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7-Day Northern Lights Tour from Anchorage/Fairbanks: Matanuska Glacier Hiking, Chena Hot Springs, Museum of the North, Arctic Circle Land Adventure | 3 Chances for Aurora Viewing | Small Group | Free Airport Pick-up

7-Day Northern Lights Tour from Anchorage/Fairbanks: Matanuska Glacier Hiking, Chena Hot Springs, Museum of the North, Arctic Circle Land Adventure | 3 Chances for Aurora Viewing | Small Group | Free Airport Pick-up

Name: 7-Day Northern Lights Tour from Anchorage/Fairbanks: Matanuska Glacier Hiking, Chena Hot Springs, Museum of the North, Arctic Circle Land Adventure | 3 Chances for Aurora Viewing | Small Group | Free Airport Pick-up
Brand: Tours4fun
Price: 1495.065 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (51 reviews)

4.5 (51 reviews)

Tour Code: 526050

Free Airport Pick up & Drop off

Breakfast Included

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$1,495.07 ~~per person~~

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Departure City

Anchorage, Fairbanks

End City

Fairbanks, Anchorage

Duration

7 days

Language

Chinese Live, English Live

Tour Themes

Outdoor Adventure, Natural Landscapes

Guide Type

Guided Tour

Group Size

Standard Group Tour

Activity Level

Moderate

Highlights

• Complimentary Hotel Upgrade:
Book on or after Jan 5, 2026, and travel by Apr 1, 2026 to receive a free upgrade to the 3-star Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks (subject to availability).
• 3 Aurora viewings: 1x at Activity Center, 2x in the wilderness
• Small group guaranteed - max 14 guests in shoulder season
• Hike the millennia-old Matanuska Glacier
• Ride the Alaska Aurora Train to Fairbanks/Anchorage
• Relax in natural Chena Hot Springs
• Quality hotels with breakfast, Wi-Fi & airport transfers
• Free airport pick-up during peak flight times
• Optional activities available on request

Itinerary

★★★★ Fairbanks Segment - Free Upgrade to 3-Star Westmark Hotel ★★★★
1. Booking Period: Orders placed on or after Jan 5, 2026, with travel dates up to Apr 1, 2026.
2. Promotion Conditions: Selecting the hotel upgrade indicates acceptance of the fixed airport transfer schedule. Westmark Hotel transfer hours: 09:30-21:00 (drop-off every half hour; pickup on the hour).
3. Promotion Details: Guests must choose the free hotel upgrade at booking and provide flight details at least 72 hours in advance, along with the selected fixed pickup and drop-off times. If information is not provided on time or flights fall outside the fixed hours, airport transfers are at the guest's own expense.
4. Upgrade Availability: If participation in the free upgrade is not clearly selected, or if the upgraded hotel is fully booked, the upgrade cannot be applied.
5. Rebooked Orders: Canceled and rebooked orders are not eligible for this promotion.
6. Final Interpretation: The right of final interpretation belongs to Tours4Fun.

★★★★ Paid Upgrade Experience: The Glass Igloo ★★★★
Booking Period: From October 14, 2025 onwards
Activity Details:
1. Each Glass Igloo can accommodate up to 3 guests. All rooms feature one king bed only (no twin beds or extra beds). If 3 guests share one igloo, they will share one king bed measuring 2.1m × 2.0m.
2. The upgrade price is charged per room per night, regardless of the number of guests (single/double/triple occupancy all count as one room). The retail rate is $1500 per room per night.
3. The Glass Igloo includes complimentary breakfast, served as an American buffet. Other meals can be purchased separately at the on-site restaurant.
4. The camp provides a shuttle service to and from the city: Departure shuttle: 3:00 PM; Return shuttle: 10:00 AM.
5. A Skyluxe room type is expected to open around Thanksgiving. Early inquiries and reservations are welcome - please contact customer service for details.
* Cancellation Policy:
- 33 days or more before check-in: 60% of the booking fee is non-refundable.
- Within 32 days before check-in: 100% of the booking fee is non-refundable.
* Rescheduling Policy:
- 33 days or more before check-in: You may reschedule with a $60 service fee per change. The new stay date must fall within the camp's operating season (Aug 25, 2025 – Apr 10, 2026) and is subject to availability.
- Within 32 days before check-in: Rescheduling is not permitted and will be treated as a cancellation under the above policy.
* Rebooked orders after cancellation will not be eligible for this promotion.
* If 4 or more guests choose the paid upgrade or additional rooms are required, please contact customer service to adjust the pricing.
* We reserve the right of final interpretation for this promotion.

