This unique winter driving tour in Alaska by 4-wheel SUV from Fairbanks to Anchorage with Northern Lights viewing and stops at Chena Hot Springs, the Arctic Circle, and Denali National Park packs the highlights in for visitors who want to “do it all” during the winter season. Think of it as a “safari” by car. It is perfect for adventurous Alaska travelers who prefer taking on the challenges and rewards of an SUV self-driving tour in Alaska’s winter season. Alaska’s wilderness is in a realm with outstanding scenery, warm Alaskan hospitality, and virtually no traffic! You can take advantage of along the way of winter outdoor activities, including flightseeing over Denali, relaxing in outdoor hot springs or skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing at Chena Hot Springs, crossing the Arctic Circle, and viewing the amazing northern lights (aurora borealis). During the winter, Alaska’s main highways are open and well-maintained, so driving conditions are reasonably good. With a reliable four-wheel-drive SUV, pre-arranged accommodations, and a detailed winter travel kit, you are set to explore some of the best destinations for winter fun in Alaska.
Meals, excursions, gratuities, and admission fees other than those mentioned. Optional insurance for rental vehicle, additional driver fees, or gasoline.
The program will include a combination of hotels or motels that are considered moderate to standard tourist class. Please be aware not all hotels have shuttle services.
If you would like to book the standard program but with upgraded rail seating, the option and surcharge will be listed when you save to your cart.
The program will include standard rooms at this category of hotel where possible. Alaska has very limited hotel choices in remote areas and small towns. The properties will typically offer a wider range of services such as a full-service restaurant, room service and perhaps a pool or spa facilities. Please be aware the upgraded accommodations in downtown Anchorage do not have hotel shuttle services. Many of the upgraded hotels also offer guaranteed view rooms for additional cost. If you would like a specific room type, in addition to the upgraded program, please ask us about availability and cost difference.
All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.
Alaska is phenomenal! The scenery is breathtaking and the people are incredibly friendly and helpful. Your arrangements worked out absolutely great. The detailed itinerary had many very good suggestions and lots of good information. Each tour, event, or ferry passage you arranged had our names and tickets ready. Next time we make... Read more
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