Experience the magic of Alaska’s winter wonderland on the Alaska Winter Spectacular – Celebrating the Iditarod, running from February 27 – March 7, 2025. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure takes you into the heart of The Last Frontier, where you’ll witness the Iditarod Ceremonial Start, meet the mushers, and experience the Fur Rendezvous Festival (Rondy)—a lively celebration featuring outrageous Outhouse Races, a Fur Auction, and the famous Running of the Reindeer. Enjoy an optional glacier flightseeing tour or snowshoeing excursion, explore the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and marvel at towering ice sculptures at the GCI Snow Sculpture Competition. Then, travel to Girdwood, where you’ll take a glacier cruise in Blackstone Bay, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and ride the Mt. Alyeska Aerial Tram for stunning panoramic views. Each night offers the chance to witness the northern lights dance across the sky, creating an unforgettable Arctic spectacle.

The adventure continues in Talkeetna, a charming historic town with breathtaking views of Denali, followed by a visit to the Musk Ox Farm and Iditarod Headquarters. In Fairbanks, explore the Ice Alaska World Ice Art Championship, tour the Santa Claus House in North Pole, and see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. A highlight of the trip is an exhilarating dog sled ride, where you’ll glide through snowy landscapes led by an expert musher and their energetic sled dogs. End the journey with a stay at Chena Hot Springs Resort, where you’ll soak in steaming mineral pools, tour the Aurora Ice Museum, and enjoy one last northern lights viewing. With round-trip airfare, private motorcoach transportation, seven nights of accommodations, 15 meals, all listed admissions, and a professional tour manager included, this $5,825 (double) or $6,559 (single) tour offers the perfect mix of Alaskan adventure, culture, and winter beauty!