7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train
7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train
7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train
7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train
7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train
7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train

7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train

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Tour Code: 758886
$1,757.14 per person
7-Day Alaska's Winter Exploration Tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage · Aurora Viewing, Matanuska Glacier and Aurora Winter Train-map
Departure City Departure City
Fairbanks
End City End City
Anchorage
Duration Duration
7 days
Language Language
Mandarin and English
Group Size Group Size
Max. 55 travelers
Group Type Group Type
Group Tour

Highlights

Scenic Rail & Glacier Trek: Take the Alaska Aurora Winter Train through the hinterland (tickets included) and step onto the Matanuska Glacier with a professional guide
City Contrasts & Seasonal Beauty: Quiet Fairbanks and lively Anchorage offer two sides of Alaska's charm, while every season brings a fresh palette of landscapes
Classic Winter Adventures: Choose from a variety of local activities: soak in Chena Hot Springs, cross the Arctic Circle, mush a dog sled team, or try ice fishing
Comfortable Hotel Stays: Enjoy the reliability of international chain hotels, complete with daily breakfast and free Wi‑Fi
Hassle‑Free Transfers: Complimentary airport pickup and drop‑off ensure a warm, smooth arrival, especially welcome for first‑time visitors to Alaska

Itinerary

【Group Type】
During the Christmas peak season (December 17, 2026 - January 7, 2027), tours will operate with a mix of large coaches and small vans. Outside this period, we use 12-15‑seat vans, accommodating a maximum of 14 guests per vehicle. Due to Alaska's variable weather and road conditions, we reserve the right to substitute vehicles as necessary.
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D1
Arrive in Fairbanks – 1st Northern Lights viewing
Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Aurora Viewing Area

D2
Fairbanks – Santa Claus House – University of Alaska Museum of the North — 2nd aurora viewing
Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Santa Claus House

D3
Fairbanks - Daytime free time - 3rd aurora viewing
Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Aurora Viewing Area

D4
Fairbanks - Free time
Hyatt Place Fairbanks, Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
D5
Fairbanks – Alaska Aurora train – Anchorage
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown, Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
D6
Anchorage – Matanuska Glacier – Anchorage (approx. 7–8 hrs round trip)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown, Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Matanuska Glacier

D7
Anchorage — Origin
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

All times shown are local.

Diamond ratings are provided by Booking.com. For detailed rating criteria, please refer to the Hotels section on Booking.com.

The pictures are for reference only.

