Alaska Iditarod Race 2024
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
217
Start City:
Fairbanks, AK
End City:
Anchorage, AK
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
9 days
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Sunday, Feb 25, 2024 | Monday, Mar 04, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in AlaskaWelcome to Alaska as you arrive in Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City and transfer to your hotel. Meet your Tour Manager in the lobby for dining suggestions. This evening an optional journey is available for Aurora Borealis viewing.
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Day 2
Fairbanks Sightseeing and Optional ToursA guided city tour of Fairbanks shows you the "Golden Heart City." Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. This afternoon will be at your leisure for optional tours such as dog mushing tours, Arctic Circle flightseeing, as well as many others to choose from. After our included dinner you'll have another chance to view the Aurora Borealis at a different location. Meals: B, D
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Day 3
Denali National ParkToday, take the George Parks Highway south to Denali National Park. En route, enjoy an included visit to the town of Nenana, home of the Nenana Ice Classic! Upon arrival into Denali, enjoy an included visit to the Murie Science and Learning Center which acts as the Denali Visitor's Center in the wintertime. See the National Park filmHeartbeats of Denali, hear from a local ranger about the park, and have a chance to snowshoe. A box lunch is included. Meals: B, Box Lunch
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Day 4
Ride Alaska RailroadAfter breakfast transfer to the Healy Rail Stop and board the world-famous Alaska Railroad, (Adventure Class) for your scenic journey south to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Keep an eye out for views of Denali from the north face to south face. Upon arrival in Anchorage you will be transferred to your hotel. Meal: B
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Day 5
Today, enjoy a city tour of Anchorage featuring the historic downtown area, Lake Hood where 190+ floatplanes take off and land daily, and Earthquake Park to learn about the 1964 Earthquake. There will be time for lunch on own today. Later, travel along the scenic Seward Highway and enjoy an included visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you will have a chance to see Alaska's Wildlife up close and personal. Tonight, enjoy Iditarod festivities and dinner at the Musher's Banquet. Meals: B, D
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Day 6
Happy Trails KennelThis morning, head to Happy Trails Kennel and meet four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser. Hear personal stories and see his dogs while viewing a glimpse of the grandeur Alaska has to offer along the Iditarod Trail. Later, return to Anchorage with an included stop at the Iditarod Headquarters en route. Meal: B
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Day 7
Iditarod Ceremonial Race StartAfter breakfast, head to 4th Avenue and get a great spot at the Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Spend time cheering on mushers from all over the world. Mushers depart the starting gate every two minutes. Watch each of them depart or take off early and enjoy other Iditarod festivities in Anchorage. This afternoon, visit the Anchorage Museum, a large art, history, ethnography, ecology, and science museum in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Dinner will be included this evening. Meals: B, D
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Day 8
This morning, depart Anchorage and venture north to Willow for the restart of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Be sure to dress in layers to maximize staying warm as the entire day will be spent outside cheering on your favorite dog teams. En-route, stop at a local grocery store in Wasilla to pick-up on own snack and lunch items. Prepare for a bit of a walk to find the perfect spot along the fence line of the race. Mushers take off across Willow Lake on their 1,049-mile journey by dog sled to Nome. The Willow Community Center is open and offers a break from the cold with vendors selling food and drink as well as local crafts. Don't miss out on snacks throughout the day; your Tour Director will have more information on this edible portion of the program. The departure time from Willow will depend on weather conditions and guests' comfort level. Our goal is to see as many of the Mushers depart as possible while still arriving back into Anchorage by 6:00/6:30 p.m. Upon returning to Anchorage it will be time to say goodbye to your local Tour Manager as you are transferred to the Anchorage Airport for your evening flight. Meal: B
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Day 9
Arrive HomeArrive home from your overnight flight.
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11 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 box lunch and 3 dinnersRound trip airport transfersSpend two nights in Fairbanks, “The Golden Heart City” with ‘Northern Lights’ viewingGuided city tour of Fairbanks including Morris Thompson Cultural Center and Trans-Alaska PipelineTime available for an optional dog mushing tours or Arctic Circle flightseeing tripTravel the Parks Highway to the town of Nenana, home of the Nenana Ice Classic!Visit Denali National Park’s Murie Science and Learning Center to see the film, Heartbeats of Denali and hear from a local ranger about the parkRide the Alaska Railroad in Adventure Class and keep an eye out for views of Denali from the north face to south faceNarrated sightseeing tour of Anchorage including historic downtown, Lake Hood and Earthquake ParkEnjoy Iditarod festivities and dinner at the Musher’s BanquetVisit Happy Trails Kennel and meet four-time Iditarod Champion Martin BuserSee the Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage and cheer on your favorite mushersTravel to Willow for the Official Start of the Iditarod Race, the 1,049-mile odyssey to Nome
Health and Safety Protocols for Mayflower Tours
For over 40 years, Mayflower Cruises & Tours has been committed to the safety, health, and well-being of our travelers. While things have changed in our world, our commitment to our travelers remains as solid as ever.
To ensure your health, safety and peace-of-mind while traveling with us, we have established a “Travel with Confidence” program, with enhanced safety measures and procedures throughout our tours, from start to finish.
The following three areas address our commitment to exceed industry and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) standards, providing a safe and clean environment for all.
Enhanced Screening
We are implementing new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to ensure travelers a safe start to their tour. Travelers will be asked to sign off on a few basic Covid-19 related health questions before joining the tour. We will conduct touchless temperature checks for both travelers and staff at the start of the tour, as well as monitoring throughout the tour.
Responsible Social Distancing
We will endeavor to practice safe distancing for our guests throughout the journey, on coaches and during excursions. Travelers are encouraged to bring their own washable face masks; however additional face masks and hand sanitizer will be made available. Masks will be used by travelers and staff alike at any time where social proximity could be an issue. We will also reduce group sizes to abide by social distancing guidelines. And wireless listening technology for many of our tours will help enable safe distances between travelers on excursions.
Commitment to Clean
As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures from our hotel partners and motor coach companies. Additionally, we are reassured with the knowledge that our airline partners are taking very stringent measures for passenger safety.
Tour Directors will be trained in new and enhanced hygiene procedures and they will be in constant contact with Mayflower’s Operations support team for added reassurance. The disinfecting and hand sanitizing procedures that we and our travel partners are implementing meet or exceed those recommended by the CDC.
In order to maintain cleanliness during the tour, we are minimizing the amount of contact points for our travelers by revising the ways meals, coach seating, hotel check-in and other activities are carried out. We will also have hand sanitizer available throughout the tour.
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We have always been committed to the health and safety of our travelers and team members, but we are raising the bar to an even higher level to ensure they are able to continue to enjoy the freedom to experience the wonder and joy of travel.
Mayflower will continue to review and update our safety protocols, following the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).
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