Anchorage –– Alaska’s largest city. It’s known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. There are many attractions for year-round visitors.

If your flight arrives before 7:00 am, you may join the optional tour: Matanuska Glacier Guided Hiking (at your own expense)

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hiking (This tour would take approximately 7-8 hours, including hiking for 2 hours, transportation included.)

Depart at around 8:00 am, go to Matanuska glacier and walk on the ice with professional guidance! The Matanuska Glacier is ranked second of “49 PLACES TO GO IN THE 49th STATE” by Alaska Magazine. It has the most spectacular view between the cities of Palmer and Glennallen; and is the largest Glacier you can reach by vehicle. The Matanuska Glacier is originated from the Chugach mountain range, South Central Alaska, which you can see from the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway in Glacier View, Alaska. It is sunny around the area and a MUST-GO place for travelers. The weather in Matanuska Glacier is more favorable than its nearby cities because there is a weather hole that cold air from the glacier forces the warm air up to the mountain peaks. Back to Anchorage hotel at around 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Depart at around 9:00 am, you would go to the Turnagain Arm and enjoy the gorgeous views of one of Alaska’s most beautiful fjords. You could take photos at Beluga Point. You have the opportunity to take the tram at Alyeska Resort (at your own expense), viewing the breathtaking panoramic scenery of mountains, hanging glaciers, streams, spruce, and an array of wildlife. After lunch in Anchorage, visit Earthquake Park, Lake Hood, and Captain Cook Monument. And you can go shopping in Anchorage downtown at the end day off. Back to Anchorage hotel at around 3:00 pm.

Reminder:
If you want to attend Matanuska Glacier Guided Hiking rather than Anchorage Turnagain Arm Winter Explore, you can pay $130 per person to upgrade to Optional tour: Matanuska Glacier Guided Hiking.

Depart from hotel around 7:30 am to 8:00 am. From Anchorage to Denali by train, from Denali to Fairbanks by vehicle.

Alaska Railroad — Start your aurora adventure from the Aurora Winter Train which departs at 8:30 am from Anchorage Train Depot and arrives at Denali at 3:55 pm. The Alaska Railroad was built at the era of the “Gold Rush” more than 100 years ago. Along the way, the train travels through some of the most scenic and rugged territory in Alaska. (Each reservation is from 7:30 am to 8:00 am, Anchorage Hotel will arrange a transportation to the train station and tour guide pick-up service from Denali Railway Station is at 3:55 pm. If you are going to the train station by yourself, please arrive at the train station before 7:50 am to check in the baggage.)

Denali National Park — The most famous national park that around mountain Denali. The mountains are not covered by forests, and the breathtaking natural beauty attracts visitors from all over the world. You will visit the Visitor Center here, there is a small museum inside, you could watch a movie "cardiac Denali" (about 20 minutes) to acquaint yourself with the scenery landscape, wild animals, even season alternation. In the winter, the Denali National Park will be covered by thick snow. With a fine weather and appropriate snowfall, you can enter the national park with a certified guide who has passed the official training. A short walking experience or an outdoor snowshoe walk will give you a closer look at North America's first peak.

Important: Due to short daytime in winter, from November to January every year, as the train arrives in Denali, the sun has set, so during this period, we will not enter the park for outdoor hiking. The tour guide will take tourists to take pictures in front of the entrance of Denali National Park.

Fairbanks — The largest city in the Interior region of Alaska, located less than 120 miles (190 km) south of the Arctic Circle. One of the best places on earth for experiencing the beautiful and mysterious aurora. Aurora is visible on average more than 200 days per year in the vicinity of Fairbanks.

Aurora Viewing Lodge — Take our shuttle to the selected aurora viewing lodge, Aurora Viewing Bar or Clear Summit Aurora Viewing Lodge, to experience the mysterious aurora at 10:00 pm. (Night one, fee is included.) Back to the hotel at around 2:00 am next morning.

*Aurora Viewing Bar — There are thousands of one-dollar bills with hand-written blessings all over the wall and the roof of the bar. You could wait for the Northern Lights in this lovely warm lodge and have a drink if you’re interested.

*Clear Summit Aurora Viewing Lodge — The bar is on the mountain top where is far away from the city and has less light pollution. There is a large monitoring screen in the bar, so please make yourself comfortable inside while waiting for the Northern lights to show up.

Depart from the hotel around 1:00 pm to enjoy Fairbanks city tour. Asian lunch is included.

