Vacations By Rail
Ultimate Winter Wonderland: Iditarod & Northern Lights
8 daysprice on request
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp
8-day independent itinerary in Alaska, that includes northern light viewing in your own private igloo at Borealis Basecamp, a ride on the iconic Alaska Railroad and a floatplane excursion past Mt. Denali.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Arrive in Fairbanks and transfer to your hotel independently, then enjoy the rest of the day to get acquainted with the city.
- Day 2overnight: Borealis Basecamp
Transfer to Borealis Basecamp
Explore downtown Fairbanks in the morning, then transfer by shared van to Borealis Basecamp for a two-night stay in a private fiberglass dome.
- Day 3overnight: Borealis Basecamp
Borealis Basecamp at Leisure
A free day at Borealis Basecamp with a choice of seasonal excursion (UTV ride or dogsledding in fall; dogsledding or snowmobiling in November) and a 2-hour sunset tour with champagne toast.
- Day 4overnight: Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Transfer back to Fairbanks and spend the day sightseeing and exploring, checking in at your downtown hotel.
- Day 5railovernight: Anchorage
Aurora Winter Train to Anchorage
Board the Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train for a 12-hour journey south through Talkeetna and Wasilla to Anchorage.
- Day 6overnight: Anchorage
Explore Anchorage
Explore Anchorage at leisure or add an optional activity such as a Matanuska Glacier day trip or a Glacier & Wildlife Tour flightseeing excursion.
- Day 7overnight: Anchorage
Anchorage at Leisure
A free day in Anchorage to explore the city's art installations, restaurants, parks and museums.
- Day 8
Tour Conclusion
Transfer to Anchorage's airport for your return flight home or continue your expedition independently.
Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights, including two nights at Borealis Basecamp in fiberglass domes
- Travel on board Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Anchorage
- 2 breakfasts
- Sunset tour at Borealis Basecamp
- Choice of seasonal activity at Borealis Basecamp
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Flights and Airport transfers
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