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4-Day Alaska Fairbanks Winter:Dome,Best Hotel in Fairbanks-SpringHill,Dogsledding&Arctic Circle Adventure

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Highlights

  • 1.Stay in Dome for 2 nights, best aurora viewing experience;
  • 2.Opportunities to see the northern borealis every night;
  • 3.Including Dogsledding, ice fishing, Santa Claus House, Arctic Circle Adventure;
  • 4.Stay in SpringHill Suites by Marriott;
  • 5.Just $225/person,upgrade to Arctic Circle Fly-Drive;

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Day 1: Hometown-Fairbanks

Summary of the Day:

Fairbanks is the 2nd largest city in Alaska. Of Alaska’s total population of 100,00 people, around 30,000 live in Fairbanks. The city is located in interior Alaska and is a hub in the road between the coast and the Arctic. Fairbanks is sometimes called the “Aurora Capitol” of the world since the Aurora can be seen here on average 243 days a year. It lies 310 kilometers from the Arctic Circle and is surrounded by low-lying mountains.
Our yurt for aurora viewing is located at the Borealis Basecamp siting on the mountain ridges surrounding Fairbanks. It is away from the light pollution and noise of the city, not only enjoy the brilliant auroras, but also activities provided. Through the video played in the Borealis Basecamp, you may learn more of the aurora borealis. Additionally, there is the professional aurora photograph, you may have your own photo under the northern lights (extra charge).
As the night fall, the Borealis Basecamp will light the camp fire, to make the night colorful. We also provide hot dog and s’mores ($10).
During the night, you also may want to choose the Dogsled Night Tour ($75/person). Sledding on the silent trail under starlight, moonlight, and even northern light, will be your unique experience. It is only in Borealis Basecamp, you would not like to miss it.
You will ride Borealis Shuttle to Borealis Basecamp after you arrive Fairbanks. Upon check-in, welcome to our restaurant to enjoy your Welcome Dinner (Dinner time: 18:00-21:00).
Schedule of Borealis Shuttle

1.Please print out the confirmation page;
2.There is only one round trip of Borealis Shuttle between Borealis Basecamp and Fairbanks, for each reservation Please check the schedule for shuttle stops;
3.Please book the shuttle 7 days prior to travel, otherwise, you may be not allowed board the shuttle;
4.If you miss the Welcome Dinner at the first day because of your personal reason, it will not be refunded.
5.Check-in after 3pm, if you arrive early, there are many activities in Borealis Basecamp available to purchase, such as Snow Machine Tour ($125/person), Dogsled ($135/person up), Snow Shoes Tour ($10/person), Fat Tire Bike Tour ($35/person), Kid Sledding.
6.Please show your printed confirmation page to check-in your Welcome Dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner: Special Food/Dish
Hotel: Borealis Basecamp or similar hotels

Day 2: Arctic Circle Adventure

Summary of the Day:

Leave the city of Fairbanks behind and travel one of the“loneliest roads in the world”- the Dalton Highway, featured in the series “Ice Road Truckers.”Along the way, see Alaska’s famous oil pipeline, the mighty Yukon River, and the amazing storybook scenery as you journey towards the Arctic Circle. Keep your eyes peeled for an Arctic Fox! Our final destination is the Arctic Circle Sign, it shows you have crossed the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and will receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Enjoy stunning views of interior Alaska and witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness scenery blanketed in snow.
Our tour will make you have more time to experience the expansive landscapes and fascinating cultures unique to Alaska’s Arctic in the short-day time of Winter
Additionally, you just pay $225/person to upgrade the Arctic Circle Fly-Drive, riding the flight which flight provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.Fly to Coldfoot Camp and ride in the personalized comfort of our tour van ground tour south back to Fairbanks.
You will leave Fairbanks at 11:00am. continue your journey north. At 12:30pm you will reach the rugged Dalton Highway, we will stop here for the photo with the Dalton Highway Sign around 15 mins. Then continue to the Yukon River Camp which you will reach about 14:20, depending on road conditions. Enjoy a quick hot meal and continue on to the Arctic Circle at 16:50. On the return trip, we will stop once more at Yukon River to use the restroom. We will arrive Borealis Basecamp at 21:30.
Upgrade to Arctic Circle Fly Drive:
Season: 9/20/2018-4/21/2019
Departure: Every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Tour Content: Fly from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Mountain Range. The flight provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness. Upon landing, send a postcard from the northernmost Post Office of United States, or walk around this camp in the north of the Arctic Circle to learn it how to serve the Alaska truck drivers. Then you will ride the personalized comfort of our tour van ground tour south from Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway, made famous by the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. You will cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. During the trip, you witness firsthand the remarkable wilderness, which is Alaska's Arctic. Stop along the shores of the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past.
Meet our guide at 11:00 in Borealis Basecamp and he/she will drop you to the airport. You need check-in your flight with your photo ID at 12:00 pm. Your flight will depart at 13:00, with 1 hour and 10 minutes flying. The van will take you to Coldfoot Camp to have a rest. At 15:45, you will go south tour from Coldfoot to Fairbanks in the personalized comfort of our tour vehicles. We will stop at Arctic Circle Sign for photos about 15 minutes at 17:30. Then Stop along the shores of the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past. Approximately, we will back the Borealis Basecamp at 23:30.
IMPORTANT:
1.At the time of reservation, please provide the individual weight of each member of the tour party. The weight is required for proper balance of aircraft used for the flight portion of the tour.
2.Baggage is limited to 5—10 pounds per person. Luggage over 10 pounds is subject to be stored in Fairbanks.
Upgrade Price Inclusions: Transportation from Borealis Basecamp to the airport, Flight to Coldfoot, Transportation from Coldfoot to Borealis Basecamp, the local guide service;
Exclusions: Lunch or dinner, gratuity for guide and pilot (Due to the length of this drive $10 and above is the suggested tip per guest to the driver. $10 and above to your pilot. We appreciate your generosity if you are satisfied with your trip).

