WINTER WONDERLAND Tour with Arctic Ladies
It's simply more fun!
Trip date: February 29 - March 8/2008
Winter in the Arctic is breathtaking with twilight hours accented by red glowing sunrises and sunsets lasting for hours. We are on the spot when the world-famous Iditarod race starts in Anchorage. The first two days of our arctic adventure are spend in Alaska’s favorite winter playground, Alyeska Resort. After a day trip to Seward and a cruise in Resurrection Bay we are heading north to Talkeetna. This little bush town is a true Alaskan experience, offering views of Mount Mc Kinley on our flight-seeing trip. Escape and relax in the natural hot spring pools at Chena Resort and feel the tranquility of the surrounding wilderness. Enjoy cross-country skiing, a dog sled ride and the beauty of the Aurora Borealis. We'll pass through the Frontier town of Fairbanks, mush our own dog team and overnight at Denali; another perfect place for Northern Lights viewing.
Day 1 ANCHORAGE
Tour participants arrive in Anchorage on Friday, February 29/2008, and gather at a lovely local B&B. Overnight sleeping arrangements are included in your trip package.
Day 2 THE RACE IS ON
We assemble at 9AM for breakfast and a brief orientation before we drive downtown to join in the excitement as the Iditarod, the “Last Great Race” from Anchorage to Nome, gets underway. After the last dogsled team departs, we begin on our own journey. Heading south, our destination today is Girdwood, a small resort town on the foothills of Mount Alyeska, the perfect ski resort surrounded by seven glaciers and offering spectacular views of the Chugach Mountain Range. A cozy Chalet atmosphere awaits us in this pristine little town. And what would be a ski resort without a Swiss fondue dinner cooked by your Arctic Ladies guide.
Day 3 RESURRECTION BAY
We leave Girdwood in the morning on a spectacular day trip, along Turnagain Arm and over Turnagain Pass, to Seward. Then get on board for a wildlife-watching cruise. See sea otters, sea lions, and harbor seals toying in water, all surrounded by the Kenai Mountains, rising 4000 feet from sea level. We return to Girdwood for the night. e leave Girdwood in the morning on a spectacular day trip along Turnagain Arm and over Turnagain Pass to Seward. Get on board for a wildlife watching cruise surrounded by the Kenai Mountains rising 4000 feet from sea level and watch for sea otters, sea lions and harbor seals toying in the water. In the evening we return to Girdwood for the night.
Day 4 ACTIVITIES IN GIRDWOOD AND THE PORTAGE VALLEY
Enjoy a day full of winter activities such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Overnight stay again in Girdwood.
Day 5 FLY AROUND MOUNT MC KINLEY
Today takes us to Talkeetna, known as the jumping-off point for all Mount McKinley climbers. "The High One" the crown jewel of the majestic Alaskan Range, provides an overwhelming visual experience, especially on our flight-seeing trip around this giant, which takes in a sensational panorama of the valleys, glaciers, and surrounding peaks. We overnight in comfortable cabins in downtown Talkeetna.
Days 6 & 7 AN ALASKAN ESCAPE
Get ready for an early morning departure as we head north to Chena Hot Springs, where we will enjoy two days of relaxation. This oasis of beauty and tranquility offers the perfect place to view the Northern Lights. While exploring the trails on snow-shoes and cross-country skies, we’ll revel in the breath-taking wilderness of our 49th state. In the evening of our day 6, we travel up the mountains on Snow-Cats for the world’s best view of the dancing Aurora Borealis.
Day 8 MUSHING IN A NORTHERN CITY
We arrive in Fairbanks today for another tour highlight; mushing our own dog teams. Later we depart for Denali National Park, where Alaskan hospitality awaits us. We spend the night at a beautiful appointed B&B, yet another perfect setting to view the Northern Lights, and to indulge in a gourmet dinner served by our gracious host.
Day 9 TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE
After breakfast and a leisurely morning, we return to Anchorage for an afternoon visit to the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. A delicious late lunch/early dinner will round-out our Winter Wonderland adventure.
Summary and notes:
Trip date: February 29 - March 8/2008
Due to the start of the Iditarod, early flight reservations are necessary.
Trip insurance is highly recommended.
Participants: minimum 4, maximum 8
Price: $ 2,261.00 per person based on double occupancy
included:
(a) All ground transportation. Transportation to the airport or your downtown destination is provided by Arctic Ladies. Please schedule your return flight for after 5 PM.
(b) accommodations for 8 nights (single supplements are available upon request)
(c) cost of all activities as outlined in the itinerary (Mount McKinley flight, wildlife cruise, dog-sled ride, Aurora Borealis nightly tour, guided snow-showing and cross-country skiing, admission to Hot Springs)
(d)meals included: all breakfasts, lunches on days 3 and 4 and late lunch/early dinner on day 9, dinners on days 2 and 8.
not included: equipment rental for skis and snowshoe, alcoholic beverages, tips to local guides.
Arctic Ladies Adventure Travel for Women Inc., 11261 Snowline Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507 toll free: 1 877 783 1954
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