Ambassadair Alaska 2020

LAND
ALASKA’S NORTHERN LIGHTS & IDITAROD
Anchorage • Willow • Whittier • Talkeetna • Chena Hot Springs • Fairbanks
March 4-13, 2020 • 10 Days
©Elizabeth Ruggiero
A winter adventure awaits in Alaska! Be there for the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®, then set off in
search of the northern lights with exciting adventures and breathtaking views along the way. Unwind in quirky
Talkeetna and at Chena Hot Springs Resort, located under one of the most active bands of aurora activity.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
• 2 nights at Chena Hot
Springs Resort with
opportunity to see the
northern lights
• Glacier cruise to the face of
two tidewater glaciers
• Aurora Winter Train from
Talkeetna to Fairbanks
• Dog mushing experience
• Ceremonial and official
starts of the Iditarod Trail
Sled Dog Race
• Attend the Mushers
Banquet
• Visit the headquarters of the
Iditarod
• Mountain side
accommodations at
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Itinerary
Wed, Mar 4: Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska. Check in to the Hilton Anchorage for four
nights.
Thu, Mar 5: Travel to Willow to visit an Iditarod team kennel and ride along trails
that have trained multiple winning teams. Meet the dogs and learn how they are
hooked up before heading out on the trail for a 5-7 mile ride. This evening, mingle
with mushers and other race enthusiasts at the Iditarod gala known as the Mushers
Banquet. Watch as the starting places are drawn, enjoy dinner, and celebrate “The
Last Great Race.” (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
Fri, Mar 6: Travel along the scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier for an amazing
glacier cruise to the face of two tidewater glaciers. See the numerous waterfalls and
hanging glaciers as you cruise among the sheer cliff walls and wide glacier out wash
streams. You may also get a glimpse of sea otters and harbor seals that make their
home in this part of the sound. (B)
Sat, Mar 7: Excitement begins for race fans and mushers on 4th Avenue at the
ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage
Center to learn about Alaska’s indigenous cultures and traditional ways of life. (B,D)
Sun, Mar 8: Travel to Willow to see the official start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog
Race®. A tradition since 1973, the race follows the Iditarod Trail, a dogsled highway
that was designed in the 1920s to transport supplies and medicine. Visit the Iditarod
Race Headquarters then travel to Talkeetna. Check in to the Talkeetna Alaskan
Lodge, offering majestic views of the tallest peak in North America — Denali! Be sure
to keep an eye to the sky for an opportunity to view the aurora borealis. (B)
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