*According to different arrival dates, the order of the itinerary is slightly adjusted. Form is for reference only. The check-in time of Borealis Basecamp is subject to the second confirmation.

	DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4	DAY 5	DAY 6	DAY 7
Fairbanks-Anchorage(Train tickets included, departing on Wednesday. Saturday departures added starting Feb 7, 2026; Monday departures added starting Feb 23, 2026.）	Arrive FAI Aurora Viewing	Free Day Aurora Viewing	Free Day	Chena Hot Springs Aurora Viewing	Train to ANC	Matanuska Glacier	ANC to Home

	DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4	DAY 5	DAY 6	DAY 7
Anchorage-Fairbanks(Train tickets included, departing on Thursday. Sunday departures added from Feb 8, 2026; Tuesday departures added from Feb 24, 2026.）	Arrive ANC	Matanuska Glacier	Train to FAI Aurora Viewing	Chena Hot Springs Aurora Viewing	Free Day Aurora Viewing	Free Day	FAI to Home

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The Aurora Train, a great way to see the Alaskan wilderness in winter, travels through the Chugach Range, the Alaska Range, and the Talkeetna Range. The mountains along the way, and the occasional wildlife, are a travel experience that shouldn't be missed. Fairbanks is one of the world's best places to watch the aurora, because there are more than 243 days of the year when the aurora will appear. Since Fairbanks is only 310 kilometers away from the Arctic Circle and is surrounded by mountains, it can avoid bad weather and create good environmental conditions for aurora viewing. Therefore, many aurora hunters will gather here to enjoy it. Additionally, Fairbanks' low precipitation and distance from coastal areas contribute to consistently clear nights. All these combined variables make Fairbanks an outstanding destination for viewing the aurora borealis. There are also many newlyweds who choose this place as their honeymoon destination because of the ancient legend that "seeing the aurora will lead to happiness for a lifetime". Our guides will take you to the best aurora viewing area to chase the aurora according to the weather conditions. They will introduce you to the aurora and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos.

- 7:00, Depart from the hotel and take the shuttle bus to Anchorage Train Station, take the Aurora Train to the "Aurora capital" - Fairbanks. It is the second largest city in Alaska, the northernmost city in Alaska and the best place to see the aurora. About 12 hours by train (Anchorage - Fairbanks 8:30 - 20:00), upon arrival, take the shuttle bus to the hotel.
- 22:00, Departure from hotel lobby to aurora viewing activity center. You can relax in the cabin waiting for the northern light with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a variety of snacks. Once the Aurora is out, you can enjoy this magical phenomenon right from inside the cabin or by an outdoor spacious viewing area. (If you are unable to catch the 22:00 aurora shuttle, the aurora viewing for that day will be considered forfeited and cannot be rescheduled.)
- 2:00 back to the downtown hotel.

【Santa Claus House】 - Walking on the streets of Arctic Village, it seems like walking in a fairy tale world. The street lights are all in the shape of red and white candy bars. The main street in the area is also called "Jingle Street", the name comes from the sound of the bells as Santa Claus passes by in his sleigh. The 16-meter-high giant Santa Claus statue, the 2-meter-high polar bear and elk, and many Christmas trees are all good choices for taking pictures. You can also send a postcard from the North Pole.
* In winter, the Santa Claus hut in Arctic Village is only open at a fixed time. If the Santa Claus hut is closed, you will visit the Arctic town (North Pole).

【Chena Hot Springs】has indoor hot spring pools and outdoor hot spring pools. You can feel the warmth of mineral hot springs in the snow. You can experience the magical feeling of soaking in hot springs and freezing your hair. It is a unique magical experience in the world. Hot springs can not only give people spiritual pleasure, but also have a healing effect on the tired body. It is the most popular winter tour in Fairbanks. There is also a reindeer farm in the southeast corner of the resort (outside visit only), even in the cold winter months, you can see Santa's good partners, enjoying life here leisurely.

