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Depart from the airport in the departure city and arrive in Fairbanks, After checking into the airport hotel by yourself, we will depart from the hotel in the evening and take the Northern Lights shuttle bus with a professional guide to our carefully selected Northern Lights Observation Chalet*. probability. Our professional aurora guide will introduce you to the knowledge of the Northern Lights, camera parameter adjustment, and Northern Lights shooting skills to help you take wonderful aurora photos. Complimentary hot drinks, coffee, and a northern lights monitoring screen are provided in the cabin, where you can warmly wait for the northern lights. It is expected to return to the hotel to rest at around 02:00 the next morning.
Today you will enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. It is expected to depart from the hotel at 1:00 PM and take a bus to the famous North Pole, also known as "Santa's Home". The huge Santa Claus statue, the 2-meter-high polar bear and elk statues, and many public facilities around are also marked with Christmas. Afterwards, you will follow your guide to the Northern Polar Museum* located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, the best place for tourists to discover the mysterious arctic world and the real life of the early locals. The museum is divided into different exhibition halls, which not only provide a detailed introduction to the changes in the geographical environment and historical changes in the Arctic region but also display some rare Arctic animal specimens (Blue Babe, Mammoth, Gundam, etc.) that we can only see from books. 3-meter brown bear, etc.), attracting the attention of tourists. Then transfer you back to the hotel to rest. (If the Northern Polar Museum is closed, you will be arranged to visit the Morris Cultural Experience Center). Depart from the hotel in the evening, follow the professional guide to take the Northern Lights shuttle to the area outside Fairbanks to measure the Northern Lights. It is expected to return to the hotel to rest at around 02:00 the next morning.
Expect to depart in the morning and take the Polar Bus towards the Arctic Circle along the Dalton Highway, one of Alaska's most remote and challenging roads. The Dalton Highway is 414 miles in length and is one of the "Top Ten Dead Highways in the World". Only vehicles with professional operating licenses are allowed to enter the Dalton Highway. Along the way, you can see the tundra landscape of the pristine arctic wilderness, and have the opportunity to encounter caribou, arctic fox, wolf, bear, musk ox, and other wildlife. Passing through the Yukon River, the third longest river in North America, you will also see another great and difficult creation of human beings-the oil pipeline that runs through Alaska from north to south. In the end, you will visit the landmark of Alaska's Arctic Circle (66°33'N) and receive a [Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate], which will leave a deep memory for your travel career and draw a complete picture of your Arctic Circle trip. Dot. If you are lucky, you will have the chance to encounter the Northern Lights on the way back. Return to Fairbanks for the evening.
After breakfast, it is expected to depart from the designated hotel at around 11:00 in the morning, and take a bus to Chena Hot Spring Resort, which is famous for its magical century-old hot springs, exquisite and interesting ice sculpture museums, and advanced and environmentally friendly renewable energy projects. Become one of the must-see attractions for every visitor to Fairbanks! You can relax in the outdoor pure natural mineral hot spring pool, and experience the double feeling of "one side is icy and snowy, and the other is warm like spring" in the snow-covered and misty hot spring! You also have the opportunity to visit the world's only ice sculpture museum that is open all year round (tickets are at your own expense). It is built from 1,000 tons of ice and snow, and exhibits the exquisite works of world-class ice sculpture champions over the years, including tables, chairs, Utensils, etc. are all made of ice. Interested friends can taste Apple Martini in a beautifully carved ice glass at the ice bar (at their own expense, must be at least 21 years old, with valid ID). 1) Bathing suits must be worn in the hot springs, please prepare in advance; 2) For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 will not be allowed to enter the outdoor rock hot spring area but can use the indoor jacuzzi and swimming pool; 3) If you are inconvenient to experience the hot spring due to your own reasons, it will be regarded as giving up the project voluntarily, and the fee cannot be refunded.
