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Anchorage Winter Getaway Package

 

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From snow covered trees to glistening frozen ponds, the beauty of Alaska abounds in winter! Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is situated on the shores of Cook Inlet and offers a variety of winter activities, from dog sledding to horse drawn sleigh rides to flight seeing. Special events include The Great Alaska Shootout, Fur Rendezvous, and the world famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Anchorage is a great place to enjoy a unique winter adventure, whether you are here on business or strictly pleasure!

Itinerary

5 days / 4 nights

Day 1: On arrival in Anchorage, transfer to hotel by courtesy shuttle or taxi. The day is at your leisure to explore the city or just relax at your hotel. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 2: Enjoy an approx. 3 hour private tour of Anchorage today. Your tour will highlight downtown Anchorage, Lake Hood (largest and busiest seaplane base in the world!), and a stop at Alaska Wild Berry Products to view the chocolate waterfall. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 3: Explore the Chugach Mountain front range on a 2 to 4 hour guided snowshoeing hike. During the hike, your naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and fauna of this unique winter wonderland. No experience is necessary. This afternoon, continue to explore Anchorage or add an optional excursion, such as flight seeing (not included). Overnight Anchorage.

Day 4: Today, take a nostalgic 1 hour horse-drawn sleigh ride. Relax as the sleigh glides over the snow through an enchanting winter forest in Ruth Arcand Park. After the ride, warm with hot beverages up at a small cabin. Overnight Anchorage.
Please note:
transfers to / from Ruth Arcand Park are NOT included. Taxi service is available to the park.

Day 5:  Depending on your departure flight you might have some free time for some souvenir shopping or additional excursions. Take the hotel courtesy shuttle or a taxi to the airport. Depart or start an additional program.

4 nights hotel accommodation. 3 hour private Anchorage city tour with driver-guide, 2 to 4 hour guided snowshoeing hike (includes 2 to 3 hours of hiking, roundtrip transfer from Anchorage, snowshoes and guide services), and 1 hour horse-drawn sleigh ride.All taxes and fees.

Included for standard programs are transfers in Anchorage by courtesy hotel shuttle (taxi fares are not included).  Included in upgraded programs are taxi transfers in Anchorage.

December 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009: Daily Departures

2008 / 2009 Winter Rates

 Season / Program Type
Single
Double/ Twin
Triple

Quad

Child
 standard program

On Request

$648

$468

$404

On Request

 upgraded program

On Request

$829

$643

$697

On Request

 



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