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Alaska's Northern Lights

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Take a snowy peek into Alaska. Visit the friendly local towns of the last frontier and bond with energetic sled dogs. Experience a winter glacier cruise among drifting icebergs and playful otters. Spend one night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, taking in unparalleled views of Denali and the Alaskan Range. Glimpse into the past at Musk Ox Farm. Search for the northern lights in Fairbanks’ star-filled sky. Step into another time at the Antique Auto Museum, where vintage cars sit between timely artifacts and fashionable designer dresses. Travel via Alaska Railroad, take in a landscape of natural beauty, and connect with a deeply rooted heritage.

Your Tour Includes
  • 3 Handpicked Accommodations
  • 11 Meals
Included Highlights
  • Dog Mushing
  • Northern Lights Excursions
  • Alaska Railroad
  • Winter Glacier Cruise

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7 Days

6 Nights


Meals

11 Meals

6 Breakfasts

2 Lunches

3 Dinners


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    4 stars
    I could have done the sled dog ride all day. Loved that! So many great experiences, and finally got to see the Northern Lights! Loved Aurora Point, what a class act. Wish we had been able to do more shopping in the towns instead of at large chain stores, wish flight above Arctic Circle went to Barrow instead of Coldfoot, would have loved to have visited the hot springs. Best accommodations was Talkeetna Lodge, best food was in Anchorage. Best optional trip was the flight over Denali. Loved any local history, and the train ride was restful. Had a great bus driver. Wasn't very pleased that the tour guide told us about how the ratings work, but you really do need a 1-10 scale as your current method of rating doesn't do him justice.
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    5 stars
    Lots of great activities & tours along the way. THE BEST - The Norther Lites as the guyin charge sid trhe were THE BEST he'd ever seen!! Yeehaa!! Would do it again for sure!!
    Audrey Mayer
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    4 stars
    Enjoyed the acrtic circle excursion and dog sledding. I would have liked more time on the sleds. It would have been nice to go to the hot springs when in Fairbanks. Fairbanks had an excellent ice sculpture exhibit. The museums were interesting.
    Linda Napholz
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    5 stars
    The tour manager and bus driver were great. Really enjoyed riding the Dog Sled.
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    5 stars
    Everything went really well with no major issues. Our Tour Guide and Tour Manager were both EXCELLENT. Tour Guide was always with us and making sure we had no problems. Our Tour Manager had a GREAT PERSONALITY and made sure everyone knew exactly what was going on for the day and next. Always sent us information of the events coming up so we all knew about the events and the background of the events. Very informative and educational experience. Favorites were the Glacier cruise, Northern Lights and Dog Sled.
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    5 stars
    Theres no way to say one specific thing, the trip was amazing, tour manager was exceptional, sights were unbelievable
    Susan Montgomery
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    5 stars
    There were a few favorites for me. The boat ride, the dog sled experience and seeing the Northern Lights even for the one night!
    Magdalena Pacheco
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    5 stars
    Enjoyed it all!! Thank you
    Magdalena Pacheco
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    5 stars
    Every day brought a new experience - from the cruise to the glaciers to the dog sled ride, to an international ice sculpting show, and of course the Northern Lights! The train ride to Fairbanks, while quite long, was wonderful with the incredible views with a guided tour by the train conductor then the added surprise of author illustrator, Shannon Cartwright, jumping on the train to sign and sell her beautiful works. We also added in the plane ride through Denali National Park that was breathtaking. I can’t say enough how wonderful this bucket list trip was!
    Judy Sears
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Seeing Alaska for the first time there was a lot to see. Our tour manager was great!! told us a lot of Alaska history and kept everyone pre-paired for daily events. Two most memorable was seeing the Aurora at Fairbanks and boat ride to see Glaciers at Whittier.
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    4 stars
    We were not able to see the Northern Lights but the rest of the tour was exciting. We loved the dogsled ride and our flight to the Arctic circle. Our tour guide, Todd was excellent and so was our bus driver. Food and accommodations need improvement.
    Jean Magarelli
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    5 stars
