Description
5-day aurora viewing tour in Fairbanks, Alaska with 3 guaranteed Northern Lights viewing opportunities, minimum 2-person departure.
- 出發日期
- 09/15/2025-04/01/2026（Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday；peak season 11/22/2025-11/30/2025、12/18/2025-01/06/2026、02/14/2026-02/22/2026 price increased）
- 出發地
- Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
- 目的地
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- 團號
- NFF5
- 天數
- 5 Day 4 Night
- 團費
- Single: $1149/person; Double: $809/person; Triple: $759/person; Quadruple: $709/person (plus USD 25/person transportation surcharge)
- 住宿
- Hyatt Place Fairbanks; Bridgewater Hotel; Westmark Fairbanks Hotel (or similar)
- 餐食
- Hotel breakfasts included; lunch and dinner on own arrangement
- 集合地點
- Fairbanks International Airport, Baggage Claim No. 1
- 交通
- Professional tour bus with million-dollar commercial insurance
web.tour_section.highlights
- 3 aurora viewing opportunities at specially selected lodges or aurora chasing with guide
- Fairbanks city tour exploring the 'Northern Lights Capital'
- Local attractions: Chena Hot Springs, Arctic Circle exploration, dog sledding
- International chain hotels with breakfast and free wi-fi included
- Free airport pick-up service during peak hours
- Optional glass house upgrade at The Overlook at Cleary Summit for intimate aurora viewing
web.tour_section.itinerary
Home - Vehicle - Fairbanks
Arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city and 'Aurora Capital.' Check in to hotel (after 4:00 PM). At 10:00 PM, board the Northern Lights shuttle to a carefully selected Aurora Observation Cabin to escape city light pollution. Expert guide provides information on Northern Lights, camera settings, and photography techniques. Complimentary hot drinks and coffee provided in cabin with Aurora Monitor screen. First aurora viewing included. Return to hotel around 2:00 AM.
Fairbanks
Leisure morning at hotel. Optional daytime activities available: Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour (7 hours), Castner Glacier Ice Cave Tour (8 hours, available after late December), or Denali National Park Walking Tour (7-8 hours). At 10:00 PM, board Aurora Shuttle for second aurora viewing at carefully selected location. Professional guides provide aurora information, camera guidance, and photography techniques. Free hot drinks and Northern Lights monitoring screen available. Return to hotel around 2:00 AM.
Fairbanks - Vehicle - Santa Claus House - Vehicle - Museum of the North - Vehicle - Fairbanks
Leisure morning at hotel. Depart 1:00 PM to North Pole Village ('Santa Claus's Home') featuring 16-meter Santa Claus statue, 2-meter polar bear and elk statues with Christmas decorations. Visit Museum of the North at University of Alaska Fairbanks featuring Arctic geography, history, and rare Arctic animal specimens (blue babies, mammoths, brown bears up to 3 meters tall). If museum closed, visit Morris Cultural Experience Center and receive $15 refund. Return to hotel to rest. At 10:00 PM, board Northern Lights shuttle for third aurora viewing. Professional guides track aurora considering weather and direction. Free information, camera guidance, and photography techniques provided. Arrive hotel 2:00 AM. Optional: Dog Sledding Adventure (2 hours total, 20-25 minutes sled ride; September to early November offers dog pull ATV experience if insufficient snow).
Fairbanks
Leisure day in Fairbanks. Choose one optional activity: Overland Adventure Across the Arctic Circle (16 hours round trip via Dalton Highway—one of 'World's Ten Deadliest Highways'; pass Yukon River, North-South Oil Pipeline, reach Arctic Circle 66°33'N, receive expedition certificate; arrive 2:00-3:00 AM next day); Fly Over the Arctic Circle Adventure (fly to Coldfoot 1.5 hours, visit Polar Post Office, return by professional polar bus via Dalton Highway, visit oil pipeline and Yukon River, reach Arctic Circle, receive certificate; arrive 2:00-3:00 AM; flight cancellation refunded with free time); or Aurora Viewing Cabin/Aurora Chasing (10 PM, escape light pollution at lodge or chase aurora by car with guide; return 2:00 AM). If departing next day, book flight no earlier than 7:00 AM.
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End tour and depart beautiful Alaska. For evening or later flights, optional activities available (guest must join group after 11/20/2025): Snow Mobile Tour (2-4 hours, ATV-style ride, no license required, helmets and cold-proof suits provided free; ages 10+; mid-to-late November to late March); or Ice Fishing Tour (4 hours, November-March, lake ice minimum 8-10cm thick, guide grills fresh catch at cabin; adults 16+ need $15 fishing license; ages 2-11 eligible; late November to late March). Hotel check-out typically 12:00 PM (confirm with hotel). Arrive airport 2 hours before domestic flights. Book departure after 7:00 AM to avoid missing flight. One 24-hour free hotel shuttle available; reserve with staff (provide room number, name in pinyin, number of people, departure time). Hotel extension available upon advance booking.
