Alaska Iditarod & Aurora Adventure AURORA BOREALIS jimji
Included Highlights: Land FLIGHT ANCHORAGE FAIRBANKS ARCTIC CIRCLE CHENA HOT SPRINGS TALKEETNA willow Anchorage Iditarod headquarters Palmer Musk ox Farm Iditarod musher s banquet Fur rendezvous festival iditarod Ceremonial start Talkeetna Iditarod official start Flightseeing over Iditarod trail Fairbanks + City Tour World Ice ART Championships Aurora Borealis viewing Cross the arctic circle chena hot springs aurora ice museum Chena dog sled ride snow coach aurora viewing 11 Days Northern Lights Viewing Witness The Iditarod Winter Festivals & Chena Hot Springs TOUR AK300 DATE 4-MARCH DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $3,849 SINGLE OCCUPANCY $4,699 Per Person Pricing Includes All: Attractions & corresponding gratuities, accommodations, fully guided service, meals & corresponding gratuities, luxury land, rail & cruise transportation, port charges & taxes, baggage handling & corresponding gratuities. Flights: This tour begins in Anchorage, Alaska and ends in Fairbanks, Alaska. Upon completion of the tour, you may return home on flights from Fairbanks at any time of day. Additional Savings: Check Discount: $200 per person when tour payment is made by check. $500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card. rebecca coolidge Friends & Family Discount: $50 per person when you book 2-3 cabins; $100 per person when you book 4-7 cabins; $150 per person when you book 8-11 cabins.
1 ANCHORAGE Catch your flight today to Anchorage. Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by a John Hall s Alaska representative and transferred to your luxury accommodations for the night. The remainder of the day is open to exploring Fur Rendezvous festivities. Fur Rondy is a long endearing festival started in the 1930 s which includes the World Championship Dog Sled Sprint Races in preparation for the Last Great Race, Iditarod. D fur rondezvous festival 2 3 FUR 4 HEADQUARTERS, Musk Ox Farm & MUSHER S BANQUET Our day starts out with a trip to Wasilla, headquarters to the Iditarod where we will learn about the history of the Iditarod and explore all things Iditarod. Next, its a tour of the Palmer Musk Ox farm to witness these prehistoric animals and learn about Alaska s ongoing domestication project. Our evening concludes with the Iditarod Musher s Banquet. This is more than just a great meal... it s a chance to meet the mushers and those who make the Iditarod sing! B L D RONDEZVOUS FESTIVAL It s a full day of Fur Rondy festivities today! Anchorage s Fur Rendezvous Winter Festival has been a long standing tradition in the Big Apple of Alaska. Celebrating the early pioneer spirit, Fur Rondy has joined with the Iditarod to make a fabulous winter carnival for the north. Crowd favorites include the blanket toss, a native art market, the miners and trappers ball, the waiter/waitress obstacle course, along with numerous food and music venues! B L D CEREMONIAL START & Talkeetna Iditarod excitement builds as we attend the ceremonial start to the Alaska Iditarod! You are free to walk among the teams, and find your favorite musher! You have plenty of time to view the dog teams before the 10:00 am ceremonial start. After the starting festivities have concluded we will meet for lunch downtown before enjoying Alaska s wackiest race, the running of the reindeer. This afternoon you will make your way to Talkeetna, your home for the next two nights. B L D fbvb 5 OFFICIAL START Iditarod fly over flightseeing Breakfast at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse before making your way to Willow to witness the official start of the Iditarod. Afterwards, you re in for a special treat when you board small aircraft for an aerial fly over of the Iditarod trails. During this 1.5 hour flight you ll watch from above as the mushers make their way towards Nome. Once back on solid ground you will partake in a yummy dinner at the Denali Brewing Company. B L D 6 WORLD ICE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS Mt. Aurora SKILAND This morning we will reboard the motorcoach and head to Fairbanks. Upon arrival we will take a brief tour of the surrounding Fairbanks area including some of the original homestead lands. Next its off to the World Ice Art Championships where you will be amazed at the intricate creations artisans are able to whittle out of ice blocks! You ll spend the balance of the night at Mt. Aurora Skiland viewing the Aurora Borealis. B L D sherman hogue
