The Northern Lights

Enjoy another relaxing soak in the hot springs, and stop by the resort’s sled dog yard before you drive back to Fairbanks. Go to bed early; tomorrow will be a long, but glorious day.

Book a fly-in trip to the remote work camp of Coldfoot. Winter tours to Coldfoot may focus on photographing the northern lights, or just offer you the experience of visiting a place few people have ever seen during winter. Located some 250 miles north of Fairbanks, Coldfoot is almost directly under the center of the aurora oval, with long, clear nights and very little light pollution. Those factors make it one of the best places in the world for photographing the northern lights. Spend the night in Coldfoot’s rustic accommodations, then fly back to Fairbanks and from there, on to home.

After a day of reindeer games, visitors don’t have to travel far to rest and relax. The Reindeer Haus Lodging is the perfect charming cabin for two. The home is complete with a living room, kitchen and dining area downstairs and full loft with a sitting area upstairs. At this chalet-style house, travelers can wake up to amazing views of the Alaska Mountain Range and reindeer gently grazing nearby. Reindeer Haus guests can even join during reindeer feeding time!

An incredible winter wonderland, there is nowhere that embodies the festive holiday spirit more than Alaska! Be sure to check out our winter itinerary suggestions to make the most of your trip. From cozy stays in wilderness lodges, exploring small towns aboard the Alaska Railroad, skiing Alaska’s epic slopes, our winter itineraries highlight trip ideas for all interests