Alaska’s Winter Magic Northern lights, dog sledding, and helicopter sightseeing

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Experience this essential aspect of Alaska on a fun, exciting, and unique adventure that drops you into a world unlike any other. Rippling ribbons of fluorescent blues, greens, and reds shimmer in the night sky. Snow muffles the landscape. Rivers lie frozen in their bends, graceful and patient. Venture into the heart of the “Aurora Bubble” near Fairbanks to w...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Aurora borealis: Your hot springs resort near Fairbanks is known for consistent sightings of the phenomenal northern lights.
    • Good timing: Late winter/early spring temperatures are relatively mild (20-35 F), with 10 to 12 hours of daylight and far fewer travelers than in the busy summer months.
    • Dog sledding: Learn to drive a dog team and mush your huskies to Exit Glacier (or just ride, if you prefer).
    • Cross-country or downhill skiing and snowshoeing: Shush across the snow through quiet forests, or swoosh down Mount Alyeska, with its fantastic view of the valley’s seven glaciers and Turnagain Arm..

What's this trip about?

    Experience this essential aspect of Alaska on a fun, exciting, and unique adventure that drops you into a world unlike any other. Rippling ribbons of fluorescent blues, greens, and reds shimmer in the night sky. Snow muffles the landscape. Rivers lie frozen in their bends, graceful and patient. Venture into the heart of the “Aurora Bubble” near Fairbanks to watch for the northern lights. Outside Seward, meet a dog mushing family and grab the chance to drive your own team of huskies to Exit Glacier—a joyful, unforgettable experience! A helicopter tour of Prince William Sound with a glacier landing puts this trip over the top, while opportunities to ski and snowshoe keep you grounded, and elated.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityFairbanks
End CityAnchorage

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Anchorage
  • Fairbanks

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Aurora Borealis
  • Dog Sledding
  • Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Sports

Trip includes

    • Arrival and departure days
    • All accommodations
    • Meals
    • Ground transportation
    • Site fees
    • Professional guide services (except fishing guides)
    • Gratuities associated with lodging
    • Meals, and organized group activities.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

(Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs) Meet your guide and traveling companions this morning and begin to get a larger sense of your surroundings on the scenic drive from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs. After we arrive at our quaint hot springs resort, the remainder of the ...

Day 2

(Chena Hot Springs) Sleep in this morning after last night’s aurora quest, and when you do get up, the day is yours to enjoy as you like. Dip in the outdoor hot springs “rock lake” (adults only) for a unique Alaskan experience, or relax in the indoor family pool. Alon...

Day 3

(Fairbanks to Girdwood) This morning we catch an hour-long flight to Anchorage, then drive about an hour to Girdwood, a gold-camp-turned-ski-town at the base of the Chugach Mountains. After lunch we’ll strap on some snowshoes and head out on the Winner Creek Trail, wh...

Day 4

(Girdwood and Prince William Sound) The sky’s the limit today on an eye-popping flight-seeing excursion into the backcountry of the Chugach Mountains and out over Prince William Sound. In the mountains, we’ll fly over glacially formed valleys and vast, translucent blu...

Day 5

(Girdwood and Seward) A scenic hour and a half drive this morning takes us along Turnagain Arm and down to the little town of Seward. Just outside town we meet the Seaveys, a renowned (and winning!) Iditarod racing family. They’ll teach us the fundamentals of driving ...

Day 6

(Anchorage for departures home) Shuttle back to Anchorage this morning for connections home

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,195
Price per day$699
Single supplement (single occupancy)$725
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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What a great place - a little bit of everything for everyone. Great selection of LPs, be prepared to spend some time - there's a lot to look at! Chris is friendly, k...

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Jun 2018

we absolutely loved the scenery, the history, the wildlife of the vast area we covered

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Off The Beaten Path is dedicated to delivering outstanding travel experiences that feature distinctive accommodations, accomplished guides, and out-of-the-ordinary experiences. This commitment is manifest in our company mission to change people’s lives through exceptional travel experiences—a mission that governs our every move, from the time you first contact us to the moment you return home after your travels. Integral to our service is the belief that we are stewards of the regions we serve. We are devoted to protecting and promoting the vitality of our treasured geographic region and its people.

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