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Alaska Interior. Following an included lunch, we visit   in the Interior. Sculptors from across the world display
        the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. This   their jaw-dropping works of art made from enormous
        institution contains an astonishing collection of more   blocks of ice, some over 25 feet tall! This evening, we
        than 2.5 million artifacts representing millions of years of   spend more time seeking out the enchanting northern
        biological and cultural life. Afterwards, delight in free time   lights in the night sky. MEALS B+D
        to spend as you please before returning to the Aurora
        Pointe Activity Center for another evening of watching   Day 7: Antique Auto Museum
        aurora borealis displays and stargazing. MEALS B+L    Take advantage of a restful morning or more time to
                                                              explore the city on your own. This afternoon, we visit the
        Day 6: Ice Art Championships                          Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, where a collection
        Indulge in a full day at leisure to relax or pursue   of nearly 100 restored vehicles appear alongside classic
        individual interests in charming Fairbanks. This      fashion apparel from the 18th to mid-20th centuries.
        afternoon, you may choose to join us for an optional   Tonight, we gather for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate
        excursion to the Santa Claus House. Later, we visit the   our Alaskan adventure, then board our overnight
        amazing World Ice Art Championships, a major cultural   flight home. MEALS B+D
        moment and one of the biggest springtime celebrations   Day 8: Arrive Home





                                             World Ice Art Championship

           Attend this exciting celebration and important cultural moment in the Alaska Interior as locals say farewell to winter!
           The international event attracts volunteers from 46 countries and 100 teams, creating the world’s largest ice art
           sculpting competition. Admire how talented artists carve blocks of ice into one-of-a-kind creations, some up to
           25 feet high! At night, the festival becomes a colorful winter wonderland illuminated with vibrant lights.













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