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Price (/person)

Single	$2085
Double	$1697
3rd Person
Adult	$1406
Child	$1406
4th Person
Adult	$1445
Child	$1445

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Single	$2149
Double	$1749
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Adult	$1449
Child	$1449
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Child	$1489

Price (/person)

Single	$2085
Double	$1697
3rd Person
Adult	$1406
Child	$1406
4th Person
Adult	$1445
Child	$1445

Price (/person)

Single	$2149
Double	$1749
3rd Person
Adult	$1449
Child	$1449
4th Person
Adult	$1489
Child	$1489

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Single	$1930
Double	$1542
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Adult	$1251
Child	$1251
4th Person
Adult	$1290
Child	$1290

Price (/person)

Single	$1989
Double	$1589
3rd Person
Adult	$1289
Child	$1289
4th Person
Adult	$1329
Child	$1329

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Pricing Policy

Activity Options	Date / Date Range	Adult	Child
Matanuska Glacier Hiking - Surcharge	Year round	$299	$299
Dog Sledding Adventure - Surcharge	Year round	$145	$145
Denali National Park Walking Tour - Surcharge	Year round	$189	$189
Chena Hot Spring tour - Surcharge	Year round	$139	$139
Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour - Surcharge	Year round	$299	$299
Overland Adventure across the Arctic Circle Car to get back - Surcharge	Year round	$269	$269
Fly Over the Arctic Circle Adventure (Fly there and bus back) Morning - Surcharge	Year round	$599	$599
Fly Over the Arctic Circle Adventure (Fly there and bus back) Afternoon - Surcharge	Year round	$549	$549
Aurora-Viewing Lodge - Surcharge	Year round	$119	$119
Ice Fishing Tour - Surcharge	2023-11-20~2024-03-31	$149	$149
Snow Mobile Tour 60 mins - Surcharge	2023-11-20~2024-03-31	$169	$169
Snow Mobile Tour 30 mins - Surcharge	2023-11-20~2024-03-31	$139	$139

Activity Options Date Limit	Date / Date Range
Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour - Surcharge	for 2023-12-01~2024-03-31 departure

Child rate is limited to children aged 0-12; Up to four people (including children and infants) are allowed in each room. Please bring your own baby seat.
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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7

Day 1: Anchorage

Today we will arrive in Anchorage (Airport Code: ANC) and then transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Fairbanks Free Day

Today we will enjoy free day in Fairbanks. To enrich the day, guest can choose optional activity: Matanuska Glacier hiking tour.

Anchorage, AK

The largest city and also its biggest transportation hub in Alaska. It has the unique and natural environment with urban enclave surrounded by wilderness scenes.

Matanuska Glacier Hiking

Matanuska Glacier is the source of the Matanuska River and is the largest vehicle accessible glacier in America. During the trek on the glacier, you will see layer up on layer of ice n brilliant blue colors.

Duration: Approx. 7 Hours

Day 3: Anchorage - Fairbanks (259 miles)

In the morning we will drive to Anchorage train station to take Aurora Winter Train (8:30-20:00) heading to Fairbanks. After arrival, we will drive to hotel for rest. Around 22:00, we will head to Aurora Viewing Lodge to view aurora. We will return to hotel by 02:00.

Anchorage, AK

The largest city and also its biggest transportation hub in Alaska. It has the unique and natural environment with urban enclave surrounded by wilderness scenes.

Aurora Winter Train

Operated by the Alaska Railroad between the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a seasonal train, only operating during the non-summer months.

Opening Hours: Sep 21 - May 11
Fairbanks, AK

A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Aurora Viewing Lodge

Equipped with tables and chairs, heating and drinking, guest can enjoy a warm and relaxed view of the amaming northern lights in the Aurora Viewing Lodge. Experienced tour guide will take you to the best viewing sites.

Day 4: Fairbanks City Tour

Depart from the hotel around 1:00 pm, we will enjoy Fairbanks city tour. Today we will visit Santa Claus House, University of Alaska Museum of the North. At 10:00pm, we will head to aurora viewing bar or Clear Summit Aurora Viewing Lodge to watch the aurora. Back to Fairbanks hotel around 2:00 am the next morning.
Optional tour: Dog Sledding Adventure

Fairbanks, AK

A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Santa Claus House

A Christmas-themed retail store in North Pole, Alaska. It was founded as a trading post alongside the Richardson Highway in 1952.

You will take a tour of North Pole Village if Santa Clause House is closed.

Museum of North

Housed on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, the museum's mission is to acquire, conserve, investigate, and interpret specimens and collections relating to the natural, artistic, and cultural heritage of Alaska and the Circumpolar North.

You will take a tour of Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center if UAF Museum of the North is closed. And get refund USD12 per person.

