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Alaska's Northern Lights (Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK) (2024)

7 days
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From Anchorage to Fairbanks
4.8
45 traveler reviews
  • Person standing beneath the Northern Lights.
  • Eagle perched on a branch with misty forest in the background.
  • Brown bear among forest trees in a natural setting.
  • Snow-capped mountain range under a clear blue sky.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Anchorage

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Anchorage)
    Landmarks
    Chugach Mountains
  2. Day 2

    Whittier - Prince William Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner in a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Anchorage)

    Included Activities

    • Glacier cruise of Prince William Sound with expert narration
    • Beach landing during glacier cruise
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Prince William Sound
    Whittier
  3. Day 3

    Musk Ox Farm - Talkeetna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Musk Ox Farm and learn about sustainable domestication project

    Optional Activities

    • Flightseeing tour of Denali (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Musk Ox Farm
    Denali
    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
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  4. Day 4

    Talkeetna to Fairbanks via Alaska Railroad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in the train's dining car)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pikes Waterfront Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Lecture on Alaskan lifestyle
    • Full-day Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train journey to Fairbanks
    • Wildlife viewing from train
    Landmarks
    Fairbanks
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  5. Day 5

    Fairbanks

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pikes Waterfront Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Northern lights viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Flightseeing to the Arctic Circle
    Landmarks
    Arctic Circle
  6. Day 6

    Dog Sledding - Antique Auto Museum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at sled dog kennel owner's home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pikes Waterfront Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Antique Auto Museum
    • Dog sledding experience with expert guide
    • Dinner at sled dog kennel owner's home
    Landmarks
    Antique Auto Museum
  7. Day 7

    Museum of the North

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Museum of the North
    Landmarks
    Museum of the North
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hilton Anchorage

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  • Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

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  • Pikes Waterfront Lodge

    Hotel
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Operated by

Collette

4.6
(7,570 reviews)

Number of tours

410

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

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4.8
Overall rating based on 45 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
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    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Seeing northern lights & glacier
    Traveled in March 2022
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Great experience. It was fun.
    Traveled in March 2022
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    October 30th, 2024
    4.7
    Feel there should be more days in Fairbanks Inorder to have a better chance to see Northern Lights
    Traveled in March 2022
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    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    I loved everything! I would do it again in a second!
    Traveled in March 2022
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Fantastic tour host, service, hotels, and experience.
    Traveled in March 2022
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Great trip! I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Seeing the Northern Lights was the highlight of the trip!
    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    great tour guide; always pleasant, knowledgeable, and ready to assist. When airline cancelled our return flights,...
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    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    The weather was good, all we wanted to see we were able to and more, and all was well planned.
    Traveled in March 2022
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    4.3
    Didn't get to see Denali or fly over it. Some breakfasts were not up to par. Probably Covid19 effects related. Meal...
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    Traveled in March 2022
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    My guide and my bus driver were both super nice and knowledgeable. I had been waiting for an adventure like this all...
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    Traveled in February 2022
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