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DAY
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ITINERARY
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ACCOMMODATION
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01
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Fairbanks
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.
Visit the University of Alaska and the Northern Lights Research Institute.
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Fairbanks *** Hotel
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02
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Fairbanks - Bettles
Transfer to the airport and scenic flight along the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline and
across the mighty Yukon River to Bettles at the outskirts of the world famous
Gates of the Arctic National Park / Brooks Range. Lunch. Afternoon:
meet your mushing hosts the - Iditarod / Yukon Quest professionals Bill & Kathie
McKey for a short sled dog mushing introduction and for short area trips.
Evening: Dinner and Northern Lights viewing.
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Bettles Lodge
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03
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Bettles / On the Trail
After breakfast - preparation of sleds and equipment and you are ready to hit
the trail. You travel with your own team through a frozen winter wonderland, lush
Boreal forested areas and across frozen riverbeds. We gather firewood, melt
water and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in a cabin or heated tent. Another
day of spectacular Northern Lights viewing.
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Cabin or Wall Tent Camp
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04
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Return to Bettles
Another day of mushing excitement and experience. Afternoon return to the lodge.
Guided tour to a historic native settlement “ Evansville “ on the banks of the Koyukuk
River. Meet the natives and learn about their lifestyle in the remote location.
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Bettles Lodge
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05
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Bettles - Fairbanks
Return flight to Fairbanks and transfer to your hotel. Fairbanks hosts a variety of events
during the winter time: Ice carving competition, Eskimo Olympics, Yukon Quest Sled Dog
Race, All American Sled Dog Championship etc.. Please inquire for actual dates.
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Fairbanks *** Hotel
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06
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Fairbanks
Transfer to the airport. End of services or individual program extension.
We offer a variety of 4x4 self drive tours, snowmachine rentals or alpine skiing at the
Alyeska Resort.
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