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"Iditarod" Sled Dog Race - Guided Tour |
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The Idiarod Race cannot be compared to any other competitive event in the world! A race over 1049 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer. She throws jagged mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, desolate tundra and miles of windswept coast at the mushers and their dog teams. Add to that the temperatures far below zero, winds that can cause a complete loss of visibility, the hazards of overflow, long hours of darkness and treacherous climbs and side hills, and you have the IDITAROD! - a race extra ordinaire, a race only possible in Alaska.
The 8-day Iditarod Sled Dog Race includes a professional tour guide. In Anchorage wittness the race start before flying out to Iditarod checkpoints. Overnight in a wilderness lodge an fly along the Iditarod the next days. Return to Anchorage for a post tour and see more fascinating places of Alaska.
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Iditarod Sled Dog Race - Anchorage Race Start + Checkpoints + Wilderness Lodge - GUIDED
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From Anchorage, Alaska
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Day 01
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Anchorage
Arrival in Anchorage. Transfer to your downtown hotel. Anchorage, also called "city of lights" offers many attractions during winter time. Visit the Fur Rendezvous Festival offering snow sculpture competition, snowshoe softball and the Eskimo blanket toss. Stroll along the coastal trail to Earthquake Park with fantastic views of the Alaska Range, Mt. Susitna and Mt. McKinley.
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Day 02
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Anchorage - 10:00 am Iditarod Start
Morning: The tour guide will meet the group in the lobby for an introduction to the Iditarod start. The Iditarod sled dog race starts at 10:00 am on 4th. Avenue in Alaska's largest city. Observe the Iditarod start preparations, take close up pictures from and with the Iditarod mushers, the dog teams and enjoy the bustling atmosphere. More than 60 mushers and 800 dogs are leaving from the start line for the "1050 mile race to Nome". Evening: Welcome dinner at 7:00 pm at one of Anchorage’s reknown Seafood Restaurants.
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Day 03
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Anchorage - Skwentna - Wilderness Lodge
Transfer from the hotel to Lake Hood. Fly-out with ski-planes to Skwentna Station with a possible stopover at Yentna Station, the first Iditarod checkpoint. Time to observe the lively activities of the Iditarod mushers and their sled dogs. Lunch included. Our flight continues along the Iditarod Trail to our remote lodge near the Skwentna River. After a delicious dinner at the lodge we gather around the campfire at Skwentna, right next to the Iditarod trail. During the evening mushers and their dog teams will stop and enjoy a cup of tea before heading to their checkpoint. Watch tonight the Northern Lights dancing across the sky.
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Day 04
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Wilderness Lodge - Flight to Finger Lakes Checkpoint* - Wilderness Lodge
After a hearty breakfast we fly out to Finger Lakes area on the eastern fringe of the Alaska Range. Lunch included. Observe various mushing activities and watch the Iditarod mushers gearing up for the difficult trip across famous Rainy Pass. You are in the heart of the snow country and it is not uncommon to have 10 ft. of snow on the ground. Late afternoon, return flight to our Wilderness Lodge.
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Day 05
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Wilderness Lodge - Flight to Rainy Pass or Rohn Roadhouse Checkpoints* - Anchorage
Morning ski-plane flight to famous Rainy Pass/Rohn within the Alaska Range. The gateway to the interior offers the most spectacular scenery of the entire Iditarod race. Many mushers take their mandatory 24 h. layover here before venturing via the treacherous Farewell Burn area into the flatlands of the interior. We spend the whole day in the wilderness along the trail and observe the mushing activities. Lunch packs included. Return flight to Anchorage in the late afternoon. Transfer to your hotel. Optional: Mt. McKinley flightseeing tour.
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Day 06
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Anchorage - Seward - Cooper Landing
Morning van transfer along scenic Turnagain Arm to Seward. Enjoy a 3 hour gray whale watching cruise. You have time to visit the Sealife Center - the first cold water marine research institute in the world. Short drive to Cooper Landing surrounded by the magnificent Kenai Mountains. Overnight at a deluxe resort with restaurant, bar, outdoor hot tubs, recreational areas and mountain view. Deluxe rooms with divided living/bedroom area, fireplace, deck, bath, TV, phone.
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Day 07
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Cooper Landing - Alyeska Resort
Morning departure to Alaska's largest ski area - Alyeska Resort. Rest of the day on your own. Use your tram tickets for a trip to the top of Mount Alyeska (included) for a breathtaking view of the surrounding seven glaciers and Turnagain Arm. TIP: Rent a pair of downhill/x-country ski and try out the slopes. For more adventurous natures the resort also offer deep powder Heli-Skiing. Other activities: dog sledding, air balloon tours and ice-skating. Evening farewell dinner at a local restaurant (included)
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Day 08
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Alyeska - Anchorage
Morning departure to Anchorage. A last glimpse of the beauty of Alaska’s winter wonderland as we return. Arrival approximately at 11:00 am. Transfer to the airport or program extension.
* Depends on race schedule and weather conditions.
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Rates per Person in US$
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Single
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Double
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February 29 - March 07, 2008
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$2270.00
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$2160.00
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March 06 - March 13, 2009
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$2320.00
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$2210.00
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March 05 - March 12, 2010
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$2370.00
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$2260.00
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Tour includes
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- 7 Nights Accommodation
- Hotel Tax
- Airport Transfer
- Max 12 Participants
- Ski plane Flights
- Ground Transportation
- Welcome & Farewell Dinner
- Meals per itinerary
- Professional tour guide
- Alyeska Tram ticket
- Whale watching tour
- Iditarod Program
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