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Small Group of No More Than 14 Guests || "The date with Aurora" Alaska 2026-2027丨Fairbanks - Anchorage 7 Days and 6 Nights Tour
3 aurora viewing opportunities, Experience Matanuska Glacier Hiking and Alaska Aurora Winter Train Through Alaska
$1,619from / person · 2 / room · USD
Why this tour
- Go to Matanuska Glacier, the largest one in Alaska that can be reached by car. Go to the glacier and listen to the ancient call that has passed through thousands of years.
- Quiet Fairbanks, Vibrant Anchorage Turnagain Bay Wonderland, with different landscapes all year round, is amazing everywhere!
- Opportunities to experience local features: Visit centennial Chena Hot Springs, ride on a dog sled, fishing in Ice Lake, explore the Arctic Circle to get a punch certificate, etc.
- International chain hotels, including breakfast and free wi-fi!
- Flight peak hours free pick-up service, for first-time friends to Alaska to provide convenient service.
- *The Northern Lights are an elusive phenomenon. As their appearance is subject to unpredictable natural weather conditions, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary
D1
Home【Airplane】Fairbanks
Today you'll arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city. Its prime location and climate have earned it the nickname "Aurora Capital." Upon arrival, check in to your hotel (hotels in Alaska accept check-in after 4:00 PM). Notes on Transportation from Airport: ※ Free pick-up service from Fairbanks airport to designated hotels: Each booking includes free pick-up service at the Fairbanks airport on the day of arrival. Please request this pick-up service when booking your tour. If you do not request this service or provide your flight information, we can not provide you with pick-up service. Pick-up location: Fairbanks International Airport, Baggage Claim No. 1 Pick-up sign: Alaska Tours Please contact customer service to confirm the pickup time after placing your order. As guests on flights arriving at a similar time may be picked up together, please understand that you may need to wait for a short time at the airport. ※ Paid pick-up service from Fairbanks airport to designated hotels: You may also choose our paid pick-up service: US$100/person/way. Please request this pick-up service when booking your tour. If you do not request this service, we can not provide you with pick-up service. ※ Fairbanks Taxi Information: Taxi pick-up location: Fairbanks International Airport, outside the arrivals area, designated taxi pick-up area. From the airport to most Fairbanks hotels, the cost is about US$20-30 per taxi. Fairbanks Reference Hotels: Hyatt Place Fairbanks (or similar) +1 907-328-1100 | 400 Merhar Avenue, Fairbanks, AK99701 Westmark Fairbanks Hotel (or similar) +1 907-456-7722 | 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Bridgewater Hotel (or similar) +1 907-452-6661 | 723 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Anchorage Reference Hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown (or similar) +1 907-222-9000 | 5060 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99503 Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport (or similar) +1 907-257-7975 | 4411 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517 As night falls, to avoid city light pollution, you'll board the Northern Lights shuttle at 10:00 PM to our carefully selected Aurora Observation Cabin . This ideal location maximizes your chances of observing the Northern Lights. Our expert Aurora guide will provide information on the Northern Lights, including camera settings and photography techniques, to help you capture stunning aurora photos. Complimentary hot drinks and coffee are provided within the cabin, along with an Aurora Monitor screen, allowing you to enjoy the warmth of the Northern Lights (the first viewing is included in the price) . Arrival at the hotel is expected at 2:00 AM the following morning. Aurora Upgrade: If you want to experience a more niche Northern Lights observation experience, you can upgrade to a glass house on the mountaintop for Northern Lights observation and stay for one night (at an additional cost), enjoying the freedom to observe the Northern Lights at any time throughout the night.
