Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs

As your flight arrives in Anchorage today, transfer on your own to your centrally located hotel. You have the rest of the day to acquaint yourself with Alaska. There is an array of shops, art galleries and restaurants to choose from downtown, as well as museums and parks to explore. Overnight Anchorage.

This morning make your way to Anchorage's railway station to board the Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train. Your destination is Fairbanks, and the full-day journey unveils some of the most incredible scenery Alaska has to offer. The route takes you through the backcountry, past snow-capped mountain ranges and into the heart of Alaska. Expect to see all of this and more from your seat's picture window; however, you also have access to the train's Vista Dome Car. Stops along the way include Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali before you arrive in Fairbanks. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the evening. Overnight Fairbanks.

Your day begins with a leisurely morning in Fairbanks. Your transfer will arrive mid-day for the journey to Chena Hot Springs. The resort is located approximately 60 miles from Fairbanks, and the journey there is incredibly scenic. On arrival, check-in at the resort and spend the rest of the day relaxing in the hot springs or simply admiring the scenery. The resort is rustic and historic, with simple accommodations surrounded by surreal natural beauty.

This evening, board the Aurora Viewing Snow Coach, a tracked, military style Small Unit Support Vehicle*, to chase the Northern Lights until the wee hours of the morning. Overnight Chena Hot Springs Resort.

*Please note that during the tour you will be sitting in a small, confined space with other people

Chena Hot Springs Resort - is yours to enjoy today . Tour the onsite Ice Museum - a structure built entirely of ice -  at the resort and take advantage of any number of optional tours, including dog sledding and guided snow machines. At the hot springs, soak in the rock lake, which stays at a temperature of around 106 degrees. Or take a dip in the indoor heated pool or the indoor and outdoor hot tubs for some rest and relaxation. All of this and more is at your fingertips without the hustle and bustle of the modern world distracting you from serenity during your stay. At night, explore the resort grounds and find your perfect Aurora Borealis viewing spot for the evening. Overnight Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Take one last soak in the hot springs before checking out of your Chena resort room this morning.  Transfer back to Fairbanks  with the rest of the day at leisure. Spend some time soaking in the eclectic environment of downtown, moving between the shops and restaurants, meandering through art galleries and museums and observing the unique art throughout the city.

Tonight, you will be picked up from your hotel for the final Aurora viewing experience of your vacation. Your evening will be spent as a dinner guest in an Alaskan yurt, enjoying a local meal away from the city lights. As you wait for the Aurora viewing to begin, enjoy your hosts' stories of dog mushing and more, and learn about the lifestyle of the North. As the lights come out, your yurt allows for optimal viewing, both indoors and outdoors, before you are returned to your hotel late this evening. Overnight Fairbanks.

**The Aurora Viewing Dinner experience operates mid November through March.

Your Alaskan vacation concludes as you check out of your hotel and transfer to Fairbanks International Airport this morning.