton Highway, and visit North America’s third largest river Yukon River on the way, and Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which runs through the entire north and south of Alaska , and the beautiful polar scenery along the way, finally arrived at the Arctic Circle Sign, declared the conquest of the frozen North Circle, and won an Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Explore the mysterious North Circle, experience the most primitive landforms on the earth, and encounter polar animals. Get away from the hustle and bustle of life and feel the peace of the earth.
- 1:00 am return to the hotel.
NOTES FOR GUEST
1.Please prepare snacks and food due to the long ride journey to the Arctic Circle.
2.No cellphone reception covered for the most time.
3.Recommended gratuity to tour guide: $20 for their outstanding services.
4.Departure time is based on the local daylight schedule, please confirm with your tour guide.
【Arctic Circle Fly-drive Adventure】Schedule: every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- 11:00 Please go to the meeting place (3820 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709) by yourself, and arrive before 11:45 and check-in.
- 13:00 Fly to Coldfoot Camp airport by plane. Estimated flight time is 1 hour and 10 minutes. After landing, you will take the bus to Coldfoot Camp, where you will have 1 hour of free time, and send postcards at the post office in the northernmost part of the United States, and you can also enjoy delicious food in the camp restaurant.
- 15:45 Gather and drive back to Fairbanks (please use the restroom and buy snacks before departure to make final preparations for the long-distance trip).
- 17:30 Arrive at Arctic Circle Sign and we will issue you an Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate here to commemorate your expedition to conquer the polar regions (stay for no less than 15 minutes).
- 20:00 Arrive at Yukon River Camp. After a short rest here, we will continue our journey.
- 23:00 Arrive at Arctic Circle Trading Post, you will take a short rest here, and you can also pay to participate in the Aurora Viewing ($60/person), waiting for the appearance of the aurora, expected 03:30-04:30, Arrive at the hotel.
- 01:00-02:00 Other guests return to the hotel.
NOTES FOR GUEST
1.English-speaking guides are provided throughout the tour.
2.No cellphone reception covered for the most time.
3.If you are satisfied with the tour, it is recommended to give gratuity to the pilot after landing and tour guide when you arrive at the Fairbanks Hotel ($10 per person).
4.Please reserve the hotel shuttle bus one night in advance, and take the shuttle bus to the meeting place on time. Passengers who miss the shuttle bus must go by themselves.
【Dog sledding】Schedule: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Dog sledding has been an integral part of life in Alaska long before European explorers came to Alaska. Even now, dog sledding is not only the best form of transportation, but also a famous sporting event. Here, you will have plenty of time to get in close contact with the sled dogs, take a sled and follow the dogs to explore the snowfields of Alaska in the mountains.This tour is suitable for guests of all ages. Guests can not only experience speed and passion, but also enjoy comfort and safety.
We will depart for the dog sledding experience center in the daytime. After arriving, we will have a short rest. When the dogs and woodcutter are ready, guests can start the 30-minute dog sledding experience trip. After that, guests return to downtown Fairbanks and hotels.
【Snowmobile】Schedule: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
(Driver's license is required.This activity is guided by an English coach, basic English communication skills is also required)
Snowmobile is the coolest form of transportation and entertainment in Alaska during the long winters. Galloping in the endless forest and snowfields of Alaska brings different pleasure and excitement. Under the guidance of professional coaches, beginners can also easily and clearly master the driving skills, speeding on the snow and enjoying the scenery of the Alaskan ice field.
We will depart for the snowmobile experience center in the daytime. Upon arrival, the staff will prepare snowmobiles for our guests, and then you can start your 1-hour snowmobile experience.
After that, guests return to downtown Fairbanks and hotels.
【Ice Fishing】Schedule: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
In Alaska, rivers and lakes freeze over from November to March. The ice can reach a thickness of almost 3 feet and it provides a great environment for one of the favorite winter pastimes in Alaska - ice fishing. Sitting in a warm tent, enjoying the beautiful natural scenery and breathing the cleanest air, our local fishing guide will teach you the skills of ice fishing. If you catch a fish you can grill it up on the spot. The departure time is subject to the actual notice, and it takes about 30 minutes by car to arrive at the ice fishing location. Then you can enjoy a 3-hour fun experience, learn and master the unique ice fishing skills of the Inuit.
