Alaska Northern Lights Train | Aurora, Ice Fishing and Dog Sledding

From November 28, 2025 to March 27, 2026

7 Days / 6 Nights
Anchorage to Fairbanks or Fairbanks to Anchorage
Price from USD $2,824 per person

INTRODUCTION

Combine Alaska's Northern Lights with Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train.

Located directly under the Auroral Band with the most clear weather days and cloud-free nights, Fairbanks is one of the best places to see the magical Aurora Borealis in Alaska.

On this 7-day trip you'll have multiple chances to see the lights, plus ride the Aurora Winter Train, go dog sledding, Aurora Viewing Ice Fishing and explore Anchorage and Fairbanks. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Anchorage | Arrival
Day 2
Anchorage to Fairbanks | Alaska Railroad
Day 3
Day at Leisure | Evening Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour
Day 4
Day at Leisure | Evening Aurora Dinner and Dog Sled Tour
Day 5
Day at Leisure | Evening Fairbanks Aurora Viewing Tour
Day 6
Fairbanks | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Fairbanks afternoon City Tour | Evening at Leisure
 
Option 2. Evening Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour | Day at Leisure
 
Option 3. Dog Sledding & Mushing| Evening at Leisure
 
Option 4. Half Day Ice Fishing | Evening at Leisure
Day 7
Fairbanks | Departure

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Alaska Northern Lights Train | Aurora, Ice Fishing and Dog Sledding
Start planning your tailor-made rail vacation in Alaska by contacting our rail specialists
Laura Getz

Laura Getz

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Lisa Wigmore

Lisa Wigmore

Travel Designer

Lorree Preddy

Lorree Preddy

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Andre Duque

Andre Duque

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Mandy McArthur

Mandy McArthur

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Alekh Singh

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