Twice as Nice
Immerse yourself in local culture as you visit Alaska in prime winter season, during two overlapping, exclusive seasonal events
This unique tour combines two of Alaska’s premier winter events, the Fur Rendezvous festival (February 22– March 3, 2013) and the Iditarod Sled Dog Race (ceremonial start begins Saturday, March 2, 2013). Be a part of these great events, enjoy a scenic day tour, and take an exciting flight seeing tour on your Alaska winter package!
Itinerary/Details
Day 1 Fri, March 1, 2013 Anchorage
Arrive Anchorage and head, by courtesy shuttle, to your hotel located in the heart of downtown. If you arrive early enough, you may choose to take part in Fur Rendezvous events this evening.
Day 2 Sat, March 2, 2013 Anchorage
"Ceremonial Start of Iditarod"
Gather in downtown Anchorage this morning for the excitement of the ceremonial start of “the last great race on earth”! After watching the start of the race, enjoy local shopping and activities. Overnight in downtown Anchorage.
Day 3 Sun, March 3, 2013 Willow
Today, you will enjoy a special event - the official re-starting line of the famous Iditarod Race!! You'll be served homemade scones and hot chocolate on the drive to Willow to start our fun-filled day.
Once there you'll have access to the Salmon Berry food and warm-up tent where they'll be serving hot delicious food all day. Come partake in Salmon Pate, Reindeer Hot Dogs, Beefy Chile, Homemade Brownies, hot beverages, and more dilectable treats!
A musher will start the race every two minutes until about 5pm and you'll stay for the duration. This special day includes transportation both ways as well as all these tasty eats so that you can relax and enjoy the day without having to worry about the traffic jam after the race.
Day 4 Mon, March 4, 2013 Anchorage
"Iditarod Trail Flightseeing"
Travel north by ski plane, intercepting the Iditarod Trail and get an eagle eye view as you watch mushers and their teams from above. Land at a remote location along the Trail, watching leaders pass by and cheer on your favorites!
Day 5 Tue, March 5, 2013 Anchorage
The day is free at your leisure. You may choose to embark on an optional snowmobile tour, dogsled adventure, go skiing or visit the shops, galleries and restaurants of downtown Anchorage.
Day 6 Wed, March 6, 2013 Turnagain Arm - Girdwood
The Seward Highway is a "National Scenic Highway", and for good reason! It is not less, and maybe even more, spectacular in the winter. The Turnagain Arm looks like something from another planet, with natural ice sculptures covered in glacial silt, floating with the tide like a moving surface of Mars.
Your Salmon Berry tour guide will drive you from your hotel, down the Turnagain Arm for this extended wildlife tour, adding the aerial tram up Mt. Alyeska for lunch with a view. At the top we'll also enjoy the snow-covered decks, watching skiers and snowboarders have a blast on the famed North Face - one of the longest double black diamond runs anywhere! On weekends the Roundhouse Museum is even open at the top.
Your tour guide will show you around and tell you all about the area including the exhibits in the Roundhouse, the Girdwood Valley, and a town formally called Glacier City. Along with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, this tour takes 5 to 6 hours and even includes your lunch!
Day 7 Thu, March 7, 2013 Anchorage
Your Iditarod adventure comes to an end today. Continue to follow the race by visiting www.iditarod.com or watch the television news for updates!
Departure
2013 Departure Date:
Friday, March 1, 2013
Tour Price
2013 Pricing
$1419 per person, double occupancy
Package Includes
6 nights accommodation in Anchorage (including complimentary continental breakfast), Iditarod Restart tour including meals and roundtrip transportation, Turnagain Turn tour including lunch, transportation and admission to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Iditarod “Chase the Race” flightseeing tour. Note: Some portions of this tour may be subject to change based on weather conditions or race schedule changes.
