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Alaska is nothing short of stunning in the winter time. Travelers looking to bask in white mountain peaks and snow packed valleys, or activities such as world-class skiing, snow boarding, snow machining, dog mushing, northern lights viewing, wildlife viewing or winter carnivals, Alaska provides a setting for the perfect winter destination.
Alyeska Resort is located in Girdwood, a small, mountain community at mile 37 off the Seward Highway. This world-class Ski Resort is tucked amid a gorgeous glacier valley. Mt. Alyeska visitors can journey 2,300 feet above the valley floor aboard the Alyeska Tramway for a bird’s eye view of surrounding glaciers and the beautiful Turnagain Arm. Alyeska Prince Hotel, Alaska’s premier year-round destination resort, offers 307 guest rooms, impeccable service, 7 restaurants, 3 lounges, mountain top dining, world-class skiing and snowboarding, state of the art meeting facilities and much more. Alyeska Ski Resort offers the finest downhill skiing in the state. For more information contact www.alyeskaresort.com. The northern lights natural phenomenon is both amazing and mysterious. If a visitor happens to find themselves in northern latitudes on a clear, dark night, chances are they will find that the stars are not the only attraction. Colors can range from green to red to purple, with the brightest and most common color, a yellow-green. Intensity varies from night to night, often the best shows are late evening to wee hours in the morning. Hotels in Fairbanks and Barrow are known to provide wake-up calls at anytime for northern lights viewing. Winter Day Tour Options K2 Aviation DENALI GRAND TOUR FLIGHTSEEING TOUR RESERVATIONS: (800) 764-2294 EMAIL: INFO@FLYK2.COM This flight will take you completely around Mt. McKinley! Begin with the McKinley Flyer route and explore the south side of the Alaska Range. They fly across the divide to see McKinley’s incredible Wickersham Wall. Our passengers claim these tours are the highlight of their entire Alaska Experience! Depending on conditions, for a real adventure, step out onto a glacier which has an expanse of ice and snow 4 miles wide and over 30 miles long! You will talk about this tour forever. Rust’s Flying Service (Anchorage) or K2 Aviation (Talkeetna) CHASE THE RACE! RESERVATIONS: (800) 544-2299 EMAIL: INFO@FLYRUSTS.COM Join in the excitement of the Last Great Race! Fly with Rust’s Flying Service or K2 Aviation above the Iditarod Trail and follow the hearty dog sled teams as they make their way along snowy trails on their quest to be the first to reach Nome. Spend the day cheering on the passing teams at the Finger Lake checkpoint. You’ll never forget this experience of a lifetime. Gate Creek Cabins RESERVATIONS: (907) 733-1393 EMAIL: GATECREEK@WORLDNET.ATT.NET Gate Creek Cabins offers the outdoor enthusiast a wide range of day activities. The vast landscape of the Peters Foothills, the Alaska Range, and particularly Mt.McKinley provide a spectacular backdrop for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing. 
Eagle Safari LAND’S END RESORT WWW.ENDOFTHESPIT.COM RESERVATIONS: (800) 478-0400 You asked for it and you got it! Spend four nights in a port wing city side room with continental breakfast in our Expresso Café. A value priced package for you eagle lovers! Raven’s Nest Spa LAND’S END RESORT WWW.ENDOFTHESPIT.COM RESERVATIONS: (800) 478-0400 Begin your journey to wellness and health. Travel through the relaxing doorways of massage, herbal wraps, facials, and more. Allow the raven spirit to help you experience the balance and relaxation you deserve. Our staff awaits... welcome and experience. Grand Glacier Tour ALL ALASKA TOURS RESERVATIONS: (907) 277-3000 EMAIL: INFO@ALASKATOURS.COM K2 AVIATION RESERVATIONS: (800) 764-2294 EMAIL: INFO@FLYK2.COM View massive glaciers which continue to carve the landscape surrounding the cozy community of Girdwood. Enjoy four-star luxury comfort and service at the Alyeska Prince Hotel. Your hotel serves as base camp as you venture off to speed through the wilderness on a snow machine, gaining access to beautiful remote glaciers and lakes. Experience the beautiful grandeur of a variety of hanging glaciers in nearby Portage Valley, then visit the Begich Boggs Visitors Center to learn more about them. Package includes 3 day 4x4 car rental. Winter Extravaganza PREMIER ALASKA TOURS RESERVATIONS: (888)486-8725 WWW.PREMIERALASKATOURS.COM See Alaska as it was meant to be seen, in the Winter! Join Premier Alaska Tours for this exclusive winter tour program featuring the world famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Come together with visitors from across the nation and experience the excitement of the dogs bursting through the start line in Anchorage as you cheer on each of the mushers. Go behind the scenes at the Western Hemisphere’s only cold-water research facility at