Fly-In Arctic & Other Tours
Take
advantage of Alaska Airlines to get away from it
all. Great to add to every land tour and cross-gulf
cruises is a journey to Bush Alaska, where you’ll
find villages hundreds of miles from Alaska’s
main road system. The further you get from civilization,
the more Alaskan your adventure becomes. A journey
to the Arctic or a wilderness lodge takes you beyond
the ordinary to experience an untouched, untamed
world few have the privilege of visiting.
Alaska Airlines Vacations entices intrepid explorers with these exceptional adventures …
Nome. Day Tour or Overnight. Fly
to Nome, at the edge of the Bering Sea. This tiny
town plays host to the finish of the Iditarod,
the world’s longest dog sled race, and it’s
the perfect place to experience first-hand the
thrill and challenge of dog mushing, with a detailed
demonstration by a veteran Iditarod musher. During
your visit to Little Creek Mine, you’ll be
greeted by a gold miner’s family and learn
about the gold strike of the 1890’s. You’ll
see modern-day prospectors looking for the big
strike, and can even try your own luck at panning
for gold…and keep what you find! In fact,
nowhere in Alaska is gold fever more palpable,
with dozens of massive dredges from a bygone era
still standing sentinel on the tundra. Shoppers
and collectors will discover some treasures of
their own: Alaska’s best native ivory carvings,
baskets, and skin sewing come from this region.
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Barrow. Day Tour or Overnight. Fly
with Alaska Airlines to the “Top of the World.” Barrow
is the northernmost city in the United States,
330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and here
you’ll truly feel you’re on the edge
of the planet. Here in Alaska’s largest Eskimo
village, the rhythms of life are still dictated
by the natural environment and animal behavior.
You’ll witness ceremonies and traditions
of the native culture as you tour the Inupiat Heritage
Center. Listen to local music, take part in native
dances, and participate in a demonstration of the
traditional blanket toss. Your tour includes a
chance to examine the tundra, search for hundreds
of bird species, view the ice of the Arctic Ocean,
and walk on a beautiful sand beach as far north
as you may ever travel. Throughout your stay, you’ll
have a chance to interact with local residents
who enthusiastically enjoy sharing their stories
and culture. Extra-brave guests can join the most
prestigious Polar Bear Club in the world by choosing
to swim in the Arctic Ocean.
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