*Includes 3 opportunities to view the aurora
*Take the Alaska Aurora Winter Train (tickets included) through the hinterland
*Quiet Fairbanks, Vibrant Anchorage Turnagain Bay Wonderland, with different landscapes all year round, is amazing everywhere!
*Opportunities to experience local features: Visit centennial Chena Hot Springs, ride on a dog sled, fishing in Ice Lake, explore the Arctic Circle to get a punch certificate, etc.
*International chain hotels, including breakfast and free wi-fi!
*Flight peak hours free pick-up service
The tour itinerary and optional activities are for reference only. The specific arrangement is subject to confirmation based on the availabilities.
The Northern Lights is not guaranteed, because if you want to see the northern lights you need a clear dark sky, and it doesn't happen every night.
Day 1: Home - Fairbanks
Notes on Transportation from Airport:
※ Free pick-up service from Fairbanks airport to designated hotels:
Each booking includes free pick-up service at the Fairbanks airport on the day of arrival. Please request this pick-up service when booking your tour. If you do not request this service or provide your flight information, we can not provide you with pick-up service.
Pick-up time: 13:00 - 21:00 (flight arrival time).
Pick-up location: Fairbanks International Airport, Baggage Claim No. 1
Pick-up sign: Alaska Tours
As guests on flights arriving at a similar time may be picked up together, please understand that you may need to wait for a short time at the airport.
※ Paid pick-up service from Fairbanks airport to designated hotels:
Guests who arrive at a time outside of the free pick-up period can also choose our paid pick-up service: US$100/person/time
※ 24-hour free hotel shuttle:
The Information Center next to the baggage claim area in the Fairbanks airport provides free calls to hotels. After you arrive please contact your hotel to arrange to be picked up by the shuttle. The hotels only accept shuttle bookings from guests that have already arrived at the airport. There is no way to make an advance reservation.
When you book the hotel shuttle, please provide the hotel with your personal information: full name (in pinyin), number of people, etc.
After you call to book, the hotel shuttle will take around 30 minutes to arrive at the airport.
Hotel shuttle pick-up location: Fairbanks International Airport, outside the arrivals area, designated hotel shuttle pick-up area.
※ Fairbanks Taxi Information:
Taxi pick-up location: Fairbanks International Airport, outside the arrivals area, designated taxi pick-up area.
From the airport to most Fairbanks hotels, the cost is about US$20-30 per taxi.
We are here to make your greatest dream vacations come true! Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city, with its location and climate making it known as the "Northern Lights Capital." Check in to the hotel directly upon arrival (at most hotels you can check in after 3:00 p.m.).
At 10 pm, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to our carefully selected Aurora-Viewing Lodge. It’s an excellent location that will increase your chances of observing the Northern Lights. Our professional guides will introduce you to the Northern Lights and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos. Free hot drinks, coffee and a Northern Lights monitoring screen are available in the cabin. Here, you can also warm up after watching the aurora (1st Aurora Viewing, include cost). You will then return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.
Day 2: Fairbanks - Santa Claus House - Museum of the North - Fairbanks
Today you'll enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. You will depart at 1 pm for the famous "Santa Claus House" in the town of North Pole, which, in order to create a strong Christmas atmosphere in Santa's hometown, features a huge 16-meter-tall santa statue and 2-meter-tall polar bear and moose statues. Many of the surrounding public facilities are also decorated in a Christmas theme. Later, you'll follow your guide to the Museum of the North on the University of Alaska's Fairbanks campus, the best place for visitors to discover the mysterious Arctic world and the real life of early locals. With its unique architecture, the museum is one of Fairbanks' landmarks. The museum is divided into different exhibition halls, which not only give a detailed introduction to the local environment and history, but also display some rare arctic animal specimens (“Blue Babe”, mammoth bones, a nearly 3-meter-tall brown bear, etc.). Afterwards you will return to the hotel for a rest. (If the Museum is closed, you will visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and be refunded your $12 Museum of the North ticket fee on site).
