Northern Vacations

Anchorage, Alaska

 

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Snowmobiling

 

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Includes:

  • Sleigh ride includes cheese fondue
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy

Alaska Weekend Winter Getaway
5 days / 4 nights

Located in one of the most beautiful settings anywhere, Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, is a spectacular winter getaway. Nestled between 6 mountain ranges and the rugged coastline of Cook Inlet, Anchorage is perfectly situated for daytime snow based activities. In the evening, the city comes alive with colourful light displays on the homes and businesses and soaring Northern Lights overheard. And, you’ll get to enjoy the many festivals, arts performances and sporting events, including the famous 1000 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race!

Travel Itinerary:

01 Anchorage: Arrive in the Great Land!
Flights from the Lower 48 to Anchorage. Pick-up rental vehicle at the airport, drive to your hotel and check-in. For a lively introduction to Alaskan life, try the Sourdough Mining Company for dinner.

02 Anchorage: Horsedrawn Sleigh Ride
Start the day with a visit to the at the Anchorage Museum of History of Art, and tour the Alaska Gallery, world-class art, exhibits and the Children’s Gallery. Then take in lunch at the Marx Brothers Café, located in the Museum Atrium. After a

03 Anchorage – Dog Sledding Tour with an Iditarod Musher
Travel 1 hour north of Anchorage to Willow. The highway travels long the beautiful Cook Inlet to Wasilla where you can visit the Iditarod Museum. Willow is the home of Vern and Susan Halter, veterans of both the Iditarod and Yukon Quest sled dog races and is an absolute winter paradise. You’ll learn all about the sport of dog sledding.

04 Anchorage – Snowmobiling

05 Anchorage
Take the courtesy transport to The Ulu Factory for an Ulu Knife demonstration. (year- round)
Shuttle to the Alaska Native Heritage Center and explore Alaska’s cultural heritage while experiencing the passing of traditions between generations.
Make advanced arrangements to pick up the Grizzly Junction shuttle to the Sourdough Mining Co. restaurant shuttle from downtown for dinner, The Adventures of Dusty Sourdough show and stop by Alaska Wild Berry Products. The shuttle is available to transport guests to their accommodations or directly to the airport.