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Fairbanks, Alaska, a city well known
for its pioneer spirit, is fast becoming recognized the world over as
having "the best seat in the house" when it comes to viewing the elusive
aurora borealis, or northern
lights. Fairbanks’s proximity to the
north magnetic pole and Alaska’s crystal-clear
nights make for excellent viewing conditions
for the lights — which range in color from white or yellow-green to red,
purple, and blue. |
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Upper Photo by
University of Alaska, Other Photos by
Dennis Mammana
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Day 1
Monday, March 7,
2005
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Fairbanks Arrival
Arrive
in Fairbanks, Alaska, from various cities around the world. Upon
arrival, travelers will be transferred to the Sophie Station
Hotel. Join us at 8:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner and orientation
to the upcoming week’s activities.
Overnight: Sophie Station Hotel (2 nights)
Day 2
Tue, Mar. 8
B
Fairbanks – Aurora Viewing
This
morning we will depart by motorcoach for a brief tour of
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including the historic downtown area and the
beautiful University of Alaska campus. We’ll visit the university’s
excellent museum, explore the gift shop, and have lunch on our own at
the student union.
This afternoon, join
us for an in-depth aurora-photography session with award-winning sky photographer Dennis
Mammana, who will discuss film types, exposure times, and helpful
hints for photography in the frigid Alaskan night. Later this
evening, we’ll travel by motorcoach to our specially selected site well
away from the lights of Fairbanks for our first night of aurora viewing. |
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Day 3
Wed, Mar. 9
B/L
Alaska Pipeline - Poker Flat
- Chena Hot
Springs - Aurora Viewing |
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After breakfast we’ll check out and depart by motorcoach to
see the famous TransAlaska Pipeline, located outside Fairbanks. We
will continue through the beautiful Alaskan countryside to historic
Chatanika Gold Camp, where we’ll enjoy
a down-home Alaska lunch buffet. Afterward, we travel to nearby
Poker Flat Research Range for a special behind-the-scenes tour.
Next we will be arriving at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Join us this
evening for an unforgettable evening under dark northern skies, as
we await the aurora's arrival.
Overnight: Chena Hot Springs Resort
(3 nights)
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Days 4-5
Thu-Fri, Mar. 10-11
B (Daily)
Chena Hot Springs
Aurora Viewing
Over the next two days each traveler will receive a
pass for unlimited use of the relaxing natural hot springs that make
this resort so popular. For an additional fee, you can also try your
hand at dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or guided
snowmobile. It’s your choice! Each evening,
you can view the aurora from outside your hotel room,
walk to the viewing hut, or for an additional fee, take the snow coach
up to Spring Creek Mountain.
During the day, join us for
lectures on aurora and general sky photography with Dennis Mammana.
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©Dennis Mammana - skyscapes.com |
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Day 6
Sat, Mar.
12
B/D
Chena Hot Springs – Fairbanks
Enjoy a morning of relaxation
at Chena Hot Springs before our drive back to Fairbanks and the Sophie
Station Hotel. Join us this evening for a special farewell dinner before
our last night of aurora viewing. (Keep in mind that if you plan to go
viewing this evening, you may not be back to the hotel until 3:00 a.m., so
schedule return flights accordingly.)
Overnight: Sophie Station Hotel |
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Day 7
Sun, Mar. 13
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Depart Fairbanks
Transfers will be provided to
Fairbanks Airport for your return flight home. |
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Copyright 2003 TravelQuest
International. All rights
reserved. 800-830-1998
Revised: October 25, 2005.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies or trademark holders. |
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