iditarod & aurora adventure

11 Day Land Only From $10,429

Attend the Musher's Banquet and the Official Start of the Iditarod

Go Behind the Scenes at a Remote Iditarod Checkpoint

Experience Fairbanks with Curling and the World Ice Art Championships

INCLUDED LAND HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATIONS

3 Nights - Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

2 Nights - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna

3 Nights - Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks

2 Nights - Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks

ANCHORAGE
Palmer Musk Ox Farm
Iditarod Musher Q & A Session
Iditarod Mushers Banquet
Anchorage Adventure Day
Iditarod Ceremonial Start
TALKEETNA
Denali Brewing Company
Frank Stelges Photography Lesson
7 Nights Of Aurora Borealis Viewing
Iditarod Official Start
2 Nights at Borealis Basecamp
Borealis Basecamp Adventure Day
FAIRBANKS
City Tour
Fairbanks Curling Club
Trail Breaker Dog Sled Ride
World Ice Art Championships
Aurora Pointe Experience
Bettles Arctic Circle Trip
Land At Iditarod Checkpoint
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every full day of your tour, plus arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast.

Included Meals: 29

DAY 1: ANCHORAGE

Catch your flight today to Anchorage. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a John Hall’s Alaska representative and transferred to your luxury accommodations for three nights. The remainder of the day is open for exploring Fur Rendezvous festivities.

Dinner Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 2: ANCHORAGE ADVENTURE DAY & MUSHER’S BANQUET

Enjoy a welcome breakfast before heading out into town for a day of adventure and exploration at your leisure. Guests have the choice of one included excursion this morning, such as a glacier flightseeing trip, relaxing spa treatment, or other Anchorage sightseeing adventure. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch downtown at your choice of several local favorites. Later this afternoon, you’ll have the chance to meet several Iditarod mushers at the Musher’s Banquet. Enjoy dinner and a presentation before returning to the hotel for the evening.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
DAY 3: MUSK OX FARM & IDITAROD HEADQUARTERS

Begin with a tour of the Palmer Musk Ox farm to witness these prehistoric animals and learn about Alaska’s ongoing domestication project. Follow this with time at Alaska’s Iditarod Headquarters. Return to Anchorage for a private dinner and presentation with an experienced Iditarod musher. Enjoy thrilling stories of “The Last Great Race on Earth” and learn about the training and preparation that goes into competing in the Iditarod.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 4: IDITAROD CEREMONIAL START & TALKEETNA

Attend the ceremonial start of the Iditarod in downtown Anchorage where you are free to walk among the teams and find your favorite musher! You have plenty of time to view the dog teams before the 10:00 am ceremonial start. Later, journey to Talkeetna, your home for the next two evenings.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
DAY 5: IDITAROD OFFICIAL START & TALKEETNA

It’s brunch at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse before traveling to Willow to witness the official start of the Iditarod. Return to Talkeetna for free time before partaking in a delicious dinner at the Denali Brewing Company. Tonight, enjoy a presentation by Mr. Frank Stelges. Frank is a well-respected photographer of the aurora and he will share his tips on how to properly set up your camera to best capture the northern lights. Practice your new camera skills as you view the aurora borealis from the lodge’s expansive back porch.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
DAY 6: FAIRBANKS & WORLD ICE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS

This morning, depart Talkeetna and head north to Fairbanks with lunch en route. Get settled at Sophie Station Suites before an evening trip to the World Ice Art Championships. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through over 100 colorfully lit ice sculptures masterfully crafted by artists from around the world.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks
DAY 7: ARCTIC CIRCLE & IDITAROD CHECKPOINT

This morning begins with a breathtaking flight aboard a small aircraft as you fly over the Iditarod trail on the way to an Iditarod race checkpoint. After landing in this remote area, spend time watching the mushers as they arrive and ready their dog teams for the next push towards Nome. Reboard your aircraft and then travel to Bettles, crossing the Arctic Circle along the way! Enjoy a visit with the locals and a tour of this historic and quaint village before returning to Fairbanks for the evening. Those who wish to opt out of this flightseeing trip may spend the day in Fairbanks touring on their own.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks
DAY 8: DOG SLEDDING & AURORA POINTE

Enjoy a leisurely morning before visiting Trail Breaker Kennel for an exclusive presentation and luncheon - plus an exhilarating dog sled ride! After spending time with the dogs, relax this afternoon before taking in dinner at a local favorite. Tonight, there is an opportunity to visit Aurora Pointe. This unique facility is located just outside of Fairbanks and offers beautiful aurora viewing opportunities.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Sophie Stations Suites, Fairbanks
DAY 9: FAIRBANKS CURLING & AURORA VIEWING

After breakfast, it’s time to learn a new sport - curling! Join the Fairbanks Curling Club for some Alaskan fun as you curl your way to a championship! This evening, travel to Borealis Basecamp, a destination perfect for enjoying the best of Alaska’s winter fun. View the aurora borealis with your group from the comfort of a climate-controlled yurt, or in private from your domed-room at Borealis Basecamp.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks
DAY 10: BOREALIS BASECAMP ADVENTURE DAY

Today is all about adventure with your choice of included activity. Launch into miles of wilderness and enjoy the day the way you choose! Fill your evening with the colorful skies of the northern lights as you, once again, have the chance to capture them with your camera.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks
DAY 11: FAIRBANKS - FLY HOME

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure this morning before boarding your coach for a trip back to Fairbanks. For guests with flights departing later in the day, enjoy touring the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum’s collection of historical fashions and antique cars from the Victorian through the Art Deco eras. Transfer to the Fairbanks International Airport to board your homebound flights.

Breakfast

DAY 1: ANCHORAGE

Catch your flight today to Anchorage. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a John Hall’s Alaska representative and transferred to your luxury accommodations for three nights. The remainder of the day is open for exploring Fur Rendezvous festivities.

Dinner Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

Active Rating: Moderate Ability

This tour requires the ability to board small planes (optional activity) & walk in the snow.

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Per Person Pricing Includes

Accommodations; fully-guided service; luxury land & small plane transportation; airport transfers; attractions, meals, baggage handling, and corresponding gratuities; taxes; and black subzero jacket.

Current Booking Discounts

How To Reserve This Tour

Deposit requirements are $500 per person and fully refundable along with any other monies paid up until 90 days prior to your departure date. You may call (800) 325-2270 to book. Alaska Specialists are available for tour bookings 7:30am-5:30pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.

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: SAVE $50 per person when 2-3 rooms booked ; SAVE $100 per person when 4-7 rooms booked. SAVE $150 per person when 8-11 rooms booked; SAVE $200 per person when 12+ rooms booked! Group discount applies to first 2 individuals in each room only.

Arranging Your Flights

departures & pricing

Land Flights: This tour begins in Anchorage, Alaska. Flights may arrive anytime on Day 1 or before. This tour departs from Fairbanks, Alaska. Flights may depart at any time of day on Day 11.

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WEATHER FORECAST

Expect Anchorage average highs of 38°and
lows of 16°. Fairbanks will average highs of
25° and lows of 2°.

Guests will receive sub-zero jackets to wear
for comfort during the tour and to keep.

Maximum Group Size: 28

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