Alaska Winter Tourism｜The Golden Year of the Aurora Borealis! Aurora Borealis, Glacier, Arctic and Sleigh Ride 7-Day Tour
Highlight the finishing touches:
Seven days, six nights, all-inclusive, on a near-perfect light chase.
Aurora activity is expected to peak in 2025, so you may have to wait another decade to miss it!
Departure every Wednesday, 9/1～4/10, registration is now in progress.
Alaska's winters are picturesque, with pristine mountains and forests cloaked in pure white, and time seems to stand still in the world of snow and ice, as quiet and slow as a glacier, or like the aurora borealis dancing in the air.
Such an experience is not just one of the chapters of a trip, but a romantic encounter given by the universe.
[Features of the tour]
- Chinese guide
- No hidden fees, all-inclusive and easy to travel
- Minimum of 2 participants required.
[Five highlights of the trip
Highlight 1In addition to capturing the Northern Lights four times to maximize the chance of success, you can also step on the Arctic Circle, soak in natural polar hot springs, and enjoy the ultimate feast in the snowy country!
Highlight 2The first peak in North America, the first thousand-year glacier in the Gorge, the blue ice of the glacier, up the mountain and down to the sea without fear.
Highlight 3The city's most popular attractions include a dog sledding experience, a visit to the birthplace of Santa's Village, polar wildlife encounters, and a two-city experience in Fairbanks and Anchorage.
Highlight 4The tour is a high-quality small group with exquisite depth and a professional local Chinese driver and guide, who will accompany and take care of you throughout the whole journey.
Highlight 5The all-inclusive, non-shopping itinerary, no tips, no need to get up early to pull the car, to experience comfortable and stress-free service and quality of the journey.
Alaska Winter Travel｜Selected Hotels
* The above hotels are for class reference, on-site accommodation is subject to actual booking.
Why Alaska for the Aurora Borealis in 2025? This is the home of the Golden Year of the Aurora!
Alaska is located at the center of the aurora borealis belt and is the world's premier location for aurora viewing. Compared to Iceland and Norway, there is less light pollution here, which has a higher success rate, and the climate is stable, so you don't need to travel far to the sparsely populated polar wilderness to enjoy the beautiful aurora. The Fairbanks area, in particular, is a popular spot for aurora viewing due to its location and climate. The aurora season usually lasts from August 21st to April 21st.
In addition, the year 2025 will coincide with the "Extreme Period" of solar activity, which is the period in the 11-year cycle of the sun when the number of sunspots is the highest and the activity is the most frequent, thus triggering more frequent and spectacular auroral phenomena, with both higher chances and higher brightness, which is a rare opportunity that comes along once in a decade, so those who want to have a special experience or to take photographs of auroras should not miss this golden year of chasing the light!
Alaska Winter Tour｜7-Day Itinerary Outline
Fairbanks in, Anchorage out.
D1 Day 1.Origin → Fairbanks(Fairbanks)
Aurora Borealis, a prelude to an adventure from Aurora Borealis, Alaska.
Alaska's winter adventure begins in Fairbanks, the Aurora Capital. As one of North America's closest cities to the Aurora Borealis, Fairbanks has a clear night sky, dry climate, and virtually zero light pollution, making it a top choice for aurora viewing.
Alaska hotels typically have a standard check-in time of 3:00 PM. We recommend booking a flight that arrives around 8:00 PM local time, so our guide can pick you up at the airport and help you check in to the h
After a short rest, we’ll depart at around 10:00 PM and head to carefully selected viewing spots chosen by our local team—such as lakesides, hilltops, or an observatory—for your first aurora viewing. These locations are away from light pollution and offer wide, open views, making them ideal for watching and capturing the northern lights as they dance across the sky. Our accompanying Chinese-speaking guide will explain how the aurora forms, share photography tips, and help you adjust your camera settings. We also include a complimentary aurora portrait photography service worth US$300, so you can take home beautiful memories of your first aurora experience. You can stay warm and comfortable in the vehicle while waiting for the lights to appear, and we expect to return to the hotel at around 2:00 AM the next morning.
🛏️ Accommodation reference: Comfort Inn Fairbanks or a comparable hotel.