Admission (Optional): Adult $12; Child $12|Opening Hours: Mon - Sat

Aurora Cabin Tour

Experience nature's best light show with an Aurora Borealis Cabin Tour. Also known as the Northern Lights, this phenomenon occurs when green light ripples across the night sky. After enjoying a day tour, guests enjoy a heated, cozy cabin.

Fairbanks Dog Sledding Tour

Experience the majesty and beautify of surrounding mountain ranges during an unforgettable dog sledding excursion in Fairbanks, Canada. A festive, unique, and fun winter activity, visitors can meet and take photos with happy and hard working Alaskan Huskies.

In early November, in case of insufficient snowfall, the dog sled will be replaced by a dog pull ATV experience, about 10min

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Day 5: Fairbanks Free Day (92 miles)

Today we will enjoy free day in Fairbanks. Around 22:00 we will visit Aurora Viewing Lodge and go back to hotel at 02:00. To enrich the day, guest can choose optional activity Chena Hot Spring Tour OR Denali National Park Walking Tour OR Castner Glacier Ice Cave.

Fairbanks, AK

A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Chena Hot Springs Resort

Chena Hot Springs was founded over 100 years ago. The resort makes use of the first low-temperature binary geothermal power plant built in Alaska and is working on several alternative energy projects, including production and use of hydrogen and vegetable oil for fuel.

1) You must wear a bathing suit in the hot springs, please prepare in advance. 2) For safety reasons, minors under age 18 may not enter the outdoor natural rock pool, but they may use the indoor pool and the outdoor hot tub. 3) If you choose not to enter the hot springs for your own reasons, the fee is not refundable. 4) Guaranteed operate with Just a Two-Person Minimum

Duration: Approx. 7 Hours

Aurora Viewing Lodge

Equipped with tables and chairs, heating and drinking, guest can enjoy a warm and relaxed view of the amaming northern lights in the Aurora Viewing Lodge. Experienced tour guide will take you to the best viewing sites.

Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour

Expect to depart from Fairbanks in morning and drive south along the Richardson Highway to Castner Glacier Ice Cave. After getting off the bus, you will follow your guide on a hike of about 2 miles before reaching the largest valley ice cave. The ice layer accumulated over 10,000 years is crystal clear, and due to the interpenetration of the ice layer and the mineral matter of the mountain for many years, the charming yolan ice layer may occasionally appear metallic texture, such as Beautiful and elegant as gold and jade.

(1) It is recommended to wear a warm down jacket, fleece jacket, hat, scarf, ski-proof boots, sunglasses, etc., and pay attention to the safety of your feet (2) Before leaving the city, the guide will arrange to go to the supermarket to purchase a carry-on lunch, or you can bring your own light meal in advance (3) There are no artificial facilities around the ice cave, please prepare a storage bag so that you can collect your garbage and dispose of it after returning to the city (4) The road to the Ice Cave is greatly affected by the weather, if it is impassable due to weather reasons, the itinerary will be cancelled on the day, and you’ll get refunded. Once noticed closure upon arrival at the Ice Cave, the fee will not refunded. (5) For safety, please follow the requirements of the professional guide strictly. (6) Minimum 4 people to operate

Duration: Approx. 8 Hours
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK

This massive national park rests in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, covering over 4 million acres of land. It is home to Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America.

Kantishna Experience Tour

Entering Denali National Park for 92 miles (about 150 kilometers), we will reach the deepest part of the national park highway. Along the way, we would visit the miracle lake with beautiful scenery. In the vast mountains and wilderness, we can also view the gentle and quiet lake, and enjoy the sound of nature, which will be an incredible experience in your life.

Minimum 4 people to operate

Duration: 7-8 Hours

Day 6: Fairbanks Free Day

Today we will enjoy free time in Fairbanks.
To enrich the trip, guests can choose to take Arctic Circle tour by land: We will drive through Dalton Highway, view Yulon River, Alaska Pipeline, arrive at Alaska's Arctic Circle ( the 66 ° 33 ' latitude) landmark, and be awarded a certificate of Arctic expeditions; Around 22:00, visit Aurora Viewing Lodge and return to hotel around 02:00. Guests can also choose to upgrade to Arctic Circle tour by flight.

Fairbanks, AK

A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Arctic Circle Drive Adventure

Take a bus to the Arctic Circle in the morning. Along the way, you can see Dalton Highway and Trans-Alaska Pipeline. More chances to see wildlife, such as caribou, arctic fox, wolf, moose etc.Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.

Duration: Approx. 16 Hours

Arctic Circle Fly Drive Adventure

Start by going to the airport to take a small sightseeing plane to the town of Coldfoot. From the plane you'll get majestic bird’s-eye views of the snow-covered tundra. Upon arrival, you can send a postcard to your friends and family at the Arctic Post Office. You’ll return to Fairbanks via the famous Dalton Highway on a specially equipped arctic bus. On the way, visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the Yukon River, and the Alaska Arctic Circle (66°33' north) marker, where you will receive an "Arctic Circle Exploration Certificate".

