Day 1 Anchorage | Arrival
Upon arrival in Anchorage transfer at your own cost to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the sights.
Day 2 Talkeetna Winter Dog Sledding with Lunch
Dog sledding is one of Alaska’s many time-honored traditions and used to be the prime mode of transportation in the state. On this full day excursion to Talkeetna, experience a thrilling dog sled ride through the snow-covered forests and enjoy one-on-one time with the dogs and their puppies to learn more about the history.
Day 3 Anchorage Winter Wonderland Photo Tour
This daytime winter photo tour explores the natural beauty of the Anchorage area and its wildlife, providing access to stunning landscapes and opportunities to see wildlife. Explore the beauty of winter, from frosty woods and icy falls to snow-covered mountains and coastal sunsets. Destinations may include Chugach State Park, Turnagain Arm, and the coast of Cook Inlet. This winter photo tour is enjoyable for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers.
Day 4 Anchorage to Fairbanks | Alaska Railroad
Today you’ll have the chance to experience a scenic winter Alaska railroad trip aboard the Aurora Winter Train. You’ll ride in a heated railcar with comfortable seats, large picture windows and onboard dining options. The full-day railroad trip follows the same backcountry stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star Train and offers spectacular views of the pristine snow-covered landscape and North America’s highest mountain peak. The train will stop as needed in Talkeetna, Healy, and Nenana before arriving to Fairbanks.
Day 5 Day at Leisure | Evening Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour
Pair the Aurora with hotel pools and you get a Northern Lights experience like no other! This night trip from Fairbanks takes you to Chena Hot Springs Resort for an exciting but relaxing array of activities. Discover eye-popping sculptures at the on-site Aurora Ice Museum, then unwind in the resort’s leg-endary mineral water baths. When the conditions are right, lift your eyes to the sky and watch for the ethereal Northern Lights
Day 6 Day at Leisure | Evening Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour
This evening, depart Fairbanks to your prime Northern Lights viewing at an Aurora Viewing Yurt. Located outside Fairbanks and away from the city lights, wide open areas ensure a perfect view at Alaska’s winter sky. Guests can marvel at the beauty of the Alaskan northern lights from the coziness of comfortable yurts or step outside and find prime conditions to make amazing pictures of the Aurora Borealis. These yurts are chosen very carefully to ensure that guests can view the Northern Lights from the best possible locations.
Day 7 Fairbanks | Departure
Upon check-out of your hotel, it’s now time to say goodbye to your magical Alaskan Aurora rail adventure.
Day 1 Fairbanks | Arrival
Upon arrival in Fairbanks transfer at your own cost to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the sights.
Day 2 Day at Leisure | Evening Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour
Pair the Aurora with hotel pools and you get a Northern Lights experience like no other! This night trip from Fairbanks takes you to Chena Hot Springs Resort for an exciting but relaxing array of activities. Discover eye-popping sculptures at the on-site Aurora Ice Museum, then unwind in the resort’s leg-endary mineral water baths. When the conditions are right, lift your eyes to the sky and watch for the ethereal Northern Lights
Day 3 Day at Leisure | Evening Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour
This evening, depart Fairbanks to your prime Northern Lights viewing at an Aurora Viewing Yurt. Located outside Fairbanks and away from the city lights, wide open areas ensure a perfect view at Alaska’s winter sky. Guests can marvel at the beauty of the Alaskan northern lights from the coziness of comfortable yurts or step outside and find prime conditions to make amazing pictures of the Aurora Borealis. These yurts are chosen very carefully to ensure that guests can view the Northern Lights from the best possible locations.
Day 4 Fairbanks to Anchorage | Alaska Railroad
Today you’ll have the chance to experience a scenic winter Alaska railroad trip aboard the Aurora Winter Train. You’ll ride in a heated railcar with comfortable seats, large picture windows and onboard dining options. The full-day railroad trip follows the same backcountry stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star Train and offers spectacular views of the pristine snow-covered landscape and North America’s highest mountain peak. The train will stop as needed in Nenana, Healy and Talkeetna before arriving to Anchorage.
Day 5 Talkeetna Winter Dog Sledding with Lunch
Dog sledding is one of Alaska’s many time-honored traditions and used to be the prime mode of transportation in the state. On this full day excursion to Talkeetna, experience a thrilling dog sled ride through the snow-covered forests and enjoy one-on-one time with the dogs and their puppies to learn more about the history.
Day 6 Anchorage Winter Wonderland Photo Tour
This daytime winter photo tour explores the natural beauty of the Anchorage area and its wildlife, providing access to stunning landscapes and opportunities to see wildlife. Explore the beauty of winter, from frosty woods and icy falls to snow-covered mountains and coastal sunsets. Destinations may include Chugach State Park, Turnagain Arm, and the coast of Cook Inlet. This winter photo tour is enjoyable for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers.
Day 7 Anchorage | Departure
Upon check-out of your hotel, it’s now time to say goodbye to your magical Alaskan Aurora rail adventure.
