Discover the Highlights of Alaska in the Winter season.
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Anchorage, Alaska
Ends: Fairbanks, Alaska
Language: English speaking voyage
Season: January 1 to March 31
*All guided tours included in this package require a minimum of 2 passengers!
Train More info about this activity
As steel wheels roll along nearly 500 miles of track, the railroad offers reliable, regularly scheduled service connecting Alaska cities, towns and protected lands – from the larger hubs of Anchorage and Fairbanks, to the charming villages of Talkeetna and Seward, to the treasured wildlands of the Chugach National Forest and Denali National Park.
The Alaska Railroad travels along approximately 500 miles of track with three daily summer trains: the Coastal Classic to Seward, the
Denali Star to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks, and the Glacier Discovery to Whittier, Portage, Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and Grandview. The Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train runs Thursday through Monday out of Talkeetna during the summer, serving remote homes only accessible by rail.
Thermal Waters More info about this activity
The spa is a modern-day invention but enjoying the various health benefits of bathing in thermal baths is an ancestral tradition dating back to the settlements.
Northern Lights More info about this activity
Debido a la naturaleza del campo magnético terrestre, las auroras solo aparecen en los polos. Por lo general, son visibles por encima de la marca de latitud de 60 ° en el norte y por debajo de la latitud de 60 ° en el sur (estas 'luces del sur' se denominan aurora austral).
Coach or Van tours More info about this activity
Coach, Bus or Van excursions with specialized guides or just as a means of transportation from one point to the next.
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Trekking More info about this activity
Trekking is with no doubt the first and most simple of the outdoor sports.
To wander arund nature in walks of different difficulty with basic equipment and few to worry about is one of the most fullfilling activities one can do.
Skiing More info about this activity
Skiing in Polar regions requires a reasonable level of fitness and previous skiing experience. The snow conditions will be varied and the terrain can be challenging at times. While you don’t need to be a back-country athlete to participate, and there are opportunities to develop skills during the expedition, please note it is recommended a minimum ability as follows:
* Advanced level of skiing or snowboarding ability (ability to ski blue or black resort runs is required).
* Off-piste experience in a variety of snow conditions.
* Previous ski touring experience is an advantage, but not essential (depending on your off-piste experience and overall ability).
Dog Sled More info about this activity
Enjoy, participate or view a true Dog Sled and the Mushers on the spot! Believe it or not, this dog are at their happiest moments when they are racing or traversing in the wild.
Sometimes the activity just consists on a Kennel visit and guided tour.
Take the Alaska Railroad, relax on the warmth of the Hot Springs and drive hunting for the Northern Lights above the Arctic Circle
Day 1 • Wednesday • Arrival in Anchorage
Arrive into Anchorage today. Check in to your hotel in the heart of downtown's exciting business and visitors district, offering an unsurpassed location for your Alaskan adventure.
* Upon arrival to Anchorage, please call your hotel for a shuttle in. If you prefer a private transfer booked, please let us know.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown
Day 2 • Thursday • Anchorage
From downtown Anchorage enjoy the scenic drive north to the Matanuska Glacier -- a frozen 27 mile long river of ancient ice. Thousands of years old, this massive glacier is tucked up into the head of the Matanuska Valley. You will spend 2+ hours directly on the glacier with a glacier guide by your side, learning how the Matanuska Glacier was born and how it shaped the landscape in the Matanuska Susitna Valley. This tour is fully guided. You will be provided with helmets, a walking stick and spikes that attach to your shoes.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 • Friday • Anchorage
Today’s guided tour takes you along the Seward Highway's Turnagain Arm to the aerial tram on Mt. Alyeska. At the top you will enjoy stunning panoramas (weather permitting) of the Alaska wilderness.
The next highlight is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This rescue center is home to bears, a musk ox herd, a wood bison herd that was once thought to be extinct, moose, elk, caribou, and more! Lunch is included at a local eatery in Girdwood, where you can experience some local culture.
Return to Anchorage in time for a nice dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 • Saturday • Anchorage – Fairbanks
Most of today will be spent onboard the Aurora Winter Train. The Aurora Train travels weekends between Anchorage and Fairbanks, making the northbound 12-hour journey on Saturday and the return trip on Sunday. Along the way, the train stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna, and provides flag stop service along the 50-mile stretch of roadless backcountry south of Hurricane Gulch. Further north, the train stops as needed at Healy and Nenana before arriving to Fairbanks.
* Upon arrival to Fairbanks, please call your hotel for a shuttle in. If you prefer a private transfer booked, please let us know.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 • Sunday • Fairbanks
Your guided van tour to the Arctic Circle will take up to 14 hours.
Enjoy a day full of information and knowledge about Alaska.
Travel from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle on the famous James Dalton Highway, featured in the TV series “Ice Road Truckers”. En-route, enjoy stunning views of interior Alaska, the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline and the mighty Yukon River. You may see moose, lynx, and fox in their natural habitat.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 • Monday • Fairbanks
Sleep in this morning and spend the afternoon visiting downtown Fairbanks.
This evening you travel from Fairbanks to Murphy Dome – one of the best northern lights viewing areas near Fairbanks above tree line.
