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Alaska: Fall Colors & Northern Lights

6 Days from $3,990 USD / person

Adventure & Outdoors

Luxury

Nature & Landscapes

Northern Lights
Northern Lights
Northern lights
Itinerary Summary
Itinerary Details
Price & Inclusions
Guest Reviews

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Adventure & Outdoors

Luxury

Nature & Landscapes

Itinerary Summary

Day
Place
Hotel Opts
1 – 4
Borealis Basecamp
Borealis Basecamp
Borealis Basecamp
4 – 6
Fairbanks
Highlights: Nature & Wildlife, Hiking, Watersports & Winter Activities, Culture & Museums
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Your Vacation. Your Way.

This itinerary can be customized for you. Get in touch with our experts for your personalized vacation plan.

Itinerary Details

Day 1 – 4

International Arrival

Your chauffeur will drive you to your hotel in Borealis Basecamp in a shared vehicle.

3 Nights

Borealis Basecamp

Borealis Basecamp is situated on a quiet ridgeline at a latitude of 65° in Alaska, roughly 25 miles north of Fairbanks. It is surrounded by 100 acres of pristine boreal forest and provides a complete immersion in the Alaskan wilderness. The basecamp’s location is ideal for viewing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) because there is minimal light pollution. It is also a good place from which to explore the surrounding landscape, either on foot, by dog sled, or snow machine.

Included activities

Included activities at Borealis Basecamp in Winter (3N/4D)

Borealis Basecamp is situated on a quiet ridgeline in Alaska, surrounded by 100 acres of pristine boreal forest. It is roughly 25 miles north of Fairbanks. When you book a three night stay here, make sure to sign up for the dog sledding tour as well as the White Mountains snowmachining tour. Meet Dave Turner, your musher, and his team of dogs. Climb aboard your sled and enjoy a 30-minute ride along a section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Along the way your guide will tell you about life on the trail. The White Mountains snowmachine experience will take you into Alaska backcountry for four to six hours. Meet your guide in the morning. Learn the basics of riding a snowmachine and then head north along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline until you reach the start of the White Mountains recreation area. Stop here to have a snack and use the facilities before continuing on to Wickersham Dome, an incredible lookout point. Enjoy a hot lunch of sandwiches and soak in the stunning landscape before returning back to Basecamp. (Duration: 1 hr (dogsled) & 4-6 hrs (snowmachine); Seasonal: Nov 15 – Apr 10; Shared activity & transfers; Group size: 2 (dogsled) & 12 (snowmachine); All equipment is provided; Meals included (snowmachine): lunch; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Min age (snowmachine): 16 to drive & 8 to ride one; Please note that the tours are not recommended for those who are pregnant or elderly; Depending on the weather condition, the timing and date of this activity may change at a very short notice)

Hotel options

Borealis Basecamp – Opt 1
Room Igloo Autumn/Winter
Meals Breakfast
Style Camp
Borealis Basecamp – Opt 2
Room Cube Autumn/Winter
Meals Breakfast
Style Camp
Day 4 – 6

Your chauffeur will drive you from Borealis Basecamp to Fairbanks in a shared vehicle. (Duration: 1hr)

2 Nights

Fairbanks

Fairbanks is the second largest city in the state of Alaska with all the charms of small town life. It is a favored base camp with adventure-seekers and explorers en route to the Alaskan Interior or the Arctic region. An excellent year-round destination, there is plenty to keep you busy come summer or winter! Rafting and kayaking down the Chena River appeal to adventure lovers while golfing and fishing are for those who prefer a relaxed pace. Pioneer Park stands as testimony to the city’s historic past of gold mining, and art galleries are filled with exquisite displays of local handicrafts for you to browse. The onset of winter brings with it dog sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing expeditions. Meanwhile, the hot springs are perfect for rejuvenating with a leisurely soak after every exciting adventure. Fairbanks makes for an especially unique destination during the Fall and Winter months, with the Northern Lights shining through the darkness!

Included activities

One Day in Denali by van and return by train

Kick off your Alaskan adventure with a comfortable shuttle ride from your Fairbanks hotel directly to Denali National Park! Upon arrival, you’ll have a leisurely 4 hours to explore the park’s wonders at your own pace. Soak up the breathtaking scenery, hike along a scenic trail, or visit the Denali Visitor Center to learn more about this incredible park. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic train ride back to Fairbanks aboard the Alaska Railroad, capping off a delightful day in Denali.

Hotel options

Pike’s Waterfront Lodge – Opt 1
Room Standard Room
Meals Room Only
Style Lodge
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge – Opt 2
Room Standard Room
Meals Room Only
Style Lodge

Your chauffeur will drive you from your hotel to airport in a shared vehicle.

International Departure

Escape to the beauty of Borealis Basecamp, where nature’s greatest spectacle, the Northern Lights, dances across the Alaskan sky.

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $3,990 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes
  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare

What Our Guests Say

Katie and Kenny did a fantastic job in both the planning stages and the actual implementation. We are so glad we had them help us with our 50th Anniversary trip.
Rating 5/5
Alaska
Sherry Bartosh

USA

I have used ET 3 times now for trips to Africa Iceland and Alaska and am considering trips to South America and Antarctica with them. The ET team had been terrific to work with. Informed experienced accessible and responsive. I could not pick a better travel consultant team
Rating 5/5
Landscape Alaska - USA
David Jolly

USA

Enchanting Travels helped us plan, down to every detail, exactly what we wanted in our trip. In the early stages there was constant contact to fine-tune our trip to what our interests were. During the trip we had the confidence that our Trip Coordinator had our back.
Rating 4/5
Alaska: Fall Colors & Northern Lights
Norm Bartlett

USA

We would highly recommend using Enchanting Travels for an Alaskan vacation. They curated the experiences that we most wanted including lots of opportunities to see the beauty of the landscape, do wildlife tours for animal sighting, and gain understanding of the Native culture. We trusted the specific tours that they arranged in terms of safety (plane flights, etc). They were very supportive throughout our trip; daily check ins to ensure that the reservations for tours and hotels would all go smoothly. We were very impressed by the individual attention and support of our coordinator, Heike.
Rating 5/5
Alaska: Fall Colors & Northern Lights
Amy Weisz

USA

Enchanting Travels makes planning your next adventure so easy. I would recommend them to everyone. We will certainly be using their services again.
Rating 5/5
Alaska: Fall Colors & Northern Lights
Lisa Jensen

USA

Enchanting Travels coordinated a customized bucket-list trip to Alaska for us that exceeded our expectations. There were suggestions made in the itinerary that we would have never thought of several being highlights of the trip. Prior to the trip, all of the booking and coordination was taken care of and in Alaska, this is helpful since many places do not open booking until a certain time, and do not offer the ease of online reservations. We would not have experienced as much as we did if we tried to coordinate this trip on our own. During the trip, our coordinator Miriam was excellent with communication and made for a stress-free trip. We only had one minor hiccup with one of the hotel reservations but it was corrected promptly and of little inconvenience. She was always available and quick to reply. I highly recommend this service. If you book with Enchanting Travels, you will be glad that you did.
Rating 5/5
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Danielle Biss

USA

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