BERING SEA, KODIAK ISLAND & AURORA BOREALIS
Visit the shores of the Bering Sea, witness massive Kodiak brown bear, Denali wildlife tour and sleep under the Aurora Borealis. Round the trip out with included dog sledding, World War II history and the Alaska Railroad for the ultimate small group guided adventure.
- View Kodiak coastal brown bears on a flightseeing tour in Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
- Explore World War II Bunkers on a visit to historic Ford Abercrombie
- Historical touring on the shores of the Bering Sea in Nome
- Denali National Park wildlife tour and visitor center
- Chase the Aurora Borealis in the private igloo style accommodations at Borealis Basecamp
- Two exclusive dog sledding experiences in Fairbanks
Included land highlights:
Nome City Tour
Anchorage City Tour
Anchorage Museum
Kodiak City Tour
Fort Abercrombie Visit
Kodiak Brown Bear Viewing
Musk Ox Farm
Alaska Railroad GoldStar Service
Denali National Park Visitor Center
Denali National Park Wildlife Tour
“Pick Your Adventure” Day – Borealis Basecamp
Private Igloo Style Accommodations – Borealis Basecamp
Trail Breaker Kennel
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
Accommodations:
2 Nights – Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
1 Night – Aurora Inn & Suites, Nome
2 Nights – Best Western Kodiak Inn, Kodiak
1 Night – Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
1 Night – Denali Cabins, Denali National Park
2 Nights – Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks
1 Night – Bear Lodge, Fairbanks
Active Rating:
MODERATE
Requires ability to board small planes and walk up to a mile
Included Meals:
29
Breakfast, lunch & dinner on all full tour days, plus arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast
Itinerary
Welcome to the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska! A John Hall’s Alaska representative greets all guests on arrival, transferring to the accommodations for the evening. Dinner is at leisure.
Dinner
Begin the day with a “Welcome Breakfast” with fellow traveling companions, followed by a commercial flight traveling Anchorage to Nome. Land alongside the Bering Sea for a day of touring Nome’s goldrush history and the infamous finish line of The Last Great Race, The Iditarod.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, return to Anchorage on a commercial flight for one more evening. On arrival, head to lunch at a historical landmark restaurant overlooking Cook Inlet, Simon and Seafort’s. Following lunch, an Anchorage city tour awaits followed by a visit to the Anchorage Museum.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Late this morning, depart for Anchorage International Airport before joining Alaska Airlines for a commercial flight to Kodiak Island. The friendly fishing town welcomes visitors for the next two evenings, with the hotel situated overlooking Kodiak Harbor. Enjoy a city tour and visit a World War II historical site, Fort Abercrombie, before retiring to the hotel for the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a day of breathtaking adventure. Board a private aircraft traveling over the Katmai area volcanos and glaciers, landing in remote Alaska to witness one of the two largest bears in existence. The massive Kodiak Brown Bears spend their days feeding on salmon in the wild. After returning to Kodiak, visit the 200-year-old National Historic Landmark building housing the Kodiak History Museum.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax this morning before returning to Anchorage. Experience the flavor of one of Anchorage’s local breweries with lunch followed by a brewery tour. Depart Anchorage traveling to Talkeetna for one evening, but not before a visit to the home of Alaska’s gentle giants, The Musk Ox Farm. Enjoy dinner and accommodations at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, depart on one of the pillars of the ultimate Alaska experience, the Alaska Railroad with GoldStar service from Talkeetna to Denali National Park. Upon arriving, spend time at the Denali National Park visitor center before settling into the Alaska style accommodations of the Denali Cabins, complete with a fire pit, sauna and quiet.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise early with the sun as guests depart on the 42-mile Denali National Park wildlife tour early this morning. Enjoy lunch before traveling north on the Parks Highway to Fairbanks. Continue driving north an additional 25 miles on the Elliott Highway, arriving at Borealis Basecamp, the home for the next two evenings. Each room is an igloo dome style accommodation allowing for aurora chasing from individual cozy accommodations.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is guest’s choice! A variety of activities will be available including dogsledding, UTV, sauna and even an enhanced helicopter opportunity over the mountains and plains surrounding Borealis Basecamp. Spend another evening chasing the Aurora Borealis from outdoors or the comfort of the private accommodations.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a leisurely morning, return to Fairbanks, affectionately referred to as the Golden Heart City, located in the center of Alaska. Enjoy a visit to Trail Breaker Kennel – home to the late four-time Iditarod Champion Susan Butcher – for an exclusive look at the Iditarod mushing lifestyle and what it takes to be successful. Visit the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum before arriving at the Bear Lodge, tonight’s accommodations. A group farewell dinner awaits this evening!
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast, transfer to the Fairbanks International Airport.
Breakfast
Departures and Pricing
Per Person Pricing Includes: Accommodations; fully-guided service; luxury land transportation; charter and private aircraft services; airport transfers; daily activities and tours; meals, baggage handling, and corresponding gratuities; taxes; and personalized John Hall’s Alaska windbreaker.
August 27, 2026
#170 Alaska Bears & Bering Sea11-Day Land Tour
August 27 – September 6, 2026
2026 TOUR SAVINGS
Booking Discount – Book by December 31, 2025, and SAVE:
SAVE $500 per person on your John Hall’s Alaska land tour departing May-September, 2026.
SAVE $800 per person when you book a 2026 John Hall’s Alaska land tour + a Southeast Alaska experience
Group Discount – Applies to first 2 individuals in each room:
SAVE $50 per person – book 2-3 rooms
SAVE $100 per person – book 4-7 rooms
SAVE $150 per person – book 8-11 rooms
SAVE $200 per person – book 12+ rooms
Check Discount – SAVE $200 per person when you pay your tour balance by check or cash. $500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card.
HOW TO RESERVE THIS TOUR
A deposit of $500.00 USD per person is required within ten days of booking your reservation. Deposits are fully refundable up until 90 days prior to departure.
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 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Arranging Your Flights
This tour begins in Anchorage, Alaska, and ends in Fairbanks, Alaska. Flights are recommended to arrive before 9pm on Day 1; early check-in cannot be guaranteed before 4pm. On Day 11, flights may depart Fairbanks after 8am. Transportation will be provided to and from airports. We highly recommend guests consider arriving into Alaska a day early. Flights to/from Nome and Kodiak are included in the experience.
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