NORTHERN LIGHTS ITINERARY - March 6-11, 2019 Pre-Tour Anchorage Extension March 3-5 - Special Interest Tours
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NORTHERN LIGHTS
ITINERARY
March 6-11, 2019
Pre-Tour Anchorage Extension
March 3-5
Northern Lights
2019
Journey to Alaska
with astronomer Bob
Berman and
experience first-hand
the wonder of the
northern lights.
Day 1 March 6th
Arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska during its most
magnificent season. Guests will arrive during the
day, welcomed by fellow travelers before
beginning the tour.
*Please note: when booking airfare, fly into
Fairbanks International Airport and try to arrive
by 5:00pm on the 6th.
In Fairbanks, the group will stay at the Westmark
Hotel. Dinner is the first opportunity to meet
fellow guests, as well as world-famous
astronomy writer and lecturer, Bob
Berman. Following dinner Bob Berman will deliver
an astronomy lecture and introduction to the
northern sky.
As midnight nears we’ll bundle up, climb into our
coach bus, and head out of town and away from
city lights in search of clear skies and our first
aurora sightings.**
Day 2 & 3
March 7th & 8th
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will
board our private coach and make our way to the
University of Alaska at Fairbanks, one of the
world’s leading centers in aurora studies. Here
we’ll have a private lecture with Dr. Neal Brown, a
former professor devoted to the study of the
Northern Lights. Dr. Brown is a delightful speaker
who offers a comprehensive guide to the science
behind the aurora.
While on campus, we will also visit the Museum of
the North, which offers fascinating exhibits on the
nature, arts, and culture of Alaska.
After the museum visit we will board our coach
and travel to Chena Hot Springs for a two night
stay. Sixty miles from Fairbanks and secluded in
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mountains, Chena Hot Springs is ideal for
observing the aurora and the northern skies. In
your free time, you can ride a dogsled in the
forest, journey to a nearby summit by Sno-Cat, or
relax in the hot springs while outside
temperatures reach zero degrees.
All in all, this promises to be an unforgettable
experience.
Chena is also one of the “greenest” places on
Earth! Scientists around the world have traveled
to observe its modern green technology.
You will have an opportunity to tour the
remarkably progressive facilities and learn about
their recycling program (everything is recycled),
the self-sustaining power-generation system
which uses the hot springs to heat all buildings
and create electricity, and the greenhouses
where much of the resort’s food is grown.
Day 4
March,
March 9th
11th
Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena
and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will
stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great
architectural feat in the harshest of climates.
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Day 5
March 10th
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take an
easy walk to the Morris Thompson Cultural
and Visitors Center, where we can explore
world-class displays on Alaskan natural
habitats and native culture. After our center
excursion, we’ll have the rest of the
afternoon free to wander this unique and
historic city.
In the afternoon we will head to the
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum,
containing a fantastically impressive
collection of antique cars and dresses.
After the museum will head to our final
group dinner at the Pumphouse, for a
memorable farewell dinner!
Day 6
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Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena
and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will
stop briefly will
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Come evening, assuming weather conditions prove
fair, we will charter a coach to transport our group
to a special remote location, in an attempt to
experience the impressive aurora lights!
**Please note: Though we organize
this tour around the time of year
when conditions for the aurora are at
their best, the appearance of the
aurora is subject to nature’s whim and
timing. Thus, while your chances of
seeing the aurora are quite likely, we
cannot guarantee that the aurora will
appear during the trip. While in
Fairbanks, nighttime aurora excursions
will run conditions permitting, and for
an auroral forecast of 3 or more.
Tour itineraries are subject to change
due to conditions beyond our control.
Included in 4Tour Price
Day
5 Nights Hotel
March, 11th
Ground Transportation from March 6-11
3 Dinners
Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena
3 Breakfasts
and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will
1 Lunch
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Northern Lights Excursions** While in Fairbanks
excursions will run for clear skies and an auroral
forecast of 3 or higher.
Not Included in Tour
Price
Round-trip airfare to Alaska
Meals that are not included above
Items of a personal nature
Total Cost of Tour
Per person, based on double occupancy:
$2,680
Single supplement: $465
Per person, deposit required upon
registration: $500
Final Payments Due: Jan 11th, 2019
Day 4
Pre-Tour
March, 11th
Anchorage
Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena
and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will
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stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great
architectural feat in the harshest of climates.
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Bob Berman’s major illustrated presentation “Light
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experience the impressive aurora lights!
Day 1
March 3rd
Upon your arrival in Anchorage we will
greet you at the airport and transfer you
to the Westmark hotel. In the evening we
will gather for dinner at one of
Anchorage's fabulous restaurants, just
feet from the hotel.
Day
Day 24
March 4th
March, 11th
After breakfast we will visit the Thomas
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In the afternoon we will take a bus tour
of the beautiful Turnagain Arm, and
experience the impressive scenery just
outside of Anchorage.
Day 3
March 5th
Following breakfast we depart for an all-
day train adventure to Fairbanks through
Denali National Park. Throughout the day
you will see magnificent scenery and,
weather permitting, there will be
numerous sightings of Mt. McKinley.
Upon arrival in Fairbanks, and after some
time to rest and change at the hotel,
weather permitting, we will board our
coach and head to a dark location out of
town for our first chance at seeing the
Northern Lights.
Included in Cost of
Day 4
Tour Extension
March, 11th
3-Nights Hotel
Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena
and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will
1 Dinner, 3 Breakfasts
stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great
architectural feat in the harshest of climates.
Aurora Viewing Excursion (Weather
Permitting)
Late afternoon will bring a brilliant tour highlight:
Bob Berman’s major illustrated presentation “Light
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Scenic Anchorage Tour
Airport transfers
Total Cost of Tour
Extension
Per person, based on double
occupancy: $1200
Single supplement: $175
Final Payment Due: Jan 11th, 2019
**A minimum of 6 guests is needed
to run the Anchorage Extension
CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY
CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY:
Deposits are fully refundable* until 6 months before the tour start date
(*Minus a $25 per person service fee).
At 6 months the deposit becomes 50% refundable, and at 3 months
from the tour start date the deposit is non-refundable.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
We strongly recommend that all guests travel with a trip protection plan.
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