Iditarod & Aurora Adventure

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: The Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

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: The Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

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: The Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

Let the ceremonies begin! After breakfast with the group, attend the ceremonial start of The Iditarod in downtown Anchorage. Bundle up before feeling free to walk among the teams and pick your favorite musher. There is plenty of time to view the dog teams before the 10:00am start time. After a private lunch, journey to the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, your home for the next two evenings. Tonight, cozy up in front of the lodge’s impressive 46-foot river rock fireplace, or step outside onto the beautiful outdoor deck and watch for Alaska’s evening light show, the breathtaking aurora borealis.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna

Today kicks off with breakfast in Talkeetna before driving to Willow to witness the exciting official start of the Iditarod. You can feel the excitement in the air! After an exhilarating once in a lifetime day, return to Talkeetna for a delicious dinner. Join a professional photographer of the aurora for an exclusive photography presentation – who shares tips on how to properly set up your camera to capture the northern lights. You’ll have a chance to practice your new camera skills as you view the aurora borealis from your lodge’s expansive back porch

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna

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

A breathtaking morning flight aboard a small aircraft carries you over The Iditarod trail en route to an Iditarod race checkpoint. After landing in this remote area, spend time watching the mushers arrive and ready their dog teams for the next push towards Nome. Away from the crowds experienced at the start, this unique opportunity provides a real look into the trials and triumphs along the trail. After a thrilling day, reboard your aircraft for a scenic flight returning to Fairbanks for the evening.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks

Relax this morning, before visiting Trail Breaker Kennel – home of the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher. Enjoy an exclusive presentation and an exhilarating dog sled ride! After lunch and time with the pups, rest up with a free afternoon before tonight’s spectacular late-night aurora viewing opportunity.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Sophie Stations Suites, Fairbanks

It’s time to learn a new sport – curling! Over at the Fairbanks Curling Club, join in the fun with a private lesson and curl your way to a championship! After a delicious lunch at a local favorite, travel to Borealis Basecamp, a unique stay for your last two nights and Alaska winter fun. View the aurora borealis from the comfort of a climate-controlled yurt, or your domed room, an Alaska-style private igloo.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks

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

After breakfast, board the motorcoach for your transfer to the Fairbanks International Airport. Guests with flights departing after 3:00 pm will visit the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, home to a world-class collection of historic automobiles and fashions.

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