6-Nights Alaskan Northern Lights: Anchorage & the Arctic Circle from $2,965

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Welcome to Alaska

Transfer: Anchorage International Aptto Anchorage AK

Hotel: Hilton Anchorage Hotel (4 Star Rating)

The Hilton Anchorage Hotel offers a comfortable and convenient stay right in the heart of Anchorage. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, the hotel has everything you need, from spacious rooms with modern amenities to on-site dining options. The friendly staff makes you feel at home, and the cozy atmosphere is perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Enjoy the heated indoor pool, fitness center, or grab a bite at the Glacier Brewhouse. With its prime location, you'll have easy access to local attractions, shops, and dining. It’s a great spot for any traveler.

Balancing city comforts with raw nature, a day at leisure in Anchorage offers plenty of choice. You may choose to explore the Anchorage Museum, browse Native art at local galleries, or stroll the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail with views of Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm. Downtown cafes and breweries invite relaxed stops, while fresh seafood features prominently on local restaurant menus. With mountains rising just beyond the city, Anchorage delivers culture, cuisine, and wilderness in one easygoing day, making for an excellent day on your own.

Today you will independently transfer between your hotel and Anchorage train station (or vice versa). While you are welcome to use a taxi service or ride-share app, please note that many hotels are located in close proximity to the train station. In particular, guests staying at the Hilton Anchorage may prefer to walk as most guests will find the journey takes approximately five minutes. If you would prefer to have a private transfer arranged for you, please speak with your Destination Specialist while planning your trip.

Transfer: Alaska Railroad - Anchorage to Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks

Today you will independently transfer between your hotel and Fairbanks train station (or vice versa). While you are welcome to use a taxi service or ride-share app, please note that many hotels and lodges offer complimentary shuttle services. If you would prefer to have a private transfer arranged for you, please speak with your Destination Specialist while planning your trip.

Hotel: Pike's Waterfront Lodge (3 Star Rating)

Pike's Waterfront Lodge offers comfortable rooms many with scenic views, a steam room, riverside deck, restaurant, a comfortable lounge, and wireless Internet in the public areas and most sleeping rooms. Aveda aromatherapy room amenities accent each room, and the hotel's location, just minutes from the Fairbanks Alaska Airport, next door to Pike's Landing Restaurant, steps from the Chena River, and a short distance from the local rail station, makes it a favorite among visitors for convenience and comfort.

Join us for an evening tour and prime aurora viewing at a secluded Aurora Viewing Yurt near Fairbanks. Located away from city lights, the wide-open surroundings provide an unobstructed view of Alaska’s winter sky. Guests can admire the breathtaking northern lights from the warmth and comfort of the yurt or step outside to capture stunning photographs under ideal viewing conditions. Each yurt is carefully selected to ensure the best possible locations for an unforgettable aurora experience.

Treat yourself to a relaxing sightseeing evening on your Alaska vacation. Relax in the famous Chena Hot Springs and view Northern Lights. Only 60 miles (100 kilometers) from Fairbanks, this world-renowned resort offers a day of rest and relaxation in the historical location discovered by natives and early miners. Enjoy the mineral hot springs in a beautiful natural setting and experience the dancing of the northern lights. Along the way we almost always spot Moose. Food and beverages are available at the local restaurant.

The experience departs from Fairbanks on a guided winter-flight adventure into Alaska's Arctic. From take-off, the route travels over the expansive Yukon River Valley and the quiet, snow-covered wilderness of interior Alaska. Crossing the Arctic Circle marks the milestone of entering the far north. The flight continues into the foothills of the Brooks Mountain Range, revealing remote terrain largely untouched by roads. Throughout the journey, the guide shares stories of the region's goldmining past, the vast pipeline that reshaped Alaska's economy, and the Indigenous communities who have lived in this land for thousands of years. The day concludes with a return to Fairbanks after a true winter journey above the Arctic Circle.

Experience Fairbanks in winter on a guided city exploration that highlights the character and heritage of Alaska's Interior. Travel through town to see notable landmarks and important community sites while learning about the area's gold rush history, Indigenous heritage, and modern northern living. Your guide provides insight into how Fairbanks residents adapt to cold winters and seasonal extremes. This experience offers an informative overview of the city's past and present, combined with views of winter landscapes that define life in interior Alaska.

Today you will independently transfer between your hotel and Fairbanks International Airport (or vice versa). While you are welcome to use a taxi service or ride-share app, please note that many hotels and lodges offer complimentary shuttle services. If you would prefer to have a private transfer arranged for you, please speak with your Destination Specialist while planning your trip.