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Northern Lights and the Arctic Circle Alaska Railroad in Winter - Fairbanks to Anchorage

Winter Arctic Circle rail trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage via Alaska Railroad

Railbookers' Northern Lights and the Arctic Circle package is a 6-day, 5-night independent rail trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage, built around Alaska's Arctic Circle and the Northern Lights. The trip includes a thrilling sled ride with champion Alaska Huskies before travelers board Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train. The operator describes the train passing Denali, the crown jewel of Alaska, rising above the Susitna River. The trip finishes with time exploring Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. Because this is sold as an independent rail package, travelers are not part of an escorted group; they follow the pre-arranged route on their own schedule. Railbookers prices the trip from $1,149 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 5 nights are divided among the sled ride, the rail journey, and time in Anchorage.
  • The evidence does not say exactly where the Arctic Circle crossing takes place relative to the sled ride and the train journey; confirm the exact route 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.
Does this trip include a dog sled ride?
Yes, the description names a thrilling sled ride with champion Alaska Huskies.
When does this trip run?
It is sold as a winter vacation, built around the Arctic Circle and the Northern Lights.
How much does it cost?
Railbookers lists this package from $1,149 per person.
How many days and nights is the trip?
6 days and 5 nights.

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