Day 3 Wed, Mar. 5                                                                   Breadfast, Lunch
Alaska Pipeline – Poker Flat – Chena Hot Springs
     After breakfast and check-out, we’ll depart by motorcoach to see the famous TransAlaskan Pipeline, located outside Fairbanks. We will continue through beautiful Alaskan countryside to historic Chatanika Gold Camp, where we’ll enjoy a down-home Alaska lunch buffet. Afterwards, we travel to nearby Poker Flat Research Range for a special behind-the-scenes tour.
     Early evening arrival at Chena Hot Springs Resort. Join us tonight for a
snow coach trip high atop Spring Creek Mountain, for an unforgettable evening under the northern lights.
Overnight: Chena Hot Springs Resort (3 nights)

Days 4-5 Thu-Fri, Mar. 6–7                                                       Breakfast Daily
Chena Hot Springs
     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, snow shoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing, or guided snowmobile and horse drawn sleigh rides. It’s your choice! Each evening, you can view the aurora from outside your hotel room, or for an additional fee take the snow coach back to Spring Creek Mountain. Never worry that you will miss an auroral display — upon request, the hotel staff will knock on your door when the northern lights appear!
     During these two days there will be lectures on the aurora, including an in-depth scientific discussion on its causes, as well as a visit with a native Eskimo who will share traditional folklore on the northern lights.

Day 6 Sat, Mar. 8                                                                    Breakfast, Dinner
Chena Hot Springs – Fairbanks
     Enjoy another day of adventure or relaxation at Chena Hot Springs. This afternoon our motorcoach will transfer us 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 AM, so schedule return flights accordingly.)
Overnight: Sophie Station Hotel

Day 7 Sun, Mar. 9                                                                   Breakfast
Fly home
     Transfers will be provided to Fairbanks Airport for your return flight home.