🍴 Meals: lunch and dinner on your own
D2 Day 2・MaejinArctic Circle → Second Aurora Observation
Cross the tundra, drive the most challenging Dalton Highway, and encounter the mysterious land at 66° Arctic Circle.
Departing around noon, we embarked on a highly adventurous road trip along the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle. Known as one of the "World's 10 Most Challenging Highways", the 666-kilometer wilderness highway is restricted to vehicles with professional operating permits. It takes about five hours each way to cross the vast tundra, pass the Yukon River, the largest river in Alaska, and the oil pipeline through Alaska, witnessing the dialogue between human civilization and nature on the frozen land. If you are lucky, you will have the chance to meet wild animals such as North American caribou, Arctic snow fox, wolves, bears and musk oxen.
The long trek ends at 66°33'20" N in Alaska, where it is memorialized with a certificate of the Arctic Circle.
On the way back at night, depending on the weather and the aurora index, we will conduct the "Second Aurora Chase" operation. The car is equipped with a real-time aurora monitoring system, which allows us to adjust the observation point at any time to create an elaborate moment of meeting the aurora. We are expected to return to the hotel around 2:00 a.m. for a rest, and the whole trip will take about 12 hours.
🛏️ Accommodation reference: Comfort Inn Fairbanks or a comparable hotel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast (in hotel), lunch and dinner on your own
D3 Day 3.Denali National Parkhike → Third Aurora Observation
Travel through a fairytale world of silver and white, and experience the awe and serenity of North America's highest peak.
About 10:00 a.m. Departure to the [Denali National Park] (Denali National Park), outside the window is a snow-covered rolling snowy mountains, covered with colorful forests on both sides, as if through the scene of a fairy tale. 2.5 hours of driving in the company of the beauty outside the window, and then arrived at the United States of America's largest national park, three times bigger than Yellowstone National Park, and is the world's longest-protected ecological reserve. It is three times larger than Yellowstone National Park and is the longest protected ecological reserve in the world.
The guide will lead a 2-hour hike on the snow and ice trails to get a closer look at Mt Denali (6,194m), the highest peak in North America. It is also the habitat of wildlife such as moose, snowshoe hare, red fox, etc. If the weather is clear, you can even see the vast view of the mountain range interspersed with the sea of clouds.
At 10:00 PM, we will begin our third aurora viewing, heading once again to a hidden viewing spot to experience the romance and excitement of quietly waiting for the northern lights to appear. We expect to return to the hotel at around 2:00 AM. The entire outing lasts approximately four hours.
🛏️ Accommodation reference: Comfort Inn Fairbanks or a comparable hotel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel), lunch and dinner on your own (hot meals available at service stations en route)
D4 Day 4Dog sledding experience → Jenna Polar Hot Springs → 4th Aurora Australis observation
Ride through the forest with sled dogs, have a soup in the snow and look at the aurora borealis.
We’ll depart at around 11:00 AM and head deep into the snowy wilderness for the most classic winter activity—dog sledding. Led by a professional musher and a team of sled dogs, two guests per sled will ride through snow-covered forests and frozen trails, enjoying an unforgettable thrill and the incredible bond between humans and dogs. (Due to limited snowfall from Sep 1 to Nov 15, dog sledding will be replaced with a sled-dog cart/ATV ride.)
*Travelers shouldn't worry too much about the sled dogs, they are well cared for and have fun pulling the sled!
Then we will head to the popular Chena Hot Springs, a natural sulfur hot spring with over 100 years of history, famous for its environmentally friendly renewable energy projects. The outdoor hot spring pools are never frozen and are surrounded by snow, soaking in the hot springs while enjoying the night sky is a unique Alaskan healing experience. We expect to return to the hotel at 6:00 p.m. for a rest, and the tour will take about eight hours.
At 10:00pm, we will depart again to the carefully selected aurora observation site to welcome the fourth aurora observation of the trip. Aurora viewing from different perspectives and in different atmospheres will allow you not only to witness the aurora, but also to immerse yourself in the mystery and wonder of the aurora. The tour guides will provide real-time software and aurora observation equipment for each aurora observation, so travelers can stay warm on the bus or in the aurora observation house, so as not to miss any aurora appearances.