    The tour was wonderful, so many great things were included. Not only did we see Mt McKinley in its entirety, but we saw the Northern Lights on multiple nights. The dog sled run was amazing, as was the tram ride up to Mt Alyeska, seeing the International Ice Carving Championship, Alaska Conservation Center, the Musk Ox Farm and riding the Alaska train. Our tour director, Kathy Fil, was phenomenal! She really made the trip. She was so knowledgeable and shared her love of Alaska with all of us. I'm home several weeks now but still raving about the fantastic trip I had to Alaska!
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    5 stars
    We were very fortunate with the climate, and visibility on this tour!
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    5 stars
    We thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip. One exception, the weather did not cooperate. We spent too much time trying to see the northern lights in a remote location from 10pm to 2am two days in a row in Fairbanks. Many of us saw the lights by our hotel which was more comfortable. Other than that it was great. Some of the highlights was a plane excursion seeing the mountains in Denali National Park and fyling to Coldfoot in the Arctic Circle. We had a great driver and tour director that had personal experience living in Alaska. I personally would have liked to have a couple of hours to celebrate Easter Sunday.
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    5 stars
    Our Norther Lights tour was exceptional. Some experiences depend on luck or the weather. Our luck was good and so our boat ride in Prince Williams sound was calm and beautiful, my husband's description was peaceful. We saw bald eagles, and sea otters. From the bus and the train we saw a flock of ptarmigans and many, many moose. We were also lucky enough to see the northern lights twice, which was my most memorable experience. Our tour guide Kathy Fil was the best. Our group was able to visit the Iditarod Museum on a day they were 'closed' because Kathy's network of connections in Alaska included the museum's manger.
    Rose
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    5 stars
    I enjoyed every minute of this tour! Merrin was one of the best tour guides I have had the pleasure of meeting on my Collette tours. I took so many pictures I need to cull them before putting them in an album. My reason for going was to see the Northern Lights and we had a spectacular night of them. Just amazing. But then so was the ride in a dogsled—and meeting a musk ox—and flying over frozen rivers and mountains to Coldfoot and eating a sandwich where those ice truckers eat. I’m not sure I have a favorite memory!
    Charlot Ray
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    5 stars
    Loved the sled ride, the train ride, the Northern lights. The whole trip was wonderful.
    Barbara Daves
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    4 stars
    Two things to note. We arranged for winter gear rental through the recommended company. They sent the wrong size gear. This also happened to others in our group. The tour manager was able to work it out for us, but not for others. Very disappointing due to the high cost of renting the gear. Also, we priced airfare independently and then got a quote from Collette. It was the identical flights and Collette's price was nearly double what the airline was charging. Also, beware if you make your own airline arrangements and order the transfers from the airport. One of the hotels provides a free shuttle. Uber/Lyft/taxi are a much better deal. It was a good tour with a fun group with a good itinerary, but keep your eyes on the extras if you are price-conscious.
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    4 stars
    I went to see the Northern Lights and they did put on a show. Also took the optional to Arctic Circle and it was a wonderful trip. Weather was fantastic while I was there which made the trip most enjoyable.
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    5 stars
    Enjoyed all of the trip especially the trip to the Artic and seeing the Northern Lights
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    5 stars
    Great itinerary and our tour manager, Mike, was excellent. The aurora was fabulous as was the glacier boat excursion.
    James Braun
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    5 stars
    Seeing the Northern Lights! Dog sled ride Ice sculpting contest in Fairbanks Cruise to see a glacier up close Seeing moose in town (Anchorage)
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    5 stars
    Magnificent. Dog sledding was a lifelong treasured memory. The family legacy of Trail Breaker Kennel is so heart warming and personal. The northern lights were magical. Seeing the stars that brilliant in the night sky was unforgettable.
    Crystal
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    5 stars
    It was above and beyond my wildest expectations. The tour guide was exceptionally good. I will recommend this tour to everybody and anybody.
