NORTHERN LIGHTS & THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
Watch the Northern Lights dance across Alaska’s sky while staying in your own private igloo-style accommodations and crossing the Arctic Circle. Experience the best Alaska winter has to offer, right in our own back yard.
- Cross the Arctic Circle
- Drive/Fly through Alaska’s winter
- Private igloo experience while sleeping under the Northern Lights
- 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 – Borealis Basecamp
Cross the Arctic Circle Twice
Travel The Infamous Haul Road
Privately Chartered Aircraft Coldfoot to Fairbanks
Accommodations:
3 Nights – Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks
2 Nights – Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks
2 Nights – Coldfoot Camp, Coldfoot
More About AccommodationsActive Rating:
Most mobility levels
Requires ability to board small aircrafts 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 away from the city lights and 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. 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. For those feeling adventurous, join your tour manager for a search of the elusive Aurora Borealis in the hills and mountains surrounding Fairbanks.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 on the Elliott Highway north from Fairbanks before reaching the home of the igloo-style overnight accommodations of Borealis Basecamp, spending two evenings under the Northern Lights in private pods.
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, guests enjoy an aurora photography lesson. Practice your 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
Continue north through 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. Spend two evenings at the base of the Brooks Range, north of the Arctic Circle line and source of the Northern Lights occurrence.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Enjoy a relaxing morning and breakfast taking in the breathtaking aurora borealis memories. This afternoon, guests board a privately chartered 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
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.
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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 Fairbanks, Alaska. Flights must arrive before 6pm on Day 1; early check-in cannot be guaranteed before 4pm. On Day 8, flights may depart Fairbanks anytime.
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