🔶 升級玻璃飯店價格與飯店介紹 🔶
- 玻璃飯店升級一晚三人一間：增加 500 美金／每人
- 玻璃飯店升級一晚雙人一間：增加 750 美金／每人
- 玻璃飯店升級一晚單人一間：增加 1,500 美金／每人
合作飯店：Arctic Igloo Resort
⚠️ 注意：玻璃飯店兩種房型，均為 180 度玻璃極光觀景房，隨機入住，每間只有一張 2 公尺×2 公尺大床，最多 3 人一間，不支援 4 人一間入住，且全程只能升級一晚；只可以選擇在這一天，需要在當天早上出發時，提前在城區飯店辦理退房，攜帶行李，並在溫泉返回時入住，無法更換日期。入住玻璃飯店後當晚沒有極光觀測及極光人像攝影服務（需放棄第四次極光觀測），感謝您的理解與支持。
🛏️ Accommodation reference: Comfort Inn Fairbanks or a comparable hotel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast (in hotel), lunch and dinner on your own
D5 Day 5.Santa's Village → Northern Polar Museum → Fly toAnchorage (Alaska)
Santa's Village, Polar Culture Tour Embark on Second Half of Twin Cities Exploration
After checking out at around 11:00 AM, we’ll visit Santa Claus House (Santa Claus Village)—one of the earliest and most iconic Santa attractions in the U.S. You can mail postcards stamped with a “North Pole” postmark, or take a free photo with Santa (who is “on duty”) for a fun check-in moment.
Then visit the Northern Polar Museum, where you can learn about the culture and hunting tools of the Eskimos (Inuit), as well as a wealth of animal specimens and 3D terrain models, to gain a deeper understanding of the natural and human background of Alaska.
At the end of the tour, we will take a flight to Anchorage (please purchase a flight after 16:30, the flight will take a little over an hour). Upon arrival in Anchorage, you will be picked up by the hotel's complimentary shuttle and checked in to prepare for the next day's waterfront excursion.
🛏️ 住宿參考：La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport或同級
🍴 Meals: breakfast (at the hotel), lunch and dinner on your own (plenty of restaurants in downtown Anchorage, tour guides can advise)
D6 第六天・安克拉治→惠蒂爾小鎮→峽灣公路→市區自由購物
計畫早上 9:00 從指定飯店出發，乘車沿阿拉斯加一號海岸公路南下。冬季的峽灣公路銀裝素裹，雪山與冰海相映成趣，沿途盡覽楚加奇山脈與特納根海灣的壯闊景致。穿越著名的安東·安德森紀念隧道後，抵達被譽為「世界最孤獨小鎮」的惠蒂爾（Whittier）。這裡三面環山、一面臨海，冬季的威廉王子灣更顯靜謐神秘，宛如與世隔絕的冰雪秘境。您可漫步於被雪山與峽灣環抱的港口區域，遠眺冰川入海的壯觀景象，感受阿拉斯加原始而純粹的自然力量；也可在小鎮內自由活動，這裡最令人稱奇的是「一樓即一城」——小鎮絕大多數居民集中生活在一棟 14 層建築內，學校、郵局、警局、商店等基礎設施幾乎全部匯集於此。在嚴酷漫長的冬季裡，人們無需出樓即可完成日常生活，形成了阿拉斯加獨一無二的人文奇觀。隨後沿原路返回，繼續欣賞峽灣公路沿線的冬日風光。
下午返回安克拉治市區，前往當地商圈自由購物，充分體驗阿拉斯加免稅州的購物優勢，各類戶外品牌、紀念品及特色商品應有盡有。預計 17:00 左右結束行程，全程約 8 小時。
🛏️ Accommodation reference: same as day 5
🍴 Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel), lunch and dinner on your own (local seafood specialties in Seward)
D7 Day 7・馬塔努斯卡冰川（Matanuska Glacier）健行→ End of the tour, transfer to the airport
飯店退房，帶好行李。預計 8:30 左右驅車前往安克拉治以東 102 英里的馬塔努斯卡冰川，單程車程約 2.5 小時，途經馬塔努斯卡山谷。這個令人驚嘆的山谷，北側為陶基納山脈，南側是楚加奇山脈，冰川點綴其間，沿途眾多的河流和湖泊令人目不暇給。此次目的地馬塔努斯卡冰川，也是阿拉斯加地區駕車可抵達的最大冰川。您將在專業導遊帶領下，沿冰川進行約 2 小時的健行旅程，沿途導遊將隨時進行講解。
* :: Free ice crampons, trekking poles and helmets at the venue
Suggested equipment: warm clothing, spare socks, non-slip hiking shoes, sunglasses, etc.
