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Day 1: Fly to Alaska how to get the best shot of the famed aurora borealis.
Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Our lodge’s back deck points towards Denali, so watch
for views of its majestic moonlit peak as well as stars
2 nights at Hilton Anchorage and shimmering lights in the night sky. MEALS B+D

Day 2: Anchorage 1 night at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Today offers ample free time to explore as you wish! Day 4: A Journey by Rail
This morning is a great time to embark on an optional AL A SK AN AUROR A ADVENT URE
flightseeing excursion, watch a short educational film at All aboard the Alaska Railroad! Today’s scenic journey
the Anchorage Public Lands Information Center, visit the takes us deep into Alaska’s Interior. Enjoy dinner on
Captain Cook Monument at Resolution Park, or shop for the train and keep your camera handy for extraordinary
souvenirs. Later in the afternoon, a knowledgeable docent views of the Alaska Mountain Range while traveling
joins us for a stroll through the halls of the Anchorage 250 miles north. We disembark in Fairbanks, known as
Museum to share fascinating information about Alaska’s The Golden Heart City for a four-night stay. Tonight, we
Native heritage, followed by time to discover more history watch for northern lights at the Aurora Pointe Activity
Center, located far enough away from city lights for
on our own and an evening at leisure. MEAL B
unimpeded viewing. Get cozy around a warm fire with
Day 3: Talkeetna Sled Dogs coffee, tea, and locally produced snacks as our guide
shares their knowledge of the aurora borealis. The
A picturesque drive takes us north into Alaska’s Interior. center is also equipped with a webcam indoors to alert
We travel past the Chugach Mountains to the state’s guests when it’s time to see Mother Nature’s magical
primary agricultural region in Matanuska Valley, then
along the Susitna River into the village of Talkeetna, light show outdoors. MEALS B+D
near the base of Denali. Upon arrival, we visit the scenic 4 nights at SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
homestead of six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey
for a tour of his sled dog kennel and a dog sled ride of Day 5: Fairbanks
our own! We then check in to our Talkeetna hotel for The state’s second-largest city is ours to explore today.
the night and enjoy an included dinner. Afterwards, we Enjoy a leisurely morning, then visit the Morris Thompson
attend an audio-visual presentation by the professional Cultural and Visitor Center, whose interactive exhibits
photographer “Aurora” Dora Redman, who shares tips on and life-sized dioramas illustrate what life is like in the

Sled Dog Kennel Tour & Dog Sled Ride
Enjoy an immersive experience at Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey’s homestead to learn about the world of dog
sledding. Tour the kennels, then feel the power of the mighty Alaskan husky during a dog sled ride through pristinely
snowcapped birch tree forests. While visiting an Iditarod checkpoint, hear how the sled dogs and mushers survive
(and thrive!) during the famous 1,000-mile race through the Arctic. We may even meet some puppies!

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