Alaskan Northern Lights
8 DAYS Starting from $7,950 per person
On this eight-day expedition, you will experience the true essence of an Alaskan winter. Start your journey gazing at the night sky's Aurora Borealis from your personal igloo and racing backcountry snowmachines. Afterward, set out on a dog sled tour into the snowy Alaskan wilderness and an Arctic Circle flightseeing tour over the vast Yukon River Valley and Brooks Mountain Range. Wrap up your adventure in Girdwood, where you'll take a snowshoe tour as you learn about Native and Alaskan traditions and a snowmobile tour through the Chugach National Forest. By the end of this journey, you will discover exactly why Alaska is a truly unique place.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Be blown away by the night sky's glimmering Northern Lights from your personal igloo.
- Glide across serene, snowy trails on a traditional dog sled through the Alaskan wilderness.
- Fly over the Arctic Circle with stunning views of the vast Yukon River Valley, Brooks Mountain Range, and the Arctic National Park below.
- Snowshoe through the forests of Girdwood as you look for animal tracks, explore traditional herb lore, identify bird song and animal behaviors, and stories about Native and Alaskan history.
- Race down snowy trails of the Chugach National Forest aboard a snowmobile, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and creeks along the way.
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