NORTHERN LIGHTS & WINTER SPORTS
Experience the magic of all things winter on this incredible journey featuring Alaska’s skies while sleeping in a private igloo, Aurora Borealis, flightseeing over Denali and winter beauty and wildlife of the Kenai Peninsula!
- Private igloo experience while sleeping under Aurora Borealis
- Winter flightseeing in Denali National Park with a glacier landing
- Trail Breaker Kennel – presentation and dog sledding ride
- Winter and wildlife of the Kenai Peninsula
- Two “Pick Your Adventure Days” – skiing, snow-machining, spa treatment, and winter wildlife cruise
Included land highlights:
Trail Breaker Kennel Dog Sledding
Private Learn to Curl Lesson
Aurora Borealis Photography Lesson
Sleep Under Alaska Skies and Aurora Borealis
Two “Pick Your Adventure Days”
Winter Flightseeing with Glacier Landing
Exclusive Brewery Tour
Anchorage Museum
Accommodations:
1 Night – Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks
2 Nights – Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks
2 Nights – Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
2 Nights – Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
More About AccommodationsActive Rating:
MOST MOBILITY LEVELS
Requires ability to board small planes and walk in snow.
Included Meals:
20
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on full tour days, plus arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast.
Itinerary
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. Enjoy an optional aurora viewing opportunity tonight journeying away from the city lights to experience the breathtaking view of the evening sky.
Dinner
Following a Welcome Breakfast with the group, visit Trail Breaker Kennel – home of the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher. This experience includes dog sled rides with a behind-the-scenes look at the kennel and the Monson family homestead and legacy. After lunch and time with the pups, experience one of Alaskan’s favorite sports – curling! At the Fairbanks Curling Club, join in the fun with a private lesson. Travel to Borealis Basecamp, a unique stay in private igloo style domes while sleeping under the Northern Lights for two nights. This evening, half the group joins a professional aurora photographer for an exclusive photography presentation with tips on how to properly set up cameras to capture the northern lights.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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, snow coach at sunset and time in the sauna are also available to enhance the experience. This evening, the remainder of guests enjoy the photography lesson. Practice your new camera skills while watching the aurora dance in the sky from the comfort of a climate-controlled modern geodesic igloo custom built for Borealis Basecamp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel by coach to Talkeetna. Keep an eye out for moose on the hillsides along the way! Make a lunch stop enroute before arriving in Talkeetna for a relaxing evening. The Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge – guests home for two evenings – keeps the fire roaring into the early morning hours for those who opt to view the Northern Lights, alpenglow and Alaska Range from the lodge’s expansive back porch.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The day begins with a group brunch before a 1.5-hour flightseeing tour highlighting Denali National Park, including a fly-by of Hunter, Foraker, Silverthorne, and Moose’s Tooth Peaks before landing (weather pending) in the Great Gorge. This afternoon stroll around downtown Talkeetna, before a tasty dinner at a local favorite Alaska establishment. Relax this evening or choose to spend the evening hours outdoors watching aurora borealis.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up in Talkeetna to spectacular mountain views before continuing south to Anchorage – the city of lights and home of the Ceremonial Start for The Iditarod race and Fur Rondy Festival. In downtown Anchorage, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Glacier Brewhouse brewery with lunch followed by a visit to the colorful Anchorage Museum. Arrive at the luxurious Hotel Captain Cook for the last two evenings. Savor a delicious dinner with a view this evening while reminiscing with travel companions about the week’s adventures!
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is about Alaska style adventure. Enjoy breakfast before heading out on an included adventure activity – a day at world renowned Alyeska Resort for the skiing, snowboard or new Nordic Spa, the Kenai Peninsula and wildlife cruise, or flightseeing over the Chugach Mountains and Knik Glacier. Lunch and dinner will vary today depending on activities.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast, transfer to the Anchorage International Airport for a homebound flight and bid farewell to the incredible journey and experience of Alaska’s Winter Wonders.
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.
March 16, 2026
#310- ALASKA'S WINTER WONDERS8-Day Land Tour
March 16 – March 23, 2026
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.
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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