The Aurora

6 Nights

Departs Mondays, March 2024; available for guests age 5 and older

This weeklong itinerary showcases the best of winter in Alaska. From Anchorage, board the Aurora Winter Train for two nights in the charming town of Talkeetna, where you'll enjoy a guided sled dog tour with an Iditarod champion kennel. The rail journey continues north to Fairbanks, home of world-class Aurora viewing. This package can be customized. 

 

TOUR PRICE: $2,105

CALL TO BOOK: 800.544.0552

 

ITINERARY

Monday

Arrive to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Explore the many downtown shops and restaurants. Overnight in Anchorage.

 

Tuesday

Board the Aurora Winter Train and travel north to Talkeetna, watching for views of Denali along the way. The day is yours to explore this small Alaskan town; opt to add on a flightseeing excursion of Denali and the Alaska Range. Overnight in Talkeetna.

 

Wednesday

Take a guided sled dog tour with an Iditarod champion, Dallas Seavey. The night offers another opportunity to enjoy dinner along Talkeetna’s charming Main Street. Overnight in Talkeetna. 

 

Thursday

Continue your journey north aboard the Aurora Winter Train, departing Talkeetna in the late morning and arriving to Fairbanks that night. Along the way, travel along the edge of Denali National Park and traverse the Alaska Range. Overnight in Fairbanks.

 

Friday

The early morning is yours. Travel above the Arctic Circle on a scenic flightseeing tour departing late morning. That evening, enjoy a night of guided aurora chasing. Overnight in Fairbanks. 

 

Saturday

Take a guided tour of Fairbanks, Interior Alaska's largest city. Tonight offers another chance to chase the northern lights. 

 

Price per person based on double occupancy. Package prices may vary from the published rates with hotel, tour selections and date of travel. All prices subject to change without notice. Package available for guests age 5 and older.