Stay Hyatt Place Fairbanks / Bridgewater Hotel / Westmark Fairbanks Hotel / similar
D3
Fairbanks
Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks! You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee. At 10 pm, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to our carefully selected Aurora-Viewing Lodge . It’s an excellent location that will increase your chances of observing the Northern Lights. Our professional guides will introduce you to the Northern Lights and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos. Free hot drinks, coffee, cookies, and a Northern Lights monitoring screen are available in the cabin. Here, you can also warm up after watching the aurora ( 3rd Aurora Viewing, include cost ). You will then return to the hotel to rest at around 2:00 to 3:00 the next morning. Options: 1. Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour (approximately 7 hours round trip) 2. Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour (approximately 8 hours round trip) 3. Denali National Park Walking Tour (approximately 7-8 hours round trip) Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Stay Hyatt Place Fairbanks / Bridgewater Hotel / Westmark Fairbanks Hotel / similar
D2
Fairbanks【Bus】Santa Claus House【Bus】Museum of the North【Bus】Fairbanks
Today you'll enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. You will depart at 1 pm for the famous "Santa Claus House" in the town of North Pole , which, in order to create a strong Christmas atmosphere in Santa's hometown, features a huge 16-meter-tall santa statue and 2-meter-tall polar bear and moose statues. Many of the surrounding public facilities are also decorated in a Christmas theme. Later, you'll follow your guide to the Museum of the North on the University of Alaska's Fairbanks campus, the best place for visitors to discover the mysterious Arctic world and the real life of early locals. With its unique architecture, the museum is one of Fairbanks' landmarks. The museum is divided into different exhibition halls, which not only give a detailed introduction to the local environment and history, but also display some rare arctic animal specimens (“Blue Babe”, mammoth bones, a nearly 3-meter-tall brown bear, etc.). Afterwards you will return to the hotel for a rest. (If the Museum is closed, you will visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and be refunded your $12 Museum of the North ticket fee on site). At 10 pm, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to the surrounding area outside Fairbanks, in an excellent location that will increase your chances of observing the Northern Lights. Our professional guides will introduce you to the Northern Lights and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos. Free hot drinks, coffee, cookies and a Northern Lights monitoring screen are available in the cabin, where you can warm up after watching the aurora ( 2nd Aurora Viewing, include cost ). You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning. Options: 1. Dog-Pulled ATV Experience （approximately 2 hours total） 2. Ice Fishing Tour （approximately 4 hours total） 3. Snow Mobile Tour （approximately 2 hours total） Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Stay Hyatt Place Fairbanks / Bridgewater Hotel / Westmark Fairbanks Hotel / similar
D6
Anchorage【Bus】Matanuska Glacier【Bus】Anchorage
In the morning, we'll meet at your hotel and depart by car for Matanuska Glacier . Along the way, we'll stop at a large supermarket where you can shop and prepare lunch. Upon arrival at the glacier, you'll embark on a glacier hike (approximately two hours) led by a professional guide. Matanuska Glacier is Alaska's largest accessible glacier. Classified as a valley glacier, it flows through the valley like a river, flowing north from the Chugach Mountains to the Glen Highway. It's a popular destination between Anchorage and Glennallen. Join your guide as you journey across this 10,000-year-old glacier, admiring the endless expanse of pure white and the azure ice caves carved by the glacier. Due to its unique valley glacier characteristics, Matanuska Glacier enjoys more sunny weather in winter than surrounding areas, making it a popular choice for glacier hikers. The glacier and Sheep Mountain create one of the most breathtaking and stunning scenery in Alaska. Tips: 1. It is recommended to wear a warm down jacket, velvet jacket, hat, scarf, anti-ski boots, sunglasses, etc. , pay attention to the safety of your feet. 2. Be sure to comply with the guide requirements during the walk and sign the disclaimer required by the Park Service. 3. Free walking equipment such as helmets and non-slip shoe chains. Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Stay Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage / Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport / similar
D4
Fairbanks
Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks. You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee. Due to limited time, it is only possible to choose one out of the two optional activities below. Options: 1. Overland Adventure Across the Arctic Circle (drive both ways, round trip about 16 hours) 2. Aurora-Viewing Lodge or Aurora Chasing (approximately 4 hours round trip): If you need to depart Fairbanks the following day, please book your flight for no earlier than 7 am, to avoid risking missing your flight. Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Stay Hyatt Place Fairbanks / Bridgewater Hotel / Westmark Fairbanks Hotel / similar
