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Magical Northern Lights, Alaska | 2022, 2023, 2024

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Back by popular demand… Northern Lights, Alaska Style!

We’ll be viewing nature’s amazing light show from Fairbanks, Alaska, within the “Auroral Oval,” a ring-shaped zone over the far north where aurora activity is concentrated. Fairbanks’ low precipitation and distance from coastal areas contribute to consistently clear nights. All combined these variables make the Fairbanks region an outstanding destination for aurora borealis viewing.

By day we’ll enjoy all the activities Alaska has to offer – dogsledding, ice fishing, snowmobiling… – and by night we’ll revel in the grand spectacle of the Northern Lights replete with cozy winter clothes and all the creature comforts.

Overview

March 2024

Highlights & Inclusions:

  • Round-trip airport transfers in Fairbanks on scheduled arrival/departure dates
  • Four (4) nights total accommodations in a local hotel as noted in the itinerary
  • Most meals as referenced in the itinerary, including wine, beer, soft drinks, water & coffee/tea
  • Exclusive after-hours cocktail reception at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
  • All transportation within Alaska via motorcoach 
  • Comfortable Aurora viewing locations
  • Excursions and tours as outlined in the itinerary (subject to change)
  • Expert local guides with passion and personality
  • Gratuities included for guides, drivers, and restaurant staff
  • Winter weather clothing gear including boots, jacket, bib and mittens
  • Pre-trip documents with important travel information including “Know Before You Go,” luggage tags and signature WOW! surprises
  • Assistance with air booking (complimentary for repeat “WOWees”; service fee of $75 for first-time “WOW!” travelers)
  • Basic emergency medical insurance
  • “WOW!” surprises along the way!
  • The experience and expertise of Gabriel Haigazian for pre-trip planning and on-site escorting

Exclusions:

  • Airfare (fare will be quoted upon request)
  • Extra hotel nights, if requested
  • Meals not noted in itinerary
  • Incidental charges (shopping, food, and beverage not included in the itinerary, etc.)
  • Supplemental travel insurance (for trip cancellation, pre-existing conditions, lost luggage, trip delay reimbursement, etc.)

Itinerary - March 7-11, 2024

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Day One – Thursday – March 7th – Travel to Fairbanks, Alaska

Arrive in Fairbanks to begin your adventure. You will be greeted at the airport and transported to your home-away-from-home for the next four nights, Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. We’ll gather for our first dinner together, then head out that evening for our first night of Aurora viewing.
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WOW! Travel Small Group Travel  Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks

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Day Two – Friday – March 8th – Fairbanks

Today is chock-full of fun – Alaska style! After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll embark on an outdoor activity of your choice. Will it be dogsledding or ice fishing? It’s up to you! Didn’t bring your warm winter clothes?… we got you covered – custom-fit parkas, pants, boots, hats, and gloves will be yours for the duration of the stay. Box lunch included. Dinner on our own this evening before head out for our second night of Aurora viewing!
WOW! Travel Small Group Travel   Breakfast & Lunch
WOW! Travel Small Group Travel  Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks

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Day Three – Saturday – March 9th – Fairbanks

Today we will do a city tour including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Santa Claus House in Nort Pole, Museum of the North & the Morris Thompson Cultural Center. Box lunch included. Dinner on your own, then head out for another evening of nature’s beautiful light show – complete with yummy snacks, beverages, a fire, and cozy accommodations in between viewings!
WOW! Travel Small Group Travel   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
WOW! Travel Small Group Travel  Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks

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Day Four – Sunday – March 10th – Fairbanks

Today is a day at leisure. Enjoy relaxing or partaking in yet more outdoor activities. Early this evening we’ll head over to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum for a private after-hours cocktail reception. Next up is a visit to the Fairbanks Ice Art Championships where you’ll find amazing work by designers from all over the world.  We’ll dine as a group for our last meal together, then head out for more Aurora viewing.
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WOW! Travel Small Group Travel  Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks

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Monday – March 11th – Depart from Fairbanks

We’ll enjoy one last breakfast, then depart for our return to civilization and say farewell to beautiful Alaska.
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Accommodations

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Pike’s Waterfront Lodge – Fairbanks

This comfortable hotel is brimming with personality and will serve as our home base as we explore the great outdoors of the Fairbanks area! Pike’s Waterfront Lodge offers comfortable rooms, many with scenic views, a steam room, riverside deck, restaurant, and a comfortable lounge. Comfy beds will await you after a busy day of dogsledding or ice fishing and a night of Aurora viewing!

The Aurora Tracker correlates three individual streams of data in order to predict northern lights viewing opportunities for six locations in the Fairbanks region. Switch between viewing locations, different days and various times of day to check your viewing chances. Check back often as this data changes frequently.

Aurora Tracker

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