Trip Overview

2-Day Alaska: Aurora Chaser,Yukon River Camp,Fairbanks,Arctic Circle,Dalton Highway&Coldfoot

Tourist Number: 639267
Duration: 2 days
Start City: Fairbanks
End City: Fairbanks
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Explore Arctic--Have chance to cross the Arctic Circle, photograph at 66°33′N Arctic Circle Sign, chase the aurora at your own expense;
Alaska City Tour--Explore Anchorage and Fairbanks, which have marvelous views and rich cultural histories.
Itinerary

Special Note

Aurora is a natural phenomenon and depends on solar activity. You are not guaranteed to see it;
All the itinerary schedules are as above, but they could be changed according to your travel date, and the weather;

Day 1:  Fairbanks - Yukon River Camp Overnight 2days/1night Tour

Trip:

Fairbanks,

Dotton Highway,

Yukon River,

Northern Lights

·Depart from the hotel at 5:30 pm and leave for Yukon River Camp.
·Trans-Alaska Pipeline  View the remarkable Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world’s longest continuous pipeline systems, is more than 800-miles in length. It moves 500,000 barrels of crude oil a day.
·Yukon River Camp  Cross the Yukon River and use the Aurora Tent at the Yukon River Camp as your base for Aurora viewing (Night one, fee is included.) The tent is heated and complimentary hot drinks are available while you wait. You will also have a chance to visit with your hosts who will share their lifetime of experience living and working along the Yukon River.


Fairbanks hotels pick-up:
1.Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairbanks
Front desk:+1 (907) 328-1100
Address: 400 Methar Avenue, Fairbanks, AK99701
Pick-up time: 5:30 pm
2.Regency Fairbanks Hotel
Front desk: +1 (907) 459-2700
Address: 95 10th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Pick-up time: 5:20 pm
3.Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Convention Center
Front desk: +1 (907) 456-7722
Address: 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Pick-up time: 5:10 pm
4.SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Front desk: +1 (907) 451-6552
Address: 575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK99701
Pick-up time: 5:00 pm
5.Wedgewood Resort Fairbanks
Front desk: +1 (907) 452-1442
Address: 212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Pick-up time: 5:20 pm
6.Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Front desk: +1 (907) 479-8080
Address: 1908 Chena Landing Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Pick-up time: 5:10 pm
7.Sophie Station Suites
Front desk: +1 (907) 479-3650
Address: 1717 University Avenue South, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Pick-up time: 5:00 pm
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Yukon River Camp or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Yukon River Camp Overnight 2days/1night Tour

Trip:

Yukon River,

Dotton Highway,

Arctic Circle Landmark,

Alaska Oil Pipeline,

Coldfoot,

The North American Post Office,

Northern Lights,

Fairbanks

·Depart from Yukon River Camp around 10:00am.
·Arctic Circle  Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
·Dalton Highway  It is one of the most isolated roads in the United States. It directly parallels the pipeline. It begins at the Elliott Highway, north of Fairbanks, and ends at Deadhorse near the Arctic Ocean and the Prudhoe Bay oil fields. It became a legend through the hit TV show “Ice Road Truckers” on the History Channel. More chances to see wildlife, such as caribou, arctic fox, wolf, moose etc.
·Coldfoot  Arrive at Coldfoot Camp in the foot of the Brooks Range. Mail postcards to your family and friends in the northernmost post office in America, or get your precious stamp in the National Park.
·Chance to chase Aurora on the way back to Fairbanks. (Night two, fee is included.)

Thomas Arctic Bus:
1.Alaska's 30 years of local operating experience, professional Arctic travel company services, with up to $10,000,000 commercial operating insurance.
2.All commercial vehicles have Alaska local license plates and are operated by local reliable drivers who have rich experience of driving heavy vehicles on the Dalton Highway.
3.Strict implementation of the D.O.T. professional driver driving electronic records of the US Department of Transportation.
4.Thomas Arctic Bus has American school bus chassis, over weighted body and the shortest wheelbase to ensure safe commercial operation.
5.Redesigned by a professional car manufacturer in the cold region of Edmonton.
6.Canada 72-hour automatic independent heating and floor heating system.
7.Capacious space with seat spacing and 120-degree tilt high back leather seats.
8.Satellite phone, car satellite communication system CB Radio to ensure emergency rescue.
9.Anti-fog double glazing.
10.Equipped with washroom.
11.Along the Dalton Highway, Fairbanks-Arctic Circle Midpoint Yukon River Camp, there are rescue workers to provide more security.
12.At exclusive Yukon River camp restaurant, you could taste "Polar braised beef noodles".

Tips:
This tour get back to Fairbanks around 2:00am 3:00am the third day morning. In order to enjoy the trip better, we strongly recommend you to book one night of hotel when back to Fairbanks.You can book the below hotel at the best price:
(Holiday Inn Express & Suites FairbanksOrWestmark Fairbanks Hotel)Click here to book
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3. Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted", which means three or four persons share one room can get discount;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incur penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5. Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

1. English speaking tour guide.
2. The tours, tickets and traffic included in the itinerary.
3. Hotel breakfast and other meals included in the itinerary.
4. 1-night hotel accommodations.
5. Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned coach.
6. Taxes.

What's Excluded:

Air fares between your hometown and the departure city.

All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.

A mandatory service fees:: $20/person/day. Please pay your tip to the tour guide on the same day to indicate recognition and encouragement for the tour guide work;

Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.

Hotel accommodation fees are included in all itineraries, some hotels need to check in at the front desk at the time of check-in (no actual deduction) to ensure the financial security of the hotel in the room, the cost will be 2-3 business days after check-out ;

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

Any private expenses

Surcharge will be added to the total price when checking out.

All other fees not show in "What's Included".

How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.