1. Ice Fishing and BBQ Tour of the Wooden House on the Lake (about 4 hours for the round trip) Depart from the hotel at noon and follow a professional guide to experience the hut ice fishing and barbecue tour on the Alaska lake! In Alaska, from November to March of the following year, rivers and lakes are frozen. Generally, ice fishing is possible when the thickness of the ice reaches 8-10 cm. class impact. license fee: (US$15/person); 2. Castner Blue Ice Cave Discovery Tour (about 8 hours round trip) It is expected to start from Fairbanks in the morning and drive south along Richardson Highway to Castner Glacier Ice Cave. The scenery along the way is beautiful. After getting off the bus, you will follow the guide to hike for about 2 miles. The largest valley ice cave in North America. It is located in the eastern part of the Alaska Mountains and is connected to the Kastner Glacier. ① It is recommended to wear warm down jackets, fleece jackets, hats, scarves, anti-ski boots, sunglasses, etc., and pay attention to the safety of your feet; ② Before leaving the city, the tour guide will arrange to go to the supermarket to buy a portable lunch, or you can prepare a light meal in advance; ③ There are no artificial facilities around the ice cave, please prepare a storage bag to store your garbage and dispose of it after returning to the city; ④ The road to the Blue Ice Cave is greatly affected by the weather. If it is impossible to pass due to the weather, the itinerary of the day will be canceled, and the original route of the fee will be refunded. 3. Denali National Park Hiking Tour (about 7-8 hours round trip) It is expected to depart from the designated hotel in the morning and drive to Denali. The journey from Fairbanks to Denali is very scenic. Denali National Park is the second national park in the United States after Yellowstone National Park. It is the longest continuously protected ecological reserve in the world.
Based on your flight information, the hotel's shuttle bus will take you to FAI Fairbanks Airport for an unforgettable trip.
5 nights of hotel accommodation with a local 3-star rating of 8.0 or higher
Free hotel shuttle bus service + Luxurious tourist bus
Dog sledding/ATV experience tour | $139/person | Project Time: 25 minutes |
Snowmobile driving experience tour | $129/person | Project Time: 30 minutes ride |
Jenny Ice Sculpture Museum | $25/person | Same price for adults and children, on-site ticket purchase |
Jenna Ice Sculpture Museum Ice Glass Cocktail | $15/person | Must be 21 years old or above, purchase with ID |
Jenny Hot Spring locker lock & bath towel | Locker lock: $0.5/person; bath towel: $5/person | Recommended to bring your own |
Ice Fishing and BBQ Tour on Ice Lake | Adult: $149/person; Child: $119/person (2-11 years old) | Round-trip about 4 hours; |
Denali National Park Hiking Tour | $189/person | About 7-8 hours round trip |
Castner Blue Ice Cave Discovery Tour | $229/person | About 8 hours round trip |
Flying over the Arctic Circle Adventure Tour | $569/person | Airplane to car, about 1.5 hours for one-way flight, about 10 hours for one-way car |
【Attention】 All passengers age 7 years old and up must provide a fully COVID-19 vaccinated record or get a negative COVID -19 test within 72 hours before your trip. 1. Ticket prices for some scenic spots will be adjusted due to the season, final prices may vary based on the price that day. 2. If you need to temporarily change the pick-up location before departure, please be sure to inform us 3 days before the departure date so that we can coordinate arrangements; no changes will be made to the itinerary. 3. Due to different departure dates, traffic conditions, hotels, natural disasters, and other force majeure factors, Grand Century Cruises reserves the final right to adjust the itinerary and hotels. 4. The hotel’s check-in time starts at 3:00 PM, and the rooms are all "non-smoking" rooms. Smoking in the room will result in a fine of more than $300 paid by the smoker. 5. Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. A minimum of 10 travelers is required for trip departure and GCC reserves the right to cancel any trip if the minimum requirement is not met. Full payment will be refunded if cancellation is made by GCC.
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