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    5 stars
    Optional flight over arctic circle. Boat trip to Prince William Sound glacier
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    5 stars
    Seeing the Northern Lights on 2 nights! Seeing Denali from our hotel window.
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    5 stars
    We enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to end. The only part was train ride seems too long because after dark you can’t see anything. And the last museum at the University is not necessary. Let everyone get their stuff ready to leave. Getting to see the northern lights was awesome.
    Sharon LaGrange
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    5 stars
    The dog sledding was amazing. It could have lasted longer !
    Kelly Goetz
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    4 stars
    Dog sled ride and prince Edward sound cruise.
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    5 stars
    Glacier boat ride Optional flight over arctic circle
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    4 stars
    The tour itself is a five but I didn't like Alaska Airlines. No tv screen on back of seats plus I put in for aisle seating. While I got them on the return trip, I was in the middle seat going. Luckily for me no one sat in the aisle seat on the first leg so I was able to move over.
    Adam Tuchman
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    5 stars
    This was the most incredible trip that I have ever taken. It was my first group tour and I was apprehensive but everyone was so friendly. We saw the most amazing things along the way: beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife, friendly locals., and the Arctic Circle. Our tour guide, Ann, kept us informed as to what we were seeing. I would love to do a tour with her again. And I definitely will return to Alaska!
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    5 stars
    Dog sled, train ride. But a bit disappointed..Talkeetna lodge forgot to wake us up when Northern lights showed up
    Aurea Carrera
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    5 stars
    Dog sled, train ride. Somewhat Northern Lights( weather issues)
    Dennis Santa Ana
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    5 stars
    It was an enjoyable trip.
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    5 stars
    It was a very unique adventure. Our guide made the trip memorable.
    Larry Hibbert
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    5 stars
    Very enjoyable. Had a great tour manager. Seeing the northern lights and dog sledding were definitely the highlights of the trip. The cruise on Prince William Sound, in the snow, was a beautiful experience. The train trip between Fairbanks and Talkeetna had beautiful scenery but was a little long. This is the 3rd trip we've taken with Collette and probably my favorite.
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    5 stars
    Saw the Northern lights and dog sled. Most important activities were included. Barbara was superb for her job followed every details. we were in good hands. I would go back in 2025 for the N. Lights again.
    Millers
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    5 stars
    Merrin, our tour director was excellent and personable.
    Nadine Hibbert
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    5 stars
    Everything was great. Seeing the Northern Lights was the highlight for me.
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    5 stars
    Because the tour was just wonderful and met all my expectations.
    Eleanor Floeck
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    5 stars
    The whole trip was perfect
    Susan Mccully
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    5 stars
    The trip was great, we enjoyed it very much.
    Deborah Cabral Halliday
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    5 stars
    Tour manager was great, very knowledgeable. one of the best trips I've been on. It was our first tour.
    Gerald Halliday
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    5 stars
    Merrin was a fantastic tour guide who made sure we saw all the sights we hoped for, helped us get to know each other, and kept us feeling safe. The Iditarod excursions were fantastic, and I loved the places we stayed in Talkeetna and Fairbanks. We saw Denali AND the Northern Lights! Great mix of scheduled time plus free time.
    Halley Sanchez
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    5 stars
    My guide and my bus driver were both super nice and knowledgeable. I had been waiting for an adventure like this all my life and traveling with collette made the whole thing very seamless. I got to do a lot of things on the tour I never would’ve done if I’d gone on my own. I made a lot of friends and I can’t wait to go on another tour!!
    Natasha Oshinski
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    4 stars
