U-ARCTIC RECTORS FORUM – OPTIONAL SIDE EXCURSIONS

Welcome to Fairbanks!  The knowledgeable staff at Santa’s Vagabond Travel is waiting to make your trip to Alaska a great success.  Please feel free to contact us for any of your travel needs whether it is to make flight arrangements to Fairbanks, book at one of Alaska’s back country lodges, take a historic train trip or visit one of our many coastal communities for glacier and wildlife viewing opportunities. For a real change of pace Hawaii is only a 6 hour flight from Alaska with non-stop flights on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays! We have included just a few travel options for you to consider but there are many more available.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.  We can be contacted at the following emails; Ramona@santasvagabondtravel.com or Becky@santasvagabondtravel.com

PACKAGES FROM FAIRBANKS

DENALI PARK – 2 day tour

Ride the Alaska rail as it makes its way from Fairbanks to Anchorage with a one night stop in Denali- home to Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest peak. Trip includes one-way rail from Fairbanks to Denali, continuing to Anchorage through the scenic corridor of the state, one night accommodation in Denali- shuttle service from the rail depot to hotel and half day wildlife tour. Two service levels offered on the train- Adventure class and GoldStar Dome Service. Adventure class offers guests single-level cars with comfortable, forward-facing seats, picture windows and the Alaska Wilderness Café. GoldStar Dome Service offers double-decker dome cars with forward facing seats that rotate to accommodate families, a private bar and an outdoor viewing deck- the only one of its kind in the world.

Cost starting at:

$534.00 per person based on double- adventure class

$693.00 based on single traveler- adventure class

Ask about the upgraded “Gold Star Service”

Add a night hotel in Anchorage on arrival for additional cost of $210.00 per night

ARCTIC CIRCLE FLY/DRIVE ADVENTURE – 1 day tour

The tour is typically 12 to 13 hours in length. 7-8 hours are spent in the tour vehicle, a 1 hour flight and the rest of the time is spent exploring the sights. Trip departs Fairbanks between 5am and 6am drive one way then fly back.  Tour includes guided ground tours, air transportation and Arctic Circle Certificate. Lunch is not included- you may bring your own lunch or purchase a sack lunch at the Yukon River. Touring is done utilizing a 25 passenger coach. Flights are operated in 8 to 16 passenger aircraft, typically twin engine aircraft.

Cost starting at:

$359.00 per person

BARROW EXPEDITION: - 1 day tour

Fly across the Arctic Circle to the ancient Inupiat Eskimo village of Barrow. Receive an official Arctic Circle Certificate. Ground tour includes tour of the village and a stop at the shores of the Arctic Ocean if you want to dip your toe in the frigid waters.  Due to changing Arctic weather conditions this tour has a built in weather alternate. If conditions do not allow us to land in Barrow we visit another village, Anaktuvuk Pass. If weather does not allow this stop the alternative is at the Alaska Pipeline camps of Coldfoot & Wiseman.

Cost starting at:

$749.00 per person - price will be reduced if alternate tours have to be taken due to bad weather.

PACKAGES FROM ANCHORAGE

RAIL ADVENTURE AND KENAI FJORD NATIONAL PARK – 2 day tour

Depart from Anchorage on the Coastal Classic Train at 6:45am on day one. Arrive into Seward at 11:05am. Board the Kenai Fjords boat for a sightseeing trip out to one of the most beautiful fjords in the world. Enjoy the opportunity to see sea otters, sea lions, puffins, eagles and more on this half day excursion on the water.  Standard room accommodation is at the Best Western Edgewater hotel for one night.  On day two spend the morning at the Alaska Sea \ife Center and exploring the downtown marina area. Enjoy the afternoon on the Real Alaska Tour which includes a dog sled ride, lunch at the Alaskan Roadhouse and Exit Glacier. Return to Anchorage from Seward at 6:00pm to arrive into Anchorage at 10:15pm. 

Cost starting at:

$549.00 per person based on double

RAIL ADVENTURE- 26 GLACIERS AND WHITTIER

Depart Anchorage on the Glacier Discovery at 10:00am to arrive Whittier at 12:05pm. Cruise from Whittier on a deluxe high-speed catamaran, the Klondike Express at 1:00pm. This fully narrated cruise travels to College Fjord, Barry Arm and Harriman Fjord. Enjoy wildlife viewing for sea otters, sea lions, puffins and more. Hot meal is included on the cruise. Time to explore Whittier at the conclusion of the cruise. Depart from Whittier at 6:45pm to arrive into Anchorage at 9:15pm.

Prices start at $236.00 per person