iditarod and aurora adventure

11 Day Land Only From $7339

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

2 Nights - Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks

3 Nights - Sophie Station, Fairbanks

Anchorage
Palmer Musk Ox Farm
Musher Mike Santos 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 Borealis Basecamp
Borealis Basecamp Adventure Day
Fairbanks + City Tour
Fairbanks Curling Club
Trail Breaker Kennel Dog Sled Ride
World Ice Art Championships
Arctic Circle Flightseeing Trip (optional)
Behind the Scenes Iditarod Checkpoint (optional)
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on land.

Included Meals: 29 Meals on Land

DAY 1: Anchorage arrival day
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 Included. Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 2: Musk Ox Farm & Musher’s Banquet
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 some time at Alaska’s Iditarod Headquarters. Later this afternoon, speak with Iditarod participants before the evening concludes with the Iditarod Musher’s Banquet. This is a great chance to meet the mushers!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
DAY 3: anchorage adventure day
Today you may choose to spend your day in one of three ways: take a Knik and Colony Glacier flightseeing trip; enjoy a brewery tour to several local breweries; take a photo safari trip around the Anchorage and Turnagain Arm capturing iconic winter scenes by camera. Return to Anchorage for a private cocktail reception where musher Mike Santos will conduct a question and answer session on preparing for the Iditarod race.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 4: Ceremonial Iditarod Start and 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 a.m. ceremonial start. Later, journey to Talkeetna, your home for the next two evenings.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
DAY 5: IDITAROD OFFICIAL START AND 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 be able to capture the northern lights. You’ll have a chance to practice your new camera skills as you view the aurora borealis from your lodges expansive back porch.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
DAY 6: Fairbanks & AURORA POINTE
Late this morning depart Talkeetna and head north to Fairbanks with lunch en route. Get settled at Sophie Station Suites before an evening trip to Aurora Pointe, a great location just outside of Fairbanks offering beautiful aurora viewing opportunities.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks
DAY 7: Arctic Circle & Iditarod Checkpoint**
Today we head to the Arctic Circle! You will travel via plane from Fairbanks to Bettles. You will be able to cross the Arctic Circle along the way! Then board small aircraft for an aerial flyover of the Iditarod trails and landing at an Iditarod race checkpoint. Watch the mushers as they
arrive and ready their dog teams for their next push towards Nome. Return to Fairbanks for your farewell dinner and then northern lights viewing this evening. Those who wish to opt out of this flightseeing trip may spend the day in Fairbanks touring on their own.

**Please note: We realize small planes are not for everyone. To opt out of this day of touring,
please let us know 90 days prior to departure and a credit for $1500 per person will be given to you.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Sophie Station Suites, Fairbanks
DAY 8: Dog Sledding & World Ice Art Championships
Today spend some time at Trail Breaker Kennels enjoying the dogs and an exhilarating dog sled ride! This afternoon take in the amazing ice sculptures of the World Ice Art Championships. Stroll through the colorfully lit entries and be amazed! Tonight is open for optional Aurora viewing.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Sophie Stations Suites, Fairbanks
DAY 9: fairbanks, Curling and 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 you 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 privacy from your domed room at Borealis Basecamp.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel 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 your day the way you choose! Your evening will be filled with the colorful skies of the northern lights as you again have the chance to capture these sights on your camera.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks
DAY 11: FLy HoMe From Fairbanks
You may fly home at any time of day, but for those with later flights, enjoy touring the Fountainhead Antique
Auto Museum’s collection of historic fashions and remarkable antique cars from the Victorian Age through
the Art Deco era. Arrive at the Fairbanks International Airport for good-byes and flights home.
Breakfast Included.

DAY 1: Anchorage arrival day

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 Included. Hotel 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

All attractions and corresponding gratuities, accommodations, fully guided service, meals and corresponding gratuities, luxury land and small plane transportation, airport meet and transfers, sales tax, baggage handling and corresponding gratuities, and black subzero jacket. Single and double occupancy pricing shown. Please call for triple and quad pricing.

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

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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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