5-Day Alaska Northern Lights Classic Tour AEX
Aurora Chase – Your Ultimate Choice
- Up to 3 Aurora sightings: 1 night in a cozy cabin, 2 nights in the wilderness.
- Complimentary airport pickup and professional escort during peak flight times.
- Stay in quality hotels with breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free transfers.
- Customize your adventure with optional experiences: Denali Hiking, Arctic Circle Expedition, Snow Adventures, and more.
Alaska Aurora Tour – 5-Day Itinerary
Meals: Breakfast at your own expense; lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Accommodation: Bridgewater Hotel or similar.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Accommodation: Bridgewater Hotel or similar.
Optional Experiences (approx. $20/person):
- Santa Claus House
- Chena Hot Springs
- Aurora Ice Museum
Tips:
- Bring swimsuit, towel, slippers, and a 50¢ coin for locker rental.
- Aurora Ice Museum opens at 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks (e.g., Appletini) before soaking in hot springs.
- Hot springs are natural sulfur springs; limit soak time if you have cardiovascular issues.
- Outdoor hot springs are 18+ only; indoor pools and massage pools available for minors.
- Meeting point: Activities Center.
- Lunch available at Chena Hot Springs restaurant or light snacks at Activities Center.
- If unable to participate in hot springs due to personal reasons, no refund.
- Santa Claus House has fixed opening times; if closed, visit North Pole town instead.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Accommodation: Bridgewater Hotel or similar.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Accommodation: Bridgewater Hotel or similar.
Optional Activities:
- Overland Arctic Circle Adventure – bring snacks; most roads have no signal; bilingual guides; start time may vary with daylight.
- Fly to Arctic Circle & Return – English guide; most roads no signal; reserve hotel shuttle one night before.
- Dog Sledding
- Snowmobiling (requires license and basic English skills)
- Tent Ice Fishing – guided, $15/person for fishing permit (under 16 free)
- Denali Hiking Tour – bring hiking shoes, light jacket, spare socks, sunglasses; crampons provided; professional guide; min. 4 persons.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Note: Today is the last day. Pack all belongings and check out by 11:00 AM. Partner hotels provide complimentary shuttle to Fairbanks Airport – reserve at the front desk. Have a safe journey home!
Optional Activities Price List
- Prices include Alaska state taxes but exclude guide service fees.
- Final itinerary may vary depending on actual departure arrangements.
- Optional activities have limited availability — advance booking is recommended.
Log Cabin Aurora Viewing
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $130 per person
Notes: Minimum 2 people
Wilderness Aurora Chasing
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $106 per person
Notes: Minimum 2 people
Santa Claus House + Chena Hot Springs Tour
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $202 per person
Notes: Minimum 2 people
Denali Hiking Tour
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $214 per person
Notes: Minimum 4 people
Arctic Circle Land Expedition (13h)
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $310 per person
Notes: Minimum 4 people
Dog Sledding (0.5h)
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $186
Notes: Expected to start Nov 1, depending on snow safety
Snowmobiling (1h)
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $234
Notes: Expected to start Nov 1, depending on snow safety
Ice Fishing (3h)
Region: Fairbanks
Price: $174
Notes: Expected to start Nov 1, depending on snow safety
Ice Museum
Region: Chena Hot Springs
Price: $24
Notes: Inside Chena Hot Springs Resort
Ice Museum Ice Glass Cocktail Appletini
Region: Chena Hot Springs
Price: $24
Notes: Must be 21+ and show ID
Departure Information
Departure Days: Everyday
Minimum: 2 persons
Product Season: 09/01/2025–04/01/2026
Seasons: Autumn, Shoulder, Peak
| Room Type / Season | Single Room (Per Person) |
Double Room (Per Person) |
Triple Room (Per Person) |
Quad Room (Per Person) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Season Price | $2,135 | $1,451 | $1,259 | $1,175 |
| Shoulder Season Price | $1,511 | $1,031 | $947 | $887 |
| Peak Season Price | $1,703 | $1,223 | $1,139 | $1,079 |
| Hotel Extension - Autumn | $348 / night | $174 / night | $126 / night | $102 / night |
| Hotel Extension - Shoulder | $216 / night | $108 / night | $84 / night | $72 / night |
| Hotel Extension - Peak | $252 / night | $126 / night | $96 / night | $84 / night |
| Hotel Upgrade - Autumn | $108 / night | $54 / night | $48 / night | $42 / night |
| Hotel Upgrade - Shoulder | $108 / night | $54 / night | $42 / night | $36 / night |
| Hotel Upgrade - Peak | $108 / night | $54 / night | $42 / night | $36 / night |
Reference Hotel & Notes
First night hotel in Fairbanks: Bridgewater Fairbanks or similar.
Upgrade hotel in Fairbanks: SpringHill Suites by Marriott or similar.
All the above prices are calculated in USD excluding tax and are quoted in USD.
Extension discount is only available for guests booking multi-day tours.
Adults and children pay the same price for this product.
