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Witness the Iditarod Race Start on Anchorage’s 4th Avenue and customize your own program with options to attend the Musher's banquet, private kennel visits, Fly-outs to remote checkpoints at famous Rainy Pass, Winterlake, Yentna River or White Mountain. Overnight in wilderness lodges within the Alaska Range or take a trip to Nome on Bering Sea to watch the Iditarod Musher crossing the finishing line after an exhilarating trip of 1100 Miles. The ideal itinerary for the independent traveler. Customize your own Iditarod experience and choose from various fly-out opportunities to the checkpoints, sightseeing programs and your preferred length of stay. All optional tours are fully guided and are providing the necessary insight view and first hand race information.
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Anchorage (Arrival Day)
Upon arrival in Anchorage transfer to ***/* downtown hotel. Remaining day at leisure. Check out the many festivities during the ongoing annual Fur Rendezvous with: Native Arts Market, Theater Show, Winter Carnival Activities, Snow Sculpturing Competition, Snowshoe Softball Matches and Firework Displays while the cities gears up for the Iditarod Race over the weekend. Don't miss a seafood dinner with a breathtaking view across Cook Inlet from the Captain Cook Hotel and it's renowned Crow's Nest Restaurant. Overnight: Anchorage
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Anchorage - Evening: Musher's Banquet
Explore Anchorage in style. Private limousine city and area sightseeing tour (included) You’ll visit the historical and scenic points of interest around Anchorage: Lake Hood – Alaska’s largest Ski/Floatplane Base, Earthquake Park, the Captain Cook Monument and 5th Avenue. At the end of the tour limousine transfer to the Dena’ina Center for your exciting evening entertainment: the Musher’s Banquet, Drawing and Dinner (Included). Dresscode is casual. Vegetarian meals available upon request. The doors open at 5.00 pm and dinner will begin at 6.00 pm. This is a must for anyone interested to see “The Last Great Race on Earth” for the first time. You have plenty of photo opportunities and chances to meet and talk with some Iditarod Musher’s personally. Overnight: Anchorage
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Anchorage
Day at leisure. You may opt to take a comfortable ski bus for a trip down to Girdwood and the famous Alyeska Ski Resort (About 40 Miles south of Anchorage). Despite its elevation the area is home to some of the most challenging skiing in the world. Girdwood has successfully evolved from its gold mining roots into a thriving all season resort community with an average snowfall of 631 inches every year and provides over 1,000 acres of ski terrain with easy to expert runs. Ski gear may be rented at the REI store in Anchorage or at the day lodge in Girdwood. Non-skier have a choice of snowshoeing or x-country ski trips, dog sledding, snowmobiling or simply rejuvenate at the world-class spa facilities of the Alyeska Resort Hotel with large indoor pool, sauna & fitness center. Overnight: Anchorage
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Anchorage - Iditarod Race Start
The Iditarod race starts at 10:00 am on 4th. Avenue in Alaska's largest city. Get up early and observe the start preparations, take close up pictures from the Musher’s and the dog teams and enjoy the bustling and exciting race atmosphere. About 80 Musher’s and over 1000 sled dogs are leaving shortly from the starting line for the "1050 mile race to Nome". Anchorage parks and green belts are providing also a great alternative to observe the race activities. Remaining day at leisure. Overnight: Anchorage
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Anchorage - Iditarod Race Re-Start Willow
Morning at leisure. Private limousine transfer around noon from Anchorage to Willow with a brief stopover at the Iditarod Headquarter and Museum in Wasilla. Check out the many Iditarod memorabilia at the very interesting museum before continuing to the official Iditarod restart ceremony in Willow which begins at 2:00 pm. Enjoy the busy and bustling Iditarod race atmosphere and the musher’s final preparation for the 1050-mile trip throughout Alaska’s backcountry to the fnishing line in Nome. Our tour is fully escorted! Return to Anchorage approximately 5:00 pm. Transfer to/from our city hotels or to the airport included. Note: If you leave Alaska today please ensure your flight will depart after 7:00 pm ! We may refund the tour portion if clients who booked this package are not able to attend the tour due to a earlier flight departure.
