
Alaska Northern Lights Winter Wonderland – Fairbanks, AK
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Fairbanks, AK. Happening on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Fairbanks. Doors open at 8:00 PM.
Man has been fascinated by the magical display of colors in the night sky since times immemorial. The Northern Lights road trip in Alaska will prove to be the most fabulous vacation experience ever, with hiking and dog sledding during the day and chasing the burst of lights in the sky at night. Visit the famous Ice Museum, Ice Sculpture competition, visit to winter wonderland – Denali National Park. Unwind the knots at the Chena Hot Springs and return home with the spectacular memories of brilliantly lit night sky.
Highlights
Visited Places:
• Fairbanks
• Denali National Park
• Alaska Museum of the North
• University of Alaska
• Morris Thomson Cultural and Visitors Center
• Chena Hot Springs
• Ice Museum
• Trans-Alaska Pipeline
• Fairbanks Downtown
Travel Experience:
• Bathing in the hot springs
• Hunting for Northern Lights
• Views of the Aurora Borealis
• Scenic and adventurous Hiking
• Exploration of the wildlife of Alaska
• Alaskan cuisine and shopping
• Dog sledding
• Snowshoeing
6 Reasons To Book This Trip
1. Affordable Adventure – Traveling with a like-minded group is not only fun but also it’s cost-effective instead of traveling solo.
2. Forget About The Planning – We take care of permits, transportation, and logistics, so all you have to do is show up.
3. Shared Photos – At the end of every trip we will have a google photo album where we share our wonderful tour pictures. We can also share to this website and multiply the memories!
4. Make New Friends – On every trip you will meet new people, it’s a good opportunity to make friends for your life while enjoying the group event.
5. Group Leader – Event organizer will be there every step of the way, making sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible.
6. Unforgettable Memories – All events are designed keeping in mind to have an unforgettable memory of your lifetime.
Notes
Tour Start : FAIRBANKS
Tour End : FAIRBANKS
Destination : USA
Flights
Arrival: Day01 before 8pm
Return: Day05 anytime after 8am
Airport: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Meeting Point
The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01.
More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp
Itinerary
Day 01: FAIRBANKS
Description:
Begin the most enchanting Tour of your life with the arrival at Fairbanks, Alaska, the most magical place on Earth. Today you can have the day to yourself. So, explore the Fairbanks downtown before setting out on the Northern Lights Hunting in the latter part of the evening. Meet & greet the fellow traveler and the tour leader in the hotel lobby by late afternoon – evening.
Activities Included:
Northern lights hunting
Accommodation: Hotel in Fairbanks
Day02 : ALASKA PIPELINE – FAIRBANKS
Description:
Begin the day with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and then set out on the excursions of the day. Visit the Alaska Museum of the North, which is one of the most excellent museums in Alaska. Follow through with a drive along the Dalton Highway make a stop at Trans-Alaska Pipeline to know read and know more about the construction. Later stop by to watch The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race run in early March from Anchorage to Nome, entirely within the US state of Alaska. Mushers and a team of 14 dogs.Enjoy the evening by visiting THE MOST INTENSE Ice Competition in the world which happens each year in Fairbanks.
Activities Included:
Alaska Museum of the North
Trans-Alaska Pipeline
Iditarod trail Sled Dog Race
Ice competition
Northern lights hunting
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel in Fairbanks
Day03 : CHENA HOT SPRINGS – DOG SLEDDING
Description:
Begin the day with a hearty Alaskan hearty breakfast and then drive over to the Chena Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the mineral pools. Watch out for foxes, beavers, and moose during the drive and make some time for dog sledding or mushing too. Dog sledding is one of the most fascinating outdoor sports in the snowy wilderness of Alaska. Follow through with a short but arduous hike and a tour of the Ice Museum. If you are feeling quite weary by now, then slip into your bathing suit and soak in the outdoor hot tub at Chen Hot Springs Resort. Drive back to Fairbanks for the hunt of the Northern Lights.
Activities Included:
Chena hot springs & hike
Dog sledding
Ice museum
Northern lights hunting
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel in Fairbanks
Day04 : DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Description:
Begin the day with a long and idyllic drive to Denali National Park, to explore the snowy wonderland. Satiate your love for adventure in the day with hiking and snowshoeing. Watch out for moose, wolves, caribou, and Dall sheep at the national park. Take a short but beautiful wilderness drive to The Denali Park Road which is accessible up to Mile 3 during the winter months. After the fun and adventurous day, late afternoon drive back to Fairbanks for some free time before ready to head out for the Aurora lights hunting.
Activities Included:
Denali NP sightseeing & hike
Snowshoeing
Northern lights hunting
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel in Fairbanks
Day05 : FAIRBANKS
Description:
A visit at the Morris Thomson Cultural and Visitors Centre awaits you on the final day of the Tour. Interact with the locals and spend a few hours touring Fairbanks downtown on your own. It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with a breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.
Activities Included:
Morris Thomson Cultural and Visitors Centre
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Inclusions
Price Includes :
4 Nights hotel stay (Double Occupancy)
4 Breakfast
All transportation by SUV / VAN + Gas
Day trip to Denali NP
Chena Hot Springs – Pool + Ice Museum
Dog Sled – 30min (2 persons per sled)
Park entrance fees
Tour leader / Event host
Price Excludes
Flights
Meals
Personal Expenses
Travel insurance : WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO GET A TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Payment Instructions :
1. You should login from a PC to see the ‘Pay Now’ button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button.
2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you’re paying for.
3. If you don’t have a Paypal account, click “Pay with a Debit or Credit Card”.
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.
Refund and Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed ‘YES’ advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
FAQ
I’m a solo traveler, can I still join the tour?
Yes of course, As all our tours are for solo travelers. You will travel with like-minded and fun-loving people who like to explore new destinations and activities like yourself.
I want to join with my partner or friends; is it possible?
No condition for fun! You can always join the group tours with anyone by your side either your partner or a group of crazy friends. We make sure to arrange accommodation and all other activities accordingly. Do you want to know the lined-up list of tours; please check our tour finder section for more details.
I am traveling solo, do I have to pay single supplement?
No. All trip prices are based on double occupancy rooms. You will be paired with another solo traveler of the same gender to share the accommodation. If you enrolled with another person, you’ll room with that person. Although single supplement option is available if you prefer a room for yourself. If you are interested in a single room please select the single supplement package while booking.
What are the accommodation options?
We offer luxurious hotels, budgeted motels, spontaneous camps, handy lodges and every other possibility at your destination.