Itinerary
DAY1 - Fairbanks Arrival
Arrive into Fairbanks and transfer from the airport by hotel shuttle or on your own.
Overnight in Fairbanks.
Hotel: Bridgewater Hotel or similar
Optional Activity:
Aurora Viewing begins at 10PM from your Fairbanks hotel. Travelling North of town to Borealis Basecamp for an evening of Aurora Viewing. We provide snacks, drinks, and basic night time photography instruction including complimentary tripod usage and optional Camera/Lens rental. Priced at $125.00 per person.
DAY 2 - Fairbanks to Borealis Basecamp
The morning is at leisure in Fairbanks. At 11:00AM you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Borealis Basecamp, approximately 45-50 minutes north of Fairbanks. This accommodation offers an exceptional stay in fiberglass domes with large, curved windows for optimal northern lights viewing right from your room! Overnight Borealis Basecamp. Today relax and enjoy all the camp has to offer. Included today is an ATV or Dog Cart Tour or later in the season when snow conditions allow (typically starting mid-November) a Snowmachine or Dog Sledding Tour. Any of those tours are approx. 1 hour long. (Only one activity is included, please choose attime of booking). Winter gear is provided. (B)
Hotel: Borealis Basecamp
DAY 3 - Borealis Basecamp to Fairbanks
You can select from either returning to Fairbanks at 12 Noon and participating in an optional experience or stay at Basecamp and return to Fairbanks at 4:00PM. Staying at Basecamp you can participate in any of the onsite activities. (B)
Hotel: Bridgewater Hotel or similar
Optional Activity:
City Tour begins with the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, showcases the rich Arctic History through the Museum of the North and celebrates the fun of Alaska’s own North Pole with a visit to Santa Clause’s House. Priced at $115.00 Per Person
Chena Night Tour departs Fairbanks at 5PM heading east to Chena Hotsprings. Begin your evening with a visit to the year-round Ice Museum, relax in the Hotsprings to your hearts content and finish your evening with Aurora Viewing. Returning to Fairbanks around 4:00AM. Priced at $175.00 per person
DAY 4 - Fairbanks
Free day in Fairbanks where you can participate in optional experiences. (B)
Hotel: Bridgewater Hotel or similar
Optional Activity:
Arctic Circle Tour begins with departing Fairbanks at 10AM and heading North to the Arctic Circle. Enjoy the beauty of Alaska’s interior, traveling along the world famous Dalton Highway and traverse the mighty Yukon River. Cross the Arctic Circle in a ceremonious fashion and receive an Arctic Circle certificate. Priced at $229.00 per person standard season. Arctic Circle Fly Drive begins with a flight north to Coldfoot, home of the Northernmost post office in the United States. Have the opportunity to send friends and family a postcard before beginning your ground journey south to the Arctic Circle. Cross the Arctic Circle in a ceremonious fashion and receive an Arctic Circle certificate. Continuing South cross the mighty Yukon River and take in the Ghost Trees along the way. Priced at $419.00 per person/standard season.
DAY 5 - Fairbanks Departure
Take the hotel shuttle to the airport on own for your departure or start additional program. (B)
Optional Activities:
- Tour departures until mid-November include either an ATV or Dog Cart Tour
- Tour departures starting mid-November include a Dog Sledding or Snowmachine Tour (depending on snow conditions).