【Aurora Ice Museum】is an ice sculpture museum open all year round (admission is not included,US20$/pp). It is built with a thousand tons of ice. There is not only the world's smallest chapel, but also a real Inuit igloo, and a bedroom made entirely of ice. You can also taste a glass of Appletini, the most local ice glass cocktail, at the ice bar, and experience the wonderful feeling of the ice glass touching your warm lips ($20 at your own expense, must be over 21 years old, please show the Valid ID when purchase).

Itinerary:
- 10:30, Departure from the hotel to Santa Claus House.
- After visiting Santa Claus House, head to Chena Hot Spring Resort. We will be going to visit the Aurora Ice Museum (admission is not included). Then you can relax in the outdoor natural hot springs, enjoy the incredible experience while surroundings are covered by ice and snow. At 17:00, leaving from the resort and heading back to the hotel.
- 22:00, Depart from the hotel and our experienced tour guide will take you to the wilderness, away from the light pollution of the urban area to chase the trail of the Aurora. Aurora is a natural landscape that cannot be forecasted. When the aurora appears in the sky, our tour guide will stop and let you take pictures and enjoy the aurora; or take you to a place with super high visibility to stop and wait for the aurora. Along the way, the guide will explain the knowledge of the aurora, camera parameter adjustment and the aurora borealis shooting skills to help you take wonderful photos of the aurora. Because it is an out-door tour, there are no toilets and hot drinks. If you need to use the restroom, please inform the tour guide, and we will arrange that for you.
- 02:00 Return to the hotel.

Kindly Reminder:
1. Please bring your own swimsuit, bath towel, slippers and 25 cents (for locker rental).
2. Aurora Ice Museum opens at 13:00 or 15:00.
3. Be cautious not to drink Appletini before soaking in the hot springs.
4. The hot spring is a pure natural sulfur hot spring, if you have cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, please arrange the time of bathing in the hot spring reasonably.
5. For safety reasons, children under 18 may not enter the outdoor natural hot springs pool, but they may use the indoor pool and hot tub.
6. The meeting point of the hot spring is the Activities Center.
7. Activity center has a convenience store. You may choose to eat in the activity center or at the restaurant.
8. If you choose not to enter the hot springs by any circumstances, the admission fee is not refundable.
9. In winter, the Santa Claus hut in Arctic Village is only open at a fixed time. If the Santa Claus hut is closed, you will visit the Arctic town (North Pole).

Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Meeting & Transfer Info

【Pick-up info】
- Fairbanks airport- The travel company provides free pick-up service for specified time period:
For customer who arrives at Fairbanks Airport within the specified time period, the travel company can provide free pick-up service, please provide flight details after the order is placed, if the flight information is not provided 72 hours before travel, travel company are not be able to arrange pick-up service.
Pick-up time: 13:00-21:00 (flight arrival time)
Pickup location: Fairbanks International Airport, Arrival level, Baggage claim #1
If there are other guests who arrive at a similar time, you may need to wait at the airport for a while.
- Fairbanks/Anchorage airport-hotel provides free pick-up service.
Please call the hotel front desk after claiming luggage to request an airport pickup. You have to provide your name, hotel confirmation number and total passengers when you request the shuttle. Hotel shuttle usually takes around 30 minutes to arrive at the airport. If there are other guests who arrive at a similar time, you may need to wait at the airport for a while.
Pick-up Time: After 10:00 AM on your hotel check-in date (not the tour start date). If you have booked an extra hotel night before the tour, airport shuttle service can also be arranged for arrivals in the early morning on the tour start date.
Hotel shuttle pickup location:
Anchorage International Airport, Arrival level, public transport parking lane
Fairbanks International Airport, Arrival level, Door #1
- Fairbanks train station-hotel provides free pickup shuttle services:
Please call the hotel front desk after claiming luggage to request a shuttle. You have to provide your name, hotel confirmation number and total passengers when you request the shuttle. Hotel shuttle usually takes around 30 minutes to arrive at the train station. If there are other guests who arrive at a similar time by plane, the shuttle will come after pick up from the airport, you may need to wait for a while.
Pick-up Time: After 10:00 AM on your hotel check-in date (not the tour start date). If you have booked an extra hotel night before the tour, airport shuttle service can also be arranged for arrivals in the early morning on the tour start date.
Hotel shuttle pickup location: Outside the waiting room of Fairbanks train station.
- Fairbanks airport taxi service:
Taxi pickup location, Arrival level, estimate rate from airport to most hotels are from $20-$30
- Anchorage/Fairbanks airport pickup VIP services:
Please confirm with our customer service representative after booking the tour package. Also, please provide your detailed flight information.
VIP services 10:00-22:00 $100/one way; 22:00-10:00 $200/one way