可升級為獨家 Knik 冰川越野健行行程（升級價格為 100 美金／人）
行程計畫：Knik 冰川冬季深度越野穿越冰川健行(此行程需付費升級，替換原有的馬塔努斯卡冰川健行行程。)
預計 8:30 左右（具體時間導遊會提前一天確認），全程乘坐重度改裝 Jeep 越野車，開啟真正的極地冒險。車輛輾過冰雪覆蓋的荒原、翻越起伏冰丘，穿過凍結河道與冰河沖積平原，每一次顛簸都讓人心跳加速，同時將阿拉斯加冬季的荒野美景盡收眼底。穿過原始雪原，映入眼簾的是 Knik 冰川——南阿拉斯加最大冰川，延展數十公里，冰舌蜿蜒盤踞，藍白交錯、晶瑩剔透。陽光透過冰層，映出令人屏息的湛藍通透，彷彿進入一片天然寶石世界。您將在專業導遊帶領下，進行約 2 小時冰川健行。踏上厚實冰面，穿梭在冰洞與裂縫之間，每一步都能感受到冰川的力量與歲月的厚重。沿途講解冰川形成與地質奧秘，讓越野與健行體驗兼具刺激與知識性。下午約 16:00 左右返回安克拉治，全程約 8 小時。
* :: Free ice crampons, trekking poles and helmets at the venue
Suggested equipment: warm clothing, spare socks, non-slip hiking shoes, sunglasses, etc.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel), lunch on your own (simple meals available at the Glacier Hut), dinner available at the airport
🛄 Remarks: Please complete check-out the night before or early in the morning of the day and bring your luggage with you to the car.
Discover Alaska's Aurora Borealis
See the Aurora Borealis with a local Chinese-speaking tour guide and exclusive tours!
Alaska Winter Travel｜Tips before you go
1. Itinerary
The itinerary may be adjusted based on real-time weather conditions. The final arrangements will be made at the guide’s professional discretion. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
2. Dressing Recommendations
In Alaska, where winter temperatures range from -10°C to -30°C, it is important to have the following equipment:
- Down jacket (resistant to -20°C or more), brushed lining, windproof outer layer
- Warm snow boots, waterproof hiking shoes
- Cold-resistant gloves (windproof and waterproof are better), woolen hat, scarf, ear protectors
- Portable Warmer Pack (recommended to prepare from Taiwan)
🎒 Special reminder: Basic equipment (e.g. crampons, helmets) is provided for outdoor activities, but for comfortable photo-taking and walking, it is recommended to bring your own well-fitting hiking shoes and thick socks.
3. Cell Phone Network
Cell phone signals are weak in some parts of Alaska, so it is advisable to make arrangements for emergency contact and internet access.
T-Mobile will automatically transfer to your local carrier upon arrival; AT&T and Verizon will work fine; please check with customer service for other carriers.
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4. Dietary Advice
Alaska is a bit more remote, but you can still enjoy Asian cuisine, local seafood and craft beer. You can also bring your own personal favorite, energy-boosting snacks, but don't bring meat products into the U.S., such as jerky and meat loaf.
5. Activity Safety
Most Alaskan trips are outdoor activities, and there are professional tour guides to maintain safety in the areas we visit. Please fully understand the safety instructions of the tour guides when visiting the attractions and follow the rules of not leaving the group at will.
6. Environmental Protection
Please abide by local conservation laws and regulations, do not litter, do not destroy vegetation, do not feed wildlife, and work together to protect Alaska's precious ecological resources.
Alaska Winter Tour | 7-Day Package: Pricing & Important Information
At this time, we do not offer group-matching or room-sharing arrangements. Please choose the room type option that corresponds to the actual number of participants in your party.
例如：一人參加需報名一人房。
A quad room typically includes two queen beds. A triple room is usually arranged with one double bed and one single bed. If you have any special requests, please let our customer service team know when you sign up.
