Alaska Northern Lights
Tour Type: Regional Explorer
Brochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v2
Unlock a winter wonderland on this seven-day guided winter Alaska tour. Traverse Denali National Park's tundra and delve into Alaska's people at cultural centers and museums. With multiple opportunities to see the Northern Lights and get night photography tips from a professional photographer, this is an incredible tour through Alaska's magical winter landscape.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v2
Unlock a winter wonderland on this seven-day guided winter Alaska tour. Traverse Denali National Park's tundra and delve into Alaska's people at cultural centers and museums. With multiple opportunities to see the Northern Lights and get night photography tips from a professional photographer, this is an incredible tour through Alaska's magical winter landscape.
Be My Guest
- Denali National Park At Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, join a Be My Guest experience with photographer Aurora Dora. Learn how she relocated from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Alaska in 2001 and has been chasing the Aurora Borealis and photographing ever since. She has
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- Anchorage Unlock the world of the Arctic ungulate Musk Oxen at the Musk Ox Farm. Discover how the Musk Ox adapted by shedding their underwool, qiviut, in the spring. You'll even get the chance to collect qiviut while viewing musk oxen and then create you
- Anchorage Venture along the Scenic Seward Byway to Portage to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Team up with a Local Specialist who will guide you through this non-profit, wildlife rehabilitation Center dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildl
- Anchorage Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about the culture and heritage of the Indigenous people of Alaska. This renowned cultural Center and museum promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions and is the only stat
- Fairbanks Once isn't enough - get ready for your second opportunity at a different location around Fairbanks to see the Northern Lights. You'll love the chance to take in this must-see sight in Alaska from another vantage point. With a different location
- Scenic Train Ride on the Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train
- Explore Palmer's Musk Ox Farm with a Local Specialist
- Fairbanks Discover one of Alaska's must-sees, the Northern Lights. Due to the combination of location directly beneath the Auroral Oval and unique geography that encourages stable, clear weather, Alaska's Arctic is one of the best places in the world to
- Fairbanks Get ready for picture-perfect winter scenery aboard the Aurora Car on your journey south to Denali National Park. While the Aurora Winter Train travels the same stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star Train, this time of year you're treated
- Visit Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center, University of Alaska Museum of the North, Murie Science and Learning Center
- Denali National Park Visit the Murie Science and Learning Center, which acts as the Denali Visitor's Center in the wintertime. Discover the science and stewardship in Denali and other Alaskan national parks, watch the National Park Film, ?Heartbeats of D
- Discover Fairbanks, Anchorage
- Talkeetna Unlock the secrets of Talkeetna, a small Alaska community which, in the summer without the crowds, is a magical winter wonderland. Get out and explore on your own, learning how Talkeetna is also home to the Talkeetna Bachelor Auction in which 1
- Explore the Interior and Arctic Alaska, celebrating Alaska residents and how they live at The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Made possible by a cross-organizational, multi-cultural partnership built on the values lived by the late Morris
- Scenic Drive along the Scenic Seward Byway
- View the Aurora Borealis (weather dependent)
- Fairbanks Unlock Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders and the state's diverse wildlife at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. Explore 2,000 years of Alaska art through the museum's exhibits in
- Talkeetna Perched on a ridge just above the town of Talkeetna, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge presents you with majestic views of Denali - the tallest peak in North America. You'll love experiencing the best of Alaska, outside and in. Just outside, high-ene
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All transport and transfers shown
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Call (217) 222-0515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18998222
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2025
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Fairbanks | Start Your Adventure In Fairbanks: Get ready for Northern Lights, native cultures and astounding natural beauty as you discover the diversity of Alaska. Your winter Alaska tour begins in Fairbanks where, after a transfer to your hotel available for purchase, you'll enjoy Dinner with your fellow travelers, raising a glass to adventures to come. Your first evening is off to a big start as you head out after 10pm to chase the iconic Northern Lights. Accommodations: Pike's Waterfront Lodge |
| Day 2 | Fairbanks | Fairbanks Sightseeing: Unlock the best of Fairbanks on the first full day of your Alaska tour. Your Travel Director reveals the must-sees of the city on an orientation tour before a stop at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Through films and life-sized dioramas, feel the mood of the seasons and see displays featuring artwork, objects and learn information about the cultural and economic history of the state. In the exhibit depicting summer, walk through a display of a rural fish camp at Nuchalawoyya. And in the fall exhibit, see a grizzly bear digging for ground squirrels just outside of a camp. Continue your discovery of Fairbanks' icons stopping at the Museum of the North, the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. Rest up, as later tonight you have a second opportunity to take in the Northern Lights. Accommodations: Pike's Waterfront Lodge |
| Day 3 | Talkeetna | Travel to Talkeetna: The real Alaska springs to life over a one-of-a-kind experience aboard the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Talkeetna. Feel like you're in a postcard as winter scenery unfolds around you. On a clear day, you'll get a spectacular view of Denali above the Susitna River. You may even be rewarded by spotting a moose in the wild. Arrive at Murie Science and Learning Center to unlock the stories and science of Denali. Complete your day at an epic Stays with Stories overnight at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, just south of Denali. The night is young: Over a Be My Guest experience, learn from photographer ?Aurora Dora' about how to take the best photos at night and hear Dora's story. Then test your knowledge with another chance to see the Aurora Borealis from the deck of the lodge. Accommodations: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge |
| Day 4 | Talkeetna | Talkeetna at Leisure: See how Talkeetna is in a league of its own with a day at leisure on your Alaska tour. Explore the town and the Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum or talk to your Travel Director about joining an optional tour. Explore your natural surroundings on a three-hour snowshoeing tour. Or, join a flightseeing tour for Denali National Park, taking in amazing views from your window seat as your pilot narrates your journey. You can even join a dog sledding tour and unlock the secrets of dog sledding and mushing on private trails. You'll have time to take photos with the dogs and replica Burled Arch from the finish line of the Iditarod. Accommodations: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge |
| Day 5 | Anchorage | On To Anchorage: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Dive into Culture experience on your Alaska tour today at the Musk Ox Farm. View the Artic Musk Oxen, an Ice Age mammal that once roamed alongside sabre-tooth tigers and woolly mammoths, learning how they were able to withstand the harsh arctic extremes. Next up at Alaska Native Heritage Center on a one-of-a-kind MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, learn about the traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska's Indigenous cultures. You'll unlock 10,000 years of Alaska Native history and culture through art, dance, Native Games demonstrations, exhibits, traditional Native dwellings, films and more. Accommodations: Hilton Anchorage |
| Day 6 | Anchorage | Anchorage: Alaska brings new sights, foods and traditions with every leg of your journey. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where a Local Specialist reveals the role of this wildlife rehabilitation Center and the local animals. Complete your day with a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers, toasting to exciting adventures on your Alaska tour. Accommodations: Hilton Anchorage |
| Day 7 | Anchorage | Depart Anchorage: Your adventure through Alaska's winter beauty has come to an end. After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers and depart Anchorage at leisure. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
