A unique all-inclusive Alaska winter tour experience. Travel with the famous Alaska Railroad along the magnificent snow covered Alaska Range to Fairbanks. If you arrive during the winter carnival you may enjoy the World Championship Ice Carving competition and the Open North America Sled Dog Championship. Chena Hot Springs provides some of Alaska’s most outstanding and 100 % guaranteed Northern Lights viewing in a remote setting just below the Arctic Circle. Other winter activities are including: sled dog toura, x-country skiing, snowmobiling and iceskating.

Departure Day

Friday from Anchorage to Fairbanks
Wednesday from Fairbanks to Anchorage

Anchorage
Upon arrival transfer to a downtown hotel. Remaining day at leisure. Explore Alaska's largest city and visit the many points of interests. During February and March Anchorage hosts the Fur Rendezvous, Ice Carving Festivals, the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and other Winter events. Overnight: Anchorage

Anchorage - Fairbanks
Transfer to the rail station and departure at 8:15 am for a scenic full-day rail tour to Fairbanks. You'll get fantastic and breathtaking views of the snow covered Alaska Mountain Range, a glimpse of Talkeetna and Denali National Park before arriving in Fairbanks at 7:45 pm. Check in at a downtown hotel. Tipp: Fairbanks provides some spectacular Northern Lights viewing opportunities. Remaining evening at leisure. Overnight: Fairbanks

Fairbanks - Chena Hot Springs
Morning: visit the University of Alaska with its large collection of Alaska artifacts, gold nugget displays and Aurora Borealis information. If you travel in Feb/March Fairbanks hosts the World Ice Art Championship, exciting Sled Dog Races and a variety of winter carnival activities. Afternoon Van transfer (60 Miles) to the resort. In the evening you may attend the aurora snow coach viewing tour. The 30 minute ride from the resort up to the top of the ridge (2600 ft.) allows for unobstructed views of the northern lights when showing. Once arriving at the top, a party-sized yurt is heated for your comfort and hot beverages such as tea, cider and hot chocolate are served inside. Overnight: Chena Hot Springs.

Chena Hot Springs
The resort features a indoor thermal-pool with a large redwood deck, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, restaurant, bar, ice museum, natural rock lake. The rooms are providing full bathroom, two queen beds, TV, coffeemaker. A unique heated Aurora Viewing cabin for the pure Northern Lights viewing enjoyment is just a short walk away from the resort. Overnight: Chena Hot Springs.

Chena Hot Springs
Spend the day at leisure with x-country skiing, sled dog tours, sleigh rides, guided snowmobiling trips or just relax in the natural hot springs. Another evening of excellent Northern Lights viewing is just ahead. Overnight: Chena Hot Springs

Chena Hot Springs - Fairbanks
Later this morning return transfer to Fairbanks. End of program.

Flexible Tour Options – Upgrades & Sightseeing

Type

Chena Hot Springs - Evening Aurora Snow Coach Ride - 4 hrs.

Fairbanks City Sightseeing Tour

Flight Fairbanks - Anchorage / Anchorage - Fairbanks including Tax/Security Fee