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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.

Highlights
  • content:<h3>Must-see Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Explore Palmer's Musk Ox Farm with a Local Specialist</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Discover Fairbanks, Anchorage</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>View the Aurora Borealis (weather dependent)</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Scenic Train Ride on the Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Scenic Drive along the Scenic Seward Byway</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter®</h3><p><b>Anchorage</b>: Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Centre to learn about the culture and heritage of the Indigenous people of Alaska. This renowned cultural centre and museum promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions and is the only state-wide cultural and education centre dedicated to celebrating all cultures and heritages. Expand your understanding of Alaska's indigenous people through permanent collections, life-sized village sites and immersive educational programs that engage you with Alaska Native culture. Enjoy a presentation of the Native Alaska Games showcasing the mental and physical challenges endured in subsistence living in Alaska. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.</p><p><b>Anchorage</b>: Venture along the Scenic Seward Byway to Portage to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre. Team up with a Local Specialist who will guide you through this non-profit, wildlife rehabilitation centre dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. Unlock the information about the resident wildlife from moose, elk, deer, reindeer and black and brown bears to lynx, foxes and the great-horned owl. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.</p>
  • content:<h3>Be My Guest</h3><p><b>Denali National Park</b>: At Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, join a Be My Guest experience with photographer Aurora Dora. Learn how she relocated from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Alaska in 2001 and has been chasing the Aurora Borealis and photographing ever since. She has been published multiple times from NASA to local magazines and has a gallery in downtown Talkeetna. You’ll love hearing the local secrets about how to photograph the night sky from an expert.</p>
  • content:<h3>Trafalgar Difference</h3><p><b>Talkeetna</b>: Perched on a ridge just above the town of Talkeetna, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge presents you with majestic views of Denali – the tallest peak in North America. You’ll love experiencing the best of Alaska, outside and in. Just outside, high-energy outdoor adventures in Talkeetna and beyond await. Inside, cosy up to a crackling fire in a giant river rock fireplace, browse the carefully curated selection of Native art in the gift shop, dine on award-winning cuisine and sip from the best wine selection in the area.</p>
Dining Summary
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
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.
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with all transport and transfers included, featuring a scenic train ride on the Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train and comfortable coach transfers between destinations.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge near Denali, and the Hilton Anchorage, offering cherry-picked, tried and trusted accommodations throughout your Alaskan adventure.
Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
Optional tours and activities
Optional tours and activities not listed in the inclusions are not included.
International flights
International flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
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.
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.
Destinations
  • North America
  • USA
Tour Types
  • Northern Lights
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Rail Tours
  • Cultural
  • Walking
  • Polar

Location: Fairbanks

Get ready for Northern Lights, native cultures and astounding natural beauty as you discover the diversity of Alaska. Your winter Alaska tour begins in Fairbanks where you’ll enjoy Dinner with your fellow travellers, raising a glass to adventures to come. Your first evening is off to a big start as you head out after 10pm to chase the iconic Northern Lights.<br/>

Accommodation: Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Meals: Dinner

Location: Fairbanks, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, Museum of the North

Unlock the best of Fairbanks on the first full day of your Alaska tour. Your Travel Director reveals the must-sees of the city on an orientation tour before a stop at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Through films and life-sized dioramas, feel the mood of the seasons and see displays featuring artwork, objects and learn information about the cultural and economic history of the state. In the exhibit depicting summer, walk through a display of a rural fish camp at Nuchalawoyya. And in the fall exhibit, see a grizzly bear digging for ground squirrels just outside of a camp. Continue your discovery of Fairbanks' icons stopping at the Museum of the North, the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. Rest up, as later tonight you have a second opportunity to take in the Northern Lights.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna

The real Alaska springs to life over a one-of-a-kind experience aboard the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Talkeetna. Feel like you’re in a postcard as winter scenery unfolds around you. On a clear day, you’ll get a spectacular view of Denali above the Susitna River. You may even be rewarded by spotting a moose in the wild. Arrive at Murie Science and Learning Centre to unlock the stories and science of Denali. Complete your day at an epic Stays with Stories overnight at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, just south of Denali. The night is young: Over a Be My Guest experience, learn from photographer ‘Aurora Dora’ about how to take the best photos at night and hear Dora’s story. Then test your knowledge with another chance to see the Aurora Borealis from the deck of the lodge.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Talkeetna, Denali National Park

See how Talkeetna is in a league of its own with a day at leisure on your Alaska tour. Explore the town and the Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum or talk to your Travel Director about joining an optional tour. Explore your natural surroundings on a three-hour snowshoeing tour. Or, join a flightseeing tour for Denali National Park, taking in amazing views from your window seat as your pilot narrates your journey. You can even join a dog sledding tour and unlock the secrets of dog sledding and mushing on private trails. You'll have time to take photos with the dogs and replica Burled Arch from the finish line of the Iditarod.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Musk Ox Farm, Alaska, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage, Anchorage

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Dive into Culture experience on your Alaska tour today at the Musk Ox Farm. View the Artic musk oxen, an Ice Age mammal that once roamed alongside sabre-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths, learning how they were able to withstand the harsh arctic extremes. Next, up at Alaska Native Heritage Centre on a one-of-a-kind MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learn about the traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska’s Indigenous cultures. You’ll unlock 10,000 years of Alaska Native history and culture through art, dance, Native Games demonstrations, exhibits, traditional Native dwellings, films and more.

Accommodation Name: Hilton Anchorage

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre

Alaska brings new sights, foods and traditions with every leg of your journey. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre where a Local Specialist reveals the role of this wildlife rehabilitation centre and the local animals. Complete your day with a dinner with your fellow travellers, toasting to exciting adventures on your Alaska tour.

Accommodation Name: Hilton Anchorage

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Anchorage

Your adventure through Alaska’s winter beauty has come to an end. After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travellers and depart Anchorage at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    -All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    -Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing during the tour.
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    -The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    -The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
  • Optional Experiences and free time
    -The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    -All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour package.
  • All transport and transfers shown
    -All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

Not Included
  • Personal expenses
    -Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  • Travel insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  • Optional tours and activities
    -Optional tours and activities not listed in the inclusions are not included.
  • International flights
    -International flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
Since 1947
During the leisure day in Talkeetna, you can explore the town, visit the Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum, or join optional tours such as snowshoeing, flightseeing over Denali National Park, or a dog sledding tour.
The tour includes visits to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Centre, the Alaska Native Heritage Centre, and the Musk Ox Farm, where you can learn about Alaska's Indigenous cultures and the Arctic Musk Oxen.
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
The visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre focuses on learning about the role of the wildlife rehabilitation centre and the local animals.
The main highlight of the first day is chasing the iconic Northern Lights after 10pm.
There are multiple opportunities to see the Northern Lights, including on the first evening in Fairbanks and again on the second night.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
The journey on the Alaska Railroad offers a one-of-a-kind experience with winter scenery unfolding around you, and on a clear day, a spectacular view of Denali above the Susitna River.
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

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23-Mar-2026
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23-Mar-2026
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This tour is operated by Trafalgar

7 days from £3012 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Fairbanks, USA
Finish:Anchorage, USA
Physical rating:Low
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: DAKWM26
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