Visit Alaska to discover the beauty and magic of winter on this 8-day “Ultimate Alaska Winter Wonderland” vacation, including experiencing the Northern Lights and Alaska’s famous sled dog race – the Iditarod! This unique Alaska winter tour from Fairbanks includes Northern Lights viewing in Alaska’s Interior region and riding the Alaska Railroad south from Healy and Denali to Anchorage. You’ll tour the scenic route along the Seward Highway, Turnagain Arm, by bus and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to learn about Alaska’s winter wildlife, including moose, bison, and more. Then you’ll get to quiz a professional Iditarod musher about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race during a special kennel visit before witnessing the start of the Iditarod itself, “Last Great Race,” where you will be surrounded by fabulous four-legged athletes known as sled dogs before they hit the trail to Nome.
* Guaranteed seating if booked by January 1, 2026. For bookings placed later, Musher’s banquet tickets are on request. There may still be seats available. Please contact us for details.
Meals other than mentioned, beverages during meals, and gratuity.
A group tour highlighting Alaska's winter season and the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Enjoy stunning winter scenery as you travel in a deluxe motorcoach from Fairbanks to Denali and on the Alaska Railroad to Anchorage. The professional guides and drivers are experts on Alaska; traveling with them is like traveling with a friend. This tour is a truly enjoyable way to experience all Alaska has to offer in winter.
*This day includes walking on snow and ice (and a few hills) to get to the official start of the Iditarod, where mushers take off from a lake. Guests are encouraged to take their time to get to the venue, as there is not a rush. In the event, that the Iditarod Official Start is relocated beyond Willow due to weather / trail conditions, a full day of activities will be substituted for the guests in Anchorage (e.g. Alaska Aviation Museum, Iditarod movie presentation).
Post-nights in Anchorage may be available. Please contact us for details.
Just outside of Fairbanks, Borealis Basecamp offers a new and unique way to see the Northern Lights. The fiberglass domes at Borealis Basecamp have clear, curved windows that stretch 16 feet across each dome roof, allowing you to lie in bed and view the northern lights.
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