An additional 1.5% platform service fee applies to the above prices. This fee supports secure online payment processing and encrypted protection of personal data, ensuring a safe and reliable transaction.
The tour package price includes:
- Accommodation at reference hotels or hotels of the same class as listed in the itinerary
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service during designated hours
- Professional Chinese tour guide service (driver and tour guide for less than 15 passengers)
- Tickets for transportation and attractions listed in the itinerary
- Breakfast at some hotels and meals specified in the itinerary
- Tips for tour guide and driver
The tour package price doesn't include:
- International/Domestic airfare and transportation to/from Alaska from other regions
- Meals not specified in the itinerary (e.g. lunch, dinner) and optional tours
- Private consumption and shopping expenses
- Extra charges (e.g. overtime charges) arising from personal requests or changes in weather conditions
- Tips and service charges for "non-" tour guides (e.g. baggage handlers, restaurant waiters, pilots, site-specific interpreters, etc.)
Enrollment Information
- The tour guides are professional Chinese-speaking tour guides who have been living in the area for a long time.
- It is recommended to purchase the ticket after receiving the confirmation of the tour.
- If you are unable to enter the U.S. for personal reasons, please note that there are no refunds, transfers, or rescheduling.
- Please keep your personal belongings in a safe place. Do not leave them in the car or entrust others to take care of them, as the Company is not responsible for their safekeeping.
- In order to protect the rights and interests of the group as a whole, the tour guide has the right to terminate an individual's participation in the tour if the individual's behavior seriously affects the safety or normal operation of the tour, and the tour guide has the right to terminate the individual's participation in the tour if the individual's behavior has been repeatedly advised to no avail. From the time of departure, all actions are your own responsibility and have nothing to do with the Company; unused itineraries are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- A valid U.S. visa is required for this tour. The following descriptions are for reference only and are subject to the latest regulations:
- Taiwan and Singapore: Visa-free for 90 days, prior to departureApplication for ESTAThe
- Hong Kong and Macau: Visa-free for 90 days, recommendedApplication for ESTAto speed up the entry process.
- Mainland China: B1/B2 visa required, 10-year B1/B2 visa holders must complete before departure.EVUS RegistrationThe
- Malaysia: US B1/B2 visa is required.
- If the trip is canceled due to weather conditions, a full refund will be made; if the trip is canceled due to personal reasons, no refund will be made.
- If there is any difference between the schedule and the time announced by the tour guide, please refer to the time announced by the local tour guide.
- In the event of force majeure or unforeseen events that prevent the trip from proceeding as scheduled, the instructions are as follows:
- Force Majeure: refers to objective circumstances that cannot be foreseen, avoided or overcome, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, major epidemics of infectious diseases, government policies, etc.
- Unforeseen events: refers to unforeseen situations not caused by the travel agency, such as traffic congestion, flight or train delays, etc.. In such cases, the Company reserves the right to adjust the itinerary, time and content of the tour, or even cancel part or all of the sightseeing spots according to the actual situation on the spot, and reserves the right of final explanation. Travel expenses incurred are non-refundable. Additional expenses (such as extended stay, transportation, meals, ticket change, etc.) are the responsibility of the traveler, and it is recommended that travel insurance be purchased to reduce the risk.
- Please do not stop in the middle of the road if you need to get off the bus to take photos during the trip; you will be responsible for any traffic accidents or personal injuries caused by your personal behavior.
- Weather in Alaska changes rapidly, in order to ensure the smooth running of the tour, the tour guide will adjust the daily itinerary according to the actual local conditions, but does not affect the overall content. If part of the tour is canceled due to unavoidable factors, refunds will be made according to the actual situation, and the final explanation belongs to the Company.
- All vehicles on the trip will be prioritized to arrange the company's commitment to the car model, but in case of travel season, holidays, vehicle maintenance and repair, etc., the company reserves the right to replace the equivalent car models to ensure the smoothness of the trip.
Cancellation and Change Policy
If you are unable to join the tour as scheduled due to force majeure or personal factors such as transportation breakdown, personal health problems, weather changes, etc., and need to cancel or reschedule the tour, we will try our best to help minimize the loss. However, please note that if you are unable to join part of the itinerary or included services, partial refund is not possible.
