Alaska Northern Lights: Anchorage & Fairbanks
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Alaska Northern Lights: Anchorage & Fairbanks

7 days · 6 nightsAnchorage → FairbanksSmall group tour
🗣️ English-speaking guide

Highlights

  • Aurora Appointment includes 3 aurora viewing opportunities, various viewing options, and increased chances:
  • 2 Aurora Borealis Observation Cabins, Selected Aurora Borealis Observation Cabins with Excellent Locations, Warmly Waiting for the Aurora Goddess
  • 1 Northern Lights dynamic tracking, follow a professional guide to find the lights, and light up your "night life" like an aurora hunter
  • The Northern Lights are a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as they appear sporadically due to weather conditions. Therefore, there’s no guarantee you’ll see them. [Across the Frontier] Take the Alaska Northern Lights Train (ticket included) through the heart of the frontier, enjoying breathtaking scenery along the way and traversing North America’s highest peaks.
  • Head to Matanuska Glacier, Alaska’s largest glacier accessible by car, and step onto the glacier to listen to the ancient call that has spanned thousands of years.
  • Quiet Fairbanks, Vibrant Anchorage: Unforgettable Scenery Every Season

Day-by-day itinerary

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D1DAY 1Home → Airplane → AnchorageBLD

Today you’ll arrive in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, the economic center of the "Last frontier" and Alaska’s largest transportation hub. Check-in hotels upon arrival (Alaska hotels can check in after 4:00 pm). Notes on Transportation from Airport: ※ Free pick-up service from Anchorage airport to designated hotels:  Each order includes one complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service from Anchorage Airport to the designated hotel on the day of arrival. The Information Center next to the baggage claim area in t

🏨 Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage; Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport or similar

D2DAY 2Anchorage → Matanuska Glacier → AnchorageBLD

Itinerary: Matanuska Glacier Walking Experience (approximately 7-8 hours round trip). Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own

🏨 Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage; Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport or similar

D3DAY 3Anchorage → FairbanksBLD

From the hotel in the morning, you’ll take the Alaska Aurora Winter Train* northbound to Fairbanks (08:30-20:00), Aurora Winter Train are very popular in the area and only travel on weekends, passing through the Alaska Mountains, Mount Denali, which travels at a slow speed that makes you relaxed and relaxed to enjoy the gold-and-gold along the way Magnificent views.Fairbanks is a transportation hub for expeditions deep into Alaska’s interior and the Arctic Circle, and the world’s best place to see the Northern Ligh

🏨 Hyatt Place Fairbanks; Westmark Fairbanks Hotel; Bridgewater Hotel or similar

D4DAY 4Fairbanks → Santa Claus House → Museum of the North → FairbanksBLD

Today you’ll enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. You will depart at 1 pm for the famous "Santa Claus House" in the town of North Pole, which, in order to create a strong Christmas atmosphere in Santa’s hometown, features a huge 16-meter-tall santa statue and 2-meter-tall polar bear and moose statues. Many of the surrounding public facilities are also decorated in a Christmas theme. Later, you’ll follow your guide to the Museum of the North on the University of Alaska’s Fairbanks campus, the best place for visit

🏨 Hyatt Place Fairbanks; Westmark Fairbanks Hotel; Bridgewater Hotel or similar

D5DAY 5FairbanksBLD

Today, you’ll enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks. You can plan your own activities or participate in local winter activities at your own expense. At nightfall, to avoid city light pollution, you’ll board the Northern Lights shuttle bus at 10:00 PM to explore the surrounding areas outside of Fairbanks. Our expert aurora guides will guide you to the most favorable aurora viewing areas based on weather conditions, the direction of the aurora, and their extensive aurora tracking experience. During the tour, we’ll also

🏨 Hyatt Place Fairbanks; Westmark Fairbanks Hotel; Bridgewater Hotel or similar

D6DAY 6FairbanksBLD

Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks. You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee. Due to limited time, it is only possible to choose one out of the two optional activities below. Options: 1. Overland Adventure Across the Arctic Circle (drive both ways, round trip about 16 hours) 2. Aurora-Viewing Lodge Or Aurora Chasing (approximately 4 hours round trip): If you need to depart by flight the next day, please be sure to arrange a flight depart

🏨 Hyatt Place Fairbanks; Westmark Fairbanks Hotel; Bridgewater Hotel or similar

D7DAY 7Fairbanks → Airplane → HomeBLD

Today you’ll end your trip and bid farewell to beautiful Alaska. If your flight out of Alaska is scheduled for the evening or later,you can also choose to participate in interesting winter special projects:Snow Mobile Tour, Ice Fishing Tour (optional for guests joining the group after November 20, 2026, the specific start date depends on the local snowfall). Optional: 1. Snow Mobile Tour(approximately 2-4 hours total) 2. Ice Fishing Tour(approximately 4 hours total) Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on yo

Tap a day to see the plan. Hotels are listed or similar; final hotels are confirmed with your booking.

What’s included

  • Hotels described in the itinerary, or equivalent hotels.
  • Airport pick-up or pick-up service within a specified time.
  • Local bilingual guide/driver service (partial activities only provide English guide).
  • Tour bus service: 12-15 passenger vehicles (excluding certain departures during the peak season from 12/17 to 1/7).
  • Attraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary.
  • Some hotel breakfasts, and meals listed as included in the itinerary.

Not included

  • Transportation to/from Alaska, and transportation within Alaska that is not included in the itinerary.
  • Guided airport drop-off service, and pick-up service outside the specified time period.
  • Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
  • Lunch, dinner, and other meals not included in the itinerary.
  • In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide based on the quality of their service. Standard tips are as follows:
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off service: $5/person/time
  • Fairbanks Tours, Aurora viewing, Dog Sledding, Snow Mobile, Ice Fishing, Daytime Hot Springs: $10/person/time
  • Denali Walking Tour, Chnena Hotsprings: $15/person/day
  • Matanuska Glacier, Castner Glacier Ice Cave Discovery: $20/person
  • Arctic Circle trips: $25/person/day
  • Please pay tips to your guide on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.
  • All other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary and agreement.

Departure dates

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09/17/2026-01/31/2027: Thursday 02/01/2027-02/18/2027: Thursday & Sunday

Seats and seasonal surcharges are confirmed when we send your quote.

Optional extras

Aurora Viewing Lodge$120 pp
The Overlook at Cleary Summit$400 pp
Aurora Chasing$90 pp
Dog Sledding Adventure$160 pp
Snow Mobile Tour (30mins ride)$160 pp
Ice Fishing Tour$150 pp
Denali National Park Walking Tour$180 pp
Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour$360 pp
Overland Adventure across the Arctic$280 pp
Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour$125 pp
Chena Hot Spring Resort Ice Museum$20 pp
Chena Hot Spring Ice Museum Apple Martini$20 pp

Book extras with your tour. Prices per person, confirmed in your quote.

Photos

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Visa & travel documents

Entry rules depend on your passport. Tell us your nationality and our visa assistance team will explain what you need before you book.

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