At 10 pm, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to the surrounding area outside Fairbanks, in an excellent location that will increase your chances of observing the Northern Lights. Our professional guides will introduce you to the Northern Lights and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos. Free hot drinks, coffee, cookies and a Northern Lights monitoring screen are available in the cabin, where you can warm up after watching the aurora (2nd Aurora Viewing, include cost). You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.
Options:
1. Dog-Pulled ATV Experience (approximately 2 hours total)
2. Ice Fishing Tour (approximately 4 hours total)
3. Snow Mobile Tour (approximately 2-4 hours total)
Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Day 3: Fairbanks
Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks! You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee. At 10 pm, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to our carefully selected Aurora-Viewing Lodge. It’s an excellent location that will increase your chances of observing the Northern Lights. Our professional guides will introduce you to the Northern Lights and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos. Free hot drinks, coffee, cookies, and a Northern Lights monitoring screen are available in the cabin. Here, you can also warm up after watching the aurora (3rd Aurora Viewing, include cost). You will then return to the hotel to rest at around 2:00 to 3:00 the next morning.
Options:
1. Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour (approximately 7 hours round trip)
2. Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour (approximately 8 hours round trip)
3. Denali National Park Walking Tour (approximately 7-8 hours round trip)
Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Day 4: Fairbanks
Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks. You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee. Due to limited time, it is only possible to choose one out of the three optional activities below.
Options:
1. Overland Adventure Across the Arctic Circle (drive both ways, round trip about 16 hours)
2. Fly Over the Arctic Circle Adventure (Fly northbound, about 1.5 hours, drive back, about 10 hours, choose between morning/afternoon)
3. Aurora-Viewing Lodge or Aurora Chasing (approximately 4 hours round trip):
If you need to depart Fairbanks the following day, please book your flight for no earlier than 7 am, to avoid risking missing your flight.
Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Day 5: Fairbanks - Alaska Aurora Winter Train - Anchorage
From the hotel in the morning, you'll take the Alaska Aurora Winter Train* northbound to Anchorage (08:30-20:00), Aurora Winter Train are very popular in the area and only travel on weekends, passing through the Alaska Mountains, Mount Denali, which travels at a slow speed that makes you relaxed and relaxed to enjoy the gold-and-gold along the way Magnificent views.
Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Day 6: Anchorage - Matanuska Glacier - Anchorage
In the morning, the hotel gathers and departs by car to Matanuska Glacier for a glacier walking experience (about 2 hours) led by a professional guide. The Matanuska Glacier, Alaska's largest accessible glacier, is classified as a valley glacier, which, by its own gravity, is like a river covering the valley, winding north from the Chugachi Mountains to the Glen Highway, the most popular roadside attraction between Anchorage and Glenalon. About 10,000 years ago, the Matanuska Glacier began to retreat to its present position, and has not changed significantly in nearly two decades. Due to the geomorphological characteristics of the valley glaciers, the Matanuska Glacier is ideal for many glacier hikers due to its geomorphological characteristics, which make it more prone to sunny weather in winter than in the surrounding area. And this area is one of the most spectacular and breathtaking in Alaska because of the addition of glaciers and sheep mountains.
Tips:
1. It is recommended to wear a warm down jacket, velvet jacket, hat, scarf, anti-ski boots, sunglasses, etc. , pay attention to the safety of your feet.
2. Be sure to comply with the guide requirements during the walk and sign the disclaimer required by the Park Service.
3. Free walking equipment such as helmets and non-slip shoe chains.
Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Day 7: Anchorage - Home
Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Anchorage. You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee.
Options:
1. Anchorage Turnagain Arm Wonderland Tour (approximately 7-8 hours round trip).
Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Tips:
1. Please check out the hotel before your departure today, and make reasonable arrangements for time and luggage storage
2. If you participate in the Turnagain Arm Wonderland Tour, please book a flight that leaves after 19:00 to ensure that you have enough time to complete the day's trip.
