Group Tour:Shared adventures, unforgettable experiences
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7-Day Alaska Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Aurora Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks · Chena Hot Springs, Matanuska Glacier Hiking and 3 Chances for Aurora Viewing | Stay at Borealis Basecamp
4.1(257 reviews)
Tour Code: 759708
Guaranteed Departure
Special Accommodation
Free Airport Transfer
Daily breakfast
Departure City
Anchorage
End City
Fairbanks
Duration
7 days
Language
Mandarin and English
Group Size
Max. 14 travelers
Group Type
Group Tour
Highlights
• Experience the magic of the northern lights with three separate wilderness viewing opportunities, maximizing your chances to witness the celestial dance.
• Spend a night in a 270-degree panoramic planet cabin at the exclusive Borealis Basecamp, offering an unparalleled setting for aurora gazing.
• Journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks aboard the iconic Aurora Train, and enjoy a guided hike on the stunning Matanuska Glacier.
• Stay in upscale boutique hotels with daily breakfast, with a free day to customize your adventure with optional activities like dog sledding or snowmobiling.
* 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.
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D1
Arrive in Anchorage Free station pick-up, arrive at the hotel for check-in
If your location is outside the free pickup zone, please make your way to the designated meeting point. For any assistance, feel free to contact our customer service team.
Time Not Specified · Other
Time Not Specified · Transportation
Morning · Breakfast
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
All day · Other
Morning · Lunch
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
15:00 · Hotel
Courtyard Anchorage Airport
Driving Distance: Approx 0.3 hr
Evening · Dinner
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
D2
Depart at 8:30 AM Experience a Matanuska Glacier hike led by a professional driver-guide
Courtyard Anchorage Airport
B: Included, D: Excluded
Matanuska Glacier
08:00 · Breakfast
Adults: Included Children: Included
Meal plan: 20 USD/Person
All day · Other
08:30 · Transportation
Driving Distance: Approx 2.5 hrs
13:00 · Attractions / Sites
Matanuska Glacier
4.8
Driving Distance: Approx 9 hrs
Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs
17:00 · Transportation
Driving Distance: Approx 2 hrs
Afternoon · Dinner
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
18:00 · Hotel
Courtyard Anchorage Airport
D3
Take the Aurora train to Fairbanks Depart at 10 PM for cabin aurora viewing
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Aurora Chasing in Fairbanks
07:00 · Breakfast
Adults: Included Children: Included
Meal plan: 20 USD/Person
07:00 · Transportation
Driving Distance: Approx 12 hrs
08:30 ·
Morning · Lunch
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
Afternoon · Dinner
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
Afternoon · Other
20:00 · Hotel
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
Evening · Attractions / Sites
Aurora Chasing in Fairbanks
0
Driving Distance: Approx 4 hrs
Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs
D4
Santa Claus House – Chena Hot Springs Resort – 10:00 PM departure for wilderness aurora hunting
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Santa Claus House
Chena Hot Springs
Aurora Chasing in Fairbanks
08:00 · Breakfast
Adults: Included Children: Included
Meal plan: 20 USD/Person
Morning · Attractions / Sites
Santa Claus House
5
Driving Distance: Approx 1 hr
Activity duration: approx. 30 mins
Morning · Lunch
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
Afternoon · Attractions / Sites
Chena Hot Springs
5
Aurora Ice Museum0
Driving Distance: Approx 9 hrs
Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs
Time Not Specified · Other
Evening · Dinner
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
18:00 · Hotel
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
Evening · Attractions / Sites
Aurora Chasing in Fairbanks
0
Driving Distance: Approx 4 hrs
Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs
D5
Stay in a 270-degree panoramic planet cabin and gaze at the Northern Lights (optional activities at your own expense include dog sledding, snowmobiling, and reindeer walks)
Borealis Basecamp
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
08:00 · Breakfast
Adults: Included Children: Included
Meal plan: 20 USD/Person
Morning · Transportation
Morning · Lunch
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
16:00 · Hotel
Borealis Basecamp
Driving Distance: Approx 1.5 hrs
Time Not Specified · Leisure time
Sightseeing duration: approx. 30 mins
Evening · Dinner
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
D6
Optional activities (Denali hiking/Arctic Circle adventures/snow activities, etc.)
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
All day · Other
08:00 · Breakfast
Adults: Included Children: Included
Meal plan: 20 DZD/Person
Morning · Lunch
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
All day · Leisure time
Sightseeing duration: approx. 8 mins
Evening · Dinner
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
18:00 · Hotel
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
D7
Departing from ️ Fairbanks Airport (FAI)
B: Included, L: Excluded
08:00 · Breakfast
Adults: Included Children: Included
Meal plan: 20 USD/Person
Morning · Lunch
Adults: Not Included Children: Not Included
Time Not Specified · Transportation
Driving Distance: Approx 0.3 hr
All day · Other
Drop-off Information
This tour includes drop-off at the airport/train station.