    Didn't get to see Denali or fly over it. Some breakfasts were not up to par. Probably Covid19 effects related. Meal in Anchorage was at a chain restaurant. No obvious local meats served except at forst hotel for breakfast. Gravy with reindeer meat.
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    5 stars
    The weather was good, all we wanted to see we were able to and more, and all was well planned.
    Ray Tiemann
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    5 stars
    great tour guide; always pleasant, knowledgeable, and ready to assist. When airline cancelled our return flights, through him and Collette we were able to stay in our hotel room for the additional nights we had to stay in Alaska (the hotel was sold out)
    Sandra Cavalier
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    5 stars
    Great time. You shouldn't require this.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great trip! I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Seeing the Northern Lights was the highlight of the trip!
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    5 stars
    Fantastic tour host, service, hotels, and experience.
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    5 stars
    I loved everything! I would do it again in a second!
    Theresa Wallace
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    4 stars
    Feel there should be more days in Fairbanks Inorder to have a better chance to see Northern Lights
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    5 stars
    Great experience. It was fun.
    John Upp
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    5 stars
    Seeing northern lights & glacier
    Deborah Tiemann
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    5 stars
    This was an excellent tour. Cold but clear skies and no wind so we were able to enjoy every part of our itinerary from glacier tour to dog sled ride to ice art to northern lights which were spectacular.
    Carol Brodeur
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    3star
    The first thing this review asks if I would recommend the Alaska's Northern Lights featuring the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, I answered yes, as I would without the Wildlife Conservation Center. My reasoning for that is, it is closed in the winter and must just open for tours, so there is no getting off the bus, it is a drive through zoo, where if the animals are at the gates you see them, but again from the bus and behind gates. The bathrooms and giftshop are closed. I do not fault the Conservation Center as they are closed in winters, but Collette for putting in something where we can not really see it. As for the remainder of the tour, the expereinces themselves are amazing, Fully seeing Denali from Talkeetna Lodge in your room is great, the speaker ( I would not call it a nature talk though) at Telkeetna was wonderful, as it was great to hear how a woman lives in a small dry cabin and the day to day experiences of her life. Dog sledding is awesome and some have mentioned not long enough an amazing experience. And of course the opportunity to see and actually see the Aurora was fantastic. The Musk Ox Farm is interesting but in a location sooo cold and windy that it is hard to stay outside for the tour, my understanding is it is also quite a shock in the summer. Also a expensive gift shop, a scarf costs $900.00. However there is need for improvement on this tour from timing to food to some attractions need to be disgarded. The Car Museum, although it is well done, the cars are beautiful as are the clothing, one must truly have an interest in both to want to see this, outisde of that it is a place where you will sit in front of the museum waiting for the 1 or 2 persons who had interest. The train, it is taken as if the bus was driven, there apparenly is no place to stop for lunch or dinner and rests and you are told better viewing fromthe trains, except that is not really so on the view as it is trees and mountaiins either way and the occasional moose, There are also bathrooms on the bus and food can get purchased from Fred Myers, the train is 8 hours, no WI-FIwhere you search for moose and listen to corney jokes from the staff, the bus would be 6 hours. Hotels..each hotel had great breakfasts, the Hilton in Anchorage being the best, with the friendliest people, the rooms though are needing some love to the point we had snow coming in our window ( this window had no way of opening it, so it was do to lack of sealing) Talkeetna, was the good breakfast, but it was breakfast, with the best view, room and Alaska lodge expieience, with great gift shop staff and the rest of the staff was okay, Pikes breakfast was more than expected as we were told it was more continental, but theere were eggs, waffles, potatoes etc. it is quite quirky (in a good way) with a feel of gold rush days gone by and the coldest of staff, vvery unfriendly. Food... the only included good meals was Sullivans in Anchorage for the welcome dinner and lunch on the Alyeska Resort Tram, which is not on the tour, but was added to ours last minute and