Morning flight: Take a small sightseeing plane to the town of Coldfoot in 7:30AM, and we'll additional enjoy the Brooks Range Safari in Coldfoot. If the flight was canceled by wether, you’ll join the “Arctic Circle Drive Adventure” and get refund the difference
Afternoon flight: Take a small sightseeing plane to the town of Coldfoot in 11:30AM. If the flight was canceled by wether, the tour fee will be refunded, then you will enjoy a free day

Aurora Cabin Tour

Experience nature's best light show with an Aurora Borealis Cabin Tour. Also known as the Northern Lights, this phenomenon occurs when green light ripples across the night sky. After enjoying a day tour, guests enjoy a heated, cozy cabin.

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

Day 7: Fairbanks

Today we will transfer to Fairbanks airport for flight home. If you arrange flight after 21:00, you can take optional activity Ice fishing or Snowmobile.

Fairbanks, AK

A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Snowmobile

Snowmobile, known as a motor sled or a snowmachine, is a motorized vehicle designed for winter travel and recreation on snow.

Duration: 2-4 Hours

Winter Ice-Fishing

Head out onto the ice (don't worry; it's safe!) to get a fishing experience like no other, as you watch a hole cut in the ice so you can drop your line below. Remember to dress warm!

The ice fishing project needs to purchase a fishing license. The tour guide will assist you to purchase the fishing license fee: $25/ person.

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

Departure & return

Free airport pick-up:
From 13:00 - 21:00 (this is flight arrival time); Please meet outside of the Arrival #3 door. Pickup sign is at the "Alaska Tour".
Please provide updated flight information and a working cell phone number before boarding. (T-Mobile invalid in Alaska.)
Limited to one pick-up per guest
Paid Pickup estimated fare of $100 per person per time
24 hours Airport Free Shuttle Pick-up: The Information Center next to the baggage claim area at Anchorage airport provides a free direct telephone number for the hotel. Upon arrival, you can contact the hotel to make an appointment for shuttle bus pickup. The hotel only accepts the reservation of the guests who have arrived at Anchorage airport. The hotel shuttle will take about 30 minutes to arrive at the airport. Pickup Location: Anchorage International Airport, outside the Arrival, hotel shuttle bus special boarding point.
Taxi: from airport to hotel, about $15-30/taxi; Pickup Location: Anchorage International Airport, outside the Arrival, taxi special boarding point.
Hotel contact information:
Holiday Inn Express Anchorage
Front desk: +1 (907) 248-8848
Address: 4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
Wingate by Wyndham Ship Creek
Front desk: +1 (907) 277-6887
Address: 111 W.Ship Creek Ave. Anchorage, AK99501
Airport Dropoff: Please book a departure flight after 7:00 am on the last day. Each room provides a 24-hour airport free shuttle service. It is recommended that guests arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Guests can also take a taxi to the airport by themselves. From the hotel to Fairbanks airport (airport code: FAI) about $25- $35 per taxi.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

6 nights accomodation
Airport transfer
The tours, tickets and traffic included in the itinerary.
Hotel breakfast and other meals included in the itinerary.
Tour Guide (Chinese Narration Only)

Price Excludes

Fairbanks, AK
Destination	Adult	Child
(Optional)	$20	$20
Chena Hot Spring Resort Ice Museum Apple Martini (Optional)	$25	/
Museum of North (Optional)	$12	$12

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Meals not included in the itinerary.
Optional tours and Optional services.
Unconventional airport transfer.
Transportation, tours and tickets which not included in the itinerary.
Tips to the tour guide/driver adjustment:
Pick-up: USD 5/person/day.
Anchorage day tour: USD 15/person/day.
Fairbanks day tour: USD 10/person/tour.
Chena Hot Springs Tour and Denali National Park Walking Tour: USD 15/person/tour.
Aurora viewing tour, Snow Mobile Tour, Ice Fishing Tour: USD 10/person/tour.
Arctic Circle tour: USD 25/person/day.
Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour and Matanuska Glacier Hiking: USD 20/person/day.
We suggest each guest pay a tip to the tour guide as encouragement when the tour/day end.

Additional Note

This journey requires a US visa.
Due to fire safety requirements in Alaska, extra beds cannot be added to hotel rooms. Every room is furnished with 2 beds.
The optional tour is affected by the weather factors. If the tour got cancelled, we will issue a refund.
If there is any discrepancy between the schedule and the tour guide, please refer to the guide time.
There are a few restaurants along the Arctic Circle where you can have lunch and dinner or prepare your own meals.
Aurora is a natural phenomenon and depends on solar activity. You are not guaranteed to see it.
The order of the trip will be adjusted according to your departure dates and weather conditions.
Note that plans from many cellular carriers do not work in Alaska, please make sure the number you provided can receive texts or calls after landing, otherwise an alternative communication method should be established beforehand.

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