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Northern Lights and Alaska Railroad in Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage

Winter rail trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage on the Aurora Winter Train

Railbookers' Northern Lights and Alaska Railroad in Winter package is a 5-day, 4-night independent rail trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage. It starts with a soak at Chena Hot Springs, a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum, and seeing the Northern Lights dancing across the sky. Travelers then board the Aurora Winter Train, which the operator describes as passing Denali rising above the Susitna River, before spending time exploring Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, ahead of the trip home. Because this is sold as an independent rail package, travelers are not part of an escorted group; they follow the pre-arranged route between the two cities on their own schedule. Railbookers prices the trip from $999 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package in the evidence available; confirm how the 4 nights are divided between Fairbanks and Anchorage before booking.
  • The description does not name specific hotels or the exact schedule for the Chena Hot Springs visit and the Aurora Ice Museum tour; confirm these details with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included on this trip?
Yes. Railbookers includes the Aurora Winter Train on the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Anchorage.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package from Railbookers.
What does the trip include in Fairbanks?
The description names a soak at Chena Hot Springs, a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum, and seeing the Northern Lights.
When does this trip run?
It is sold as a winter vacation, built around viewing the Northern Lights.
How much does it cost?
Railbookers lists this package from $999 per person.
How many days and nights is the trip?
5 days and 4 nights.

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