iditarod and aurora adventure 

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: The Lakefront, 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: The Lakefront, 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: The Lakefront, 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 am 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 CEREMONIAL 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: Talkeetna & Borealis Basecamp

This morning depart Talkeetna and head north to Fairbanks and the 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 7: Adventure Dat at BOREALIS BASECAMP

After a late night of Aurora viewing, you will have the ability to sleep in and enjoy breakfast at your leisure. Today will be spent enjoying one of several activities available to you at Borealis Basecamp. Launch into miles of wilderness via dogsled or snow machine, or take a refreshing snowshoe hike through the quiet forest with no sound except for the wind in the treetops. 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 8: Fairbanks, Curling, and Aurora Pointe

After breakfast, return to Fairbanks for lunch then its 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 Aurora Pointe for a night filled with Aurora viewing.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Sophie Station, Fairbanks​

DAY 9: 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! Dinner will find you at America’s northernmost brewery, Silver Gulch Brewery. Tonight is open for optional Aurora viewing.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Sophie Station, Fairbanks​​

DAY 10: 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.

**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, 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.