Fairbanks Aurora Safari | NLT3

Observe the magnificent Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) from a heated cabin high above Fairbanks – far away from any city light obstruction – and from the hills above Chena Hot Springs with a spectacular and breathtaking 360-degree view. Relax and rejuvenate in natural hot springs pools, visit a unique ice museum, take a sled dog ride and enjoy the many winter festival acitivities Fairbanks has to offer. Because Fairbanks is closer to the highly active Aurora Borealis area over the arctic and the winter nights are longer than they are to the south, the Aurora Borelais light shows are often much brighter and more reliable over the Fairbanks area than anywhere else. The lights are flipping and waving through the sky in shades of green, purple and red. A tour and spectacle you'll never forget again! New: Also available as extended tour program with railroad departure from Anchorage.

Arrive in Fairbanks. Complimentary transfer to your **** Resort Hotel on the banks of the beautiful Chena River near Pikes Landing. Fairbanks is the largest city in the interior region of Alaska - just 180 miles south of the Arctic Circle - with a population of about 36.000 people. Captain Barnadette founded the city in 1901 setting up a trading post and during 1902 the first gold was discovered. Relax during your first evening in Fairbanks and get ready for a few days of winter fun and adventure within the Last Frontier. You may watch the Aurora Borealis at night dancing on the northern sky and/or enjoy a dinner at the scenic Pikes Landing Restaurant, the Pumphouse.Overnight: Fairbanks

Morning (optional) escorted 5-hour city tour: Visit the renowned Alaska University Museum with the States largest collection of gold nuggets, gold mining history and Alaskan heritage artifacts, the Geophysical Institute - recognized as the best in the world for its Aurora Borealis research activities, an Animal Research Station, a Native Art Gallery and the Alaska Pipeline Oil Viewing Station. Afternoon on your own: explore the city and check out the many winter carnival activities around the (ACS) All American Sled Dog Race Championship, World Ice Sculpture Carving Championship. Evening transfer from your hotel to a prime Northern Lights viewing area in the hills about 20 miles north of Fairbanks – far away from any city lights. Enjoy spectacular 270-degree Aurora displays through large picture windows from the comfort of a heated cabin or outside. Return transfer to your hotel. Optional: Sightseeing tour to the Santa Claus House in North Pole. Overnight: Fairbanks

This morning sleep in late. Early afternoon transfer to Chena Hot Springs Resort, 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The large heated mineral indoor pool, the outdoor rock lake and numerous hot tubs are providing a great opportunity to soak, swim or rejuvenate until the Northern Lights are appearing in the evening. Included is the visit of the famous Aurora Ice Museum and Stoli Ice Bar. Winter gear may be rented. Enjoy Northern Lights viewing opportunities after darkness at Chena. Return to Fairbanks between 2 - 3 AM. Overnight: Fairbanks

Morning at leisure. Fairbanks offers a variety of excellent gift shops and art galleries such as the "Roseberry Art Gallery" with some tasteful items for your friends at home. Stroll through the city again before returning to the airport for your individual return flight. Optional: 2-hour Arctic Circle Flightseeing Tour to a remote native village above the Arctic Circle. Please inquire. End of tour package.

Upon arrival transfer to a downtown hotel. Remaining day at leisure. Explore Alaska's largest city and visit the many points of interests. During February and March Anchorage hosts the Fur Rendezvous, Ice Carving Festivals, the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and other Winter events. Overnight: Anchorage

Transfer to the rail station and departure at 8:30 AM for a scenic full-day rail tour to Fairbanks. You'll get fantastic and breathtaking views of the snow covered Alaska Mountain Range, a glimpse of Talkeetna and Denali National Park before arriving in Fairbanks at 8:00 PM. Transfer to your **** Resort Hotel on the banks of the beautiful Chena River near Pikes Landing. Fairbanks is the largest city in the interior region of Alaska - just 180 miles south of the Arctic Circle - with a population of about 36.000 people. Captain Barnadette founded the city in 1901 setting up a trading post and during 1902 the first gold was discovered. Relax during your first evening in Fairbanks and get ready for a few days of winter fun and adventure within the Last Frontier. You may watch the Aurora Borealis at night dancing on the northern sky and/or enjoy a dinner at the scenic Pikes Landing Restaurant, the Pumphouse. Overnight: Fairbanks.

Morning (optional) escorted 2-hour city tour: Visit the renowned Alaska University Museum with the States largest collection of gold nuggets, gold mining history and Alaskan heritage artifacts, the Geophysical Institute - recognized as the best in the world for its Aurora Borealis research activities, an Animal Research Station, a Native Art Gallery and the Alaska Pipeline Oil Viewing Station. Afternoon on your own: explore the city and check out the many winter carnival activities around the (ACS) All American Sled Dog Race Championship, World Ice Sculpture Carving Championship. Evening transfer from your hotel to a prime Northern Lights viewing area in the hills about 20 miles north of Fairbanks – far away from any city lights. Enjoy spectacular 270-degree Aurora displays through large picture windows from the comfort of a heated cabin or outside. Return transfer to your hotel. Optional: Sightseeing tour to the Santa Claus House in North Pole. Overnight: Fairbanks

This morning sleep in late. Early afternoon transfer to Chena Hot Springs Resort, 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The large heated mineral indoor pool, the outdoor rock lake and numerous hot tubs are providing a great opportunity to soak, swim or rejuvenate until the Northern Lights are appearing in the evening. Included is the visit of the famous Aurora Ice Museum and Stoli Ice Bar. Winter gear may be rented. Enjoy Northern Lights viewing opportunities after darkness at Chena. Return to Fairbanks between 2 - 3 AM. Overnight: Fairbanks

Morning at leisure. Fairbanks offers a variety of excellent gift shops and art galleries such as the "Roseberry Art Gallery" with some tasteful items for your friends at home. Stroll through the city again before returning to the airport for your individual return flight. Optional: 2-hour Arctic Circle Flightseeing Tour to a remote native village above the Arctic Circle. Please inquire. End of tour package.