Northern Lights and Alaska Railroad in Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks
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Trip Overview
Witness the beauty of Alaska and the Northern Lights on your Alaska Winter Vacation. Spend time exploring Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, before boarding the Alaska Railroad and traveling North to Fairbanks. Enjoy Alaska’s snow covered back country as you travel on the Aurora Winter Train. Pass by the crown jewel of Alaska, Denali, and see it rising above the Susitna River. From Fairbanks, travel out to the famous Chena Hot Springs and enjoy a soak, tour the Aurora Ice Museum, and see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. Also take a thrilling sled ride with champion Alaska Huskies!
Highlights
- Sightseeing tour to theNorthern Lights
- Admission to the Chena Hot Springs
- Admission to the Aurora Ice Museum
- Dog Sled Ride
PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:
- One-way Alaska Railroad® in Adventure Classaccommodationsfrom Anchorageto Fairbanks
- 5nights' hotel accommodations
Why Not...
Extend your trip or try this package in reverse. Call a Rail Expert for details.
Disclaimer:
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices do not include rail from your hometown. Package prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Single occupancy supplements will apply for solo travelers. Hotel and room facilities vary and may be subject to additional fees. Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. Please call for pricing. We accept all major credit and debit cards. Activities referenced in the itinerary during free time are for suggested purposes only and are not included. Seasonal activity (if applicable): During the off-season, some tours may not be available. In this case, a similar tour will be substituted. Passports are required when traveling outside the United States including crossing the Canadian border.
TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1 YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE
Arrive in Anchorageand check in to your hotel.Then begin exploring the cityor relax indoors for the evening by a cozy fireplace.or relax indoors for the evening by a cozy fireplace.(Overnight in Anchorage)
DAY 2 ANCHORAGE
Today, you have a full free day to discover Anchorage! Explore the great outdoors or the great indoors with local shops and restaurants(Overnight in Anchorage)
DAY 3FAIRBANKS
Enjoy the day relaxing onboard Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train as you travel from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Enjoy the winter wonderland of Alaska’s backcountry and on a clear day, you can even enjoy views of Denali (also known as Mt. McKinley) and Alaska’s Mountains.(Overnight in Fairbanks)
DAY 4FAIRBANKS
Today, you will experience the thrill of mushing on an Alaskan Dog Sled Ride with champion Alaskan Huskies. Explore snow covered forests, vast open snow fields, and even sledding on a frozen river! (Overnight in Fairbanks)
DAY 5FAIRBANKS
Visit the famous Chena Hot Springs and enjoy a leisurely soak. Explore the Aurora Ice Museum on a guided tour. After the sun goes down, it’s time for the Northern lights to come out. Witness their beauty from an ideal viewing location. (Overnight in Fairbanks)
DAY 6YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN FAIRBANKS
LEGEND FOR MEALS: B - Breakfast, BR - Brunch, L - Lunch, D –Dinner
The Lakefront Anchorage
Set on the shore of Lake Spenard next to Lake Hood, The Lakefront Anchorage is the only hotel in Anchorage that is located on a lake. Our scenic hotel near Lake Hood has daily flightseeing and fishing pickups from its own dock, from which you can also gaze at floatplanes with the majestic Chugach Mountains behind. Getting here is a breeze: the hotel is conveniently located near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with downtown Anchorage just four miles away.
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Northern Lights and Alaska Railroad in Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks
Disclaimer:
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices do not include rail from your hometown. Package prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Single occupancy supplements will apply for solo travelers. Hotel and room facilities vary and may be subject to additional fees. Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. Please call for pricing. We accept all major credit and debit cards. Activities referenced in the itinerary during free time are for suggested purposes only and are not included. Seasonal activity (if applicable): During the off-season, some tours may not be available. In this case, a similar tour will be substituted. Passports are required when traveling outside the United States including crossing the Canadian border.