the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward. Spend time at leisure at the world famous Alyeska Prince Resort where ski, skates, snowboards and snowshoes are available for rental to make your Alaska winter dreams a reality. Enjoy the personal Iditarod festivities like the musher’s banquet and having a place at the starting gates. This tour program is guaranteed to go and escorted by a local Alaskan who lives in the north year around! Hear tales and see first hand on how we make the winter season come alive. This seven day, six night adventure is terrific for those seeking an Alaskan adventure out of the ordinary. Check it out on the web at www.permieralaskatours.com for complete listing for this incredible tour program. Alaska’s Northern Exposure TALKEETNA LODGE RESERVATIONS: (888) 959-9590 EMAIL: INFO@TALKEETNALODGE.COM RESERVATIONS: (800) 764-2294 EMAIL: INFO@FLYK2.COM GATE CREEK CABINS RESERVATIONS: (907) 733-1393 EMAIL: GATECREEK@WORLDNET.ATT.NET Head north to the quaint, historic mining town of Talkeetna, nestled riverside. Now serving as base camp for intrepid adventurers headed for Mt. McKinley, Talkeetna serves as your hub for adventure. Take off for a spectacular Flightseeing tour of Mt. McKinley with K2 Aviation. Returning to the hotel, soak in the hot tub as you watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky. Visit Gate Creek Cabins! Choose to simply relax in this beautiful winter setting or partake in a snow mobile tour. Snow mobile rentals also available. 
Reserve your travel or learn more about Alaska as a winter destination by contacting some of Alaska’s premier hotels, transportation, day tours, travel specialists and organizations. Ideal information for reserving an Alaska vacation with ease. Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau www.explorefairbanks.com • (800) 327-5774 • Fairbanks Fairbanks is the gateway to your authentic Alaskan adventure. Come be energized in summer’s land of midnight sun. See award-winning exhibits on Alaska’s cultural and natural history. Shop for exquisite Alaska Native crafts, both Athabascan and Eskimo. Be enthralled by winter’s unsurpassed display of northern lights. Go mushing with a dog team on a wooded trail. View the artistry of larger than life-sized ice sculptures. From our riverfront location, a tour transports you to the edge of the Last Frontier, Denali and the Arctic wilderness. For more information, contact the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau: Log Cabin Visitor Information Center, 550 First Ave., Fairbanks 99701 Anchorage Convention & Visitor’s Bureau www.Anchorage.net • (907) 276-4118 • Anchorage Visitor Association | Anchorage has six visitor information centers located throughout Anchorage, and Eagle River. The famous log cabin visitor’s center, located in downtown Anchorage at 4th Avenue and F street, is full of information and knowledgeable staff ready to assist in planning an afternoon or a week in Anchorage! The visitor information centers have all the tools the visitor needs to experience the trip of a life time. Explore www.anchorage.net and use the new virtual visitor’s trip planning guide. This unique and exciting new concept allows visitors to create and build an electronic, personalized virtual visitors guide. After customizing a cover page with title, visitors can insert events, specials and information from any other web page within the site. Each personalized guide can be saved, changed, emailed, or printed! Alyeska Prince Hotel www.alyeskaresort.com • (800) 880-3880 • In State (907) 754-2111 • Girdwood Alyeska Resort. 40 miles south of Anchorage, home of Alaska’s only 4-diamond hotel, the Alyeska Prince Hotel. Luxurious chateau-style hotel features 307 guest rooms and a variety of restaurants, including award-winning Seven Glaciers Restaurant at the 2,300 ft. level of Mt. Alyeska. Seven Glaciers is accessible via the Alyeska Tramway, offering dramatic views of Turnagain Arm and the Glacier Valley. Avis Rent A Car www.avis.com • (800) 331-1212 Avis Rent A Car has been serving Alaska since 1955. With 10 locations throughout Alaska, Avis provides convenient ‘rent it here, leave it there’ service, friendly customer service agents where-ever your travel takes you. Quick response time to emergency road-side service needs and the quality Avis brand that you can count on.Avis rents a wide range of vehicles from small economy cars to full-size sedans, minivans and 4 wheel drive SUV’s.For complete rate and location information visit www.avis.com or call from within the United States (800) 331-1212. Chena Hot Springs Resort www.chenahotsprings.com • (800) 478-4681 • Fairbanks Year-round. Four hundred forty acres of activities for all ages. Best views of northern lights. Over eighty hotel rooms, RV, indoor/outdoor natural hot springs pools, hiking, biking, skiing, massage, canoeing, rafting, gold panning, dog sleds, snowshoeing, wildlife and more. One easy hour from