Alaska Northern Lights - 16 Feb 2026 to 30 Mar 2026

Countries Visited:

United States,

United States of America,

Duration:

7 days

Overview

Unlock a winter wonderland on this seven-day guided winter Alaska tour. Traverse Denali National Park's tundra and delve into Alaska’s people at cultural centres and museums. With multiple opportunities to see the Northern Lights and with night photography tips from a professional photographer, this is an incredible tour through Alaska's magical winter landscape.

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Palmer's Musk Ox Farm with a Local Specialist
Discover Fairbanks, Anchorage
Visit The University of Alaska Museum of the North and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Centre in Fairbanks, the Murie Science and Learning Centre in Denali, Alaska Native Heritage Center
View the Aurora Borealis (weather dependent)
Scenic Train Ride on the Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train
Scenic Drive along the Scenic Seward Byway

Iconic Experience

Fairbanks: Discover one of Alaska’s must-sees, the Northern Lights. Due to the combination of location directly beneath the Auroral Oval and unique geography that encourages stable, clear weather, Alaska’s Arctic is one of the best places in the world to view the Aurora Borealis. With everything taken care of, your location offers indoor heating and warm beverages, along with the option to step outside and be enchanted as the lights put on a show.
Explore the Interior and Arctic Alaska, celebrating Alaska residents and how they live at The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Centre. Made possible by a cross-organizational, multi-cultural partnership built on the values lived by the late Morris Thompson, a business leader who worked as a bridge between the local and Indigenous cultures. You’ll learn all about the history and seasonal flow of local lifestyles through world-class exhibits. It’s an immersive way to unlock the land, where the natural world changes with the change of the seasons and the life of the land.
Fairbanks: Unlock Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders and the state’s diverse wildlife at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. Explore 2,000 years of Alaska art through the museum's exhibits introducing you to Alaska’s diverse wildlife, people and lands. You can even view original installations about Alaska's dinosaurs and soak in views of the Alaska Range.
Fairbanks: Once isn’t enough – get ready for your second opportunity at a different location around Fairbanks to see the Northern Lights. You’ll love the chance to take in this must-see sight in Alaska from another vantage point. With a different location and day, you never know what spectacle may stretch across the sky.
Fairbanks: Get ready for picture-perfect winter scenery aboard the Aurora Car on your journey south to Denali National Park. While the Aurora Winter Train travels the same stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star Train, this time of year you’re treated to the pristine snow in the winter wonderland of Alaska’s backcountry. From the comfort of a warm railcar, relax as large picture windows and onboard dining give you the opportunity to enjoy every second of your epic surroundings.
Denali National Park: Visit the Murie Science and Learning Centre, which acts as the Denali Visitor’s Centre in the wintertime. Discover the science and stewardship in Denali and other Alaskan national parks, watch the National Park Film, “Heartbeats of Denali” and unlock the local secrets of the park from a local ranger. You can even learn about the local trail conditions that are popular for skiers and snowshoers.
Talkeetna: Unlock the secrets of Talkeetna, a small Alaska community full of unique charm. Get out and explore on your own, learning how Talkeetna is also home to the Talkeetna Bachelor Auction in which 100% of the proceeds go towards their mission of donating to and raising awareness for the community’s women and children in need.

Dive Into Culture

Anchorage: Unlock the world of the Arctic ungulate Musk Oxen at the Musk Ox Farm. Discover how the Musk Ox adapted by shedding their underwool, qiviut, in the spring. You’ll even get the chance to collect qiviut while viewing musk oxen and then create your own nesting ball or ornament to remember your time here. By making the fibre available to birds in the spring where you live, the birds will line their nests creating a cosy, warm, and luxurious environment for little fledglings.

The details

What's included

3 Dinner (D)
6 Breakfast (B)
1 Lunch (L)
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Optional Experiences and free time
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
All transport and transfers shown

Start:Fairbanks, United States Of America
Finish:Anchorage, United States Of America

Type:Group tour (max 45)

Tripcode:

DAKWM26

Where you'll go

Your itinerary

Start Your Adventure In Fairbanks

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Fairbanks Sightseeing

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Travel to Talkeetna

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Talkeetna at Leisure

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On To Anchorage

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Anchorage

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Depart Anchorage

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Overview

What's included

Your itinerary

Start Your Adventure In Fairbanks

Fairbanks Sightseeing

Travel to Talkeetna

Talkeetna at Leisure

On To Anchorage

Anchorage

Depart Anchorage

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