1.Be aware that this tour is a total of 10-hour van expedition, so feel free to bring your snacks and beverages;
2.Restroom with fresh water only at: Yukon River Camp, Borealis Basecamp;
3.Except for the Borealis Basecamp, this tour is not covered by mobile signal;
4.$225/person will upgrade to Arctic Circle Fly-Drive,

Meals Included: Breakfast: Fast Food / Lunch: Fast Food / Dinner:None
Hotel: Borealis Basecamp or similar hotels

Day 3: Dog sled

Summary of the Day:

Before Europeans arrived in Alaska, dogsledding was already a very important part of Alaskan local life. Dog sleds were the most convenient way to travel and to deliver important supplies between local villages in the dead of winter. Even today, dogsleds continue to be used in remote portions of Alaska for daily travel needs. Your musher will happily take photos for you and with you. You will be won over by both these enthusiastic Alaskan Huskies and their mushers.
This tour is designed for all age people. You will experience the power, excitement, and energy of our amazing sled dogs. Also learn all about raising Alaskan Huskies, the history for dog mush and what it takes to race a team of these fine athletes and hear stories of the trail from your musher.
Today is the last day at Borealis Basecamp, please package your belongings in advance and Borealis Basecamp provides baggage storage service.
After check-out, you will take your Dogsled Tour (Duration: one hour). And tonight is your last night for Aurora Viewing and will ride Borealis Shuttle to check-in SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks at 02:00.
Upgrade to Musing School Tour:
Season: 11/16/2018-4/7/2019
Tour Content: Dog Mushing School
Before Europeans arrived in Alaska, dogsledding was already a very important part of Alaskan local life. Dog sleds were the most convenient way to travel and to deliver important supplies between local villages in the dead of winter. Even today, dogsleds continue to be used in remote portions of Alaska for daily travel needs. Your musher will happily take photos for you and with you. You will be won over by both these enthusiastic Alaskan Huskies and their mushers.
In this tour, you will learn drive your own sled dog team in a safe and controlled manner. After initial instruction and practice with musher aboard, we will take a Fun Run on groomed trails in the open field. It is most important for your own safety and the safety of our lovely dogs, you should be in reasonably good health with good physical stamina and upper body strength and have a good sense of balance.
IMPORTANT:
1.This tour is available when the snow flies (11/16/18);
2.The reservation has limited number, first come, first served

1.Check-out:11:00
2.Please ask the Borealis Basecamp staff about the starting time of your Dogsled Tour, or dial/text to 1.907.331.0588;
3.This tour is designed for 2 people share one sled, if the reservation for single, you may share the sled with other. Thank you for understanding.;
4.Opportunity to upgrade to Mushing Dog Tour with $220/person to mush your own dog team;
5.More activities at Borealis Basecamp are available to purchase, such as: Snow Machine ($125/person), Fat Tire Bike ($35/person), Snow Shoes ($10),etc.

Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast / Lunch:None / Dinner:None
Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks or similar hotels

Day 4: Ice Fishing & Santa Claus House

Summary of the Day:

It's Christmas year-round in North Pole, Alaska—just 20 minutes away from Fairbanks. You’ll find candy canes painted on city streets and holiday parades in July. And at the hub of the festivities is Santa Claus House, a frontier general store and post office turned holiday shop. The postal tradition lives on—official Letters from Santa are postmarked from the North Pole and stamped with an official Santa seal. And today, the store includes live reindeer, a coffee shop, holiday gift items, the world’s largest Santa statue and, in summer months and over holidays, Santa himself. If it is closed, you will walk around in North Pole.
In Alaska, rivers and lakes freeze over from November to March. The ice can reach a thickness of almost 3 feet and it provides a great environment for one of the favorite winter pastimes in Alaska- ice fishing. Sit in the warmth of a small ice house and peer into the mysterious green color of the ice and water below. Our local fishing guide will teach you the tricks of ice-fishing and if you catch a fish you can grill it up on the spot.
Today is the last day of your trip, please package your belongings in advance.
Upon check-out at 11:00, please take Borealis Shuttle and depart to SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks. We will go for Ice fishing tour at 12:45 and arrive the ice around 13:30. Next 3 hours will be your fishing time and enjoy the oldest hunting method in the winter of Alaska.
We will get together at 16:30 and depart to Santa Claus House, you will have one hour at least to choose the Charismas gift for you or your families. And all postcard sent from Santa Claus House will be stamped by Santa Claus, which makes your wishes special.
You will return Fairbanks around 18:30. Our guide would like to drop you to Fairbanks International Airport.

1.Please provide your birthday and gender to purchase the fishing license.
2.Please bring all your belongings when you leave;
3.There is 24-hour Airport Shuttle provide by SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks. Please provide your name, guests number, flight information and depart time to complete your reservation of shuttle
4.Taxi,or Uber/Lyft will cost $20-30 from SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks to the airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast / Lunch:None / Dinner:None

Pricing

  1. Holiday Price/Person By Occupancy :

 

What's Included:

1.Room Type: 2 nights at Borealis Basecamp,twin size bed.1 nights at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks with Queen bed;
2.Transportation: one round trip of Borealis Shuttle;
3.Meals: Hotel’s continental breakfast, lunch or dinner listed in the itinerary;
4.Entrance Fees: Arctic Circle Adventure;Ice Fishing (including Fishing License, only valid one day);Dogsled;Borealis Shuttle Round Trip (between Fairbanks and Borealis Basecamp);

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Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.

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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.
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3. Confirm Order: Confirmation of your order will take up to 2 business days, depending on availability. If the tour you have chosen is unavailable or cancelled, we will offer you a full refund.
4. Get E-Voucher: Once your order has been confirmed, we will immediately send an E-Voucher to your email. Please read it carefully and keep it with you while traveling.
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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.

Amendment/Cancellation/Refund policy

Once you receive your electronic travel voucher, your order has been confirmed. For any reason that you cannot attend the tour or desert the groupearly, there will be no refund for unused tours. All flights and hotel cannot be changed or canceled once confirm.

The specific amendment/refund criteria are as follows:
  • 1U.S. & Mexico travel packages
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
1-day tour Non-refundable
7 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date 50% of payment is refunded
15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date 75% of payment is refunded (Mexico is 60%)
30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date 90% of payment is refunded
  • 2Alaska travel packages
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
1-day tour Non-refundable
10 Days Prior to Departure Date(including 10 days) Non-refundable
11-21 Days Prior to Departure Date 45% of payment is refunded
22-30 Days Prior to Departure Date 65% of payment is refunded
30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date 90% of payment is refunded
  • 3Hawaii travel packages (exclude Hawaii inter-island air ticket)
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
7 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date 15% of payment is refunded
15 or More Days Prior to Departure Date 50% of payment is refunded
Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice Non-refundable
  • 4Canada travel packages
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
1-day tour Non-refundable
17 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
18-24 Days Prior to Departure Date 45% of payment is refunded
25-36 Days Prior to Departure Date 65% of payment is refunded
36 or More Days Prior to Departure Date 85% of payment is refunded

Surcharge for hotel upgrading is non-refundable

  • 4Yellowstone National Park travel packages
  • Please refer to "Cancellation and Refund Info" for individual tours.

  • 6European travel packages

Once the Europe Tour package orders and sends a "Tour Confirmation Form" or "E-voucher", no fees will be refunded. Cancellation of special circumstances will be carried out in accordance with the specific provisions of the "Precautions" in each route.

