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Special Interest Tours
Feb 20 - 27, 2025
Group size: 20 - 40
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About this trip
Journey to Alaska with astronomer Bob Berman to experience the Northern Lights, and much more! Experience unique activities like a woodland dogsled ride and a private planetarium show, and keep warm in the geothermal spring fed pools of Chena Hot Springs. With lectures from renowned astronomer Bob Berman, get ready to learn and laugh as you enjoy Alaska and the northern sky at their best.
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What’s included
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7 Nights Hotel2 nights in Anchorage (2/20 & 2/21), 3 nights in Fairbanks (2/22, 2/23 & 2/26), 2 nights at Chena Hot Springs Resort (2/24 & 2/25)
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11 Meals3 dinners (one each in Anchorage, Fairbanks & Chena Hot Springs), 7 breakfasts (at Anchorage & Fairbanks hotels), 1 lunch in Fairbanks
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Ground TransportationGround transportation February 20-27th (there are no group activities on February 17th)
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Aurora ViewingWeather-permitting - While in Fairbanks, we will run excursions to view the Northern Lights for nights with clear skies and auroral forecasts of 3 or higher on 2/22-27.
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ANC - Planetarium ShowPrivate planetarium show with Bob Berman
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ANC - Scenic TourScenic bus tour of Anchorage with stops at Earthquake Park and Beluga Point
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ANC - Train TicketAll-day rail journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks through Denali National Park.. Food will be available for purchase onboard.
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ANC - Museum AdmissionAdmission to the Anchorage Museum
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LectureAstronomy lecture with Bob Berman in Fairbanks
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Star PartyStar PartyWeather-permitting, outdoor Guide to the Northern Sky lecture with Bob Berman at Chena
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Sno-Cat RideSunset Sno-Cat ride to summit at Chena Hot springs
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Dogsled RideDogsled ride through forest at Chena Hot Springs Resort
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Ice Park AdmissionEntry to Fairbanks Ice Sculpture Park
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Museum AdmissionAdmission to the Museum of the North
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Auto Museum AdmissionEntry to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum featuring vintage cars and clothing from the days of old.
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Cultural Center VisitTrip to the Fairbanks Cultural Center
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Airport TransfersTransfers between the Anchorage and Fairbanks Airports and the hotel on 3/07 and 3/14, respectively. Guests traveling on different days are responsible for their own transfers.
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GratuitiesSpecial Interest Tours will provide gratuities for the driver(s) and any group meals. However, gratuities for breakfasts or housekeeping will be at the guest's sole discretion.
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AirfareGuests are responsible for arranging travel to and from the tour.
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Meals not ListedAny meals not mentioned in the "Included" section will be the guest's responsibility.Please note that breakfasts are not included at Chena Hot Springs but will be available for purchase.
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Alcoholic BeveragesGuests will be responsible to pay for any alcoholic beverages ordered at meals.
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Travel Protection PlanGuests will have the option of purchasing a travel protection plan and will be provided with a quote.
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Itinerary
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Double Occupancy
28 left
Pricing is per person and is for guests that will be sharing a room.
March 7-14, 2022
$4,456
Deposit: $500
Single Occupancy
8 left
Pricing is per person and is for guests that wish to have their own room.
March 7-14, 2022
$5,546
Deposit: $500