web.tour_section.inclusions
- Hotels as described in itinerary (or equivalent)
- Airport pick-up service within specified time (13:00-21:00 arrival window)
- Local bilingual guide/driver service (some activities provide English only)
- Tour bus service with vehicle type determined by group size
- Attraction entrance fees noted in itinerary
- Some hotel breakfasts and included meals
- Three aurora viewing opportunities at observation cabins
- Northern Lights guide with professional SLR camera for aurora portraits
- Hot drinks during aurora viewing activities
- Aurora Monitor screens in cabins
- Free hot drinks and coffee during aurora viewing
- Professional guides for aurora tracking and photography instruction
- All vehicles equipped with million-dollar commercial insurance and safety tools
web.tour_section.exclusions
- International and domestic transportation to/from Alaska not in itinerary
- Transportation within Alaska not included in itinerary
- Guided airport drop-off service
- Pick-up service outside specified time period (paid option: $100/person)
- Optional activities and entrance fees not included (e.g., ice sculpture museum, ice bar, museum entries)
- Lunch and dinner except where specified as included
- Gratuities for guides ($5-$25/person/time depending on activity)
- All other expenses not mentioned in itinerary
- Paid pick-up service outside 13:00-21:00 window ($100/person)
- Parking, personal items, travel insurance
web.tour_section.notes
- Free pick-up available 13:00-21:00 flight arrival times from Fairbanks International Airport, Baggage Claim No. 1 with 'Alaska Tours' sign. Shared pickups may result in short waits.
- Paid pick-up ($100/person) available outside free pick-up hours.
- 24-hour free hotel shuttle available; call Information Center next to baggage claim; shuttle arrives ~30 minutes; no advance reservation possible.
- Taxi available at designated area; approximately $20-30 to Fairbanks hotels.
- Chena Hot Springs: locker rental $0.50; towel rental $5; bring swimwear; minors under 18 cannot use outdoor natural rock pool but can use indoor pool and hot tub; fixed museum hours require advance reservation; non-entry fees non-refundable.
- Castner Glacier Ice Cave: booking available on-site only after arrival; no meteorological facilities; weather may cause cancellation with no refund; requires professional guide throughout; natural landscape with certain risks.
- Denali National Park Walking Tour: departing 10:00 AM; professional certified guide leads short hike when weather favorable; minimum 4 people.
- Dog Sledding: led by local Leslie with 50-dog operation; musher guides sled (20-25 min); September-early November offers dog-pull ATV (~10min) if insufficient snow.
- Aurora Viewing Cabin upgrade: The Overlook at Cleary Summit glass house ($200/person/night double, $400/person/night single, max 2 people per room) offers 180-degree panoramic windows, heated floors, double massage bed, separate shower, 24-hour hot water, hairdryer. Original hotel holds large luggage. Glass house stay dates coordinated with other itinerary; completed 2023.
- Arctic Circle Overland (Dalton Highway): depart 10:30-11:00 AM; 414-mile remote highway; wildlife may include caribou, foxes, wolves, bears, musk oxen; pass Yukon River and North-South Oil Pipeline; reach 66°33'N; receive Arctic Circle Expedition Certificate; arrive 2:00-3:00 AM next day; if departing next day, book flight 7:00 AM or later.
- Arctic Circle Fly-Drive: arrive airport 11:30 AM; small sightseeing flight to Coldfoot; postcard at Polar Post Office; afternoon drive back via Dalton Highway; visit oil pipeline, Yukon River, Arctic Circle (66°33'N); receive certificate; arrive 2:00-3:00 AM next day; if departing next day, book flight 7:00 AM or later; flight cancellations due to weather receive refund with free time.
- Snow Mobile Tour: 30-minute ride; adults 16+ can operate independently; children 10-15 share with parent; bring own cold-weather clothing, waterproof jacket/pants, hat, gloves, warm footwear; helmets and cold-proof suits provided free; mid-to-late November to late March; specific dates adjusted per snowfall.
- Ice Fishing Tour: November-March; ice must be minimum 8-10cm thick; guide grills fresh catch; adults 16+ need $15 fishing license; children 2-11 eligible; extra catch released; late November to late March; specific dates adjusted per temperature.
- Castner Glacier Ice Cave opening: mid-to-late December to March; on-site booking only; no refund if weather prevents access; dangerous if road conditions warrant cancellation.
- Peak season dates (higher prices): 11/22/2025-11/30/2025, 12/18/2025-01/06/2026, 02/14/2026-02/22/2026.
- Price includes all applicable Alaska local taxes.
- Hotel check-out typically 12:00 PM (confirm); arrive airport 2 hours before domestic flights.
- Fairbanks facts: second-largest city, population 100,000, 243 days clear sky annually, 310km from Arctic Circle, protected by mountain barrier from weather.
- Service guarantee: local full-time customer service contacts arriving guests; guides equipped with professional SLR cameras for aurora portraits; hot drinks provided during outdoor tracking; floor heating at all hotels; pick-up coordination for glass house upgrades.
- Tipping guide (standard): Airport pick-up $5/person; Fairbanks tours/aurora/dog sledding/snowmobile/ice fishing/hot springs $10/person; Denali/Chena $15/person/day; Castner/glacier tours guide $20/person + hiking guide $10-20/person; Arctic Circle $25/person/day.