craig cheledinas 7 ARCTIC 8 CHENA CIRCLE ADVENTURE Today is the real adventure as we head to the Arctic Circle! Few people on this earth will see what you are about to experience. We will travel almost 200 miles from Fairbanks, following the Steese, Elliot, and Dalton Highways into the wilderness towards the Arctic Circle. The motorcoach is always your base of operations. With just your fellow travellers and perhaps a moose or two along the way, you will be able to stand above the Arctic Circle as the Aurora dances overhead! Due to the remote nature of this journey, you will be picnicking along the way. Lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages will be served on board the motorcoach. B L D After a leisurely morning including breakfast we will pull anchor and journey to the lovely Chena Hot Springs Resort! During your stay at the resort there are many activities to chose from. The most famous attraction is of course the hot springs which have been visited by native peoples for hundreds of years. Chena Hot Springs will be your home for the next three nights! B L D fbvb Another day in this winter wonderland is just what you deserve. Go for a snow coach ride out to view the Aurora Borealis or play 10CHENA with the puppies at the Chena Hot Springs Kennel. Snow mobiles are available for rent if you feel like exploring the surrounding terrain. End your stay with a nice, relaxing dip in the Chena Hot Springs, believed to improve breathing and circulation. B L D 9 CHENA Your schedule is your own today as you continue to explore everything there is to see and do at the Chena Hot Springs Resort. If you haven t already, take a dip in the famous hot springs or one of the heated interior pools. Check out the Aurora Ice Museum and enjoy sipping on their specialty beverage, an appletini, drunk out of an ice carved martini glass! B L D HOME Arrive at Fairbanks International Airport for good-byes and flights home. From The Last Great Race to the Arctic Circle, from Chena Hot Springs to winter festivals, what an adventure we ve had! We wish our new family safe travels! As for the rest of us... we still have two months of winter! B 11FLY Depart FAIRBANKS MARCH 14 denise ferree
General Information rebecca coolidge Reservations Reservations may be made directly to John Hall s Alaska by mail, telephone, or in person. Deposits To confirm your reservation please send a deposit of $500.00 per person within ten days of your reservation. To reserve your space by credit card, please contact our office. Final Payments Final Payment must reach John Hall s Alaska 75 days prior to tour departure date. If payment is not received on time, space may be released; re-booking will be subject to availability. Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and personal checks are acceptable forms of payment. A discount of $100 per person will be extended for tours paid by cash or check. ($500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card). Cancellations If a cancellation is made in writing at least 75 days prior to departure, a full refund will be made. For cancellations made less than 75 days prior to departure, the following per person charges apply: 61-74 days - deposit amounts, 29-60 days - 50% of total charges; 15-28 days - 75% of total charges, 14 days prior to departure, 100% of fare. In the event of interruption or cancellation of your tour after its commencement, there will be no refunds. SPECIAL NEEDS Special diet requests. specific medical conditions, physical disabilities or other special needs requirements must be noted at the time of booking. We do not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability and seek, to the furthest extent possible, to accommodate any person with a disability. Although we are unable to guarantee that all special meal or diet requests may be available, we will request where appropriate. In particular, please let us know if you have had a recent change in a medical condition such as change of diet or if you require the use of a mobility device that may include a wheelchair, scooter or walker. Tipping/Gratuities All gratuities have been included in the price of your package with the exception of your John Hall s Alaska Tour Manager. This includes all waitering staff and luggage handling gratuities while on tour. Tipping your John Hall s Alaska Tour Manager is not required and is at your discretion. Packing Recommendations Dressing in layers is key. Your first layer should be long underwear, both for your torso and legs. Your second layer will retain heat but should not constrict movement. Pile, polar fleece, and synchilla are great. Your third layer should be a jacket rated for sub-zero temps. Down filled parkas or thinsulate are good examples. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Water proof boots made for walking in the snow is preferable. Bring a pair of gloves, a scarf and a hat. Tour Documents Tour documents, including detailed itinerary, luggage tags, and passenger lists will be mailed approximately 14-21 days prior to departure. This may be delayed if final payment is not received on time. Extended Stays and Additional Overnights Should you wish to spend some more time exploring Alaska, we would be happy to help you make these arrangements. Some additional fees may be applicable. Itinerary Revisions John Hall s Alaska reserves the right to revise the services included in the itinerary such as hotel accommodations and attractions. In cases of substitution, a comparable quality service will be used. Triple rooms, when available, may contain either two beds and a roll-away, or two double beds. Contact John Hall s Alaska To Join This Winter Adventure! Call: 800-325-2270 or Email: info@kissalaska.com