Arrive in Anchorage at any time and get a taxi to the hotel (about 30.00). Free rest of the day in Anchorage.
Accommodations: Hilton Anchorage
Meals: N/A
Itinerary
We are going to start this with our video from the last time we went to see the Northern Lights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHyOIQxWtsQ
Yup! That was US! 1000 Treks has a perfect record of seeing the Northern Lights. Every time we have gone, we have seen them. Sometimes every night. Why? Because we do it right. We go to the right locations, at the right time of year, at the right time of the month. And we always do it in a truly wondrous way with an amazing adventure.
Due to its location in the Aurora Oval, and clear weather conditions (very important), Fairbanks, Alaska is considered by many to be the single best place on the entire planet to see the Northern Lights. 2024 will be a year of high solar activity (close to solar maximum), and we picked our dates (October/beginning of November) so that we are most likely to have clear skies. To top it off, we'll be there during New Moon, when the sky is at its darkest, providing the best shows. We are all-but-guaranteed not only to see the Northern Lights several times, but also to have incredible spectacles.
As if that wasn't enough, we will do that as part of an action-packed, exhilarating and unique itinerary. This time we are doing our trip during fall in Alaska when it is not as cold. This will allow for different activities, and different experiences.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Go on SEVEN Northern Lights outings to comfortable locations with cabins or yurts for us to keep warm while seeing the Aurora.
- Ride the Trans Alaska Railroad through the Alaskan wilderness. One of the most beautiful train rides in the world.
- Go to Chena Hot Springs, a hot spring resort in the middle of the snow.
Optional activities such as:
- Visiting the Aurora Ice Museum, which was once the original Aurora Ice Hotel.
- Dog sledding.
- Riding a snow mobile.
- Snowshoeing in the Alaskan wilderness
- Cross-country skiing in the Alaskan wilderness
- Visiting Running Reindeer Ranch and interacting with reindeer (you will get your own picture with a reindeer just in time for sending Christmas cards!)
Tour program
Day 1
Arrival in Anchorage | Transfer to Hilton Hotel in Anchorage.
Day 2
Train to Fairbanks | Aurora Outing #1 (Aurora Pointe)
- 7:00 AM - Transfer from Hilton Anchorage to train station in Anchorage. 8:00 AM departure.
- 8:00 PM - Arrive in Fairbanks.
- 8:00 PM - Transfer from train station to Clarion Hotel Fairbanks & check in.
- 9:30 PM - Pick up for Northern Lights outing #1 at Aurora Pointe. Return at 2:00 AM.
Accommodations: Clarion Hotel Fairbanks
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Transfer to Chena Hot Springs | Free Day at Chena | Northern Lights Outing # 2
- 11:00 AM: Pick up for transfer to Chena Hot Springs
- 1:00 PM: arrival at Chena Hot Springs.
- Free day at Chena Hot Springs
- 10:00 PM: Northern Lights viewing from the hot springs
Optional Activities at Chena Hot Springs (we will be organizing all but hot springs, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in advance):
- Soak in the hot springs - Free
- Hiking (snow shoeing) - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Cross country skiing - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Dog sled - $65
- Snow mobile - $125
- Ice hotel - $10
- Kennel tour - $25
- Sunset snow coach tour - $60
Accommodations: Chena Hot Springs and Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Free Day at Chena Hot Springs | Northern Lights Outing #3 From Hilltop by Snow Coach
- Full free day at Chena Hot Springs.
Optional Activities at Chena Hot Springs (we will be organizing all but hot springs, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in advance):
- Soak in the hot springs - Free
- Hiking (snow shoeing) - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Cross country skiing - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Dog sled - $65
- Snowmobile - $125
- Ice hotel - $10
- Kennel tour - $25
- Sunset snow coach tour - $60
9:00 PM: Northern Lights outing #3 by snow coach to the top of the hill. You will have yurts on top of the hill with hot beverages, soups and snacks. Return at 1:00 AM.
Accommodations: Chena Hot Springs and Resort
Meals: N/A
Day 5
Free Day at Chena Hot Springs | Northern Lights Outing #4 From Chena Hot Springs Aurorum
- Full free day at Chena Hot Springs.
Optional Activities at Chena Hot Springs (we will be organizing all but hot springs, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in advance):
- Soak in the hot springs - Free
- Hiking (snow shoeing) - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Cross country skiing - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Dog sled - $65
- Snow mobile - $125
- Ice hotel - $10
- Kennel tour - $25
- Sunset snow coach tour - $60
- 10:00 PM: Northern Lights outing #4 from Chena Hot Springs Aurorum (10 minutes hike up the hill). The Aurorum is a heated cabin with seats and a large window facing north.
Accommodations: Chena Hot Springs and Resort
Meals: N/A
Day 6
Free Day at Chena Hot Springs | Northern Lights Outing #5 From Chena Wilderness
- Full free day at Chena Hot Springs
Optional Activities at Chena Hot Springs (we will be organizing all but hot springs, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in advance):
- Soak in the hot springs - Free
- Hiking (snow shoeing) - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Cross country skiing - Free or inexpensive ($10-20)
- Dog sled - $65
- Snowmobile - $125
- Ice hotel - $10
- Kennel tour - $25
- Sunset snow coach tour - $60
- 10:00 PM: Northern Lights outing #5 at Chena Wilderness. We will take a short walk to any dark area where there is no light pollution.
Accommodations: Chena Hot Springs and Resort
Meals: N/A
Day 7
Transfer Back to Fairbanks | Free Afternoon in Fairbanks | Northern Lights Outing #6 at Creamer’s Field
- 11:00 AM: Transfer from Chena to Clarion Fairbanks
- 1:00 PM: Arrive in Fairbanks, check in and have a free afternoon in Fairbanks.
- Optional activities in Fairbanks:
- Visit Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Visit Running Reindeer Ranch
- Visit Morris Thompson Cultural Visitor’s Center
- Visit Pioneer Park
- Visit the Museum of the North
- 9:30 PM: Northern Lights outing #6 at Creamer’s Field. Return at 2:00 AM.
Accommodations: Clarion Hotel Fairbanks
Meals: N/A
Day 8
Free Day in Fairbanks | Northern Lights Outing #7 at Chandalar Ranch Under the New Moon
- Free day in Fairbanks.
Optional activities in Fairbanks:
- Visit Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Visit Running Reindeer Ranch
- Visit Morris Thompson Cultural Visitor’s Center
- Visit Pioneer Park
- Visit the Museum of the North
- Northern Lights outing #7 at Chandalar Ranch under the New Moon. Return at 2:00 AM.
Accommodations: Clarion Hotel Fairbanks
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Departure
- Free day in Fairbanks until leaving for the airport for your flight home, and hopefully you will catch one more glimpse of the Northern Lights from the plane, like I did in 2018... ;-)
Accommodations: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Details
Accommodation
All the hotel stays at double-occupancy (hotels listed at the bottom of each day's itinerary). Option to upgrade to Single Supplement for your own room.
Transport
Transport to all activities, tours, & locations listed in the itinerary unless otherwise listed as optional.
Insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
Flights
Flights to and from Alaska.
Additional Services
- Entrances to all activities, tours, & locations listed in the itinerary unless otherwise listed as optional.
Additional Services
- Optional Activities:Any activity listed as optional or not specifically listed as included in the itinerary.
- Tips: Gratuities to guides, drivers, staff, etc.
- Rentals: Any potential rentals outside of included activities.
- Souvenirs & Extras: Souvenirs or anything you would like to purchase.
Meals
Breakfast at all hotels, except Chena Hot Spings.
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