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 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 own with local taxi to the
hotel. Afternoon free to explore on you 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 you will be
provided a
transfer 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.
June 1 -
September 5, 2008
|
2008 Rates |
|
From Anchorage |
Single |
Double |
|
One Day Excursion to Nome |
$499 |
$499 |
|
2 Day / 1 Night Excursion to
Nome |
$639 |
$569 |
|
2 Day / 1 Night Deluxe
Nome Experience |
$909 |
$785 |
