Alaskan Aurora Adventure

Enjoy the winter wonderland of Alaska’s backcountry from the comfort of the Aurora Winter Train, featuring comfortable seats, large picture windows, and a delicious onboard dinner. On a clear day, we may catch a glimpse of Mount Denali, as we come within 50 miles of it before reaching Hurricane Gulch. Travel through Broad Pass and the Nenana River canyon gorge, then cross under George Parks Highway at Windy Bridge, the highest highway bridge in Alaska! We continue to roll through gold mining districts before arriving in historic Fairbanks.
_{Photo Credit Kerry Tasker}

Learn about the world of dog sledding at the homestead of Dallas Seavey, the only musher in history to win the Iditarod six times! Tour the kennels, then feel the power of the mighty Alaskan husky during a 45-minute dog sled ride through snowcapped birch tree forests. While visiting an Iditarod checkpoint, hear how the sled dogs and mushers survive (and thrive!) during the famous 1,000-mile race through the Arctic. We may even meet some puppies!

Seek out a mesmerizing display of the northern lights in Fairbanks, one of the best regions on Earth to see this enchanting phenomenon. With its clear skies and optimal viewing location within the Aurora Oval, you can watch the night sky transform into an awe-inspiring canvas of swirling greens, purples, and reds. Plus, as the sun’s 11-year solar cycle approaches its peak activity, the aurora borealis will shine brighter than it has in a decade!

Attend this exciting celebration and important cultural moment in the Alaska Interior as locals say farewell to winter! The international event attracts volunteers from 46 countries and 100 teams, creating the world’s largest ice art sculpting competition. Marvel at how talented artists carve blocks of ice into one-of-a-kind creations, some up to 25 feet high! At night, the festival becomes a colorful winter wonderland illuminated with vibrant lights.
_{Photo Credit Sherman Hogue, Explore Fairbanks}