【Drop-off info】
- Hotel checkout time in Alaska is at 11:00 AM; please adhere to the hotel's actual policy.
- For domestic flights, arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance; to avoid missing a flight, book departures after 07:00 AM on your final day.
- Free hotel-airport shuttle drops off service provided from the hotel. Please book with your name, room number, number of passengers, and time at the front desk the night before your departure.
- If you decide to extend your trip, please inform our customer service to reserve the hotel for you in advance.

★★★★ Participation in the Fairbanks Segment - Free Upgrade to 3-Star Westmark Hotel implies acceptance of fixed airport transfer times ★★★★
Fixed Pick-up Times: 10:00，11:00，12:00，13:00，14:00，15:00，16:00，17:00，18:00，19:00，20:00，21:00
Fixed Drop-off Times: 9:30，10:30，11:30，12:30，13:30，14:30，15:30，16:30，17:30，18:30，19:30，20:30
If you choose to participate in this promotion, please select your airport pickup/drop-off times at the time of booking, or contact customer service after placing the order (at least 72 hours in advance). If the information is not provided on time or falls outside the fixed transfer hours, airport transfers will be at the guest's own expense.

Time limit for providing flight information:

Kindly submit your flight details at least 7 days in advance of the group joining date. Failure to do so may result in an unsuccessful arrangement of the transfer service.

Own Expenses

All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separately. Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

What’s Included

Includes

Hotel: 6 nights at local hotel, double beds or single bed
Meal: Hotel Breakfas
Admission:
Matanuska Glacier tickets;
One-way ticket for the Aurora Train (Anchorage - Fairbanks);
Aurora viewing activity center;
Chena hot springs;
All transportation expenses within the specified itinerary

Excludes

All optional activities
Lunch, dinner, and personal expenses
Personal reason to change itinerary, and over time charge
All Gratuity (Optional, tip at your discretion):
Glacier Hiking, $20/pax/drive guide, $20/pax/hiking guide;
Chena Hot Springs, $10/pax;
Arctic Circle Land Tour, Denali National Park Hiking Tour $20/pax;
Fly-drive Arctic Circle, $10/pax/guide, $10/pax/pilot;
Airport and Train station Shuttle, $5/pax/one way;
Snow Activity transportation, $5/pax/way;
Snow Activity coach, $5/pax;
Aurora Viewing, $10/pax

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy(including optional activities):
- 18+ days prior to departure - charge 20% of total purchase amount
- 13-17 days prior to departure - charge 30% of total purchase amount
- 8-12 days prior to departure - charge 50% of total purchase amount
- 0-7 days prior to departure - charge 100% of total purchase amount
Day of departure or no-show - charge 100% of total purchase amount
Booking changes:
Changing the departure date or traveler's name is equivalent to canceling the original order and rebook.
Due to force majeure or other personal reasons such as transportation, equipment failure, government strikes, guest illness, sudden accidents, weather changes, etc., guests cannot join the group on time. If the itinerary needs to be changed or delayed, our company will try our best to help reduce losses, but we cannot bear this part of the cost for you, the specific rules are as follows:
1. More than 12 days prior to departure - charge $50 per person for itinerary changes.
2. 0-11 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount for delay or change of itinerary.