Autumn Season Dates
09/01/2025–09/16/2025
Shoulder Season Dates
09/17/2025–11/17/2025
12/01/2025–12/17/2025
01/06/2026–02/15/2026
02/23/2026–04/01/2026
Peak Season Dates
11/18/2025–11/30/2025
12/18/2025–01/05/2026
02/16/2026–02/22/2026
Communication
T-Mobile works automatically upon arrival. AT&T and Verizon are usable. China Mobile (with roaming) works; China Telecom (USA) does not. Other carriers, please confirm with your provider.
Dining Recommendations in Fairbanks
- Big Daddy Texas BBQ
- Thai House
- Lavelle’s Bistro – Western cuisine (SpringHill Hotel)
- All within walking distance of Bridgewater and SpringHill Hotels
- Lin Jia Yuan – Chinese takeout and dine-in available
Recommended Flight
AS106 SEA → FAI 11:55 – 14:50
Note: The itinerary sequence shown is for reference only. Content remains unchanged, but the order may vary depending on departure dates. The final itinerary will be confirmed in your trip notice.
- Accommodation: 4 nights in local hotels (double occupancy, single or double beds)
- Meals: Daily breakfast included at the hotel
- Attractions & Transport: Aurora viewing tickets, Chena Hot Springs tickets, and all transfers within the itinerary
- Optional tours: Overland Arctic Circle Adventure, Snow Activities, Denali Hiking Tour
- Lunches, dinners, and other expenses outside the itinerary
- Shopping and personal expenses
- Overtime charges due to personal requests or weather changes
- Tips for tour guides and local service staff, including but not limited to hotel staff, pilots, drivers, and interpreters
- Booking Changes: Changing departure dates or traveler names is considered a cancellation and requires rebooking.
- Cancellation Fees:
• 1–3 days before departure: 100% of tour fee
• 4–10 days before departure: 50% of tour fee
• 11–15 days before departure: 30% of tour fee - Reschedule Policy:
If travel must be postponed due to force majeure (e.g., flight delays, strikes, illness, or severe weather), we will assist in minimizing loss but cannot cover related costs.
• 9+ days before departure: No change fee
• Within 9 days: 25% rescheduling fee plus any confirmed optional items; remaining balance will be applied toward the new booking. - Force Majeure: We are not liable for cancellations caused by natural disasters, weather, government actions, or transport disruptions. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Optional Activities: Due to limited availability, optional tours are non-refundable once booked. Weather-related cancellations will be fully refunded.
723 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Tel: (907) 452-6661
Disclaimer: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings depend on weather and solar activity. We cannot guarantee 100% viewing, but we hope every guest has the chance to witness their beauty.
Schedule: Follow the guide's on-site announcements if different from the itinerary.
Fairbanks Airport Pickup
- Free pickup for arrivals within designated time slots (13:00–21:00). Provide flight info at booking; without info 72h prior, pickup cannot be arranged.
- Pickup location: Fairbanks International Airport, Baggage Claim #1. Guests with similar arrival times may share a shuttle.
Partner Hotels Free Shuttle
- Call the hotel (press 0) after luggage collection to reserve shuttle. Provide name, number of guests. Shuttle arrives ~30 min.
- Pickup location: Airport Arrival Gate 1. Guests with close arrivals may share shuttle; short wait possible.
Fairbanks Train Station Pickup
- Call hotel to reserve shuttle after luggage collection. Provide name (Pinyin) and number of guests. Shuttle arrives ~30 min at station pickup point.
Taxi Info
- Taxi from Fairbanks Airport to most hotels costs ~$20–30. Pickup at Arrival.
Paid Airport Pickup
- After order confirmation, book: 10:00–22:00 $100/trip; 22:00–10:00 $200/trip.
- No service without booking or flight info.
- Minimum 2 participants; guided by local professionals (Chinese/English).
- This is a shared tour; you may travel with other guests.
- Contact +1 907-600-3539 for questions.
- Book flights only after confirmation.
- Keep travel documents, passport, tickets, credit cards, and cash safe; carry valuables personally.
- Misbehavior may result in removal from tour; unused services non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Valid US visa required; ensure EVUS registration.
- Failure to clear US customs due to personal reasons is non-refundable.
- Optional activities limited daily; book in advance. Weather cancellations are refundable; personal cancellations are not.
- Follow guide's schedule if different from itinerary.
- Hotels listed are references; substitutions may occur if fully booked.
- Force majeure or accidents may cause itinerary adjustments. Extra costs (hotel extension, meals, transport, tickets) are guest responsibility. Travel insurance recommended.
- Do not stop in roadways; guests are responsible for accidents caused by unsafe behavior.
- Alaska weather may require adjusting activity sequence; tours not fully canceled. Partial refunds handled case by case.
- Purchase travel insurance in advance.
- 14-seat business vehicles prioritized; other types may be used in peak periods or holidays.
- Flights to Arctic Circle may be canceled; affected trip fees will be refunded.
- Itinerary sequence may vary by arrival date; follow final departure notice.
- Arrive 10 min before pickup at hotel lobby. Late arrival considered voluntary forfeiture; no refunds.