  • 7Australia travel packages
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
1-day tour Non-refundable
Air ticket included in the product Non-refundable
14 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date 75% of payment is refunded
30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date 90% of payment is refunded
  • 8New Zealand travel packages
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
1-day tour Non-refundable
21 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date 40% of payment is refunded
15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date 70% of payment is refunded
30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date 90% of payment is refunded
  • 9Africa travel packages
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
1-day tour Non-refundable
Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice Non-refundable
21 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
22-29 Days Prior to Departure Date 40% of payment is refunded
30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date 90% of payment is refunded
  • 10South America travel packages
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
1-day tour Non-refundable
Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice Non-refundable
7 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date 70% of payment is refunded
15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date 50% of payment is refunded
30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date charge $200 penalty, the rest will be refund
  • 11Attraction tickets/ Show tickets/ Bus tickets
  • 12Cruise itinerary (any changes is deemed to be cancelled)
Cancellation Made Within Refund Policy
14 Days Prior to Departure Date Non-refundable
15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date 20% of payment is refunded
30-55 Days Prior to Departure Date 40% of payment is refunded
56-90 Days Prior to Departure Date charge $330 penalty per person, the rest will be refund

The Miami Cruise Line cancellation is subject to the cruise company rules

  • 13Reservation made 7 Days Prior to Departure Date
  • Reservations made 7 days prior to departure date are non-refundable if cancel due to personal reason, regardless of whether you have received the Confirmation Form or E-voucher.

  • 14Confirmed order
  • The following terms apply to the refund policy when canceling or changing a confirmed order

    (a) Reducing the number of travelers

    (b) Rescheduling tour departure date

  • 15Cancel amended order
  • If cancel the order that has been rescheduled tour departure date, refund policy will be applied to the original tour departure date.

  • 16Cancellation of free-fare passenger of "buy 2, Get 1 or 2 Free" offers (exclude Yellowstone National Park tours)
  • If cancellation of free-fare passenger(s) is made at least 10 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee. No-show or cancellation within 10 days will be assessed a penalty fee as amount of child price.

  • 17The specific amendment/refund criteria after receive Confirmation Form and E-voucher:
  • (a)If amendment is made at least 7 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee and any other surcharge.

    (b) You can fill the flight information one-time for free after receive Confirmation Form, and will be charge $50 Amendment Fee after.

    (c)If a tour is scheduled to depart within the next 7 days, we will not change a traveler's departure date and will not offer a refund.

  • 18How to Change/ Cancel a Reservation
  • Amendment or Cancellation must be made by filling out and signing the Usitour Amendment Request Form and Cancellation Request Form. Please email, fax or mail to us, and confirm of receiving by calling us. We will process your request within 7 to 15 business days.

    Email: service@usitour.com

    Fax: 626-768-3706

Special Notes

1. Usitour cooperates with top local tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers.

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

3. Please ensure safety of your luggage always, especially in public areas. The tour operator or the tour guide cannot be held responsible for any loss of personal belongings.

4. Please bring valid documentation on travel date (passport, driving license, visa, etc).

5. No-show of third and fourth discounted passengers incurs a penalty fee, and the first and the second passengers should pay the fee to the guide.

6. National Park Pass / City Pass / Entry Tickets / Annual or Season Passes / Senior Pass (or) any admission tickets to attractions purchased on your own are not allowed on this tour. All mandatory / optional tour services, have to be purchased as instructed in the exclusions section.

7. Two full-sized beds per room. No additional bed for children, 3rd or 4th travelers. 

8. Tour is not wheel chair accessible.

9 Children at 18 or under 18 years old must be accompanied by a partner at 19 or 19+ years old.

10. We recommend that you book your flight ticket after receiving the confirmation e-tour ticket. After ordering the ticket, please return to our website tours.usitour.com “My Account” to fill in the ticket information for the guide to pick up the plane.

11. If the flight is late or delayed, please inform the pick-up personnel in time. We are not responsible for this issue affected due to your pick-up arrangement.

12. For the principle of fairness, the bus seats are rotated daily during the trip. Please cooperate with the tour guide to avoid unnecessary disputes.

13. For New Year's Day, National Day, Labor Day or other long weekend holidays, the group fee will be adjusted appropriately. Please confirm the price before booking.

14. In order to ensure that all guests can start the tour on time, please arrive at the pick-up location 10 minutes in advance, and we are not responsible for your expiration.

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