Day 1 - Arrive in Fairbanks (Airport Code: FAI) (Meal: Dinner)

Fairbanks––The largest city in the Interior region of Alaska, located less than 120 miles (190 km) south of the Arctic Circle. One of the best places on earth for experiencing the beautiful and mysterious aurora. Aurora is visible on average more than 200 days per year in the vicinity of Fairbanks. A welcome seafood dinner will be arranged after the 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm pick-up. Aurora Viewing Lodge––Take our shuttle to the selected aurora viewing lodge, Aurora Viewing Bar or Clear Summit Aurora Viewing Lodge, to experience the mysterious aurora at 10:00 pm. (Night one, fee is included.) Back to the hotel at around 2:00 am next morning.

Aurora Viewing Bar: There are thousands of one-dollar bills with hand-written blessings all over the wall and the roof of the bar. You could wait for the Northern Lights in this lovely warm lodge and have a drink if you’re interested. Clear Summit Aurora Viewing Lodge: The bar is on the mountain top where is far away from the city and has less light pollution. There is a large monitoring screen in the bar, so please make yourself comfortable inside while waiting for the Northern lights to show up.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairbanks or Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Convention Center.

Attention -

Please be noticed the free welcome seafood dinner only be arranged on the day of arrival in Fairbanks; The guests who could not arrive on time shall be deemed to have given up the seafood dinner and have no refund. If your flight arrives in Fairbanks before 5:00 pm, you could have a welcome seafood dinner for free. The guide will meet you around 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm in Fairbanks airport; Then will take you to the restaurant after the pick-up. If you arrive early and have already check in at the hotel, there will be another guide taking you to the restaurant from the hotel lobby at 5:00 pm.

Day 2 - Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure (Chinese-speaking tour guide) (Meal: Breakfast)

Ground tour north from Fairbanks in the personalized, comfortable coaches. Departure around 10:30 am. Back to hotel around 2:00 am next morning.

Dalton Highway––It is one of the most isolated roads in the United States. It directly parallels the pipeline. It begins at the Elliott Highway, north of Fairbanks, and ends at Deadhorse near the Arctic Ocean and the Prudhoe Bay oil fields. It became a legend through the hit TV show “Ice Road Truckers” on the History Channel. More chances to see wildlife, such as caribou, arctic fox, wolf, moose etc. Yukon River––Traverse the mighty Yukon River. Trans-Alaska Pipeline––View the remarkable Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world’s longest continuous pipeline systems which more than 800-miles in length. It moves 500,000 barrels of crude oil a day. Arctic Circle––Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Chance to chase Aurora on the way back to Fairbanks.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairbanks or Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Convention Center.

Optional Tours:

Day 3 - Fairbanks City Tour – Chena Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Tour (Meal: Breakfast/Lunch)

Depart from the hotel around 1:00 pm, enjoy Fairbanks city tour. Asian Lunch included.

The UAF Museum of The North --The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. Explore Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife, and experience 2,000 years of Alaska art. (You will take a tour of Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center if UAF Museum of the North is closed. And get refund USD12 per person.) Santa Claus House--It’s Christmas year-round in the North Pole, Alaska— just 20 minutes away from Fairbanks. It has the world’s largest Santa statue. You can choose holiday gifts for your special friends, or you can mail a postcard to them. (You will take a tour of North Pole Village if Santa Clause House is closed.) Chena Hot Springs Aurora Viewing-- Depart from the hotel around 5:30 pm, enjoy the warmth of these natural Hot Springs in winter. Chance to visit the world’s only all-year around open Ice Museum (at your own expense) made of 1,000 tons of ice. It will be a memorable experience to see the creative things that are being carved out of ice! You can order an apple martini that comes in an ice molded martini glass (at your own expense, at least 21 years old). As daylight wanes, you can watch the northern lights while enjoying the hot springs! Back to Fairbanks hotel around 2:00 am the next morning. (Night three, fee is included.) (If you are not convenient to enjoy the hot springs due to physical sick, the tour guide will help to change your hot spring ticket to Ice Museum ticket which has the equal value.) You could enjoy a free morning before Fairbanks City Tour.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairbanks or Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Convention Center.

Optional Tours:

Dog Sled Tour (This tour would take approximately 2 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at the specified hotels.) Price: $99/person (Fall) $129/person (Winter)

Day 4 - Free Day in Fairbanks (Meal: Breakfast)

You could enjoy a free day in Fairbanks. We especially recommend you Optional tours: Snow Machine Ride, Ice Fishing and Barbecue, Aurora Viewing Lodge. All of them could be arranged in the same day.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairbanks or Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Convention Center.

Optional Tours:

Snow Machine Ride (This tour would take approximately 2 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at the specified hotels.) Price: $149/person

Ice Fishing and Barbecue (This tour would take approximately 4 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at the specified hotels.) Price: $149/person Aurora Viewing Lodge (This tour would take approximately 4 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at the specified hotel.) Price: $79/person

Day 5 - Destination: Fairbanks – Airport (Meal: Breakfast)

·   Take the free hotel shuttle to the airport. Remark: To avoid missing flight, please book a departure flight after 7:00 am on the last day.