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| Departures & Rates per Person in US$ |
Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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March 02 - March 06.2011
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$1020
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$720
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$620
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$610
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February 29 - March 04.2012
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$1070
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$750
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$650
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$620
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February 28 - March 03.2013
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$1100
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$780
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$680
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$650
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Iditarod Race Start Program includes:
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• 4 Nights ***/* Downtown Hotel Accommodation
• 4 x Breakfast
• All Rooms with private bath
• Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers
• Local Taxes
• 5 hr. Iditarod Re-Start Limousine Sightseeing Tour to Willow
• 2 hr Anchorage City Limousine Sightseeing Tour
• Musher's Banquet Ticket including Dinner
• Transfer to the Dena’ina Center
• Special: 10% Discount if booked 1 year in advance
• Tour Documentation |
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Individual Tour Options & Extensions – All Rates in US$ per Person
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Rates
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Additional Day Overnight */*** Hotel Anchorage
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$75.00
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Additional Day Overnight ***** Alyeska Resort
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$80.00
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Day 05: Iditarod Restart in Wasilla/Williow
Transfer from/to Anchorage. Visit of the Iditarod Museum. Approximately 6-7 Hours
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$120.00
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Daily Departures: Mt.McKinley Flightseeing
Fly within 6-Miles of McKinley's 20.320 ft summit. Get a great view of glacier, ice-falls and the Kahiltna and Ruth Glacier with its Great Gorge over 9.000 ft deep. Continue and see the Sheldon Amphitheatre - the largest of its kind in the world. During the tour you may catch also sights of mountain climbers. Duration: 2.5 Hours
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$340.00
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Day 03: Portage Glacier, Turnagain Arm Sunset Tour & Dinner
Get into your large and luxurious limousine and leave Anchorage for a 5 hour sightseeing tour. You will cruise along Turnagain Arm with dramatic views of mountain scenery and the inlet with the second highest tide in North America. Watch out for Beluga Whales, Dall Sheep and other wildlife. Arrive at the Portage Glacier Valley and Portage Lake: walk along the shore of the lake to see icebergs floating around up close. You’ll notice several nearby „hanging glacier“ and a beautiful scenery around you. Continue your journey to the Alyeska Resort – Alaska largest ski area and enjoy later a 3-course dinner at the famous Double Musky Restaurant. After dinner - Return to Anchorage.
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$120.00
*min 4 clients
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Day 05: Flight to Yentna Station Iditarod Checkpoint
Scenic flight to the Yentna Station - the first remote checkpoint in Alaska's backcountry accessible only by snowmobile or air. Check out the musher's first activities from the small lodge (food/drinks available). Return to Anchorage during late afternoon.
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$220.00
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Day 06: Flight to Finger Lake Iditarod Checkpoint
Scenic flight to Finger Lake/Winter Lake Checkpoint within the eastern fringe of the Alaska Range. Observe race activities and watch the Musher’s gearing up for the most difficult trip across infamous Rainy Pass. Many teams camp here for a while. It is not uncommon to have 10 ft. of snow on the ground. Afternoon return flight to Anchorage. Deli Style Lunch Box & Soft Drinks included.
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$300.00
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Day 07: Flight to Rainy Pass Iditarod Checkpoint
Morning Ski-plane flight from Anchorage to Rainy Pass and the Puntilla Lake checkpoint. The gateway to the interior offers the most spectacular scenery of the entire Iditarod Trail. Many teams are taking their mandatory 24 h. layover here before venturing via the treacherous Farewell Burn area and into the flatlands of the interior. You’ll spend the whole day in this scenic wilderness area along the trail observing dog-mushing activities. Deli Style Lunch Box & Soft Drinks included. Return to Anchorage in the early evening.
