North to Alaska Adventure - Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights HOP - February 12 -18, 2023

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North to Alaska Adventure Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights HOP

February 12 -18, 2023

This HOP was so popular (it sold out!) in 2022 that we decided to have the HOP again in 2023.

Alaska is truly America’s last frontier--wild and untamed! You will experience all the magic of winter in Alaska on this HOP.

The Northern Lights are on most people’s bucket list and the best way to see these magical dancing lights is to be there in person.

Join your fellow Escapees and travel to Alaska to see the Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights.

Flying into Fairbanks, Alaska, this is a 6-night, 7-day journey which includes a local expert tour guide for the day tours and a local expert guide at night for the Northern Lights.

Registration includes:

· 6 nights / 7 days – in a beautiful snow-covered country setting.

· 6 hearty homemade breakfasts

· 1 lunch

· Accommodations to/from airport during the HOP event dates

· Sightseeing/transportation to the tours with professional driver and expert tour guides

· Admissions to all the tours

· Visit an Ice Sculpture Museum – see the delicate and detailed artwork in the ice sculptures.

· Sip an appletini in an ice-carved glass, at the ice bar, on ice seats. (Appletini not included in tour price)

· Enjoy a dogsledding excursion through the snow-covered forest and learn about mushing and handling of these hard-working dogs.

· Visit a Reindeer Farm. See, meet, and learn about reindeer. Lean how to properly pet/touch a reindeer. Did you know there was a correct way!

· Visit the Museum of the North

· Tour Fairbanks and visit various well-known and historical sites in town

· Visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and learn the history

· Learn about the sport of Curling with local members of a Curling Team. Curling is more than what you would expect!

· Learn about the different seasons in Alaska

· Learn about native art, dance and music

· Try your skills at snowshoeing!

· Soak in a hot spring while surrounded by snow

· Every night - weather permitting - see the Northern Lights!

· On the way back to the lodge from the tours, watch for moose!

· In the mornings, watch for Eagles!

· Do not worry about falling asleep and missing the Northern Lights. Our guide will wake us during the night, so we will not miss anything!

· Transportation to/from lunch and dinners in town

· Explore the hiking trails from the lodge

· Souvenir HOP name badge

And much more……

If you are interested, there are extra activities for an additional charge. Let us know during registration which additional activities you would like to do.

Extras Costs:

· Ice Fishing

Snowmobiling
Cold equipment package: Parka, snow pants, snow boots, below freezing gloves, hat
Photography Rental – DSLR Camera Set:
Optional Lens for Northern Lights Photography:

· Schedule subject to change without notice.

· Rain or shine.

· This HOP includes considerable walking, often on uneven ground.

Bring your camera for capturing those breathtaking photos of the Northern Lights!

Superb locations and unforgettable experiences await you on this North to Alaska Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights HOP.

Return home with fond memories of exciting adventures and unique activities during your Northern Lights experience!

Note: the HOP may sell out online before you have a chance to register via phone.

To call The HOP Department: 936-755-1060

If you would like to see more info, pricing, and also to register online for this HOP, click: https://escapees.com/event/north-to-alaska-adventure-aurora-borealis-aka-northern-lights-hop/

Have a good day.

Lisa Koca

HOP Director