Tours Interior Region Northern Lights and Alaskan Adventures

Are you ready to explore all that the Alaskan wilderness has to offer? Join Southwest Adventure Tours on an unforgettable 6-day exploration of Fairbanks, Alaska while viewing the majestic Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights are a breath-taking force of nature that can not be explained; they must be experienced. With our tour, you will have ample opportunity to enjoy this magical experience! As our special guests, you will be graced with wondrous sights, activities, and adventures fit only for a king. Situated just south of North America's tallest peak - Denali - Fairbanks provides an ideal viewpoint for viewing the Northern Lights. We look forward to your attendance as we provide an exciting journey through the Alaskan wilderness! Arrive in Fairbanks and meet your Southwest Adventure Tours tour director. After transferring to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to relax and explore Fairbanks on your own. There are many shops, museums, and restaurants nearby. The hotel offers an “Aurora Wake-up Call”, so if the aurora becomes visible from the property, each room on the list is called so you won’t miss a thing! As long as it is dark and clear there is always a chance to see the Northern Lights. Remember, the more nights spent “aurora hunting” the better the chance you’ll have seeing them. After breakfast, join the group for sightseeing in Fairbanks. Take a short drive to the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center (MTCVC). Be sure to get a photo at the “Antler Arch” and to pick up an aurora certificate to commemorate a successful sighting! Then head to the Museum of the North, discover Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, diverse wildlife and Arctic dinosaurs. Explore 2,000 years of Alaska art. Learn about research by museum scientists. See original exhibits and breathtaking architecture. You will head back to the hotel where you have time for lunch on your own and a chance to enjoy a plethora of local shops and art galleries featuring local artists and craftsmen. This morning, relax and sleep-in after a late night. Enjoy a late breakfast, before departing Fairbanks and venturing out for a Dog Sledding Adventure. Arrive at a local kennel to meet some of Alaska’s most enthusiastic athletes! These friendly Alaskan huskies will whip you around the beautiful hidden twists and turns of the trails that run through the Boreal Forest. You have the unique opportunity to visit (“hands-on”) with the sled dogs in their home kennel and hear tales of the many years of experience with these canine athletes. Your mushers are not only long-time guides, but also have personal stories of Alaskan expeditions and/or racing experiences to share. After a leisurely morning and late breakfast, enjoy a tour of the world’s largest year-round ice environment, the Aurora Ice Museum. The structure was created from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow, all harvested at the resort. Keeping the museum icy cold in the heat of summer comes from the patented absorption chiller, the first of its kind in the world used for this purpose. In the afternoon, it is time to experience the 440 beautiful acres and scenic trails of the resort under your own power. You can choose either snowshoes or cross-country skis, then get out on the trails for a quiet winter trek through the forest. The rest of the day is free to enjoy all the amenities and optional activities offered at the resort. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and the northern lights tonight. Your final day is filled with wonder, Depart the hotel and enjoy fun Alaskan winter pastime, Ice Fishing! In the warmth of a comfortable icehouse, a seasoned guide will help you land a fish and will even cook what you caught for a fresh fish snack. A true Alaskan experience! After Fishing you take a short drive to the City of North Pole, where Christmas lives on, all year round! There are shops that feature hand-made Alaskan gifts and be sure to swing by “The North Pole” for an unforgettable photo. Return to Fairbanks and check in for a final night. After a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, take one more excursion to view the Northern Lights. Depending on your flight time, enjoy some last-minute shopping before transferring to the Fairbanks Airport for your departure flight home. Confirmation will be received at time of booking Not wheelchair accessible Service animals allowed No heart problems or other serious medical conditions Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers