Today you'll arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, the economic center of the "Last frontier" and Alaska's largest transportation hub. Check-in hotels upon arrival (Alaska hotels can check in after 4:00 p.m.).

Hotel Information:
Anchorage Reference Hotels:

Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown
Phone: +1 907-222-9000
Address: 5060 A St, Anchorage, AK 99503

Holiday Inn Express Anchorage
Phone: +1 907-248-8848
Address: 4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
Fairbanks Reference Hotels:

Hyatt Place Fairbanks
Phone: +1 907-328-1100 (Direct Airport Line: 10)
Address: 400 Merhar Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Bridgewater Hotel
Phone: +1 907-452-6661
Address: 723 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

In the morning, the hotel gathers and departs by van to Matanuska Glacier for a glacier walking experience (about 2 hours) led by a professional guide. The Matanuska Glacier, Alaska's largest accessible glacier, is classified as a valley glacier, which, by its own gravity, is like a river covering the valley, winding north from the Chugachi Mountains to the Glen Highway, the most popular roadside attraction between Anchorage and Glenalon. About 10,000 years ago, the Matanuska Glacier began to retreat to its present position, and has not changed significantly in nearly two decades. Due to the geomorphological characteristics of the valley glaciers, the Matanuska Glacier is ideal for many glacier hikers due to its geomorphological characteristics, which make it more prone to sunny weather in winter than in the surrounding area. And this area is one of the most spectacular and breathtaking in Alaska because of the addition of glaciers and sheep mountains.

From the hotel in the morning, you'll take the Alaska Aurora Winter Trainnorthbound to Fairbanks (08:30-20:00), Aurora Winter Train are very popular in the area and only travel on weekends, passing through the Alaska Mountains, Mount Denali, which travels at a slow speed that makes you relaxed and relaxed to enjoy the gold-and-gold along the way Magnificent views. Fairbanks is a transportation hub for expeditions deep into Alaska's interior and the Arctic Circle , and the world's best place to see the Northern Lights , with more than 243 days of clear night sky to observe during the year , and because it is only 310 kilometers from the Arctic Circle and is bordered by mountain barriers , it avoids bad weather , so Northern Lights hunters gather in the city where the Northern Lights are most easily observed . Check-in and a short break upon arrival, during which you can prepare for the northern lights observations at night.
At 22:00, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to Aurora-Viewing Lodge, in an excellent location that will increase your chances of observing the Northern Lights. Free hot drinks, coffee, and a Northern Lights monitoring screen are available in the cabin, where you can warm up after watching the aurora (1st Aurora Viewing). You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.

Today you'll enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. You will depart at 1 pm for the famous " Santa Claus House" in the town of North Pole, which, in order to create a strong Christmas atmosphere in Santa's hometown, features a huge 16-meter-tall santa statue and 2-meter-tall polar bear and moose statues. Later to the Museum of the North The museum displays some rare arctic animal specimens (“Blue Babe”, mammoth bones, a nearly 3-meter-tall brown bear, etc.). Afterward, return to the hotel for a rest. (If the Museum is closed, you will visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and be refunded your $12 Museum of the North ticket fee on site). At 22:00, take the Aurora Shuttle to Aurora-Viewing Lodge to watch the aurora (2nd Aurora Viewing).

Options: Dog Sledding Adventure (2hrs total)
Visit Alaskan local Leslie's sled dog kennel. Income from tours allows Leslie to continue the grand tradition of dog sledding by training young mushers and helping them raise funds to compete in the annual Alaskan dog sled races that have become so popular all over the world. Two passengers in the sled husband's company to ride the same sled, sledding in the forest road, splashing white snowflakes, the process is quite thrilling ( about 20-25 mins)! While waiting for a ride, you'll also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with cute dogs.

Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks. You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee. At 10 pm, take the Aurora Shuttle to the area outside Fairbanks, away from the interference of urban light pollution, which will greatly increasing your chances of seeing the aurora. (3rd Aurora Viewing). You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.

Options: 1. Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour (7 hours round trip)
11 am travel to Chena Hot Springs Resort, famous for its century-old hot spring, interesting ice sculpture museum, and an advanced renewable energy project, making it one of the must-see attractions for almost every visitor to Fairbanks!

2. Castner Glacier Ice Cave Discovery Tour (8 hours round trip)
Depart in the morning and drive to Castner Glacier Ice Cave, which is beautiful After getting off the bus, you will follow your guide on a hike of about 2 miles before reaching the largest valley ice cave in North America.

3. Denali National Park Walking Tour (about 7-8 hours round trip)
10 am travel by car to Denali. with views of the magnificent Alaska Range mountains to the South, and colorful forest flanking the road. Denali National Park is one of the longest-protected ecological preserves in the world. Weather permitting, your guide will take you on a short hike in the park.

Today you will enjoy a leisurely day in Fairbanks. You can make your own arrangements or chose an optional activity to participate in for an additional fee. Due to limited time, it is only possible to choose one out of the three optional activities below.

Options:
1. Overland Adventure Across the Arctic Circle (drive both ways, round trip about 16 hours).
Depart in the morning and travel by Arctic bus along the Dalton Highway, a 414-mile remote road known as one of the world's "Ten Roads of Death." You'll see tundra landscapes and wildlife like caribou and bears. Cross the Yukon River and view the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. At the Arctic Circle (66°33' north), receive an "Arctic Circle Exploration Certificate." Return to Fairbanks by 2-3 am. If flying out the next day, book flights no earlier than 7 am to avoid missing them.

2. Fly Over the Arctic Circle Adventure (Fly northbound, about 1.5 hours, drive back, about 10 hours)
Taking a morning sightseeing plane to Coldfoot, enjoying bird's-eye views of the snow-covered tundra. At Coldfoot, visit the Arctic Post Office and enjoy the Brooks Range Safari. In the afternoon, return to Fairbanks via the Dalton Highway on an Arctic bus. En route, visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Yukon River, and Arctic Circle marker (66°33' north), where you'll receive an "Arctic Circle Exploration Certificate."

3.Aurora Viewing Cabin /Aurora chasing (approximately 4 hours round trip).

Today you'll end your trip and bid farewell to beautiful Alaska. You can choose an optional activity to participate if your flight takes off in evening.

Options: 1. Snow Mobile Tour ( 2-4 hours total, 11/20/2023-3/31/2024)
Join the snowmobile in Alaska, one of the hottest snow and ice events in the region, you can choose 30min for ride, accompanied by an experienced guide.

Options: 2. Ice Fishing Tour (4 hours, 11/20/2023-3/5/2024)
Ice fishing is a winter favorite for Alaskans. You’ll learn the fishing skill with a fishing expert. After catching the fish, the guide will also process a grilled fish for each guest on site, allowing you to taste the freshest fish, and then release the extra fish back to the snow lake.

* The Northern Lights are not available because they occur from time to time due to natural weather, so there is no guarantee that you will be able to see them.