Viewing the Aurora Borealis above tree line presents you with a wide horizon and an incredible view of the Alaska night sky. Hot beverages are complimentary.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 • Tuesday • Chena Hot Springs
Chena Hot Springs Resort is the most developed year-round hot springs in Alaska. The scenic 60 mile drive from downtown Fairbanks takes a little over an hour. It is common to see wildlife, especially moose, along the way. Shuttle transfer between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs is included in your package. Spend the rest of your day soaking in the hot springs or book an optional tour. Check the activity center upon arrival for availability.
Hotel: Chena Hot Springs Resort – Moose Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 • Wednesday • Chena Hot Springs
Another day to delight in the natural hot springs lake, Northern Lights, renewable energy projects, Aurora Ice Museum, dog kennel and winter activities.
Hotel: Chena Hot Springs Resort – Moose Lodge
Day 9 • Thursday • Fairbanks
Return to Fairbanks today and spend one last evening “in town”.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Day 10 • Friday • Departure from Fairbanks
Your tour comes to an end. Return home from Fairbanks.
* Let the hotel know the day before your flight schedule so you can make use of the included transfer to the airport from the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1 • Wednesday • Arrival in Anchorage
Arrive into Anchorage today. Check in to your hotel in the heart of downtown's exciting business and visitors district, offering an unsurpassed location for your Alaskan adventure.
* Upon arrival to Anchorage, please call your hotel for a shuttle in. If you prefer a private transfer booked, please let us know.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown
Day 2 • Thursday • Anchorage
From downtown Anchorage enjoy the scenic drive north to the Matanuska Glacier -- a frozen 27 mile long river of ancient ice. Thousands of years old, this massive glacier is tucked up into the head of the Matanuska Valley. You will spend 2+ hours directly on the glacier with a glacier guide by your side, learning how the Matanuska Glacier was born and how it shaped the landscape in the Matanuska Susitna Valley. This tour is fully guided. You will be provided with helmets, a walking stick and spikes that attach to your shoes.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 • Friday • Anchorage
Today’s guided tour takes you along the Seward Highway's Turnagain Arm to the aerial tram on Mt. Alyeska. At the top you will enjoy stunning panoramas (weather permitting) of the Alaska wilderness.
The next highlight is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This rescue center is home to bears, a musk ox herd, a wood bison herd that was once thought to be extinct, moose, elk, caribou, and more! Lunch is included at a local eatery in Girdwood, where you can experience some local culture.
Return to Anchorage in time for a nice dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 • Saturday • Anchorage – Fairbanks
Most of today will be spent onboard the Aurora Winter Train. The Aurora Train travels weekends between Anchorage and Fairbanks, making the northbound 12-hour journey on Saturday and the return trip on Sunday. Along the way, the train stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna, and provides flag stop service along the 50-mile stretch of roadless backcountry south of Hurricane Gulch. Further north, the train stops as needed at Healy and Nenana before arriving to Fairbanks.
* Upon arrival to Fairbanks, please call your hotel for a shuttle in. If you prefer a private transfer booked, please let us know.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 • Sunday • Fairbanks
Your guided van tour to the Arctic Circle will take up to 14 hours.
Enjoy a day full of information and knowledge about Alaska.
Travel from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle on the famous James Dalton Highway, featured in the TV series “Ice Road Truckers”. En-route, enjoy stunning views of interior Alaska, the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline and the mighty Yukon River. You may see moose, lynx, and fox in their natural habitat.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 • Monday • Fairbanks
Sleep in this morning and spend the afternoon visiting downtown Fairbanks.
This evening you travel from Fairbanks to Murphy Dome – one of the best northern lights viewing areas near Fairbanks above tree line.
Viewing the Aurora Borealis above tree line presents you with a wide horizon and an incredible view of the Alaska night sky. Hot beverages are complimentary.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 • Tuesday • Chena Hot Springs
Chena Hot Springs Resort is the most developed year-round hot springs in Alaska. The scenic 60 mile drive from downtown Fairbanks takes a little over an hour. It is common to see wildlife, especially moose, along the way. Shuttle transfer between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs is included in your package. Spend the rest of your day soaking in the hot springs or book an optional tour. Check the activity center upon arrival for availability.
Hotel: Chena Hot Springs Resort – Moose Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 • Wednesday • Chena Hot Springs
Another day to delight in the natural hot springs lake, Northern Lights, renewable energy projects, Aurora Ice Museum, dog kennel and winter activities.
Hotel: Chena Hot Springs Resort – Moose Lodge
Day 9 • Thursday • Fairbanks
Return to Fairbanks today and spend one last evening “in town”.
Hotel: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Day 10 • Friday • Departure from Fairbanks
Your tour comes to an end. Return home from Fairbanks.
* Let the hotel know the day before your flight schedule so you can make use of the included transfer to the airport from the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUSIONS
9-nights accommodation, meals as listed, Matanuska Glacier Walk, Turnagain Arm Tour, Aurora Train Anchorage to Fairbanks, Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour, Murphy Dome Tour, round trip transfers between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs. Daily pool passes included while at Chena Hot Springs.
Some portions of this itinerary may be subject to change.
EXCLUSIONS
Any airfares not specifically included
All expenses not specified under Inclusions
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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