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Alaska's Northern Lights

Summary:

Take a snowy peek into Alaska. Visit the friendly local towns of the last frontier and bond with energetic sled dogs. Experience a winter glacier cruise among drifting icebergs and playful otters. Spend one night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, taking in ...

Duration
7 Days
Cities
5
Next Departure
24-Feb-2025
Starting at
USD 3,999.00
Price per day
USD 571.00
Tour Type
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Operator
Collette
Tour
Alaska's Northern Lights
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Summary

Take a snowy peek into Alaska. Visit the friendly local towns of the last frontier and bond with energetic sled dogs. Experience a winter glacier cruise among drifting icebergs and playful otters. Spend one night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, taking in unparalleled views of Denali and the Alaskan Range. Glimpse into the past at Musk Ox Farm. Search for the northern lights in Fairbanks’ star-filled sky. Step into another time at the Antique Auto Museum, where vintage cars sit between timely artifacts and fashionable designer dresses. Travel via Alaska Railroad, take in a landscape of natural beauty, and connect with a deeply rooted heritage.

Map: Alaska's Northern Lights (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Anchorage, Alaska - Tour Begins
Day 2
Anchorage - Winter Glacier Cruise - Anchorage
Day 3
Anchorage - Palmer - Talkeetna
Day 4
Talkeetna - Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks
Day 5
Fairbanks
Day 6
Fairbanks
Day 7
Fairbanks - Tour Ends

Travel Cities (5): Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Prince William Sound, Talkeetna

Highlights

City

  • Anchorage

Attraction

  • Northern Light Excursions
  • Winter Glacier Cruise
  • Prine William Sound
  • Talkeetna
  • Alaska Railroad

City

  • Fairbanks

Attraction

  • Dog Mushing

Included in Price

Culinary

  • Enjoy a taste of wild Alaskan salmon.
  • Learn all about the Iditarod as you dine on the property of a legendary racing kennel.

Experience

  • Search for the northern lights in Fairbanks’ star-filled sky.
  • Hop in a sled and experience dog mushing like a local.
  • Visit Musk Ox Farm and learn about the sustainable domestication project.

Optional, not included

Fairbanks, AK: Fairbanks- Arctic Circle

  • Make like a true Alaskan adventurer as you set off to cross the Arctic Circle. As you travel by air, just east of the gates of the Arctic National Park, view the rugged Brooks Mountain Range and tundra landscape. In Coldfoot, learn about the traditional people that continue to sustain their lifestyle and culture in the Yukon River Valley. Finally, achieve the mark of a true explorer as you cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 4 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

    This option must be booked at least 15 days prior to departure. Due to weather conditions or other circumstances, this option may require alteration or cancellation.
    We recommend wearing layers due to change in temperatures. For the colder seasons, we suggest a mid-weight jacket, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and sunglasses.
    You must be able to get in and out of a small aircraft and be able to climb a ladder to get into the aircraft. Due to the nature of this option, we require advance notice for any guest weighing 340 lbs/154 kg or more. The maximum weight capacity for each aircraft is 1400 lbs/635 kg. Due to weight restrictions, bags are weighed prior to boarding and cannot exceed 10 lbs/4 kg. Flight time is 50 minutes each way and 45 minutes at Coldfoot Camp.

Talkeetna, AK: Bird’s Eye View of Denali

  • See the vast beauty of Alaska from a bird’s-eye-view. Board a plane and soar over the breathtaking landscapes of Denali – North America’s tallest peak. Take in spectacular views including the face of Denali, a dramatic gorge, and sweeping ice-falls that you can’t find by foot. Most visitors bring a camera and a memory card with lots of space to capture the experience forever. Enjoy the live commentary on board with headsets to hear the guide clearly. Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience. Duration approximately 1.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

    This optional tour is weather dependent and is recommended to be purchased prior to your tour.
    We recommend wearing layers due to change in temperatures. For the colder seasons, we suggest a mid-weight jacket, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and sunglasses.
    You must be able to get in and out of a small aircraft and able to climb a ladder to get into the aircraft. There is a weight restriction is per aircraft. Guests will be weighed prior to flight so that weight may be distributed evenly on the aircraft.

Travel Package

 

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Going to

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Anchorage

Arrow Going To

Fairbanks

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