Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Anchorage
Anchorage- Start point
- 5000 West International Airport Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502, United States (Anchorage International Airport (ANC) , 13:00 - 21:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown, Holiday Inn Express Anchorage, or Similar )
- Day 2
Anchorage - Matanuska Glacier - Anchorage
Anchorage - Matanuska Glacier - Anchorage- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown, Holiday Inn Express Anchorage, or Similar )
Included Activities
- Matanuska Glacier guided walking experience (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Matanuska Glacier - Day 3
Anchorage - Fairbanks
Anchorage - Fairbanks- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Bridgewater Hotel, or Similar )
Included Activities
- Alaska Aurora Winter Train to Fairbanks (08:30-20:00)
- 1st Aurora Viewing at Aurora-Viewing Lodge with professional guides and photography instruction
Landmarks Mount Denali - Day 4
Fairbanks - North Pole - Museum of the North - Fairbanks
Fairbanks - North Pole - Museum of the North - Fairbanks- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Bridgewater Hotel, or Similar )
Included Activities
- Visit to Santa Claus House in North Pole
- Museum of the North on University of Alaska Fairbanks campus
- 2nd Aurora Viewing at Aurora-Viewing Lodge with professional guides and photography instruction
Optional Activities
- Dog Sledding Adventure at Leslie's sled dog kennel (approximately 2 hours total, includes approximately 20-25 minutes sledding experience in forest; September-early November may substitute dog pull ATV for approximately 10 minutes if insufficient snowfall) - US$10/person/time
Landmarks Santa Claus House Museum of the North - Day 5
Fairbanks
Fairbanks- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Bridgewater Hotel, or Similar )
Included Activities
- 3rd Aurora Viewing with professional guides and photography instruction
Optional Activities
- Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour (approximately 7 hours round trip) - includes relaxation in outdoor natural hot springs and visit to year-round ice sculpture museum; ice bar sampling (Apple Martini in ice cocktail glass) available at additional expense with ID required, minimum age 21; swimwear mandatory; minors under 18 may use indoor pool and outdoor hot tub only, not outdoor natural rock pool; tour fee non-refundable if guest chooses not to enter hot springs - US$10/person/time
- Denali National Park Walking Tour (approximately 7-8 hours round trip) - depart around 10 AM by car with views of Alaska Range mountains and colorful forest; possible wildlife sightings; includes short hike in park weather permitting - US$15/person/day
- Castner Glacier Ice Cave Discovery Tour (approximately 8 hours round trip) - depart in morning driving south along Richardson Highway; approximately 2-mile hike to largest valley ice cave in North America - US$20/person/day
Landmarks Chena Hot Springs Resort Denali National Park Castner Glacier Ice Cave - Day 6
Fairbanks
Fairbanks- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Bridgewater Hotel, or Similar )
Optional Activities
- Overland Adventure Across the Arctic Circle (drive both ways, round trip approximately 16 hours) - depart morning along Dalton Highway (414 miles, one of world's 'Ten Roads of Death'); observe arctic tundra wilderness; possible wildlife sightings (caribou, foxes, wolves, bears, musk ox); cross Yukon River; view Trans-Alaska Pipeline; arrive at Arctic Circle sign (66°33' north); receive Arctic Circle Exploration Certificate; return to Fairbanks 2-3 AM; book flight no earlier than 7 AM next day - US$25/person/day
- Fly-over Arctic Circle Adventure (Fly northbound approximately 1.5 hours, drive back approximately 10 hours) - small sightseeing plane to Coldfoot town in morning with bird's-eye views of snow-covered tundra; send postcard at Arctic Post Office in Coldfoot; afternoon return via Dalton Highway arctic bus; visit Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Yukon River, and Arctic Circle marker (66°33' north); receive Arctic Circle Exploration Certificate; return to Fairbanks 2-3 AM; book flight no earlier than 7 AM next day; full refund if flight cancelled by weather with free day provided - US$25/person/day
- Aurora Viewing Cabin/Aurora Chasing (approximately 4 hours round trip) - depart 10 PM via Aurora Shuttle to aurora-viewing lodge or choose Aurora Chasing Explore with guide; return to hotel approximately 2 AM - US$10/person/time
Landmarks Arctic Circle Yukon River Trans-Alaska Pipeline Coldfoot - Day 7
Fairbanks Departure
Fairbanks DepartureOptional Activities
- Snowmobile Tour (approximately 2-4 hours total, 11/20/2025-3/31/2026) - choose 30-minute or 60-minute ride accompanied by experienced guide - US$10/person/time
- Ice Fishing Tour (approximately 4 hours total, 11/20/2025-3/5/2026) - learn fishing skills with fishing expert; guide will process grilled fish for each guest on site; taste freshest fish and release extra fish back to snow lake; includes breakfast and lunch - US$10/person/time