D5
Fairbanks【Bus】Alaska Aurora Winter Train【Bus】Anchorage
In the morning, board the Alaska Northern Lights Train* (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and journey south to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage is the economic center of the "Last Frontier" and the state's largest transportation hub. The Alaska Northern Lights Train, renowned locally and operating only on weekends, passes the Alaska Range and Mount Denali along the way. The slow-moving route allows for a leisurely viewing of the magnificent shimmering greenery and golden landscapes. Arriving in Anchorage in the evening, you'll enjoy a well-deserved rest after several days of continuous aurora viewing. Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own
Stay Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage / Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport / similar
D7
Anchorage【Bus】Home
Today, you'll conclude your tour and bid farewell to beautiful Alaska. If your flight out of Alaska is scheduled for the evening or later, you can also choose to join a sightseeing tour in Anchorage to fully experience the charm of Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Options: 1. Anchorage Turnagain Arm Wonderland Tour (approximately 7-8 hours round trip). Meals: Breakfast: at hotel; Lunch & Dinner: on your own Tips: 1. Please check out the hotel before your departure today, and make reasonable arrangements for time and luggage storage 2. If you participate in the Turnagain Arm Wonderland Tour, please book a flight that leaves after 19:00 to ensure that you have enough time to complete the day's trip. 3.24-hour free airport shuttle service is provided through your hotel, please reserve with the hotel staff in advance. Information need to reserve the shuttle: room number, name (in pinyin), number of people, departure time. 4. For flights within the U.S., please arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. 5. If you plan to continue your stay in Anchorage after your tour, you can book a hotel extension in advance. **The sequence of activities in this tour itinerary is subject to change based on the tour departure date, weather conditions, etc., but the content of the tour will not change. The below sequence is provided for reference only, and may not match your final itinerary.** **The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon whose appearance and visibility are dictated by weather and other natural conditions. Thus, there is no guarantee that you will see them.** **If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide, please meet at the time your guide has informed you of.**
Stay Confirmed with the departure date
Included
Transport, hotels, tickets and more already in the tour price
- Hotels described in the itinerary, or equivalent hotels.
- Airport pick-up or pick-up service within a specified time.
- Local bilingual guide/driver service (partial activities only provide English guide).
- Tour bus service: 12-15 passenger vehicles (excluding certain departures during the peak season from 12/17 to 1/7).
- TicketsAttraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary.
- Some hotel breakfasts, and meals listed as included in the itinerary.
Not included / self-pay
Pay-on-your-own or extra items
- Transportation to/from Alaska, and transportation within Alaska that is not included in the itinerary.
- Guided airport drop-off service, and pick-up service outside the specified time period.
- Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
- Lunch, dinner, and other meals not included in the itinerary.
- In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide based on the quality of their service. Standard tips are as follows:
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service: $5/person/time
- Fairbanks Tours, Aurora viewing, Dog Sledding, Snow Mobile, Ice Fishing, Daytime Hot Springs: $10/person/time
- Denali Walking Tour, Chnena Hotsprings: $15/person/day
- Matanuska Glacier, Castner Glacier Ice Cave Discovery: $20/person
- Arctic Circle trips: $25/person/day
- Please pay tips to your guide on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.
- All other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary and agreement.
Optional extras
Optional, not in the tour price. Prices are indicative.
The Overlook at Cleary Summit
Single Occupancy $400.00 per person/night $550.00 per person/night；Double Occupancy $275.00 per person/night · Each glass cabin features one king-size bed, accommodating up to 2 guests.
Aurora Viewing Lodge
Per person $120.00 · Minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated.
Aurora Chasing
Everyone $90.00 · Minimum 2 people
Dog Sledding Adventure
Per person $160.00 · Minimum 2 people. September to early November is a dog-pulled ATV experience. The specific start and end dates will be adjusted at any time according to the amount of snowfall.
Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour
Everyone $360.00 · Minimum 4 people required. Tour booking available exclusively upon arrival. Opening date: mid-to-late December to March.
Denali National Park Walking Tour
Per person $180.00 · Minimum 4 people.
Snow Mobile Tour (30mins ride)
Adult (Ages 16+ must operate independently.) $160.00；Child (Youth aged 10-15 must share a vehicle with a parent.) $110.00 · Minimum 2 people. Opening date: mid-to-late November to late March. Age limit: 10 years and above. Specific start and end dates will be adjusted at any time based on snowfall.
