Hop in a car yourself, throw on some flapper accessories, and pose for a perfect souvenir snapshot. Look into the past at the Antique Auto Museum, where vintage cars sit between timely artifacts and fashionable designer dresses from times gone by. (B/D)įeel the brisk air and discover Fairbanks, the perfect juxtaposition of nature and civilization. This evening you arrive in Fairbanks, your home for the next three nights and one of the best places in Alaska to see the northern lights. Dinner is included in the train’s dining car. Have your cameras ready - the train conductor will point out wildlife as you pass by. Sit back and relax as you are whisked away, through snow-covered mountains and striking valleys. Hop on Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train for a full-day journey to Fairbanks. (B/D)ĭay 7 - Talkeetna - Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks Tonight, enjoy dinner and beer at one of Alaska’s most popular micro-brewers - the Denali Brewing Company. Perhaps you will relax at your hotel, enjoying unparalleled views of Denali and the Alaskan Range, or venture out for an exploratory walk through the surrounding winter wonderland. This afternoon is yours to spend as you choose. (B)īegin your day with a lecture from a local expert on Alaska’s unique flora and fauna, as well as the state’s down-to-earth lifestyle. Check into the iconic Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, perched on a ridge offering unforgettable views of Denali. Continue on to Talkeetna as Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, looms large over the landscape. Cheer amongst the locals for your favorite dogs at this bucket-list event. Mushers leave in 2-minute intervals, starting their 1,049- mile journey to the finish line in Nome. Venture to Willow and feel the adrenaline in the air as the Iditarod mushers line up at the starting line for the official start of the race. (B/D)ĭay 5 - Anchorage - Willow - Iditarod Official Start - Talkeetna After the excitement of the day, relax with dinner at a local restaurant. After the ceremony, visit The Anchorage Museum and delve into the area’s rich history and culture. Perhaps you’ll try a bite of reindeer sausage. Cheer on mushers, take photos of the energetic dogs, and peruse the local food vendors lining the streets. Welcome to the ceremonial start of the legendary Iditarod. (B/L)ĭay 4 - Anchorage - Iditarod Ceremonial Start Return to Anchorage and enjoy dinner on your own. Embrace the sheer magnitude of Alaska’s natural beauty as you venture through a geological wonderland. Blue skies collide with stark white glaciers, and playful otters dip in and out of the calm waters. Head to Whittier and embark on an incomparable glacier cruise of Prince William Sound, narrated by an expert guide. Chat with the stars of the race, enjoy local entertainment, and watch the mushers draw their starting positions from a mukluk (Arctic boot.) (B/D)ĭay 3 - Anchorage - Winter Glacier Cruise - Anchorage Following an afternoon at leisure, get into the spirit of the Iditarod at the exclusive Musher’s Banquet dinner. With a local guide, discover where orphaned or injured bears, wolves, porcupines, and moose are cared for in a 200-acre rehabilitation site.

This is your gateway to wilderness and adventure.ĭay 2 - Anchorage - Wildlife Conservation Center - Anchorageĭrive along the Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Your journey starts in Anchorage, a city on the edge of the snowcapped Chugach Mountains and 60 sparkling glaciers. Day 1 - Wednesday, MaAnchorage, Alaska - Tour Begins

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