The UAF Museum of The North — The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. Explore Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife, and experience 2,000 years of Alaska art. (You will take a tour of Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center if UAF Museum of the North is closed. And get refund USD 12.00 per person.)

Santa Claus House — It’s Christmas year-round in the North Pole, Alaska—just 20 minutes away from Fairbanks. It has the world’s largest Santa statue. You can choose holiday gifts for your special friends, or you can mail a postcard to them. (You will take a tour of North Pole Village if Santa Clause House is closed.)

Chena Hot Springs Aurora Viewing — Depart from the hotel around 5:30 pm and enjoy the warmth of these natural Hot Springs in winter. You have the chance to visit the world’s only all-year around open Ice Museum (at your own expense) made of 1,000 tons of ice. It will be a memorable experience to see the creative things that are being carved out of ice! You can order an apple martini that comes in an ice molded martini glass (at your own expense, at least 21 years old). As daylight wanes, you can watch the northern lights while enjoying the hot springs! Back to Fairbanks hotel around 2:00 am the next morning. (Night two, fee is included.) (If it's not convenient for you to enjoy the hot springs due to lack of physical fitness, the tour guide will help to change your hot spring ticket to Ice Museum ticket which has the equal value.)

You could enjoy a free morning before Fairbanks City Tour. Optional tour: Dog Sled Tour.

Dog Sled Tour (This tour would take approximately 2 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at the specified hotels.)
We will depart at around 10:30 am from hotel, then an Alaskan resident Leslie, will take you to experience dog sledding and introduce you the dog sledding culture. Leslie came to the Alaska twenty years ago, started from 2 Alaskan Malamutes and has grown into 50 dogs and a dog sledding cultural exhibition center now. As the annual dog sled race in Alaska becomes so popular all over the world, Leslie opens a training ground for the sled dogs and trains young mushers. She also provides dog sled adventures for the tourists and the income is to prepare for various International dog sled races. She is honored very much by the local community for supporting young mushers and helping them raise funds. In Leslie’s dog sledding cultural exhibition center, it uses pictures, audios, and physical objects to show visitors how an Alaskan native use the dog sled as a traditional commuting tool and its profound cultural traditions. You will also have a chance to play with the cute dogs.

*In winter (approximately from November 16th to the beginning of April, the specific date will be adjusted according to the local weather and temperature) you will experience the thrill of the dog sledding over the snow for about 20 to 25 minutes. Two passengers will sit on one sled that is being pulled by a team of dogs. The leading dogs are responsible for the direction and the dog near the seat is the most powerful. You will be speeding on the trail through the forest, splashing snowflakes and have lots of fun.

*In autumn when there is insufficient snowfall (approximately from September 16th to November 15th, the specific date will be adjusted according to the local weather and temperature), the musher will let the dog team pull a ATV instead of a sled for about 5 to 10 minutes. Usually the mommy dog will breed in early fall, so you may have the chance to play and take pictures with the newborn puppy! Leslie will also take you to the kennel and explain the history, breeding, and training of the dog sledding in Alaska. And you will have a chance to sled firsthand with the musher and enjoy the cooperation and the team work spirit of the sled dog team.

Depart from the hotel around 10:00 am and leave for Coldfoot Camp.

Dalton Highway –– It is one of the most isolated roads in the United States. It directly parallels the pipeline. It begins at the Elliott Highway, north of Fairbanks, and ends at Deadhorse near the Arctic Ocean and the Prudhoe Bay oil fields. It became a legend through the hit TV show “Ice Road Truckers” on the History Channel. More chances to see wildlife, such as caribou, arctic fox, wolf, moose etc.

Yukon River –– Traverse the mighty Yukon River.

Trans-Alaska Pipeline –– View the remarkable Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world’s longest continuous pipeline systems, is more than 800-miles in length. It moves 500,000 barrels of crude oil a day.

Arctic Circle –– Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.

Coldfoot –– Arrive at Coldfoot Camp in the foot of the Brooks Range. Mail postcards to your family and friends in the northernmost post office in America, or get your precious stamp in the National Park.

Wiseman Aurora Viewing Lodge––Enjoy an evening tour to historic Wiseman for a unique cabin visit and an opportunity to enjoy the solitude of the Brooks Range as you scan the northern sky for Northern Lights. Cabin visit includes complimentary hot beverages. Departs from Coldfoot at 10:00 pm and returns around 2:00 am next morning. (Night three, fee is included.)

