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Winter – Fairbanks Activities

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The city of Fairbanks is the perfect place to start your winter getaway and jumping off point for a journey into Alaska’s interior. Journey north far into the Arctic Circle, seeking out the magical Northern Lights, and soak in the outdoor hot springs pool at Chena Hot Springs Resort. Do you dream of experiencing the Northern Lights this winter ? The Northern Lights are nature’s most mysterious phenomena and take centre stage in these winter getaways. Enjoy unique cultural experiences and fun winter snow activities on the side. Enhance your Northern Lights tour package and Northern Lights rail vacation with the inclusion of any of the following captivating activities.

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WF1101 Northern Lights Viewing Tour

You will be picked up at 10 PM for your northern lights viewing tour. Enjoy the transfer to a prime aurora viewing lodge, located in the hills about 20 miles north of Fairbanks – far away from any city lights. Enjoy spectacular 270-degree aurora displays through large picture windows from the comfort of the lodge or outside. Once the lights are out, you want to step outside onto the large deck to soak in the view. And if you get cold, just go back in and help yourself to a cup of hot coffee, tea, or cocoa, available self-serve. Return to your hotel at 2:30 AM.
Tour Times: 10 AM– 2 PM | Price: $140

WF1102 Chena Hot Springs Resort Northern Lights Viewing Tour

View the amazing Northern Lights and soak in the Hot Springs! Our local guide will answer your questions about the Aurora as we travel only 60 miles to Chena, discovered and used by natives and early miners. Guided tour of the Aurora Ice Museum is included. It features a gallery that includes sculptures, chandeliers, and a bar hand carved of ice. The natural outdoor setting of the rock lake (adults only) is perfect for a relaxing soak in the hot springs while waiting for the Northern Lights to appear. After midnight we meet in the heated activity center. Your guide will engage you in conversation about the Aurora Borealis and once the Northern lights are out, show you the best viewing spots. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the resort restaurant.
Tour Times: 5 PM– 4 AM | Price: $230

WF1103 Dog Mushing - Sled Dog Tour (1 hr)

Dog Sledding is Alaska's official sport - have you ever seen a state with a more original sport? It is the only means of transportation through the snow lands of old time Alaska. Dog Mushing / Sledding is an activity nobody should miss on an Alaska winter vacation. All our Dog Mushing / Sledding Tours are designed into a spacious time frame. We do not hurry you in and out of the sled or run circles on a field but give you a real Dog Mushing experience on trails used by Alaskan mushers. There is plenty of time to make your favorite Dog Mushing pictures and play with our Alaska huskies. Arctic gear (parka, pants, boots, mittens) is provided for all our Dog Mushing / Sledding adventures. Break away, and mush with us into the twilight of the Alaskan wilderness
Departure: December - April | Price: $175 including Hotel Transfer

WF1104 Snowmobile Tour  

Guided Snow Machine Tour around the Chena Lakes Recreational area only accessed by snowmachine. On this snowmobile tour, your guide will lead you through a true winter wonderland you haven't seen before. Explore Fairbanks breathtaking surroundings by snowmobile through a beautiful winter wonderland, crossing frozen lakes and rivers, scenic mountains, endless remote trails and hopefully wildlife such as moose, fox or snowshoe hare. The Chena Lakes Recreation area offers a variety of beautiful and well-maintained trails, lakes and rivers ensuring an adventure of a lifetime. No experience is necessary. The transfer is not included in the price, but we will be happy to provide you with information about transfer options. Expect to pay around $65-$70 for a one-way trip, per car.
Departure: Nov 1st - March 31st | Price: $155 (1hr), $270 (2hrs)

WF1005 Ice Fishing

Your Ice Fishing day trip begins with the pick up from your hotel. While catching fish in a warm hut on a beautiful lake you can still safely enjoy the brisk, clear air and peaceful environment of Interior Alaska, the home to some of the best ice fishing this state has to offer. Learn the old native skill of ice fishing from our experienced ice fishing guides. Hot drinks and grilled fish for a late lunch are served while fishing. Warm arctic gear is available and our heated van is always close by. Please provide each participant’s height, weight, and shoe size for the arctic gear. The tour price includes: hotel transfer, arctic gear, fishing license, tackle, hot beverages and lunch.
Departure: Dec - March  | Price: $230 (Half Day) and $285 (Full Day) 

WF1006 Arctic Circle Tour & Aurora Viewing by Van

View the amazing Northern Lights en-route to the Arctic Circle! Your guide will engage in informative conversation about the Northern Lights as you travel north on the famous Dalton Highway. Departure in daylight allows for the opportunity to enjoy the stunning winter landscape and wildlife of interior Alaska. Moose, lynx and fox are often sighted as we move through their natural habitat. Informative stops at the Trans Alaska Pipeline and the mighty Yukon River Bridge offer perfect opportunities for photographs and stretching out for a bit. When we cross the Arctic Circle your guide will award you a personalized Arctic Circle Certificate. After photographs at the Arctic Circle sign, we begin the return journey and Aurora search.
Departure: Nov 01 - March 31 from 2 PM– 4 AM | Price: $300

WF1007 Fairbanks Winter City Sightseeing Tour

Explore Fairbanks and the surrounding area on this morning tour. Your city tour starts right from your hotel and combines fun with Fairbanks history, Your first stop is the Santa Claus House in North Pole. The tour continues on to the Trans Alaska Pipeline viewpoint. It is the perfect spot to explain the astonishing engineering of the pipeline and the oil fields in Prudhoe Bay. Afterwards you'll visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center offering knowledgeable cultural programs and an interpretive exhibit gallery featuring the land, seasons and people of Interior Alaska and the Arctic.
Departure: Sept 01 - March 31 | Price: $150

Maddie, Vancouver: Enjoyed meeting the rest of the guests in a comfortable ride to the viewing area, yurt and kennels. Staff was friendly and personable. Loved the dogs and opportunities to pet and even hold the puppies. What a hoot to go on a sled being pulled by the enthusiastic dog team. Dress warm!! You’ll be out for an hour and it can certainly be cold. Keep arms, legs in. The sled moves fast and trees abound. It’s an absolute blast, but be safe. We had a chance to stand next to the musher. Wow, what a view.