Alaska – the Search for Aurora

Denali covers 6 million acres of wild land,north America’s tallest peak, 20,310′ Denali.

Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.

We will spend the night at our campsite where will start the search for the Northern lights. (Keep your heads up at night!!)

This loop travels along either side of Savage River as it carves a canyon between Mount Margaret, to the west, and Healy Ridge, to the east. The trail goes nearly 1 mile before crossing the river with a bridge and returning to the same parking area.

At the of the day, we continue or trip to Fairbanks, and Chena Hot Springs Resort Area.

Chena Hot Springs offers natural hot springs pools with water temperature 104F, It’s considerate one of the best spots to see The Northern Lights!
At night we start our journey searching for the Aurora Borealis.
We will spend the night at the resort camping area.

Search of Aurora – Night tour

APPROX. 5 HRS

What is included with the tour?

• – Round-trip transportation from our resort to Charlie Dome ( Top of the mountain for the best Aurora viewing possibility )
• – Warm yurt to wait for auroras at the top of Charlie Dome
• – Warm gear is included with this tour
• – Hot Chocolate
• – Coffee
• – Tea
• – Water
• – Top Ramen
• – Oatmeal

Fairbanks is the 2nd biggest city in Alaska, we will visit some places like
Morris Thompson Cultural center, Pioneer Park, and much more.
At the end of the day we return to Chena Hot Springs to a nice bath in the hot springs, white we prepare to our 2nd night searching for The Northern lights!

Hiking to Castner Glacier and exploring the Castner ice caves opens your experiences to an epic Alaskan adventure in a unique environment. The shape, color, and texture of the ice are fascinating to explore and provide some truly amazing photography opportunities. Before you even get to Castner Glacier and the ice caves, you’ll be surrounded by the stunning mountains of the Eastern Alaska range, with the hike just as stunning as the glacier itself.

Hiking Distance: 1.2 miles one way
Average Time: 1.5 hours

Ending our day journey at Matanuska Glacier Recreation Area –
The camping site is located at Mile 101 Glenn Highway near the community of Glacier View and features hiking, camping and viewing platforms throughout the 300-acre park.

The tourlasts about 3 hours. ($125 per person need to book in advance)
Matanuska Glacier Adventures offers guided glacier tours to the terminus of the glacier. Spend the day exploring blue and basal ice, in addition to learning about the history and glaciology of the Matanuska Valley of Southcentral Alaska. Enjoy a hands-on adventure while having a truly Alaskan experience. The recessional moraine leads to the terminus, where you and your guide will venture into a wondrous world of glacial features including moulins, crevasses, open water streams, and conduits. Keep in mind, glaciers are actively moving and nothing stays the same.

All fees & equipment including crampons, helmets, and hiking sticks (if needed).

After the tour we will drive to Byron Glacier

Hike Byron Glacier
Trail offers an easy walk for all ages. It allows a close-up view of a glacier with rugged mountains in all directions.
The alder/cottonwood forest is lush with ferns for a serene beginning to the hike. Byron Creek is a cascading, whitewater, glacial creek.The trail branches in many directions as it nears the snowfields below Byron Glacier.Portage Lake and Valley can be seen looking north from the trail.

Hiking Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration – 2,3 hours
Once completed we will set campat Byrd Creek Campground.
Bird Creek campground is located south of Anchorage at Bird Creek. The campground offers experiences ranging from fishing, hiking, whale watching, wildlife viewing, and spectacular sunsets.

– Airfare to/from Anchorage AK
– Travel insurance;
– Baggage fees;
– Personal gear, sleeping bag, linen, etc.