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Trip Overview
Dive into all that Alaska has to offer in the winter on this seven-day trip package. It includes a wide selection of guided tours along with plenty of time to go out exploring on your own. Two of those guided excursions focus on finding the northern lights. This a one-way package that begins in Fairbanks and concludes in Anchorage.
Trip Highlights
- Chase the aurora on two guided northern lights excursions from Fairbanks.
- Explore the mountains beyond Anchorage on a helicopter flightseeing tour.
- Snowshoe through pristine Alaskan winter scenes.
- Mush your own sled dog team in Talkeetna.
Why Pick This Trip
If seeing the northern lights is on your bucket list, this trip gives you two full nights on guided tours to experience that natural wonder. Snowshoeing, flightseeing, and dog mushing round out this active Alaska winter adventure.
What's Included
Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.
Fairbanks | 6 Days
Skip the roundtrip drive with this convenient Anchorage drop add-on to a rental 4x4 SUV or van picked up in Fairbanks. Learn More >
Fairbanks | Depart 9:00 PM | 7 Hours
Head into the wintery wilds 60 miles north of Fairbanks for a guided aurora watching tour based at the cozy Arctic Circle Trading Post. Learn More >
Fairbanks | 2 Nights
Convenient to the Fairbanks airport, train, depot, museums, and more, enjoy spacious, modern rooms at this all-suite hotel. Learn More >
Fairbanks | Depart 4:30 PM | 11 Hours
Couple a soak in natural hot springs with the chance to see the northern lights and you've got an ideal Alaska winter experience. Learn More >
Anchorage | 4 Nights
Enjoy complimentary breakfast and a convenient location at this recently renovated Anchorage hotel. Learn More >
Palmer | Depart 10:15 AM | 2 Hours
Reach the remote on this distinctive two-hour heli tour featuring three landing sites. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 9:00 AM | 3 Hours
Winter landscapes and wildlife await on this three-hour guided snowshoe excursion along Anchorage's Glen Alps trails. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 9:15 AM | 9 Hours
Try your hand at mushing a team of sled dogs on this full-day winter excursion out of Anchorage. Learn More >
Itinerary
Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.
Fly into Fairbanks and pick up your rental car. Explore Fairbanks on your own before heading out on an all-night guided northern lights viewing tour. Overnight Fairbanks.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before bundling up to see the sites of Fairbanks. Check out the Museum of the North or rent cross country skis and head onto Fairbanks' fantastic Nordic trail system. Tonight you're off to Chena Hot Springs for a night of hot springs soaking and watching for the northern lights. Overnight Fairbanks.
Today you'll make your way from Fairbanks to Anchorage. The drive will take you most of the day, so be sure to break up the scenic miles with a stop at Denali National Park. Here you can visit the Murie Science and Learning Center or take a brisk hike through the park's beautiful frontcountry. Overnight Anchorage.
You may have noticed the mountains beyond Anchorage when you drove in the evening before. This morning you'll see them up close on a helicopter tour to the Knik Glacier. The afternoon is yours to explore Anchorage. Visit a few local breweries, stroll through the Anchorage Museum, or rent a fat tire bike and ride the Coastal Trail. Overnight Anchorage.
Your morning starts bright and early with a brisk guided snowshoeing adventure outside of Anchorage. The afternoon is yours to explore. Overnight Anchorage.
It's the pinnacle of Alaskan winter activities - dog mushing! Today travel on a trip to Talkeetna for the chance to learn about sled dogs and mush your own team. Final overnight Anchorage.
You winter adventure concludes.
Map
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Rates & Dates
The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature.
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $3,491 | Double: $2,554 | Triple: $2,242 | Quad: $2,086 | Child: $1,467 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $1,000 | Double: $510 | Triple: $347 | Quad: $266 | Child: $19 |
| Total | Single: $4,491 | Double: $3,064 | Triple: $2,589 | Quad: $2,352 | Child: $1,486 |
| The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults. | |||||
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $3,491 | Double: $2,554 | Triple: $2,242 | Quad: $2,086 | Child: $1,467 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $1,000 | Double: $510 | Triple: $347 | Quad: $266 | Child: $19 |
| Total | Single: $4,491 | Double: $3,064 | Triple: $2,589 | Quad: $2,352 | Child: $1,486 |
| The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults. | |||||
Package Detail
- Tour ID 831
- Price From $2,554 + Tax
- Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Start / End Fairbanks / Anchorage
- Departure Dates Daily from 2/1/2025 to 4/5/2025
- Travel By Rental Car
- Tour Type Self Guided
- Destinations Fairbanks, Anchorage
Next Steps
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