Ice Fishing Tour
Adult $150.00；Child (2-11) $110.00 · Minimum 4 people. Opening date: late November to late March Adults over 16 years old need to purchase a fishing license for US$15 per person. Specific start and end dates will be adjusted at any time according to the temperature.
Overland Adventure across the Arctic
Everyone $280.00 · Minimum 4 people.
Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour
Per person $125.00 · Minimum 2 people.
Chena Hot Spring Resort Ice Museum
Per person $20.00 · Purchase on your own at the hot spring resort.
Chena Hot Spring Ice Museum Apple Martini
Per person $20.00 · Must be at least 21 years of age. Purchase at the hot spring resort with your ID.
Anchorage Turnagain Arm Wonderland Tour
Everyone $120.00 · Minimum 4 people.
Booking notes
Essential Information About Booking: This tour is led by a local Chinese-speaking guide (except where otherwise noted); with a minimum group size of 2 people , it can be immediately confirmed. We strongly suggest that you wait to buy plane tickets until after you receive your confirmation from us. Please provide us with your flight information and phone number at least 10 days ahead of your tour departure. Otherwise we will be unable to send you the final confirmation. If you do not provide our company with your correct flight information in time, and as a result we do not have a car and staff member available, we reserve the right to refuse any free airport pick-up or drop-off service originally offered. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Alaska fire code does not permit adding extra beds in hotel rooms. All hotel rooms have either one or two beds. This product is priced as a package tour. If you are unable to participate in some of the tour activities or unable to use any part of the itinerary or included services, we are unable to give any refunds. Notes for Participation: This tour requires you to bring a photo ID, such as a foreign passport with an American visa, or an American driver’s license. The sequence of activities in this tour itinerary is subject to change based on the tour departure date, weather conditions, etc., but the content of the tour will not change. The sequence in the above itinerary is provided for reference only, and may not match your final itinerary. If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide, please meet at the time your guide has informed you of. Different guides are assigned to each day tour, so each day you will have a different guide leading your tour. While observing the aurora, in order to avoid affecting the experience of others, please do not use flash photography. It is very cold in Alaska in winter, so please bring appropriate warm clothing, such as: down jacket, fleece jacket, hat, scarf, boots with traction, sunglasses, etc. On the Dalton Highway lingering in the middle of the road is strictly prohibited. Guests must take responsibility for any safety incidents resulting from such behavior. It is recommended that you enjoy the views from the side of the road. For safety reasons, minors under age 18 may not enter the outdoor natural rock pool, but they may use the indoor pool and the outdoor hot tub. Minors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by at least one adult at all times or to submit a disclaimer signed by their guardian. If you didn’t book any optional activities available on the tour in advance, you can talk with your guide about booking these activities. In this case payment must be made in cash. Please be aware, if you are not able to meet your guide at the appointed time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, running late, etc.), and thus miss the chance to board the bus and cannot participate in the tour, we are afraid we cannot refund your fee for that day. Please arrive at the pick-up location least 10 to 15 minutes early. You may call us within 1 to 2 days of your tour to confirm the pick-up time and location. If, due to unpreventable circumstances (including but not limited to: natural disasters, political and social situations, accidents and malfunctions, road closures, etc.), adjustments must be made to the tour in order to protect the safety and welfare of all guests in the tour group, our company reserves the right to take measures including changing the time or content of the tour or even canceling some or all tour activities. The related tour fees cannot be refunded, and any additional costs incurred (i.e. extended hotel stay, transportation, meals, plane ticket changes) must be borne by the guests. Natural disasters: flood, earthquake, hail, snowstorm, tsunami, etc. Political & social situations: war, shutdown, protest, regime change, policy change, terrorist attack, etc. Accidents and malfunctions: tour bus or other transportation equipment malfunction, sudden damage to recreational equipment, traffic accident or other blockage of roads, etc. Road closures: roads impassable due to weather conditions, traffic accidents, etc. Emergency contact: (toll free in the United States) +1 (866) 585-8747 or +1 (212) 334-4222.