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A 7-day independent Alaskan wintertime rail vacation featuring northern lights, hot spring and more excursions. Travel from Fairbanks to Anchorage on Aurora Winter Train.
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Aboard scenic train and flight to Bettles Lodge on this 6-day alaska expedition. Experience the Aurora Borealis in Alaska.
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Enjoy a 2-hour Sunset Tour on a scenic hillside viewpoint. Indulge in your choice of Alaskan adventures at Borealis Basecamp, ranging from ATV rides to dogsledding. Ride on the Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train. View Dates & Pricing.
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See Alaska’s wintry landscapes on a journey aboard the Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train (Departures between August 18- September 22 will be on the Denali Star Train) Chase Alaska’s Northern Lights on Aurora viewing excursions; Enjoy an authentic Alaskan dinner in a yurt, including Aurora Borealis viewing; Relax in natural mineral hot ...
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Ride the Aurora Winter Train. Spend a full day traveling from coastal Anchorage to Fairbanks in Alaska’s interior aboard the Aurora Winter Train, the cold-weather equivalent to the Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star.
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Embark on an Aurora viewing expedition to chase the northern lights; Travel the Alaska Railroad's signature route between Anchorage and Fairbanks aboard the Aurora Winter Train; Spend 2-nights at the upscale Alyeska Resort enjoying its many amenities and outdoor adventures; Relax in the natural mineral hot springs at Chena Hot Springs Resort
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This 4-day Northern Lights getaway from Anchorage to Talkeetna by Alaska Railroad. View aurora borealis and experience winter excursions.
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Discover why winter is the best time to visit Canada on this journey, highlighting the dramatic scenes of the Canadian Rockies and nature’s most theatrical display, the aurora borealis. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary. 2024 Tour code: PR-RNLW-24.
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The next day, board the Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train for stunning scenery and possible wildlife viewing en route to Anchorage. This large city is a hotbed for Alaskan heritage and cultural events, including the Iditarod, which this vacation is designed to feature.
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Seek the ethereal Northern Lights. Travelling to some of the most ideal destinations in which to view the spellbinding Aurora Borealis, we have the best chance to witness the phenomenal spectacle of the Northern Lights.
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Norway's majestic mountains and azure fjords combine with the tranquil landscapes of Sweden on this epic vacation, which includes every great Scandinavian rail experience. Explore the cities of Oslo and Stockholm and travel beyond the Arctic Circle to the 'Land of the Mid-night Sun.'. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
View tour detailsLook up and watch as cascades of green, white and red dance across the sky in one of the world's greatest natural spectacles, the aurora borealis. Northern lights vacations in and around the Arctic Circle highlight this phenomenon in the best possible way, allowing travelers to spend their days exploring and their nights chasing the colorful skies.
View details about Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train service and a selection of Vacations By Rail's train tours featuring this train.
No matter where you are, the best hours to view the northern lights in Alaska fall between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Remember that the aurora borealis is unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed, even if you visit the darkest locale on the darkest day precisely within the peak time frame.
Learn about some of the best destinations to see the Aurora Borealis and uncover itineraries that highlight this spectacular event. Explore More: Browse our collection of Northern Lights rail vacations.
Vacations By Rail offers several packages that allow you to see the northern lights in Alaska, including Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs, Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge, and Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp. Contact us today for more options or help choosing the best package for your travel needs.
Your Alaska vacation package may also include a cruise tour to Alaska departing from Vancouver or a flight across the Arctic Circle to view the colors of the Aurora Borealis as they dance across the sky.
Aurora Winter Train - During Alaska's long winter months, the Aurora Winter Train follows the same route as the Denali Star. Spectacular backcountry scenery blanketed in snow provides a beautiful backdrop as you travel between Anchorage and Fairbanks.
If your travel bucket list includes seeing the aurora borealis dance across the night sky, your best bet is to travel north. Fairbanks is one of the world's best places to see the northern lights.
Traveling by train in the USA presents lesser-seen vistas of the landscape and access to some of the most wonderful cities and points of interest from coast to coast.
Aurora Winter - Travels in the winter season only and connects Anchorage and Fairbanks by way of Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Healy; The Alaska Railroad has accumulated numerous awards throughout the years. In 2010, National Geographic Traveler noted this railway as one of the Top 10 North American Train Trips.
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