Reminder:
There are only two single beds in each room. If you book Triple or Quadruple room, you will be arranged in two separate rooms during your stay at Coldfoot Camp, and no one will share a room with strangers. You could just take the required items to Coldfoot Camp, store the heavy luggage in the front desk of Fairbanks hotel.

In the morning, you could participate in hiking, snowshoe walking, or visit the aboriginal village organized by the English-language local guide in Coldfoot (please ask local guides for specific arrangements).

Depart from Coldfoot to Fairbanks by Thomas Arctic bus at around 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm. The guide will choose three locations with high elevations and open views, and you may encounter with the Northern Lights there. We’ll arrive at the Fairbanks Hotel at around 2:00 am - 3:00 am next morning. (Night tour, fee is included.)

Something you must know about Thomas Arctic Bus:
*Alaska's 30 years of local operating experience, professional Arctic travel company services, with up to $10,000,000 commercial operating insurance.
*All commercial vehicles have Alaska local license plates and are operated by local reliable drivers who have rich experience of driving heavy vehicles on the Dalton Highway.
*Strict implementation of the D.O.T. professional driver driving electronic records of the US Department of Transportation.
*Thomas Arctic Bus has American school bus chassis, over weighted body and the shortest wheelbase to ensure safe commercial operation.
*Redesigned by a professional car manufacturer in the cold region of Edmonton.
- Canada 72-hour automatic independent heating and floor heating system.
- Capacious space with seat spacing and 120-degree tilt high back leather seats.
- Satellite phone, car satellite communication system CB Radio to ensure emergency rescue.
- Anti-fog double glazing
- Equipped with washroom
*Along the Dalton Highway, Fairbanks-Arctic Circle Midpoint Yukon River Camp, there are rescue workers to provide more security.
*At exclusive Yukon River camp restaurant, you could taste "Polar braised beef noodles."

You have the chance to upgrade today’s ground tour to Optional tour: Coldfoot to Fairbanks Arctic Fly Tour.
Coldfoot to Fairbanks Arctic Fly Tour upgrade (English-speaking tour guide.)
-Late morning to mid-afternoon, return via air from Coldfoot to Fairbanks, cross over the Arctic Circle in the air.
-Bird-eye viewing the endless beautiful tundra.
-The flight will take 1 hour to 1.5 hour, plan to be back to the hotel during 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
-Aurora Viewing Lodge––Take our shuttle to the selected aurora viewing lodge, Aurora Viewing Bar or Clear Summit Aurora Viewing Lodge, to experience the mysterious aurora at 10:00 pm. Back to the hotel at around 2:00 am next morning. (Night tour)

Due to the weight limit, you could only carry 10 lbs. luggage when taking the flight.
If the “Coldfoot to Fairbanks Arctic Fly Tour” is cancelled due to the bad weather, the upgrade fee will be refunded, and you will be rearranged going back to Fairbanks by bus.

Take the free hotel shuttle to the airport.

If your flight departs after 9:00 pm, we especially recommend you to join the Optional tours: Snow Machine Ride and Ice Fishing and Barbecue. Both of them could be arranged in the same day.

*Snow Machine Ride (This tour would take approximately 2 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at the specified hotels.)

An Alaskan resident Somkey will take you on your Alaska Snow Machine Tour! There is nothing like the thrill of driving the snow machine on your own. It is the fastest commuting tool on the snow, and its speed is comparable to a regular vehicle. The snow machine is different from the motorcycle because it is not driven by wheels but by the track rotation. Therefore, you will find the driving safer, more stable and easy to learn. You can ride it up to the hills, cross the obstacles and speed through the open field. You do not need any license to operate the snow machine! Come on and enjoy a scenic route with lots of fresh snow and experience the paradise on earth. (Please bring you winter gear such as waterproof suits, hat, gloves, and warm boots to avoid frostbite.)

*Ice Fishing and Barbecue (This tour would take approximately 4 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at the specified hotels.)
All rivers are frozen in Alaska from the end of November to March next year. The depth of the ice is up to 2m. The fish are very hungry under the ice and can often be readily caught even by people with little fishing experience (LMAO) The fishing guide Don will guide you to catch the trout and salmon! The Fishing equipment, clothes, and transportation from the hotel are included.
Fishing License — The tour guide will assist you to buy a fishing license ($25/person at your own expense) on the tour day.