Alaska’s Arctic Aurora

8-Day tour - Experience Coldfoot and Fairbanks in Winter

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NORTHERN LIGHTS & THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

Watch the Northern Lights dance across Alaska’s sky while visiting rural Alaska, cross the Arctic Circle and experience the breathtaking Brooks Range. Experience the best Alaska winter has to offer right in our own back yard.

  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Drive/Fly through Alaska’s winter
  • Trail Breaker Kennel – presentation and dog sledding ride
  • “Pick Your Adventure Day” – dog mushing, snow-machining, snowshoeing

Included land highlights:

Trail Breaker Kennel Sled Dog Ride
Private Learn to Curl Lesson
Aurora Borealis Photography Lesson
Evening Aurora Searching
Sleep Under Alaska Skies and Northern Lights
“Pick Your Adventure Day”
Cross the Arctic Circle Twice
Travel the Infamous Haul Road
Privately Chartered Aircraft Coldfoot to Fairbanks

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Accommodations:

3 Nights – Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks

2 Nights – Arctic Igloo Resort, Fairbanks

2 Nights – Coldfoot Camp, Coldfoot

More About Accommodations

Active Rating:

Most mobility levels

Requires ability to board small aircrafts and walk in snow.

Included Meals:

12

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on full tour days, plus arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast.

Max Group Size: 12

Itinerary

Day 1FAIRBANKS

Welcome to Fairbanks – the golden heart of Alaska! Upon arrival, guests will be greeted at the airport by a John Hall’s Alaska representative and transferred to Sophie Station Suites. The remainder of the day is open for exploring. For those feeling adventurous, join your tour manager for a search of the elusive Aurora Borealis in the hills and mountains surrounding Fairbanks.

Dinner

Day 2DOG SLEDDING & AURORA VIEWING

Following a Welcome Breakfast with the group, visit Trail Breaker Kennel – home of the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher. Immerse yourself in the outdoors of Alaska starting with a visit to the Monson Family homestead and dog sled rides. Relax this afternoon before enjoying dinner. Enjoy an optional aurora viewing opportunity tonight away from the city lights and experience the breathtaking view of the evening sky.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3CURLING & AURORA BOREALIS

After a late night of aurora viewing, enjoy a relaxing morning before heading to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center to learn about the history of Fairbanks. After lunch it’s on to take part in one of Alaskan’s favorite sports – curling! Spend some time learning about the formation of the Olympic sport and try your skills firsthand. Travel 25 miles away from the city lights to the remote Arctic Igloo Resort. Spend two evenings viewing the Northern Lights from a private glass-encompassed igloo-style pod.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 4WINTER ADVENTURE DAY

After a late night of aurora viewing from guests’ private igloos, sleep in and enjoy breakfast at leisure. Today includes Alaska style adventure with dog sledding and snow-machining! An optional helicopter tour and time in the sauna are also available to enhance the experience. This evening, guests enjoy an aurora photography lesson. Practice your camera skills while watching the aurora dance in the sky from the comfort of your private igloo accommodations.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 5COLDFOOT & ARCTIC CIRCLE

Travel north along Alaska’s Dalton Highway and Haul Road as you make your way to the trucking camp of Coldfoot. Located halfway between Prudhoe Bay and Fairbanks, Coldfoot is best known for its location. A close rival is the incredible aurora viewing available for those willing to make the trip. Tonight offers the unique opportunity  to travel further into the Brooks Range with a late-night Arctic Aurora experience in remote Wiseman. After an unforgettable evening, return to Coldfoot Camp for two nights spent at the base of the Brooks Range, north of the Arctic Circle line and in prime aurora viewing territory.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 6WINTER ACTIVITIES

Wake up in remote Alaska to the quiet environment of Coldfoot, Alaska. This remote location is primarily used for truckers and visitors alike, sharing breakfast, lunch or even dinner tables. Today, venture out on an Arctic Mountain Safari and travel further north into the Brooks Mountain Range for some spectacular activity. Explore the winter serenity and peace which fills Alaska’s wilderness during the day, taking in the dancing northern lights in the evening.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 7FLY TO FAIRBANKS

Enjoy a relaxing morning and breakfast taking in the breathtaking aurora borealis memories. This afternoon, guests board a small aircraft to return to Fairbanks where the John Hall’s Alaska coach will be waiting. This evening concludes with a dinner amongst your traveling companions sharing the memories created over the past 7 days.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

 

Day 8FAIRBANKS

Following breakfast, transfer to the Fairbanks International Airport for a homebound flight and bid farewell to the incredible journey and experience of Alaska’s northern lights and Arctic Circle.

Breakfast

Departures and Pricing

Per Person Pricing Includes: Accommodations; fully-guided service, luxury land and small plane transportation; airport transfers; daily activities and tours; meals, baggage handling, and corresponding gratuities; taxes; and black sub-zero jacket.
Cold weather gear, such as boots and pants are available for rent or purchase through recommended sources.

February 23, 2026
#330- ALASKA's ARCTIC AURORA
8-Day Land Tour

February 23 – March 2, 2026

Double Occupancy: $10,159
Single Occupancy: $11,999
2026 TOUR SAVINGS

Check Discount – SAVE $200 per person when you pay your tour balance by check or cash versus credit card! $500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card.

Group Discount –John Hall’s Alaska is proud to offer a “Friends and Family” discount for multiple rooms traveling together. This discount may be retroactively applied, meaning you may book and if a friend or family member books after, discounts will be applied to all reservations in the party. These discounts can be combined with early booking discounts and final payment by check discounts. Discounts are as follows:

  • 2-3 Rooms – $50 per person
  • 4-7 Rooms – $100 per person
  • 8-11 Rooms – $150 per person
HOW TO RESERVE THIS TOUR

To confirm your reservation, a deposit of $500 USD per person is required within ten days of securing reservation. To reserve space by credit card, please contact the office at 800-325-2270. Reservations may also be secured online.

Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and personal checks are acceptable forms of deposit payment. To confirm your space by credit card, please contact our office: 800-325-2270. Alaska Specialists are available for tour bookings 8am-4pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.

FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS

ARRANGING YOUR FLIGHTS

This tour begins in Fairbanks, Alaska, and ends in Anchorage, Alaska. Flights must arrive before 6pm on Day 1; early check-in cannot be guaranteed before 4pm. On Day 8, flights may depart Anchorage after 8am.

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