Winter Festivals - Iditarod & Fur Rondy Tour - $325 ppdo

Wednesday, February 29 through Saturday, March 3, 2012

The Iditarod starts in Anchorage on Saturday, March 3. Fans call it the Last Great Race on Earth. A race of over 1,150 miles of the world's most extreme and beautiful terrain: across mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, desolate tundra and arctic conditions.

Wednesday arrive in Anchorage February 29.

Thursday board the Alaska Railroad Hurricane Turn for a trip into Alaska's Interior. The train travels north from Anchorage to Hurricane Gulch, along the Susitna River and through the Indian River canyon.

The Hurricane Turn operates the first Thursday of each month in the winter, from October to May. Return to Anchorage and overnight.

Friday head to the Fur Rondy, an Anchorage tradition dating back to the days when fur trappers wanted to blow off a little mid-winter steam. Now it's a full-blown, family-friendly winter tradition. Stay the night in Anchorage.

Saturday the official start of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race takes place within walking distance of your hotel. Enjoy the fun with the crowds and wave to your favorite team. After the last musher leaves the chute, plan to visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center Museum. Stay the night in Anchorage. On Sunday, fly home or opt for more activities in the Anchorage area.

Tour Price: $325 per person, based on double occupancy.

Includes four nights' accommodations plus roundtrip rail on the Hurricane Turn Train. Meals and optional tours not included.