AURORA AT THE LODGE AT BLACK RAPIDS Marvel at Mother Nature s nightly light show as you spend six days and five nights in southcentral Alaska. You won t be sitting around waiting for the aurora, instead you ll enjoy countless winter activities at the all-season Lodge at Black Rapids. Meet friendly sled dogs, snowshoe through backcountry terrain and go ice fishing (or skating!) on nearby lakes.
OUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE PROMISE This trip will features southcentral Alaska at its finest. Spend three days at The Lodge at Black Rapids, an allseason lodge showcasing an original roadhouse. After days of exploring the snowy terrain by ski, snowshoe and While in our care you ll receive 24/7 sled, curl up for nightly aurora shows which will surely take your breath away. Your journey is bookended with two nights support and the flawless delivery of your in Fairbanks, where you ll witness the legendary Fairbanks World Ice Championships. travel experience. We obsess over DAYS every detail so that you don t have to. ONE Arrive in Fairbanks Private transfer to hotel Accommodations are at Pike s Waterfront Lodge SIX Private transfer from hotel to Fairbanks Airport End of journey Your journey is bespoke, created just for in a Fireplace Room you. All that s left for you to do is to enjoy Alaska it is wild, soulful and truly unforgettable. TWO THREE - FOUR FIVE Shuttle transfer to The Lodge at Black Rapids Explore the Lodge & Surrounding area Accommodations are at The Lodge at Black Rapids Winter Adventures at The Lodge! Meet sled dogs and go mushing; ski, sled, and snowshoe across snowy terrain; Take in the breathtaking Aurora Borealis nightly! Accommodations are at The Lodge at Black Rapids Travel from The Lodge to Fairbanks Visit the Fairbanks Ice Art Championships Accommodations are at the Pike s Waterfront Lodge
DAY ONE Arrive in Fairbanks Upon your arrival at the Fairbanks Airport, you ll be met by your driver and transported to your hotel. Explore the surrounding area; build a snowman, stroll the snowy Chena riverside or curl up fireside. If you re keen to start your Aurora viewing, we ll send you into the backcountry for an up close and personal preview of the northern lights. Accommodations are at Pike s Waterfront Lodge in a Fireplace Room. Exploring Fairbanks on your own Private transfer Pike s Waterfront Lodge DAY TWO Travel to The Lodge at Black Rapids This morning a shuttle will pick you up for your two-hour journey to The Lodge at Black Rapids. Following the Alaska Pipeline and the mighty Tanana River, you ll pass historic roadhouses. Your final destination is The Lodge at Black Rapids, sharing space with the restored Rapids Roadhouse. Accommodations are at The Lodge at Black Rapids in a Lodge Room. Exploring Black Rapids! Snowshoe the trails surrounding the Lodge, listen to historic tales fireside, or marvel at the aurora. Lunch & Dinner Shuttle transfer The Lodge at Black Rapids
DAYS THREE - FOUR Winter Adventures at The Lodge at Black Rapids DAY FIVE Travel to Fairbanks Experience the Ice Art Championships Explore your very own wonderland as you meet sled dogs and go mushing with a professional Iditarod racer. Explore snowy trails by ski, snowshoes and sleds with knowledgeable guides, or drop a line through a nearby frozen lake on an ice fishing excursion. Each evening sit back and take in Mother Nature s ultimate show, the Aurora Borealis. Accommodations are at The Lodge at Black Rapids in a Lodge Room. After a hearty breakfast, your shuttle will transport you back to Fairbanks, where you ll check back in to Pike s Waterfront Lodge. After getting settled, you ll be whisked away for a tour of the Fairbanks Ice Art Championships. Every year the world s best ice artists gather in Fairbanks to compete in ice sculpting events, and you get a peek inside the action! Accommodations are at the Pike s Waterfront Lodge in a Fireplace Room. Exploring The Lodge at Black Rapids & Surrounding Area Marvelling at the Fairbanks Ice Art Championships Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Full-Day Guides The Lodge at Black Rapids Breakfast Shuttle transfer Half-Day Guide Pike s Waterfront Lodge
DAY SIX End of Journey After breakfast your driver will pick you up for your private transfer to the Fairbanks Airport, where you ll catch your returning flight(s) home. Safe travels! Shuttle transfer
ACCOMMODATION Pike s Waterfront Lodge Fairbanks, Alaska Located on the Chena River just minutes from the Fairbanks airport, Pike s Waterfront Lodge boasts 180 in-lodge rooms plus 28 individual log cabins. Built in 2000 and recently upgraded, the hotel s rooms feature wireless Internet, flat screen TVs, and Aveda products in addition to the basics. Hotel amenities include a steam room & sauna, riverside deck, restaurant, and lounge. Just next door is the well-known Pike s Landing restaurant. Room View Views of the frozen Chena River Bed Type One King bed The Lodge at Black Rapids Richardson Hwy, Delta Junction, AK The Lodge at Black Rapids is a unique all-season Alaskan property that combines accessibility with unspoiled wilderness in the heart of the Alaska Range. The Lodge promises the outdoor enthusiasts everything they hope to experience glaciers, mountains, wildlife and outdoor adventures no matter the season. About this Property This unique Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique rooms, varying in size and bed type.
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