Aurora Rail Adventure & Bettles Lodge
• Anchorage • Fairbanks • Bettles Lodge
PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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NZD
$5,710
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Days
7
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Nights
6
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PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
---|---|---|
NZD
$5,710
|
Days
7
|
Nights
6
|
Introduction
This is Alaska’s Aurora Borealis at its best.
Enjoy a journey aboard Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter train north to Fairbanks, then travel by small plane to Bettles Lodge, one of the best places to see the aurora borealis.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Anchorage
Upon arrival in Anchorage, make your own way to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the sights. With almost 300,000 people calling it home, Anchorage is the largest city and cosmopolitan centre of Alaska. While not the capital of the state, it is the self-proclaimed gateway to Alaska for many visitors. Built originally as a railway depot, the city grew with the development of the farming collective in the Mat-Su valley and the building of Air Force bases. With the discovery of oil, the city became the commercial and financial centre of the state. Situated on the Pacific Ocean on Cook Inlet and moderated by the ocean, the city does not often get the extreme weather that much of Alaska is renowned for. A vibrant and unique city on the edge of the Alaskan wilderness, there are plenty of opportunities for exploring if you choose. The quaint log cabin visitor centre is a good place to start.
Day 2 : Anchorage > Fairbanks
Today enjoy a scenic winter Alaska Railroad trip aboard the Aurora Winter train. Ride in a heated railcar with comfortable seats, large picture windows, and onboard dining options. The full day trip follows the same backcountry stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star train and offers spectacular views of the pristine snow-covered landscape. Along the way, the train stops as needed at Talkeetna, Healy and Nenana before arriving in Fairbanks this evening.
Day 3 : Fairbanks > Bettles Lodge
Depart Fairbanks this morning for your scenic 1 hour flight to Bettles Lodge over the Yukon River and above the Arctic Circle with experienced and knowledgeable Alaskan pilots. The Bettles Lodge staff will greet you at the airplane to take your luggage and show you to the lodge for check in. You will then be escorted by your knowledgeable guide for a tour around the village. Bettles is isolated from the outside most of the year, with only an ice road two months in the winter. Find some peace away from cell phone service and the electronic world to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the wilderness. After dinner, guests can relax while waiting for the aurora borealis at the lodge or the aurora viewing cabin.
Days 4 & 5 : Bettles Lodge
Enjoy two full days at Bettles Lodge. After breakfast, take a guided snow shoe excursion or a self-guided cross country ski around the lodge. You may also want to enjoy an optional activity in the afternoon (not included). In the evening, enjoy a bonfire out by the fire pit. Guests will have time at leisure to enjoy the aurora borealis.
Day 6 : Bettles Lodge > Fairbanks
After breakfast at the lodge, return to Fairbanks by small plane. The rest of your day is at leisure to enjoy Fairbanks
Day 7 : Fairbanks
Arrangements end after check-out.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), NZD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
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2024 | |||
1 Jan – 29 Mar |
NZ$5,710 |
NZ$7,675 |
**2024**
1 Jan – 29 Mar
Twin: from $5710
Single: from $ 7675
Departs
From Anchorage |
Fridays, 1 Jan to 29 Mar |
Mondays, 12 Feb to 25 Mar |
Wednesdays, 28 Feb to 20 Mar |
From Fairbanks |
Tuesdays, 1 Jan to 26 Mar |
Fridays, 9 Feb to 22 Mar |
Sundays, 25 Feb to 17 Mar |
Included
- Tailor-made journey
- 6-nights’ accommodation
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
- Snacks and soft drinks at Bettles Lodge
- Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train Anchorage > Fairbanks in Adventure Class
- Shared flights Fairbanks > Bettles > Fairbanks
- Shared activities as per the itinerary
- Winter clothing
Not Included
- Optional activities including dog sledding, flightseeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling at Bettles Lodge
- Arrival and departure transfers in Anchorage and Fairbanks
- Gratuities
Important Notes
- Please enquire about pricing for children (10 years & under)
- This itinerary is also available in reverse from Fairbanks to Anchorage
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