Itinerary
Day 1:Anchorage
Hotel:
Standard:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown or Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today we will arrive in Anchorage (Airport Code: ANC) and then transfer to hotel.
Day 2:Anchorage
Hotel:
Standard:
Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown or equivalent
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Today we will go to Matanuska Glacier and walk on the ice with professional guidance! It is sunny around the area and a MUST-GO place for travelers. The weather in Matanuska Glacier is more favorable than its nearby cities because there is a weather hole that cold air from the glacier forces the warm air up to the mountain peaks. We will back to Anchorage hotel at around 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Please be sure to wear anti-skid and warm shoes and comply with the guidance requirements during the hike and sign the disclaimer required by the park management office.
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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.
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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. 2 Hours
Day 3:Anchorage - Fairbanks(417 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Hyatt Place Fairbanks or Bridgewater Hotel or similar
Deluxe:
The Overlook at Cleary Summit: Mountaintop Glass Lodge for Northern Lights Viewing
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
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.
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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.
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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
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
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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.
Day 4:Fairbanks City Tour
Hotel:
Standard:
Hyatt Place Fairbanks/Bridgewater Hotel or similar
Deluxe:
The Overlook at Cleary Summit: Mountaintop Glass Lodge for Northern Lights Viewing
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
This morning, you will enjoy a leisurely time at the hotel, or choose one exciting snow activity: Dog Sledding Adventure . 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
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
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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.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
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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.
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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.
Admission (Included): Adult $12; Child $12Opening Hours: Mon - Sat
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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.
Day 5:Fairbanks Free Day(297 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Hyatt Place Fairbanks/Bridgewater Hotel or similar
Deluxe:
The Overlook at Cleary Summit: Mountaintop Glass Lodge for Northern Lights Viewing
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Today we will enjoy free day in Fairbanks. Around 22:00 we will visit Aurora Viewing Cabin 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.
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
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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.
Admission (Optional): Adult $125; Child $125Duration: Approx. 7 Hours
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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.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $300Duration: Approx. 8 Hours
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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.
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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.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $185; Child $185Duration: 7-8 Hours
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
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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.
Day 6:Fairbanks Free Day
Hotel:
Standard:
Hyatt Place Fairbanks/Bridgewater Hotel or similar
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Today in Fairbanks, enjoy a leisurely day at your own pace.
You may relax on your own or join one of three exciting optional winter adventures (choose one): Arctic Circle tour by land: A full-day round trip by coach (approx. 16 hours). On the return journey, your guide will make three scenic stops to wait for the Northern Lights. Return to your hotel around 2:00 AM. 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. Or depart at 10:00 PM by Aurora shuttle to a cozy, handpicked cabin for an unforgettable night of warm and comfortable Northern Lights viewing. Return to your hotel around 2:00 AM.
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
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Arctic Circle Drive Expedition
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.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $270; Child $270Duration: Approx. 16 Hours
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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".
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $600; Child $600
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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.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $120; Child $120Duration: Approx. 4 Hours
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Aurora Chasing Tour
At 10 pm, follow a professional guide to take the Aurora Shuttle to the area outside Fairbanks. Our professional aurora guides will take you to the most powerful aurora viewing area to chasing the aurora according to the weather conditions, the direction of the aurora and their rich experience in light chasing and 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. You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $90; Child $90Duration: Approx. 4 Hours
Day 7:Fairbanks
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
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.
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
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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
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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!
Duration: Approx. 4 Hours
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
6 Nights accomodation
Airport transfer
The tours, tickets and traffic included in the itinerary.
Hotel breakfast
Professional Tour Guide
Price Includes
| Destination |
Adult |
Child |
| Fairbanks, AK |
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Museum of North (Included) |
$12 |
$12 |
Price Excludes
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.
Activities & Attractions
| Destination |
Adult |
Child |
| Denali National Park and Preserve, AK |
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Kantishna Experience Tour (Optional) |
$185 |
$185 |
| Fairbanks, AK |
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Arctic Circle Drive Expedition (Optional) |
$270 |
$270 |
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Arctic Circle Fly & Drive Adventure (Optional) |
$600 |
$600 |
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Aurora Cabin Tour (Optional) |
$120 |
$120 |
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Aurora Chasing Tour (Optional) |
$90 |
$90 |
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Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour (Optional) |
$300 |
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Chena Hot Spring Resort Ice Museum Apple Martini (Optional) |
$25 |
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Chena Hot Springs Resort (Optional) |
$125 |
$125 |
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Ice Museum (Optional) |
$20 |
$20 |
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.
Additional Notes
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.
Luggage Restriction Each passenger may carry one check-in luggage and one carry-on bag.