Day Tour Tour 206

Fly from Anchorage to Nome aboard Alaska Airlines. Your tour begins upon arrival with a brief orientation about the interesting history of this frontier town. Dog sledding is an integral part of Nome's history. Experience first-hand the thrill and challenge of dog mushing with a detailed demonstration by a veteran Iditarod musher. Next, travel to the Creek Mining Station for gold panning. Keep a watchful eye on your pan - whatever you find, you get to keep! Before returning to Anchorage, stop in the local shops to purchase unique gifts.

2 Day / 1 Night Tour 201

Day 1: Same as day tour but you will overnight in Nome. You have free time in the evening to go beach combing on the Bering Straight, meet colorful locals, and enjoy the Midnight Sun. The accommodations are basic at the historic Nugget Inn.

Day 2:  This morning a transfer to the airport is provided for your return flight to Anchorage with Alaska Airlines.

Round trip flight from Anchorage on Alaska Airlines, local transfers, and guided sightseeing. Overnight tour includes one night in Nome.

2 Day / 1 Night DELUXE Tour 201R
See Nome with a local legend!  Richard Beneville has lived in the Far North for the last 22 years including 5 years in Barrow and in Nome for the past 17 years. During the school year Richard works for Nome Public Schools coordinating the Community Schools programs but in the summer months Richards dons a different hat.  You will be informed and entertained by Richard who loves to share his northern experiences with private parties and small groups.   Richard also hosts a weekly television show for Nome viewers called “Hello, Central”.

"I love Nome! I love its history, cultures, and the beauty of the land around it. Come with me, let me show you. Hello, Central!"
Richard.

Nome’s colorful 100-year history presented within a framework of thousands of years of Eskimo culture and history. Richard’s presentation of Nome and its history is considered by some to be the best tour interpretation they have ever experienced. Included in the tour is a trip outside of town to view wildlife and to take a “tundra walk” during which Richard will identify tundra flora and discuss the diversity and beauty of this fascinating ecosystem.  After your deluxe tour of one of Alaska’s most fascinating Arctic regions you will come away saying “there’s no place like Nome!”

Day 1:  Scheduled flight to Nome.  Transfer on own with local taxi to the hotel.  Afternoon free to explore on your own.  The hotel is in the downtown area, within easy walking distance to the local museum, artist shops and beachcombing on the Bering Sea beach!  The accommodations is the Aurora Inn Suites, with nicely furnished rooms in a country inn style located on the town's main street.  Overnight Nome.

Day 2:  Full day touring Nome and surroundings with Richard.  This evening a transfer is provided to the airport for your return flight to Anchorage with Alaska Airlines.

Round trip flight from Anchorage on Alaska Airlines, full day of guided sightseeing, 1 night hotel and all taxes.

Transfers in Anchorage, meals, or gratuities.

Weather in the Arctic can be unpredictable. While every effort will be made to provide this tour, Alaska Airlines will only operate under safe weather conditions. If this tour is cancelled due to weather, it is non-refundable. The BerkelyCare travel insurance offered on AlaskaTours.com does NOT cover weather cancellations for this tour. If you are interested in travel insurance to cover this tour, please contact us.

May 25 - September 5, 2010