NOTES FOR GUEST
1. According to local laws, tourists who participate in ice fishing activities need to purchase a fishing license: $15/person (under 16 years old are not required).
* Without train ticket
Itinerary without train ticket: Free day can be upgraded to Fairbanks City Tour + Out-door Aurora Viewing; or Arctic Circle Land Adventure
Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded
Today is your last day for the trip. Check out time is 11AM. Please reserve the airport shuttle at the front desk in advance.
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Day | Activity | Price | Additional Information |
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D1 | Anchorage Depth Tour | $159/person | starts with 4 people |
D4 | Chena Hot Spring Resort Ice Museum | $20/Person | Adults and children are the same price, the price is for your reference, please refer to the actual price of the day. |
D4 | Apple Martini | $20/Person | Only for adults 21+ . the price is for your reference, please refer to the actual price of the day. |
D5 | Planet Lodge dog sled | $150/ person | Inside the Planet Lodge camp, double confirmation required |
D5 | Planet Lodge Snowmobile | $150/person | Inside the Planet Lodge camp, double confirmation required |
D5 | Reindeer Meet&Greet | $40/person | Inside the Planet Lodge camp, double confirmation required |
D6 | Snow Mobile Tour | $179.00/Person; 669783, 669780: Upgrade City Tour to Snow Mobile $64.00/Person | Duration :11/1/2023-4/1/2024(depending on the amount of snow in the area) Important reminder: Snowmobiling requires a U.S. driver's license, it is recommended to book in advance.Tours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. |
D6 | Dogsledding | $145.00/Person; 669783, 669780: Upgrade City Tour to Dog Sledding $30.00/Person | Schedule :11/1/2023-4/1/2024(according to the local snowfall) 2 people travel, 2 people ride a sled, it is recommended to book in advance.Tours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. |
D6 | Ice fishing tour | $159.00/Person; 669783, 669780: Upgrade City Tour to Ice Fishing $64.00/Person | Schedule :11/16/2023-4/1/2024 (depending on the thickness of the lake ice) Advance booking is recommended.Tours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. |
D6 | Aurora Observation | $109/person | Minimum of 2 pax to operate the tour |
D6 | Aurora Chasing in the Wilderness | $99/Person | You can choose this optional tour in Free Day, min 2 pax |
D6 | Overland adventure to the Arctic Circle | US$269 /person | Minimum group of 4 people, every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, advance booking is recommended. |
D6 | Arctic Circle Fly-Drive | Shoulder: $509.00/Person (10/08-11/17, 11/27-12/15, 1/03-02/09, 04/01-04/21); Peak: $549.00/Person (09/19-10/07, 11/18-11/26, 12/16-1/2 , 2/10-3/31) | The minimum pax to operate the tour is 4. Depart on every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Please provide your weight when choose the tour. English guide and it is recommended to book in advance. Double confirmation needed. If your travel date is in shoulder season, please contact our customer service to adjust the price. |
D6 | Fairbanks City View | $99/Person | Minimum of 2 pax to operate the tour.Tours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday |
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Special Notes
Pricing InfoYour reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days. The hotel is a double bed, according to Alaskan law, no extra beds are allowed in the hotel, and the hotel rooms are One Bed or Two Bed.The rates vary from different departure dates, off-peak rate/peak rate. Please refer to the follwing departing dates: Shoulder Season: 09/17/2023-11/17/2023 、 12/01/2023-12/17/2023 、01/06/2024-02/07/2024 、02/19/2024-04/01/2024 Peak Season: 11/18/2023-11/30/2023 、12/18/2023-01/05/2024 、 02/08/2024-02/18/2024 Hotel info for reference: * SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown Address:3401 A St, Anchorage, AK 99503 Tel:(907) 562-3247*0 * Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport Address:4901 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517 Tel:(907)245-0322*0 * Borealis Basecamp Address:2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Tel:(907) 331-0588 * SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks Address:575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Tel: (907) 451-6552 * Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Address:1255 Tvsa Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Tel:(907) 328-3500 * The final tour rates already include possible booking fee, handling fee, and exchange rate loss. Reservation Info1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. 2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. 3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. 4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase. Terms and Conditions- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary. |
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