This Aurora Train travel experience on the Alaska Railroad features some of Alaska’s best fall and winter activities in both Anchorage and Fairbanks. Begin your tour with day trip from Anchorage on a guided tour on Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway, one of the most scenic drives anywhere! You’ll stop for a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you will see moose, elk, caribou, owls and more! The next day, depart Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad and enjoy the scenic train trip to Fairbanks. Along the way keep an eye out for wildlife all the while viewing iconic Alaska landscapes on this relaxing journey into the wilderness. Fairbanks is one of North America’s great winter cities, and is a world renown location for viewing the Northern Lights. Here you will have a guided tour of the area including visits to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center. Later this evening, a local guide will take you to prime aurora viewing location for your opportunity to view the amazing Northern Lights.
Transfers in Anchorage and Fairbanks (in Fairbanks, hotel courtesy shuttle might be available), meals, and guide gratuities.
SPECIAL NOTE: Reserved tour date may change due to Northern Lights activity, weather, or other considerations, after the tour has been confirmed. You will be consulted regarding any changes.
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.
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