Description
& Highlights
This
12-day tour is the best that Alaska has to offer in the winter.
Enjoy cold air immersed in a natural hot spring lake at Chena Hot Springs looking up at an amazing display of Aurora
Borealis. Observe and participate in the start of the famous
Iditarod Dog Sledding race – a race of an exceptional
endurance and character; meet the dog mushers, dog teams,
participate in the start of the race in Anchorage and see
them in action from the air flying over the great mountains,
tundra and, endless winter. Learn everything about the race
in an amazing all-day excursion where you will have a chance
at riding and driving the dog team. Enjoy breathtaking views
of our tallest mountain McKinley from the air. Ski at the
famous Alyeska Ski Resort. Visit the Fairbanks' Ice Art
Championship and Museum of the North. Experience Alaska
Railroad in the winter with beautiful scenery.
Highlights Include:
Aurora Borealis
-
some people come to Alaska just to see the Northern Lights,
if you are one of those people, you have a 100% chance at
seeing one on this trip.
Iditarod Sled Dog Race
-
meet
the dogs, mushers, have a chance at riding a dog team
yourself. Participate in the ceremonial and actual start of
this World famous race. You will also spend a day
at the Iditarod Kennel Facility, where you will learn
everything about this event.
Anchorage Highlights and Alaska Native Heritage Center
- See
the highlights of this metropolis in the middle of the
wilderness, visit the Native Heritage Center to discover the
rich culture of the local people.
Talkeetna
- you will fall
in love with this little town which offers many of the
adventures. You will take a flight-seeing tour over the Mt.
McKinley while chasing the dog mushing teams on their way to
Nome.
Mt. Mckinley
-
flight-see the tallest Mountain in North America - "The
Great One."
Alyeska Ski Resort -
have a chance
at skiing or snowboarding at this world class resort with
amazing views of glaciers and bay. Dine on top of the world.
For those not interested in skiing, can swim in the hotel or
skate nearby.
Fairbanks -
visit the North
capital of Alaska, it has much to offer, but be sure to
dress warm. Visit the best rated Museum of the North with
its extraordinary natural history collection and Alaska's
art. Enjoy the World Ice Art Championship sculptures.
Chena Hot Springs -
relax in a
mineral natural hot spring under a clear, starry sky with a
clear of view of the Northern Lights away from city lights.
The resort features new hotel and Ice sculptures. During the
day you will have lots of activities to get out into the
snow.
Alaska Rail Road
- there is
nothing like taking a train in Alaska in the winter! This
ride will have some amazing scenery, so just sit back and
enjoy.
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