Fairbanks on 56.5 Mile Chena Hot Springs Road. Comfort Inn – Fairbanks www.comfortinnfairbanks.com • (800) 228-5150 Lodging | Enjoy modern accommodations in a remote setting in Fairbanks. Located only minutes away from Fairbanks International Airport, Downtown district, University of Alaska-Fairbanks and the Alaska Railroad train depot as well as the ever popular Pioneer Park and Alaska Salmon Bake. We offer Spacious guest rooms, Airport Shuttle service, Indoor pool/spa, Laundry facilities, Data ports with wireless internet access and complimentary continental breakfast. “We’ll see you there.” Gate Creek Cabins www.gatecreekcabins.com • (907) 733-1393 • Trapper Creek Gate Creek Cabins is a one-of-a-kind property that delivers the “Alaska Experience” you’ve been looking for, with all the comforts of home. With year round road access Gate Creek cabins gives you a choice of log or custom crafted cabins, ranging in size from 850-1500 sq.ft.; big enough for the whole family. Completely self contained and carpeted, the cabins are fully furnished including all the pots, pans, dishes, cooking utensils, stove, refrigerator, gas grills, TV and VCR. Each cabin has full indoor bath facilities, with hot showers. The facility is complimented by an on-site sauna. All you need to bring are your personal effects, food and your choice of beverages. This year we hope to add a small store with sundries. K2 Aviation www.flyk2.com • (800) 764-2294 Both K2 Aviation and Rust’s Flying Service operate year-round offering visitors access to some of Alaska’s most pristine wilderness. Rust’s specializes in fly-in fishing trips, bear viewing tours, overnight lodging packages and flightseeing tours. K2 Aviation specializes in scenic flights of Mt. McKinley, glacier landings and Denali backcountry packages. We invite you to join us on one of our incredible tours. Land’s End Resort www.lands-end-resort.com • 1-800-478-0400 Homer Alaska’s Land’s End Resort enjoys a spectacular beachfront location on the water at the tip of the Homer Spit on the shores of Kachemak Bay. The hotel is situated 4 miles out in the middle of the bay, there is a 180 degree view of the Kenai Mountain Range and its Glaciers. Accommodations include 80 clean, modern rooms with private decks. See otters, seals, whales, and eagles outside your window. Relax in the ocean front health and fitness spa with an outdoor hot tub overlooking the bay. Enjoy dining in Homer’s favorite restaurant, the Chart Room, serving fresh local seafood along with steaks and daily baked bread and desserts. Walk to the nearby Homer boat harbor or ferry terminal. Rust’s Flying Service www.flyrusts.com • (800) 544-2299 • Anchorage Flying Alaska’s back country for over 40 years. See McKinley, glaciers and much more. Narrated seaplane tours. This will be the highlight of your trip. We provide experiences of a lifetime! 1-3 hours. Van Service available. The King Eider Inn www.kingeider.net • (888) 30-EIDER Your arctic experience will be an enjoyable one at Barrows’ newest and finest hotel - the King Eider Inn. The King Eider Inn offers a quiet, comfortable, non-smoking atmosphere. After a long day, relax in our sauna, or in front of the lobby fireplace. All of our large rooms have private baths, dataports, premium cable TV, phones and some with kitchenettes. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you connect with the local wild life and cultural tour operators. On site vehicle rentals are available. The King Eider Inn is located at the Barrow Airport, across from Alaska Airlines and is wheelchair accessible. Regency Fairbanks Hotel www.regencyfairbankshotel.com • (907) 452-3200 When you arrive at the Regency Fairbanks Hotel, we’ll settle you in to a relaxing room with everything you need to feel right at home. Inspired by the Regency’s classic tones in these modern times, you’ll find it wonderfully easy to begin your Fairbanks experience. Each of our 129 spacious guest rooms features a full kitchenette with stove, microwave and a refrigerator. Single and double Whirlpool tubs are available in many suites. If you don’t feel like cooking, The Regency Cove restaurant on the lower level is open daily, serving everything from burgers to prime rib and Alaskan seafood specialties. Complimentary Airport/Depot shuttle service. Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center www.graylineofalaska.com • (800) 544-2206Hotel The Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center is located in the heart of Fairbanks. Renovated in 2004, This luxury hotel features 400 deluxe guestrooms, over 15,000 sq. ft. of function space, guest laundry, restaurants and lounge. Come check us out! Alaska Insight Travel Guide www.alaskainsight.com • (907) 344-7422 • Anchorage For more information regarding packaging or customizing Alaska itineraries contact Alaska Insight Travel Guide. Email: alaskainsight@alaska.net 
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