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Tour 233: Bettles Lodge Aurora Viewing
SPECIAL: Receive a 3rd night free in January!
 Travel
35 miles north the Arctic Circle and enjoy time at this remote and unique
destination. The main lodge is a beautiful, rustic yet modern building built in
1948. It has been brought up to date to provide guests fully modern amenities.
In the lodge's common
area, relax after a day of outdoor activities, watch TV, converse with other
guests about the day's activities or visit the second floor game room, complete
with a billiard table.
At Bettles Lodge, you will find a relaxing setting offering
some of the most vivid displays of the Northern Lights found anywhere!
Click here for the current
Aurora Forecast!
Day 1:
Enjoy a one-hour
scenic flight from
Fairbanks, crossing the
mighty Yukon River and the
Arctic Circle, with possible
views of the Brooks Range
and Gates of the Arctic
National Park. Beginning
with lunch today, all meals
are included at Bettles
Lodge. This afternoon is
free to explore your
tranquil surroundings by
snowshoe or cross-country
ski. After dinner, step
outside and enjoy the
Northern Lights or watch from the
Aurora viewing cabin.
Overnight at Bettles Lodge.
Day 2:
Today, enjoy a
1
½ - 2 hour guided tour of
the Bettles area, including
the Inupiaq Eskimo
village of Evansville. You
will also have time to
participate in optional
activities,
such as
taking an exhilarating ride
on
a snowmobile, touring the
Arctic by dog sled, or
flying through the Brooks
Range in a ski-plane. If
needed, warm clothing is
available at the lodge. Stay
up tonight for another
opportunity to see the
Northern Lights dance across
the dark sky.
Overnight at Bettles Lodge.
Day 3:
Breakfast is your last
included meal at the lodge.
Return to Fairbanks later
this morning by small plane.
Tour concludes upon your
arrival in Fairbanks.
Roundtrip airfare between
Fairbanks and Bettles; 2 nights lodging and all meals at
Bettles Lodge; village tour; use of Arctic Gear, snow shoes,
and cross country skis; all taxes.
Accommodations:
Standard rooms are located in the main lodge which has a
total of 6 standard guest rooms that share 2 central
bathrooms. (Standard rooms do not have private
bath).
Jacuzzi rooms are located in the Aurora Lodge, which is
separate from the main lodge. Jacuzzi rooms have private
bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub in the bedroom.
Daily Departures: October 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010
Please note: snow conditions can vary and are
not known at time of booking.
Aurora viewing is
dependent on weather and aurora activity!
Summer programs also available -
click here for more information
(Best Aurora viewing only during the winter
months!)
Begin a 2 night package any time from January 2 to 29 and receive a
3rd night free. Applies to both
standard
rooms and Jacuzzi rooms.
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2009 / 2010 Winter Rates
Tour 233 based
on
standard room
with SHARED BATH |
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Standard Season:
Oct 1 - Dec 20, 2009
Jan 2 - Feb 28 & March
22 - April 30, 2010 |
Single
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Dbl / Twin
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Child * |
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3
days / 2 nights |
$1280 |
$1180 |
$590 |
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4
days / 3 nights |
$1645 |
$1495 |
$685 |
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5 days / 4 nights |
$1960 |
$1810 |
$780 |
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Peak Season:
Dec 21, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010
&
March 1 - 21, 2010 |
Single
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Dbl / Twin
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Child * |
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3
days / 2 nights |
$1365 |
$1305 |
$710 |
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4
days / 3 nights |
$1760 |
$1670 |
$865 |
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5 days / 4 nights |
$2155 |
$2035 |
$1020 |
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* Child rate valid for children 2-11 years
sharing a room with 2 full paying adults.
Longer stays are
available. Please
email us
for more information. |
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2009 / 2010 Winter Rates
Tour 233 based on
Jacuzzi room
with PRIVATE BATH |
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Standard Season:
Oct 1 - Dec 20, 2009
Jan 2 - Feb 28 & March
22 - April 30, 2010 |
Single
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Dbl / Twin
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Child * |
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3
days / 2 nights |
$1340 |
$1240 |
$590 |
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4
days / 3 nights |
$1735 |
$1585 |
$685 |
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5 days / 4 nights |
$2130 |
$1930 |
$780 |
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Peak Season:
Dec 21, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010
&
March 1 - 21, 2010 |
Single
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Dbl / Twin
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Child * |
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3
days / 2 nights |
$1465 |
$1365 |
$710 |
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4
days / 3 nights |
$1910 |
$1760 |
$865 |
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5 days / 4 nights |
$2355 |
$2155 |
$1020 |
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* Child
rate valid for children 2-11 years sharing a room
with 2 full paying adults.
Longer stays are
available. Please
email us
for more information. |
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Bettles Lodge Alaska Winter Aurora Borealis - Northern
Lights Viewing