Own Expenses

Prices for optional activities may change according to official notices from the scenic area, and are subject to the actual activity and ticket window price on the day of the tour.
Upgrade to The Overlook at Cleary Summit for overnight aurora viewing (additional fee required).
USD 550
Single occupancy: US$550/person/night Double occupancy: US$275/person/night Each Cabin is furnished with a king-size bed and can accommodate a maximum of 2 people. A unique Alaskan retreat offering unobstructed 180-degree views of Cleary Summit, near Fairbanks, Alaska. Every Lodge includes: A massage-function king bed, Heating, Flush toilet, Private shower, Hairdryer, Complimentary breakfast.
Dog Sledding/ATV Adventure (approximately 2 hours total)
USD 160
Visit Alaskan local Leslie's sled dog kennel. Income from tours allows Leslie to continue the grand tradition of dog sledding by training young mushers and helping them raise funds to compete in the annual Alaskan dog sled races that have become so popular all over the world. Two passengers in the sled husband's company to ride the same sled, sledding in the forest road, splashing white snowflakes, the process is quite thrilling (experience about 20-25 minutes)! While waiting for a ride, you'll also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with cute dogs. (From September to early November, in case of insufficient snowfall, the dog sled will be replaced by a dog pull ATV experience, about 10min). The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10/person.
Snow Mobile Tour (approximately 2-4 hours total)
USD 160
US$160/person (ages 16 + must drive alone), US$110/child (ages 10–15, sharing a vehicle with a parent); minimum age 10 to book. Opening dates: Mid-to-late November–end of March. Specific dates are subject to change at any time based on snowfall. Join the snowmobile in Alaska, one of the hottest snow and ice events in the region, you can choose 30min or 60 min for ride, accompanied by an experienced guide. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10/person.
Ice Fishing Tour (approximately 4 hours total)
USD 150
US$150/person, US$110/child (ages 2–11) From 4 people to proceed. Adults over 16 years old need to purchase a separate fishing license, license fee: US$15/People Opening dates: Late November–end of March. Specific dates are subject to change at any time based on temperature. Ice fishing is a winter favorite for Alaskans. You’ll learn the fishing skill with a fishing expert. After catching the fish, the guide will also process a grilled fish for each guest on site, allowing you to taste the freshest fish, and then release the extra fish back to the snow lake. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10/person.
Chena Hot Springs Resort Tour (approximately 7 hours round trip)
USD 125
Depart from your hotel around 11 am and travel to Chena Hot Springs Resort, famous for its century-old hot spring, interesting ice sculpture museum, and an advanced renewable energy project, making it one of the must-see attractions for almost every visitor to Fairbanks! You can relax in the outdoor natural hot springs, a particularly incredible experience when the surroundings are snow-covered. You will also have the opportunity to visit the year-round ice sculpture museum (at additional expense), which exhibits the work of world-class ice sculpture champions, including tables, chairs, and so on all made of ice. Those interested can visit the ice bar to sample an Apple Martini in a cocktail glass made of ice (at additional expense, must show ID and be at least 21 years old). Please note: 1) Swimwear is mandatory for hot spring bathing. Please come prepared with your own. 2) For safety reasons, minors under age 18 may not enter the outdoor natural rock pool, but they may use the indoor pool and the hot tub. 3) If you choose not to enter the hot springs for your own reasons, the fee is not refundable. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10/person. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10/person.
Denali National Park Walking Tour (about 7-8 hours round trip)
USD 180
Depart from your hotel around 10 am and travel by car to Denali. The drive from Fairbanks to Denali is very beautiful, with views of the magnificent Alaska Range mountains to the South, and colorful forest flanking the road. If you are lucky, you may even see some wildlife on the way. Denali National Park is one of the longest-protected ecological preserves in the world. Weather permitting, your guide will take you on a short hike in the park. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$15/person.
Castner Glacier Ice Cave
USD 360
Expect to depart from Fairbanks in morning and drive south along the Richardson Highway to Castner Glacier Ice Cave, which is beautiful After getting off the bus, you will follow your guide on a hike of about 2 miles before reaching the largest valley ice cave in North America. (There is no weather station in the vicinity of Castner Glacier Ice Cave. Therefore, it is difficult to predict local weather or trail condition when departing Fairbanks, the origin of the tour. Once reaching the trailhead, our guides will determine whether local conditions are safe enough for hiking to the Ice Cave or not. There will be no refund in the event of hazardous conditions that prevents guests from reaching the Ice Cave safely. However, guests will be fully refunded if the tour is cancelled before leaving Fairbanks due to unsafe road condition.) The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$20/person.
Overland Adventure Across the Arctic Circle (drive both ways, round trip about 16 hours)
USD 280
Depart in the morning and take a arctic bus along the Dalton Highway, one of Alaska's most remote and challenging roads. The whole road is 414 miles long and is one of the world’s “Ten Roads of Death.” On the way you can observe the arctic tundra wilderness, with the possibility of seeing wildlife such as caribou, foxes, wolves, bears, or musk ox. You’ll also pass over one of North America’s five largest rivers, the Yukon River, and see an incredible product of human engineering, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which crosses the state from north to south. Finally, you will arrive at the sign indicating you’ve reached the Arctic Circle (66°33’ north) and receive a special “Arctic Circle Exploration Certificate” to remember your trip. You’ll return to Fairbanks between 2 to 3 am. If you need to depart Fairbanks the following day, please book your flight for no earlier than 7 am, to avoid risking missing your flight. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$25/person.
Fairbanks Aurora Viewing Lodge (approximately 4 hours round trip).
USD 120
At 10 pm, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to our carefully selected Aurora-Viewing Lodge. You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10/person.
Fairbanks Aurora chasing (approximately 4 hours round trip)
USD 90
At 10 pm, to escape the urban light pollution, take the Aurora Shuttle to our carefully selected the Aurora Chasing Explore with guide. You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10/person.
Anchorage Turnagain Arm wonderland tour
USD 120
It's expected to depart at around10:00 p. m. From the designated hotel and drive to Turnagain Arm, where the glittering blue glaciers complement the rolling Chugach Mountainsand are set in a fairyland. Along the way, leave precious photographs at Beluga Point, Xi's large photography location. Then arrive at Alyeska Ski Resort, where you can take the Aerial Tram (the Tram is self-supporting) to the top of the mountain to enjoy the views of the snowy mountains. Then return to downtown Anchorage, where you'll head to Earthquake Park in the northwest of the city (about 15 minutes overall), a great place to enjoy and capture the beautiful views of Cook Bay. Enjoy duty-free state shopping (about an hour) at department stores on 4th and 5th Streets in downtown Anchorage and art stores for Alaska Native artists. Expected to return to the hotel around 16:00. The activity fee does not include tips. Based on local tipping customs in Alaska, the recommended amount is US$10 per person.
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What’s Included

The following instructions only apply to Adults ( 12 years or over )
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Transportation
Accommodation
Meals
Cars
Tickets and activities
Pick-up and drop-off
Excludes
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Transportation
Accommodation
Additional fees

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