Don’t miss one of
Alaska’s top outdoor spectator events – it only
happens once every two years, but you’ll have a
lifetime of Alaskan winter memories to enjoy!
Day
1: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 -
Fairbanks Arrival
Fairbanks
is situated in the heart of the Tanana
Valley and combines modern amenities with a
frontier atmosphere. Recognized as the
gateway to Alaska Arctic, the city has a
long and colorful history dating back to the
late 1800’s and the discovery of gold. Upon
your arrival, transfer to the hotel via
courtesy shuttle. This evening you will
meet your guide and review the itinerary for
your Yukon Quest Tour.
Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 2: Thursday, Feb 7,
2008 - Fairbanks
This
morning
we will embark on a
guided sightseeing tour with the highlights of
Fairbanks including a stop at the University of
Alaska’s Museum of the North. The famous Yukon
Quest Mushers Banquet is held this evening and
we have reserved tables exclusively for our
group. All Quest competitors will be here. This
special dinner occasion is a great opportunity
to see and meet the mushers in person. Overnight
Fairbanks.
Day
3: Friday, Feb 8, 2008 - Dog Sledding
We have a full day excursion to Nenana today
where you will experience dog sledding! You
will have first hand training from an expert
musher and drive your own team of huskies. The
musher will explain some of the technical
difficulties and skills needed to race a team of
huskies 1600 km from Fairbanks to Whitehorse. By race time on Saturday you will have a clear
understanding and appreciation of the challenges
that face the mushers and their teams.
Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 4: Saturday, Feb 9,
2008 - Race day!
Today the
Yukon Quest starts in the heart of Fairbanks
right outside your hotel
on
the frozen Chena River. Here you may feel the
pre-race excitement building as mushers with
their dog teams arrive. Not only visitors but
also many locals are race fans and crowd the
starting area as dog teams depart every few
minutes. Fairbanks in winter is picturesque and
provides good opportunity for photographers.
This afternoon after
the
race start we will watch the teams at different
places along the trail. We continue alongside
the race to the famous Chena Hot Springs for
relaxation and aurora viewing. Overnight
Chena Hot Springs.
Day 5: Sunday, Feb 10,
2008 -
Chena Hot Springs
Enjoy an open day in Chena! Take
a break and relax in the hot mineral pools of
Chena Hot Springs. Outdoor hot tubs and indoor
pool plus other winter activities ensure you
have an enjoyable day. There are numerous
optional tours to take advantage of including
snowmobiling, hiking, sleigh rides, cross
country skiing, Ice Museum, and a Stoli ice
bar. This evening we will enjoy
a snow coach ride to the top of a ridge to get
unobstructed views of the northern lights. There
is a heated yurt for your comfort and hot drinks
such as tea, cider and hot chocolate inside. Overnight
Chena Hot Springs.
Day 6: Monday, Feb 11,
2008 - Arctic Circle flight seeing with Native Village tour
This morning we will travel back to Fairbanks with a stop in the town of
North Pole. Visit the Santa Claus house and
view the year round decorations in the town.
Upon arrival in Fairbanks we will embark on a
flight seeing trip over the vast Arctic and Yukon
River Valley. We will land at the remote
village of Beaver and learn of the local
Athabascan Indian and Inupiaq Eskimo culture.
Get a firsthand glimpse at village lifestyle as
it exists today in rural Alaska.
We return to our Fairbanks hotel for the
evening.
Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 7: Tuesday, Feb 12,
2008 - Fairbanks departure
Courtesy hotel shuttle from hotel to the
Fairbanks airport for your return flight.
6 nights
accommodation, private transportation with local
driver/guide, Fairbanks city tour with Museum of the
North admission, dinner tickets for the Yukon Quest
Banquet, dog mushing instruction and tour, Chena Hot
Springs pool pass, Sno Coach Aurora viewing tour and
Arctic Circle flight seeing with Native village tour. All taxes.
| |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
|
2008
Rates |
$2359 |
$1922 |
$1879 |
|
Additional Hotel
Per Night |
$106 |
$53 |
$36 |
Please Note:
There is a six-person minimum for this tour to
operate.
