NL#03 Arctic Circle Northern Lights Viewing

Fairbanks
Arrive in Fairbanks. Complimentary transfer to your hotel near the banks of the beautiful Chena River. Relax during your first evening in Fairbanks and get ready for a few days of winter fun and adventure in Alaska. You can watch the Aurora Borealis at night dancing on the northern sky and/or enjoy a dinner at the scenic Pikes Landing Restaurant. Fairbanks is synonymous with winter from late October through March with some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the world made possible by the right weather and clear skies. Beautiful and mysterious curtains, the colors range from green to red to purple, with the brightest and most common color, a yellow-green. Fairbanks sits under what is called the “Auroral Oval”, a ring-shaped region around the North Pole. The location offers a great balance of occurrence, frequency and activity. Intensity varies from night to night, with the best viewing from late evening through the wee hours of the morning. Overnight: Fairbanks

Fairbanks – Dalton Highway / Arctic Circle
Depart Fairbanks in the morning on a comfortable guided van tour. Enjoy sweeping views of the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline and Tundra regions. We travel the famous Dalton Highway - the solitary land route into Alaska's Arctic wilderness – and traverse the frozen Yukon River on a ½ mile long bridge with the snow-sculpted forested areas in the background. After crossing the Arctic Circle in a ceremonious fashion you’ll receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.  Appreciate the low light on the horizon as it shines on the windswept arctic tundra. Arrive a remote village in early evening and get settled into your overnight accommodations. Excellent Northern Lights viewing is guaranteed. Overnight.

Arctic Circle / Brooks Range
Depart for a adventurous drive into the Brooks Range to Atigun Pass. This is the northernmost pass in the world that is kept open year-round and the highest year around pass in Alaska. Enjoy an evening tour to historic Wiseman – an old gold rush town established in 1907 - for a unique cabin visit and an opportunity to enjoy the solitude of the Brooks Mountain Range as you scan the northern sky for Northern Lights activities. Cabin visit includes complimentary hot beverages. Departs at 10:00 pm and returns at 2:00 am. Overnight.

Arctic Circle / Brooks Range - Fairbanks
Morning: Visit a local sled dog kennel and learn about dog handling in Alaska. Enjoy a 30-minute ride and even drive your own sled dog team (optional). Afternoon scenic sightseeing return flight to Fairbanks. Rest of the day at leisure. Fairbanks offers a variety of excellent gift shops and galleries such as the “Roseberry Art Gallery” with some tasteful items for your friends at home. Hotel transfer. Overnight: Fairbanks

Fairbanks
Morning at leisure. Stroll through the city again before returning to the airport. Airport transfer. End of Tour.

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