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                                                                 Aurora Viewing at the Aurora Pointe Activity Center     


        Alaskan Aurora Adventure



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        8 DAYS   11 MEALS   FROM $4,999 incl. AIRFARE                             Moderate Activity Level ●●○○
           ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS                           the Captain Cook Monument in Resolution Park, or shop
                                                              for souvenirs. Later in the afternoon, a knowledgeable
               »  Time at leisure in      »  Aurora Pointe Activity   guide joins us for a stroll through the halls of Anchorage
             Anchorage & Fairbanks     Center stargazing      Museum to share fascinating information about Alaska's
               »  Anchorage Museum     & aurora viewing       Native heritage, followed by time to discover more history
               »  Alaska Sled Dog kennel      »  Morris Thompson   on our own and an evening at leisure. MEAL B
             tour & dog sled ride      Cultural &
                                       Visitors Center        Day 3: Talkeetna Sled Dogs
               »  Audio-visual presentation                   A picturesque drive takes us north into Alaska’s Interior
             by professional            »  Museum of the North  this morning. We travel past the Chugach Mountains
             photographer “Aurora”      »  World Ice Art      to the state’s primary agricultural region in Matanuska
             Dora Redman               Championships          Valley, then along the Susitna River into the village of
               »  Rail journey from      »  Fountainhead Antique   Talkeetna, near the base of Denali. Our first stop is the
             Talkeetna to Fairbanks    Auto Museum            scenic homestead of six-time Iditarod champion Dallas
             aboard the Aurora                                Seavey for a tour of his sled dog kennel and a dog sled
             Winter Train                                     ride of our own! We then enjoy an included dinner before
                                                              our audio-visual presentation by a professional northern
                                                              lights photographer, “Aurora” Dora Redman, who shares
        Day 1: Fly to Alaska                                  tips on how to get the best shots. Tonight’s lodge has a
        We board a flight to Anchorage and check in to our hotel.  back deck pointing towards Denali, so we can watch for
        2 nights at Hilton Anchorage                          views of its majestic moonlit peak as well as stars and
                                                              shimmering lights in the night sky. MEALS B+D
        Day 2: Anchorage Museum & Leisure Day                 1 night at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
        Today offers ample free time to explore as you wish!
        This is a great time to embark on an optional flightseeing   Day 4: Rail Journey
        excursion, watch a short educational film at the      All aboard the Alaska Railroad! Today’s scenic ride takes
        Anchorage Public Lands Information Center, marvel at   us deep into Alaska’s Interior. Enjoy dinner on the train

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