Visit the fascinating and historic town of Nome, Alaska, near the Arctic Circle on the Bering Sea coastline and Nome-Bering Land Bridge on a 3-day self-drive itinerary by car. Alaska’s history is everywhere. Take day trips to nearby towns, including the tiny subsistence village of Teller, where traditional Alaska Native cultures thrive. Pilgrim Springs and Council are also fascinating destinations. You’ll discover old roadhouses from past decades along well-maintained gravel roads, and even Wyatt Earp’s original cabin may be found in Dexter. Your hotel is comfortable and a perfect base for three nights. Around the world, Nome made its name as a “wild west” tent city during the Alaska Gold Rush and is also famous as the finish line for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, the epic 1,000-mile Alaska dog sledding race. With round-the-clock Midnight Sun daylight during the summer, you can set your own schedule for wildlife viewing around Alaska’s Far North region. At the same time, you explore Alaska’s “last frontier,” where gold prospectors can still be seen working sluice boxes on Nome’s beaches. Nome is in a beautiful sub-arctic region of mountains, tundra, and remote valleys. Alaska birders will find the region rich in rare and unusual species, and outdoor enthusiasts will love this area’s nature and pristine environment. Animal lovers may see musk ox, moose, and caribou.
Meals transfers in Anchorage and Nome, optional excursions, gratuity. Car rental liability insurance, additional driver fees, and gas.
NOTES: 1) Roads: All roads are gravel roads but well maintained. In the spring during the breakup and after heavy rain fall, roads can be rougher than usual. 2) Rental vehicle: Valid driver's license and credit card required for car rental in Nome. Rental vehicles may not appear to be the usual quality as elsewhere, but are reliable and well maintained. 3) Accommodation: The included accommodation is located outside of Nome. It is located on the Teller Highway approx. 1.5 to 2 miles from the Nome airport and offers travelers a unique experience.
You can start this tour daily (within the listed dates of operation).
To complete this reservation we will need for each person: Full name including middle name(s), gender, and date of birth.
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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