Special Notes

Peak season (Dec 18, 2025-Jan 5, 2026; Feb 16-22, 2026)(based on actual service dates, not tour dates): may use 25-seat or larger vehicles.
Off-peak season: small groups up to 14 guests (except fly-in/drive-back tours).
The minimum group size is 2 people. And the whole trip will be led by a local professional tour guide (Chinese/English tour guide).
If there is any discrepancy between the scheduled times listed in the itinerary and the times announced by the tour guide on site, please follow the tour guide's instructions.
The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon. There is no way for us to guarantee that you will see the Aurora. We do our best to provide premier locations for viewing. Please check the weather and Aurora reports before booking your tour with us.
Small Group Policy: For guests joining the tour during the low season, we guarantee a group size of 14 people or fewer (excluding "fly-in, drive-out" itineraries); During peak seasons (e.g., Christmas holidays), vehicles with 25 seats or more may be used. Vehicle type is based on the actual date of travel (not the tour start date). The definitions of low and peak seasons follow the specific seasonal dates published on the product page. For example, if you join a 5-day tour starting on December 17 (a low-season day), a smaller vehicle will be used on that day. However, from December 18 to 21 (peak-season dates), a larger vehicle may be arranged. Please refer to the actual arrangement on the day of travel.
This itinerary will consist of multiple tourists. Tourists with the same itinerary may travel together. Thank you for your understanding. In case of any problem, please contact our Customer Service.
Please purchase airfare after receiving trip confirmation.
Please take good care of all your personal travel documents, passports, air tickets, credit cards and cash. Please carry valuables with you. Do not leave them in the car or leave them to others.
In order to protect the rights of the group, if personal behavior seriously hinders the safety or normal progress of group activities, our tour guide has the right to terminate his continued participation in the group after repeated persuasion fails. From the time of leaving the group, all actions have nothing to do with our company. Unfinished part of the itinerary is non-refundable and non-transferable.
This itinerary requires you to hold a US visa. It is recommended that you ensure that your visa is valid and register through EVUS before purchasing our products.
If you have not successfully passed through US Customs due to your reasons and you are repatriated to your country, it has nothing to do with the company, and no refund will be given.
It is recommended to book the optional activities together when making orders due to the limited number. If the activity is canceled due to weather, it will be fully refunded; if the trip is canceled due to personal reasons, there will be no refund or compensation.
If there is a difference between the time shown in the itinerary and the notification from the tour guide, please refer to the local notification.
The hotels listed in the itinerary are for reference. We have the right to change hotels of the same level when the hotel is full. Please refer to the actual arrangement notice.
In the event of force majeure events or accidents, it may endanger the personal and property safety of tourists, and eventually hinder the trip. Force majeure refers to unforeseeable, unavoidable and insurmountable objective circumstances, including those caused by natural and social causes, such as natural disasters, strikes, major infectious diseases, government actions, etc; Accidents refer to accidents caused by third parties, such as traffic congestion, delayed flights and trains, etc. caused by non-travel agencies, and such accidents are not caused by travel agencies. We have the right to take corresponding measures and make appropriate adjustments according to the actual situation on site. Including temporary change of the time or content of the tour or even cancellation of part or all of the attractions, and reserves the right of final interpretation. The related travel fees are not refundable, and the resulting additional expenses (such as hotel delay, car guide service, dining, ticket change, etc.) should be borne by the guests themselves. It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance to reduce the loss caused by force majeure factors.
During the trip, if you stop to enjoy the scenery and take pictures, it is strictly forbidden to stay in the middle of the road. If you have a traffic accident or personal injury caused by personal reasons, you must bear it yourself.
The weather in Alaska is changeable. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary, the tour guide will adjust the sequence of the itinerary based on the actual local conditions, but will not cancel the itinerary. If part of the itinerary is forced to be canceled, our company will make a refund according to the content of the itinerary and the actual situation, and the final interpretation right belongs to the company.
It is recommended to purchase travel insurance in advance.
For all trips, the company will prioritize 14-seater commercial vehicles. Due to other factors such as peak season, the company has the right to change to other cars.
Due to the possibility of cancellation of flights to the Arctic Circle, if the Arctic Circle Fly-drive Adventure is canceled, we will refund the cost of the trip.
According to the arrival date, the order of the tour will be slightly adjusted, subject to the final departure notice.
Please be sure to arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the specified time. Due to road conditions and multiple hotel transfers, please wait patiently. If you do not show up on time for more than 10 minutes and cannot get in touch after multiple attempts, you will be deemed to have voluntarily abandoned the trip without any refund or compensation.

Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel

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