2022 Iditarod and Fur Rendezvous Self Drive

Experience two of Alaska’s premier winter events, the Fur Rendezvous festival and Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

Relax at Alaska’s most luxurious resort, Alyeska. The perfect winter package offering unique opportunities for limitless winter adventures!


Auroras in Alaska
© ATC

Duration: 9 days
Starts: Anchorage, Alaska
Ends: Anchorage, Alaska
Language: English speaking voyage

*Car Rental is not included in the prize


FROM:
1,212.-

per person based on Double Occupancy


Included
Optional


Visit the Fur Rondy with ongoing fun from carnivals, races and art displays to fur auctions and ice bowling. View immense snow art sculptures in downtown. Get to the heart of Alaska’s winter wonderland with a stay in the historic village of Talkeetna. Be a part of the race action with a trip to the official starting line in Willow for fantastic up close photo ops.

Itinerary

© ATC
© ATC
© ATC

Sunday, February 27, 2022 • Anchorage
Arrive in 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. The rest of the evening is yours free to take part in Fur Rendezvous activities.

Monday, February 28, 2022 • Anchorage – Girdwood
Today pick up your rental car (not included) and drive south to Girdwood. Check into The Hotel Alyeska for your overnight stay. This evening, simply relax by the cozy fireplace in the hotel’s sitting lounge or take a dip in the saltwater pool or Jacuzzi.
Meals: Breakfast

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 • Girdwood
Today is yours free to enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, or other optional activities at Alyeska, Alaska’s premier ski resort. Mt. Alyeska’s North Face features North America’s longest continuous double black run. Try the hotel’s award winning spa and mountaintop dining with endless views above the beautiful Turnagain Arm.
Meals: Breakfast

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • Girdwood – Talkeetna
Transfer to the town of Talkeetna today where you’ll spend two nights at the exclusive Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Set on a ridge just above the town of Talkeetna, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge offers majestic views of the tallest peak in North America.
Meals: Breakfast

Thursday, March 3, 2022 • Talkeetna
Options for activities today include snowshoeing, cross country skiing or flight seeing above Mt. Denali.
Meals: Breakfast

Friday, March 4, 2022 • Talkeetna - Anchorage
Return to Anchorage and enjoy free time today for optional activities, Fur Rondy events, or souvenir shopping. This evening, choose to experience the nightlife of Alaska’s largest city.
Meals: Breakfast

Saturday, March 5, 2022 • Anchorage: Ceremonial Start of Iditarod
Gather in downtown Anchorage this morning for the start of “the last great race on earth”! Enjoy the festive atmosphere and take pictures of your favorite mushers and their amazing dogs.
Iditarod mushers and their dog teams travel over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful and rugged terrain Mother Nature has to offer. Overnight in Anchorage.
Meals: Breakfast

Sunday, March 6, 2022 • Anchorage – Willow: Official Iditarod Start (transfers included)
Today, witness a special event – the official starting line of the famous Iditarod Race!! Enjoy homemade scones and hot chocolate on the guided drive to Willow and once there, you'll have access to hot, delicious food served in a warm-up tent all day. Salmon pate, Reindeer hot dogs, beefy chili, homemade brownies, and hot beverages.  A musher will start the race every two minutes until 5pm and you’ll stay the duration! Overnight in Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Monday, March 7, 2022 • Anchorage
Your tour comes to an end. Return home and continue to follow the Iditarod race by visiting www.iditarod.com or watch the television news for updates!
Meals: Breakfast

Itinerary

Sunday, February 27, 2022 • Anchorage
Arrive in 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. The rest of the evening is yours free to take part in Fur Rendezvous activities.

Monday, February 28, 2022 • Anchorage – Girdwood
Today pick up your rental car (not included) and drive south to Girdwood. Check into The Hotel Alyeska for your overnight stay. This evening, simply relax by the cozy fireplace in the hotel’s sitting lounge or take a dip in the saltwater pool or Jacuzzi.
Meals: Breakfast

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 • Girdwood
Today is yours free to enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, or other optional activities at Alyeska, Alaska’s premier ski resort. Mt. Alyeska’s North Face features North America’s longest continuous double black run. Try the hotel’s award winning spa and mountaintop dining with endless views above the beautiful Turnagain Arm.
Meals: Breakfast

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • Girdwood – Talkeetna
Transfer to the town of Talkeetna today where you’ll spend two nights at the exclusive Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Set on a ridge just above the town of Talkeetna, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge offers majestic views of the tallest peak in North America.
Meals: Breakfast

Thursday, March 3, 2022 • Talkeetna
Options for activities today include snowshoeing, cross country skiing or flight seeing above Mt. Denali.
Meals: Breakfast

Friday, March 4, 2022 • Talkeetna - Anchorage
Return to Anchorage and enjoy free time today for optional activities, Fur Rondy events, or souvenir shopping. This evening, choose to experience the nightlife of Alaska’s largest city.
Meals: Breakfast

Saturday, March 5, 2022 • Anchorage: Ceremonial Start of Iditarod
Gather in downtown Anchorage this morning for the start of “the last great race on earth”! Enjoy the festive atmosphere and take pictures of your favorite mushers and their amazing dogs.
Iditarod mushers and their dog teams travel over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful and rugged terrain Mother Nature has to offer. Overnight in Anchorage.
Meals: Breakfast

Sunday, March 6, 2022 • Anchorage – Willow: Official Iditarod Start (transfers included)
Today, witness a special event – the official starting line of the famous Iditarod Race!! Enjoy homemade scones and hot chocolate on the guided drive to Willow and once there, you'll have access to hot, delicious food served in a warm-up tent all day. Salmon pate, Reindeer hot dogs, beefy chili, homemade brownies, and hot beverages.  A musher will start the race every two minutes until 5pm and you’ll stay the duration! Overnight in Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Monday, March 7, 2022 • Anchorage
Your tour comes to an end. Return home and continue to follow the Iditarod race by visiting www.iditarod.com or watch the television news for updates!
Meals: Breakfast


© ATC
© ATC
© ATC


INCLUSIONS

8 night’s accommodation, daily breakfast
Iditarod re-start tour including meals with roundtrip transportation from Anchorage to Willow.
Some portions of this tour may be subject to change.

EXCLUSIONS

Any Airfare
Any expense not mention under Inclusions or the Itinerary


* 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.

Gallery



Other options you will like


Do you need more information?

Contact us to receive more info about this trip. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you don’t receive an answer within 24-48hs, please check on your Spam.



 



THE POLAR TRAVEL COMPANY LLC
USA

8175 NW 12 ST #120, Doral, FL 33126
Miami - Dade, Florida
Tel: +1 (786) 321-5654
WhatsApp: +1 (786) 705-2241
Email: travel@thepolartravelcompany.com

International Travel Awards - 2023 Winner

© 2020 The Polar Travel Company | All rights reserved | Terms & Conditions
THE POLAR TRAVEL COMPANY LLC is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST42392.

Write us via WhatsApp