Magic of Winter in Fairbanks

7 Days / 6 Nights Package

If you want to witness the magical wonders of winter in the Alaska’s Interior, we have the perfect package for you.
This package includes accommodations and activities.

Depending on your arrival and departure date/time in Fairbanks, we can adjust the itinerary to fit your needs.

General information

This package includes 4 nights in Fairbanks, so you can enjoy and explore the Golden Heart City and take part in some winter activities.
In addition, you will spend 2 nights at the Chena Hot Springs Resort with a variety of optional activities to choose from.

This package includes a snowmobile tour, a dog mushing tour, ice fishing, and a swim pass for the hot springs.

Hot Springs, Ice Fishing, Snow Mobiling and Dog Sledding Package, 6 nights / 7 days

DAY 1
Welcome to Fairbanks! There is a lot to do in Alaska’s second largest city: Experience the old days at Pioneer Park, learn about history and cultures in the interesting museums and walk along Chena River.

DAY 2
You will be picked up at your hotel for your transfer to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Enjoy the scenic drive along Chena Hot Springs Road and keep your eyes open for moose, which are common in this area. Once you arrived at Chena Hot Springs Resort, enjoy a bath in the hot springs and relax.

DAY 3
Take advantage of a variety of optional activities including the Aurora Ice Museum, Dog Sledding, Snowmobile rides, Dog kennel tour, Aurora Viewing tours, etc.

DAY 4
Today you will be transferred from Chena Hot Springs Resort back to your Fairbanks hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
If you wish, we can arrange for an optional guided city tour by van.

DAY 5
This day will be a real winter adventure!
You will be shuttled to North Pole, where two activities are booked for you – in the morning you will enjoy a Snowmobile tour and ride your own snowmobile.
In the afternoon, you will learn all about Ice Fishing. From the luxury of a heated cabin on the river ice, wait for the fish to tug on your line.  Enjoy the meal of your fresh fish cooked on spot (or a Reindeer sausage if you prefer).
After so much activity and fun, sit back and relax while the shuttle brings you back to your Fairbanks hotel.

DAY 6
The day is at your leisure before you start your evening activity around 9PM.
Your tour van will pick you up right at your hotel and bring you to a husky kennel outside of town. Bundle up and climb into the sled! Experience the starlight and the moon reflecting off the snow while gliding down the silent trail. This is magical.
Back at the yurt a home cooked dinner will be served while you wait for the Northern Lights to put on their show.
By around 3AM you will be back at your hotel in downtown Fairbanks.

DAY 7
End of the trip.

Included:

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Fairbanks, including breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation at Chena Hot Springs Resort
  • Transportation from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort and back
  • Swim pass for Chena Hot Springs
  • Transportation from Fairbanks to North Pole and back
  • Guided snowmobile tour including gear
  • Guided ice fishing (practicing sustainable fishing methods, you can keep 1 fish per customer to cook or to take home. The rest of the fish are released back into the lake to grow.)
  • Aurora Dinner Dog Sled Tour (please note a 250 pounds per person weight maximum for dog sledding). Aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. There is no refund if the Northern Lights cannot be seen. For dinner chose between Alaskan fare or Vegetarian (Pesto Pasta).
  • Detailed travel description in English

Not included:
Meals not listed
Optional activities at Chena Hot Springs Resort
Fishing Licenses are required but not included. Please book ahead of time on Alaska Fish & Game website and carry print out with you.
Gratuity

Chena Hot Springs Resort

RATES 2023 / 2024

from Nov 14, 2023  to March 31, 2024. Price applies to most start dates. Please inquire for your specific travel dates.

Magic of Winter Package 

Room Per Person Booking Code
 Double  $ 1930  GON6026
 Single  $ 2810  GON6027

CANCELLATION POLICY

Up to 31 days prior tour start 30%
30 – 21 days prior 50%
20 – 14 days prior tour start 75%
13 – 0 days prior tour start 100 %
Amended packages are subject to amended cancellation policy

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