Itinerary

Day 1 – Wed, March 15, 2028 Fairbanks, AK

Meet your group in Fairbanks at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Attend the 1st lecture with Dennis Mammana and enjoy a welcome dinner! Visit the World Ice Art Championships, Aurora Watch, and then return to our hotel.

(Meals: D)

Day 2 – Thurs, March 16, 2028 Fairbanks, AK

After breakfast we will visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska, have lunch at the Cookie Jar. We will venture to Silver Gulch Brewery & Restaurant for our group dinner and enjoy the second night of auroras!

(Meals: B, L, D)

Day 3 – Fri, March 17, 2028 Fairbanks to Chena

After Breakfast, check out of our hotel and drive to the Great American Bowl Company, shop at Fred Meyer store for any last minute supplies and then drive to the Alaska Pipeline for a group photo. Drive to Chena Hot Springs Resort looking for Moose along the way! We’ll check in at the Chena Hot Springs Lodge and relax. Dinner & Lecture #2 with Dennis followed by more Aurora Hunting tonight!

(Meals: B, D)

Day 4 – Sat, March 18, 2028 Chena Hot Springs Resort

Sleep late and then meet in the Activities Room for their Geothermal tour and Aurora Ice Museum tour. Optional tour available for a late night Snow Cat ride to the top of Charlie Dome Mountain for the best Aurora viewing you will ever experience!!!

Day 5 – Sun, March 19, 2028 Chena Hot Springs Resort

Sleep late and then meet for lunch in the Arctic Room and enjoy our 3rd and final lecture with Dennis! The rest of your day is free to relax, enjoy a dip in the Hot Springs, take a nap, or go for a hike, because we will have more lights to find tonight!

(Meals: L)

Day 6 – Mon, March 20, 2028 Chena Hot Springs Resort

Sleep late today and enjoy our last day at the Resort with some optional excursions around the area, like Dog Sledding, Dog Kennel tour and ride their snow machines!

(Meals: D)

Day 7 – Tues, March 21, 2028 Chena to Fairbanks

We will check out and enjoy our scenic ride back to Fairbanks looking for wildlife along the way. Tour the Geophysical Institute, drive around Fairbanks, and return to our hotel to check-in. Tonight will be our farewell dinner.

(Meals: D)

Day 8 – Wed, March 22, 2028 Fairbanks to Home!

After our hot breakfast, we will be transferred to the Fairbanks International Airport for our flight back to Seattle and then home.

(Meals: B)