Alaska Aurora Winter Train | Chena Hot Springs

Day 1 Anchorage | Arrival Upon arrival in Anchorage transfer at your own cost to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the sights.

Day 2 Anchorage to Talkeetna | Winter Dog Sledding This full day adventure begins with a transfer from Anchorage to Talkeetna. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, enjoy a town tour and lunch before heading to the homestead of Dallas Seavey, a four-time Iditarod Champion. After a thorough orientation of how to handle the huskies and harnessing your team to the sled, embark on your own 6-mile mini-expedition with a musher guide into the groomed trails of boreal forest. Returning to the kennel with plenty of time to take photos with the dogs and meet the puppies, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure in Talkeetna.

Day 3 Talkeetna to Fairbanks | Alaska Railroad Today you’ll board Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train for the scenic journey to Fairbanks. Pass through stunning winter landscapes and gaze at the majestic peaks of the Alaska Range and Mt McKinley (weather permitting). The train will stop as needed in Healy and Nenana before arriving to Fairbanks.

Day 4 Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Relax and soak in the natural hot springs at Chena Hot Springs Resort before an evening Aurora viewing tour. World famous for its healing mineral waters, the Aurora Ice Museum and its beautiful Aurora Borealis displays from late August to May, the resort will send you out on heated snow cats for a chance to see these spectacular lights in action.

Day 5 Chena Hot Springs Ice Museum Tour & Evening Aurora Viewing The Aurora Ice Museum – part of Chena Hot Springs Resort – is the world’s largest year-round ice environment in the world. It was created from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow all harvested at the resort and stays a cool 25° Fahrenheit (-7° Celsius) inside throughout the year. In the evening, you will once again board heated snow cats for an Aurora viewing tour.

Day 6 Chena Hot Springs to Fairbanks This morning offers one final opportunity to take a relaxing dip in the hot springs, then transfer to Fairbanks Airport to begin your journey home.