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Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs
Hot springs, Northern Lights and authentic Alaskan experiences lie ahead on this 7-day journey. Aboard Alaska Railroad from anchorage and enjoy four days at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Anchorage
Arriving in Anchorage
Transfer independently to your hotel and spend the day getting acquainted with Anchorage - a sightseeing trolley, the Anchorage Museum, downtown shops, galleries and microbreweries are all options.
- Day 2railovernight: Fairbanks
To Fairbanks on the Alaska Railroad
Board the Alaska Railroad for the full-day journey to Fairbanks, with access to the train's Vista Dome Car, stopping at Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali en route. Transfer to hotel on arrival, free evening.
- Day 3overnight: Chena Hot Springs Resort
Aurora spotting at Chena Hot Springs
Leisurely morning in Fairbanks before a mid-day transfer to Chena Hot Springs Resort, around 60 miles away. Relax in the hot springs, then board the Aurora Viewing Snow Coach, a tracked military-style vehicle, to chase the Northern Lights.
- Day 4overnight: Chena Hot Springs Resort
A relaxing resort day and Northern Lights viewing
A full day at Chena Hot Springs Resort to relax in the rock lake hot springs, indoor pool or hot tubs, or visit the Ice Museum (admission on site); optional dog sledding and guided snowmachine sightseeing available at a supplement. Explore the grounds in the evening for Northern Lights viewing.
- Day 5overnight: Fairbanks
Exploring Fairbanks and an Aurora viewing dinner
Transfer back to Fairbanks with the day free to explore downtown shops, galleries and museums. In the evening, a dinner experience in an Alaskan yurt away from the city lights, with Northern Lights viewing indoors and outdoors.
- Day 6rail
Tour conclusion
Check out of the Fairbanks hotel; free to transfer to the airport independently, or extend the stay in Fairbanks via a Rail Specialist.
Included
- 5 nights' hotel accommodation
- Adventure Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- 1 dinner
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