Airport/station drop-offFree drop-off airport:Fairbanks International AirportService hours: - (rideshare)
If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please arrange your own transportation.
The tour will end and dismiss after drop-off.
Drop-off point: SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
Drop-off time: (Subject to the actual end time of the tour.)
All times shown are local.
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Includes & Excludes
The following instructions only apply to Adults ( 12 years or over )
Includes
Transportation
Intermediate journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks regular Reserved SeatTrain ticket
Accommodation
Accommodation at hotels listed in the itinerary.
Standard hotel room (2 guests)
Meals
Included for adults: 6 meals (breakfast x6)
Cars
Car fees for items included in the itinerary.
Vehicle fees during the tour: tour vehicles will be arranged according to the final group size (one seat per guest).
Local driver and vehicle are provided. smaller vehicles may be used for certain roads due to safety and regulations.
Pick-up and drop-off
Destination transfer service: shared vehicle pick-up and drop-off.
Shared vehicle airport (station) drop-off and pick-up service in the arrival city.
Excludes
Accompanying Tour Staff
Gratuity for service staff is not included. Please pay according to local conditions. The rate is USD 90 per person (including children) in total.
Transportation
This tour excludes round-trip transportation from your departure city to the starting point. You must arrange your own transport to the start location.
Tickets and Activities
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Special Notes
Booking restrictions
Age restrictions
Due to limited service capacity, this route is not suitable for infants (14 days–2 years old (exclusive)).
For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger.
Other restrictions
For group bookings, the booker or group representative must have consent from all travelers to act as the authorized signatory for the trip. All travelers recognize the representative's signature on the travel contract and its appendices. If you do not have such authorization, please refrain from booking or signing the contract on behalf of others.
For the safety of minors, we recommend that they travel with their guardian or a companion who carries a letter of authorization from the guardian.
Know before you book
Group information
The minimum group size for this product is 1. Once tours4fun confirms in writing, the group will travel by default. If the travel agency causes the group not to travel, they will provide compensation according to the contract's breach clauses.
Each group can include up to 14 people, including children who occupy seats. If the actual number of travelers exceeds this limit, 10% of the total booking amount will be refunded as compensation once verified.
Group tour notification
You'll receive a group tour notification or call from our staff at least 1 day before departure. Keep your phone available. If you don't receive it, contact tours4fun customer support immediately. The meeting time specified in the confirmation notice or by our staff is final.
Single room supplement
Rooms for multiple occupants are available. If you want to share a room with other travelers, please note it in the booking comments. Requests are required because rooms are limited. If your request is successful, customer support will handle the booking.
Booking information
If the contract ends due to unavoidable events or force majeure, neither the travel agency nor you are liable. If you're stranded, the agency will help with accommodation. You'll cover extra food and lodging costs, while return travel expenses are shared. Please read and understand these terms.
This product excludes tour leader services for Entire trip. Local guides will provide relevant services at the destination.
Please provide accurate and complete information (name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact information, etc.) when booking to avoid booking errors and travel disruptions. You are responsible for any losses you incur due to incorrect information you provide.
If any attractions or venues cannot be visited due to unforeseen circumstances during your trip, the staff will work with you to either cancel or switch out the affected sites. Alternatively, an on-site refund can be provided based on the ticket price in your travel package (not the venue's listed price).
Complimentary activities are offered depending on attraction or venue capacity and weather conditions. Participation is optional.
If there is any inconsistency between the product confirmation or supplementary terms and the main travel contract, the product confirmation or supplementary terms will take precedence.
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Travel guidelines
[No Shopping] This product includes no shopping stops during the trip (shopping not organized by our company at attractions, venues, or cruise ships is excluded), and there is no compulsory shopping. If unauthorized shopping activities are verified, our company will compensate you with liquidated damages equal to 10% of the total travel expenses.
Please note that seasonal landscapes (e.g., maple leaves, cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers) are dependent on weather and climate conditions, which may impact your viewing experience.
Transportation
Guaranteed transportation for tours within itineraries for groups of more than 10 people, with guaranteed one regular seat per person. Designated vehicles for special destinations and scenic spots are not included.
During the tour, you may be served by different vehicles and service staff.
Penalties
Traveler breach of contract:
Penalties for breaking the contract before the date of travel are calculated as follows:
If the actual fees charged to the traveler are higher than the fees shown above, the traveler should pay the actual fees charged, but this amount should not be higher than the total travel fees. As some travel items need to be booked in advance for this route, cancellations at a time other than the period between the group being formed and 60 day(s) before departure may incur loss without refund of plane tickets, hotel bookings, or other booked items. If the traveler needs to cancel a booking, the traveler should contact the travel agency as soon as possible. The travel agency should help the traveler reduce losses if possible, and refund travel fees after losses and cancellation fees have been deducted. The travel agency is not responsible for further compensating the traveler for any losses.
Supplementary Terms
Cancellation Made 61 or more days prior to departure, charge 30% of total purchase amount. Changing the departure date or traveler's name is equivalent to canceling the original order and rebook.