SLED DOG RACE & AURORA BOREALIS
Be a part of exciting Iditarod action! From meeting the mushers and watching the start of the race, to a flight out to an Iditarod checkpoint, interact with and experience first-hand this legendary event. Northern Lights viewing and ice sculptures round out this inclusive tour.
- Attend Iditarod Musher’s Banquet and official and ceremonial race starts
- Fly over the Arctic Circle and land at an Iditarod checkpoint
- Northern Lights viewing and Frank Stelges photography lesson
- Witness the World Ice Championships and test your curling skills
- Go dog sledding at Trail Breaker Kennel and visit a musk ox farm
- Anchorage Adventure Day – glacier flightseeing, spa treatment, and more
Included land highlights:
Palmer Musk Ox Farm
Iditarod Musher Q & A Session
Iditarod Mushers Banquet
Anchorage Adventure Day
Iditarod Ceremonial Start
Denali Brewing Company
Frank Stelges Photography Lesson
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Iditarod Official Start & Checkpoint
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
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Accommodations:
3 Nights – The Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
2 Nights – Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
3 Nights – Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks
2 Nights – Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks
More About AccommodationsActive Rating:
Most mobility levels
Requires ability to board small planes & walk in snow
Included Meals:
29
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on full tour days + arrival day dinner, departure day breakfast
Itinerary
Departures and Pricing
Per Person Pricing IncludesAccommodations; 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.
Please note: Guests may forgo the Arctic Circle flightseeing and Iditarod checkpoint trip and receive a $1650 per person credit to their account. This is an amazing and enriching experience, but understand that small planes may not be for everyone. Without the flightseeing trip, per person pricing will be $8,779 double occupancy; $10,419 single occupancy.
March 1, 2023
Iditarod & Aurora Adventure11-Day Land Tour
March 1 – March 11, 2023
2023 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 – SAVE $50 per person with 2-3 rooms booked; SAVE $100 per person with 4-7 rooms booked. SAVE $150 per person with 8-11 rooms booked; SAVE $200 per person with 12+ rooms booked. Group discount applies to the first 2 individuals in each room only.
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 7:30am-5:30pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.
ARRANGING YOUR FLIGHTS
LAND: This tour begins in Anchorage, Alaska, and ends in Fairbanks, Alaska. Flights must arrive before 5 pm on Day 1; early check-in cannot be guaranteed before 4pm. On Day 11, flights may depart Anchorage after 12pm.
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