Alaska Family Winter Adventure
5 Days
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Highlights:
Alaska
(Anchorage, Fairbanks)
Trip Start/End:
Anchorage
/
Fairbanks
Trip Schedule:
Departs on
From 01-Oct-2012 to 31-Mar-2013
Experience Anchorage with your private guide before you'll take a flight to Fairbanks, the hub for winter activities and is situated in the midst of the “Aurora Belt”. Fairbanks is often considered the gateway to Alaska's best Aurora Borealis viewing. With comfortable accommodation and activities, Fairbanks is a premier destination for winter fun. Visit the Santa Claus House and meet with Kris Kringle and his reindeer. This is the best way to discover Alaska's winter beauty!
Trip Itinerary
Anchorage
Hilton Anchorage
Day 1: Anchorage
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.
Accommodation: Hilton Anchorage (4*) Located in the heart downtown Anchorage, the Hilton Anchorage (4*) stands out for its convenience and comfort. Guests will find countless recreation, shopping, dining and cultural opportunities easily accessible during their stay at this hotel. The Hilton Anchorage is just a 15 minute drive from Ted Stevens International Airport, two short blocks from the Alaska Railroad Depot and within easy walking distance of the Anchorage Convention District.
Anchorage
Day 2: Anchorage
Meet your driver-guide for a private half-day tour of Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Full of interesting sites, picturesque scenery, and history, Anchorage makes for a great sightseeing tour. Your tour will pass attractions like the Log Cabin Visitor Center, the Alaska Railroad Depot, and the Museum of Art & History. Visit Resolution Park and the Captain Cook Monument as well as Ship Creek Viewpoint, which overlooks Cook Inlet. Return transfer to your hotel included. Admissions (if desired) payable on spot.
Optional enjoy a Dog Sledding tour to depart for the trails around Anchorage.
Accommodation: Hilton Anchorage (4*)
Fairbanks
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Day 3: Anchorage - Fairbanks
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.
Take a direct flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks.
Meet your private driver for an airport transfer.
Accommodation: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks (3*) (B) (Standard) or Similar SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks (3*) is an all-suite hotel offering inspiring style at an affordable price. Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Fairbanks Ice Museum, Fairbanks Community Museum, and Growden Memorial Park. This hotel offers spacious studio suites, innovatively laid out, stylishly furnished and smartly designed. The 6-story Springhill Suites, located in downtown Fairbanks just across from the Chena River, offers comfortable first class accommodation, meeting rooms, restaurant, laundry facilities, indoor pool, exercise room, whirlpool.
Day 4: Fairbanks
This morning depart on a half day sightseeing of Fairbanks. Your tour includes a visit to the University of Alaska Museum. Here you will marvel at the natural and cultural history of Alaska. Also, you'll discover the science behind the Northern Lights. Other stops include UAF Large Animal Research Station, Alaska Oil Pipeline viewing station, Fairbanks Visitors Center, and the Alaska House Native Art Gallery. You'll then depart Fairbanks and drive to the town of North Pole. Here you'll visit the world famous Santa Claus House; meet with Kris Kringle and his reindeer.
Accommodation: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks (3*) (B) (Standard) or Similar Day 5: Fairbanks
Meet your private driver for an airport transfer.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
Hilton Anchorage
Hilton Anchorage (4*) - Anchorage
Located in the heart downtown Anchorage, the Hilton Anchorage (4*) stands out for its convenience and comfort. Guests will find countless recreation, shopping, dining and cultural opportunities easily accessible during their stay at this hotel. The Hilton Anchorage is just a 15 minute drive from Ted Stevens International Airport, two short blocks from the Alaska Railroad Depot and within easy walking distance of the Anchorage Convention District.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks (3*) (B) (Standard) or Similar - Fairbanks
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks (3*) is an all-suite hotel offering inspiring style at an affordable price. Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Fairbanks Ice Museum, Fairbanks Community Museum, and Growden Memorial Park. This hotel offers spacious studio suites, innovatively laid out, stylishly furnished and smartly designed. The 6-story Springhill Suites, located in downtown Fairbanks just across from the Chena River, offers comfortable first class accommodation, meeting rooms, restaurant, laundry facilities, indoor pool, exercise room, whirlpool.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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