3.24-hour free airport shuttle service is provided through your hotel, please reserve with the hotel staff in advance. Information need to reserve the shuttle: room number, name (in pinyin), number of people, departure time.
4. For flights within the U.S., please arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance.
5. If you plan to continue your stay in Anchorage after your tour, you can book a hotel extension in advance.
**The sequence of activities in this tour itinerary is subject to change based on the tour departure date, weather conditions, etc., but the content of the tour will not change. The below sequence is provided for reference only, and may not match your final itinerary.**
**The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon whose appearance and visibility are dictated by weather and other natural conditions. Thus, there is no guarantee that you will see them.**
**If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide, please meet at the time your guide has informed you of.**
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| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC),5000 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502 Detailed information refers to the last-day itinerary. |
1. Hotels described in the itinerary, or equivalent hotels.
2. Airport pick-up service within a specified time.
3. Local bilingual guide/driver service (partial activities only provide English guide).
4. Tour bus service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group.
5. Attraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary.
6. Some hotel breakfasts, and meals listed as included in the itinerary.
1. Transportation to/from Alaska, and transportation within Alaska that is not included in the itinerary.
2. Guided airport drop-off service, and pick-up service outside the specified time period.
3. Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
4. Lunch, dinner, and other meals not included in the itinerary.
5. In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide based on the quality of their service. Standard tips are as follows:
Please pay tips to your guide on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.
| Items | Prices | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Viewing Lodge | Per person: $119.00 | Minimum 2 people |
| Aurora Chasing | Per person: $89.00 | Minimum 2 people |
| Dog Sledding Adventure | Per person: $145.00 | Minimum 2 people Switch with ATV depend on snowfall |
| Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour | Per person: $299.00 | Due to the global warming, the activity will be closed before 01/31/2024. Minimum 4 people required. |
| Denali National Park Walking Tour | Per person: $189.00 | Minimum 4 people |
| Snow Mobile Tour | 30min ride: $159.00 | Minimum 2 people Age 18 and above Middle of Nov. to End of Mar. |
| Ice Fishing Tour | Adult: $149.00 Child (2-11): $119.00 | Minimum 4 people Middle of Nov. to End of Mar. |
| Overland Adventure across the Arctic | Per person: $269.00 | Minimum 4 people, needs to be confirmed twice |
| Arctic Circle Aurora Fly Drive Adventure (Morning Departure with Brooks Range Safari) | Per person: $599.00 | Minimum 4 people, needs to be confirmed twice |
| Arctic Circle Aurora Fly Drive Adventure (Afternoon Departure) | Per person: $549.00 | Minimum 4 people, needs to be confirmed twice |
| Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour | Per person: $139.00 | Minimum 2 people |
| Chena Hot Spring Resort Ice Museum | Per person: $20.00 | On-site purchase only |
| Chena Hot Spring Ice Museum Apple Martini | Per person: $20.00 | Must be at least 21 years of age, voucher purchase on site |
| Anchorage Turnagain Arm Wonderland Tour | Per person: $109.00 | Minimum 4 people |
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), Detailed information refers to the first-day itinerary.
Cancellation Policy:
1. For cancellations within 9 days of departure, no refund will be given.
2. For cancellations between 8 to 13 days from departure date, 50% of the fee will be refunded.
3. For cancellations between 12 to 19 days from departure date, 70% of the fee will be refunded.
Change Policy:
If you are unable to participate in the tour due to transportation issues, a government shutdown, illness, accident, sudden changes in weather, or other unforeseen and unpreventable personal circumstances, it is suggested that you transfer the booked itinerary to someone else. Our company can change the name on the booking for free. If you decide to change or postpone your itinerary, we will do our best to minimize the loss to you, but there are some costs we are not able to recover. Thus, changes will be made in accordance with the following policy:
1. For changes or postponements made more than 14 days ahead of the tour date, no fee will be charged.
2. For changes or postponements made within 14 days of the tour date, after deducting the fee for the first night at the hotel and fees for activities that have already been booked, the remainder of your payment will be applied to the cost of your new itinerary.
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