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$380.00
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Tour Extension: The Ultimate All Inclusive Adventure
Fly-out to a remote wilderness lodge location on the Iditarod Trail and enjoy race activities at the checkpoints on the Yentna Station, at Finger Lakes (Winterlake) and famous Rainy Pass - within the Alaska Range. Overnight in a cozy and comfortable wilderness log style lodge within the solitude of the Alaska Range and enjoy a breathtaking views of Mt.McKinley. The evenings are providing excellent Northern Lights (Aurora) viewing opportunities. A sauna and ice fishing equipment Come add to your enjoyment. Join us and get an unforgettable insight view and first hand race information from the hardest and most popular sled dog race in the world.
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#01A Iditarod Checkpoints & Wilderness Lodge – All Inclusive Program
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03 Days from/to Anchorage
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Anchorage -Yentna Station Checkpoint – Wilderness Lodge
Transfer to Lake Hood, Alaska’s largest float/ski plane base. Fly-out with private ski planes to Yentna Station - the first remote Iditarod checkpoint in Alaska’s wild backcountry. Time to observe the race activities on the ground. We continue to fly along the trail and may observe now also the race from the air before we reach a remote wilderness lodge – located over 150 Miles from the civilization. After a delicious dinner we may gather around a bonfire on the Yentna River and await the leading dog teams. Some Musher’s even may stop and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with us. Overnight: Wilderness Lodge
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Wilderness Lodge – Finger Lake Checkpoint – Wilderness Lodge
After a hearty breakfast our adventure continues with a morning flight along the Iditarod Trail and Skwentna Station Checkpoint to the Finger Lakes checkpoint within the eastern fringe of the mighty Alaska Range. (Deli Style Lunch Box & Soft Drinks included) Observe race activities and watch the Musher’s gearing up for the most difficult trip across infamous Rainy Pass. Many teams camp here for a while. It is not uncommon for the area to have 10 ft. of snow on the ground. Late afternoon return flight to our lodge. Time to relax in the sauna or for x-country skiing and ice-fishing activities. After a delicious dinner we watch out for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and enjoy the peace and solitude of the Alaska wilderness. Overnight: Wilderness Lodge
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Wilderness Lodge - Rainy Pass OR Puntilla Lakes Checkpoint - Anchorage
Breakfast at the lodge. We say good-by to the lodge and take our ski-plane for a scenic flight to Rainy Pass and the Puntilla Lake checkpoint. The gateway to the interior offers truly the most spectacular scenery of the entire Iditarod Trail. Many teams are taking their mandatory 24 h. layover here before venturing via the treacherous Farewell Burn area and into the flatlands of the interior. Deli Style Lunch Box & Soft Drinks included. You’ll spend the whole day in this incredible wilderness area along the trail observing dog-mushing activities. Return to Anchorage in the early evening. End of Program.
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| Departures & Rates in US$ |
Per Person / Double Room Accommodation
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March 07 - March 09.2010
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$1340.00
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March 06 - March 09.2011
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$1370.00
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March 04 - March 08.2012
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$1410.00
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March 03 - March 06.2013
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$1450.00
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All inclusive rates
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• 2 Nights Wilderness Lodge Accommodation
• Flight to Yentna Station Checkpoint
• Flight to Finger Lakes Checkpoint
• Flight to Rainy Pass or Puntilla Lakes Checkpoint
• Flight from Anchorage – Wilderness Lodge - Anchorage
• 2 x American Breakfast
• 2 x Deli Style Lunch & Soft Drinks
• 2 x Dinner
• Gratuities
• Use of Sauna, Ice Fishing Equipment
• Tour Documentation
• Airport - Hotel – Airport Transfers
• Local Taxes
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Please Note: Checkpoint fly-out date/time are varying and are depending on the actual race.
We also provide a variety of other winter touring programs such as: Northern Lights (Aurora)
Viewing, Sled Dog Tours, Self-Drives & Motor Coach Tours within Alaska. Please refer to our
winter program pages. |
