USA – Alaska Northern Lights Winter Wonderland
Overview
Man has been fascinated by the magical display of colors in the night sky since times immemorial. The Northern Lights road trip in Alaska will prove to be the most fabulous vacation experience ever, with hiking and dog sledding during the day and chasing the burst of lights in the sky at night. Visit the famous Ice Museum, pool at Chena hotsprings, visit to winter wonderland – Denali National Park OR a day trip to Arctic Circle. Unwind the knots at the Chena Hot Springs and return home with the spectacular memories of brilliantly lit night sky.
Highlights
Visited Places:
• Fairbanks
• Denali National Park
• Alaska Museum of the North
• University of Alaska
• Chena Hot Springs
• Ice Museum
• Trans-Alaska Pipeline
• Fairbanks Downtown
Travel Experience:
• Bathing in the hot springs
• Hunting for Northern Lights
• Views of the Aurora Borealis
• Scenic and adventurous Hiking
• Exploration of the wildlife of Alaska
• Alaskan cuisine and shopping
• Dog sledding
• Snowshoeing (optional)
Notes
Fairbanks
Fairbanks
USA
Flights
- Arrival: Day01 before 8pm
- Return: Day05 anytime after 8am
Airport: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Availability
- Seat available till the booking is open!
- Balance due 2 months before the tour departure date!
* Minimum number of members requires for all group tour. Please confirm with the organizer before any flight booking!
Itinerary
Fairbanks
Description:
Begin the most enchanting Tour of your life with the arrival at Fairbanks, Alaska, the most magical place on Earth. Today you can have the day to yourself. So, explore the Fairbanks downtown before setting out on the Northern Lights Hunting in the latter part of the evening.
Evening activities:
Join us on our tour to one of the most famous Northern Lights viewing spots around, located northwest of Fairbanks, Murphy Dome. Today Murphy Dome Air Force Station (elevation 2930 feet/830m) is a closed United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar station. We will leave the city lights behind us in our spacious vans ensuring the comfort of each guest.
Highlights:
Pickups commence from 10:00pm.
Travel to Murphy Dome (20 miles west-north-west of Fairbanks, was once an Air Force Station, today still in use as a Long Distance Radar Station)
Murphy Dome climbs to 2930 feet (880 meters) above sea level
Witness the breathtaking Northern Lights dance across the sky (360-degree view) (not guaranteed)
Enjoy the opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights for everlasting memories.
Activities Included:
- Northern lights hunting
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Fairbanks
Alaska Pipeline - Fairbanks
Description:
Immerse yourself in Alaska’s, as well as Fairbanks’ intriguing culture and history. Peruse interesting exhibits and installations at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center. Learn about Alaska’s history at the Museum of the North, where you can find contemporary art, natural history and the intriguing sound room. We will visit and learn about the interesting history of Alyeska’s Pipeline and pay a visit to Santa in North Pole.
Slight variations to the sites visited may occur depending on time and season.
Highlights:
Learn more about Alaska’s history and culture
Browse interesting exhibits commemorating Alaska’s natural beauty and unique heritage
View and learn more about the Alyeska Pipeline
Explore the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center
Visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska’s Fairbanks campus
Visit the home of Santa at the Santa Claus House in North Pole
Evening:
You will head out in the night for our Aurora Lodge viewing tour, we select one of the best Aurora Viewing Lodges in the area, to give you not only the best chance possible to view the Northern Lights, but also provide you with the comfort of a warm and safe area, complete with rest rooms.
Activities Included:
- Alaska Museum of the North
- Trans-Alaska Pipeline
- Sightseeing
- Northern lights hunting
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Fairbanks
Chena Hot Springs - Dog Sledding
Description:
Morning:
Get ready to meet the true athletes of Alaska–Alaskan Huskies. Upon arrival, for your private tour, you’ll be offered extra outer clothing and introduced to your guide/musher and their team of Alaskan Huskies. Hop aboard our custom built sled pulled by energetic dogs and swiftly glide across the beautiful snowy Alaskan landscape in North Pole. Your guide will provide commentary about these beautiful dogs as the team glides through the trails–turning by voice command. Don’t forget your camera–you’ll stop on the trail for your personal photoshoot. This is also where you can greet and pet the 4-legged team. Our Huskies love to be petted
* 30 minutes adventure
Afternoon:
Join us on one of our most requested tours to the famous Chena Hot Springs Resort. After pick up, sit back and relax while being transported the 60 miles (97kms) east to the resort. Keep your eye out as you might spot fox, beaver, or moose along the way.
Highlights:
Tour of the Aurora Ice Museum.
Relax in the healing waters of Chena Hot Springs outdoor rock pool or Hot Tub. (for adults 18+ only).
Warm up in the Activity Center with a hot beverage while waiting for the Northern Lights.
We will allow plenty of time for photography to ensure you will not forget this experience
Activities Included:
- Chena hot springs
- Dog sledding
- Ice museum
- Northern lights hunting
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Fairbanks
Denali National Park
Description:
Activities Included:
- Denali NP sightseeing & hike) OR Arctic Circle with Northern light
- Snowshoeing (optional)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Description:
It’s time to say goodbye as the tour ends today with a breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.
Activities Included:
- NA
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Inclusions
Price Includes
- 4 Nights hotel stay (Double Occupancy)
- 4 Breakfast
- All transportation by SUV / VAN + Gas
- Day trip to Denali NP
- Chena Hot Springs – Pool + Ice Museum
- Dog Sled – 30min (2 to 3 person per sled)
- Park entrance fees
- Tour leader / Event host
Price Excludes
- Flights
- Meals
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
Reviews
Most of the hotels were good except the La Quinta in Las Vegas was a true one star hotel.
All in all, a good trip. Great people on the trip also. I would travel with bucket list again but ask a lot more questions in the future.
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Very flexible and accommodating, great communicator before and during tour, and even on the departure day helped give airport taxi and accompanied to hotel exhibitions of Titanic, and the Human Body.
Good degree of being part of the group whilst also sitting back allowing the group to interact and take photo opportunities while friendships were formed. Highly recommended.
Truly one of the best trips I've ever had. It was my first time ever doing a solo trip. Himanshu gave us an itinerary and a list of good traveling tips for Egypt months in advance. He is very organized and responsive so I never had any concerns. Everything was already taken care of. All I had to do was show up.
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The people I met in our group were so cool and accommodating, all with their own unique backgrounds and stories. Dancing on the boat with them while sailing up the Nile River is one of my favorite memories. I now have new friends scattered all over the United States. The tour-guides were so friendly and patient despite the fact that our group kept scattering in different directions taking pictures. If you're looking for a fun, stress-free vacation where you get to move around, meet new fun people, and immerse yourself in new cultures, TripNTrek is for you. I'm definitely doing another trip.
Trip at a reasonable price. Hope to try another in the new year!
Jennifer Lowery
This was fun! Himanshu did an excellent job of ensuring all of us were enjoying ourselves, drove skillfully through the snow and planned interesting outings. The group members were wonderful and I would absolutely take another trip with Bucket List Travel!
Trudy Heinrichs
This group is amazing!!! I met so many great people . I would travel with this group again for sure!! Very well organized and planned.