should always be in the tour, the ride and view up the mountain was great and the choices for lunch very good. Talkeetna Lodge dinner was bad, the salmon was not cooked that some at our able sent it back, the vegetable was weird and dessert was okay, the best thing abuot this meal was the bread. The train dinner, I would not call that dinner as being a train they serve sandwiches and salads with the only meal being a roast beef, so if you do not eat beef, you are out of luck and if you do, its train food. so not that good. My suggestion is since there is a stop at Fred Myers the day before is to grab your lunch making it a largeer one than usual, so you are fine with a sandwich for dinner. The train does have a microwave, which you are not told about in advance, so get some cooked chicken from Fred Myers and warm it up. Meals on own in Fairbanks, the lunch on the day of the dog sledding is on your own in downtown Fairbanks, which ours was on a Monday where most places were closed and prep of food is slow in those open. So by the time we consumed lunch, we had no time to shop as we were told we were late by the tour manager and it was 2pm. The next stop was the not on itinerary Alaska Pipeline, which is okay if you have not seen (take the Arctic Circle flight and you not only see form air but on ground and much nicer). As we leave there the tour manager tell the bus driver to drive slow we are ahead of scheudle for dog sledding, ( time we could have had for lunch or to shop). Now at dog sledding (an amazing experience, too short ) then off to dinner at the kennel home, it is 5pm, we just finished lunch at 2pm, so not hungry, bad timing here. This would be better if at the house it was appitizers then we go for dinner elsewhere. When dinners are on own there are only a few choices,from Pikes, the restaurant in the parking lot of Pikes ( Pikes Landing), order food in, get your own menus as they are not provided, or taxi. So Pikes Landing is fine food, limited menu and expensive. Some opted to order pizza and have it delivered. A few of us went to Pikes Landing, those of us who went to Pikes, walked there, had dinner, went to see reindeer got back and those who ordered pizza still did not get their pizza 1.5 hours later. It has to be understood, Fairbanks in winter is shorthanded, so things are slower and more expensive. As I said you can taxi to a place , as walking there is nothing near. we took a taxi and a 15 minute ride was $45, so plan on adding $90 to your planned meal if you choose that route. Now there is a Fred Myers close by that truthfully Collette should make a stop there , as in Fairbanks there are so many lunches and dinners on own and Pikes is the only hotel that offers a fridge and MICROWAVE, which would solve some expense , meal and timing issues. One can taxi to Fred's for about $10 each way. . Collette really needs to put out a video of how to dress, I watched mine on Running Reindeer Ranch to be prepared for the minus 20 to minus 45 temps. Other tips go to Anchorage early at least 1 day before as the Anchorage Museum is so worth the vist and a easy ealk from the Hilton, there is also the city trolly tour. The Arctic circle flight is expensive but was amazing to fly over the Brooks Range an land in the Arctic Circle, you do not get to the sign, as you land in coldfoot, which is a 2 building town and a truck stop, you see the Alaska pipeline, stand on the Dawson Highway, you can get a lunch (pre ordered when you check in at the flight) for $13.00 and an amazing experience. Extra time in Fairbanks ...make a reservation at Running Reindeer Ranch, you get to pet, hug , be photographed and walk in the woods with about 10 reindeer. Go to North Pole to say you ahve been to North Pole, it is a huge Christmas Tree store, santa may be there, but you have said you have been to North Pole!! the Collette trip for the experiences of seeing the Aurora (we saw one noght, one night was a bust, its nature you do not know), dog sledding ..it was better than expected, the dogs were soo happy, the optional Arctic circle flight, the Alesyka Tram and lunch were all amazing experiences, but the tour could be better improved.
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    5 stars
    If you wanted me to leave right now to do this trip again, I would be busy packing my bags! We went in late February and, yes, it was cold (daytime highs in Fairbanks were in the -15 to -7 range) but with the right clothes you will be fine. Michael Hepler was our guide and he is personable and knowledgeable and you are in good hands. The one activity that we mention when people ask “How was your trip?” is always dogsledding and dinner with the kennel owners- daughter and husband of Susan Butcher, who won the Iditarod 4 times. David Monson and Tekla Butcher-Monson are mushers in their own right and are fascinating to talk to. Anyone can sign up to go dogsledding at this kennel, but only Collette gets to go to their home and have dinner and talk with them. Do not hesitate to book this trip!
    Lynn
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    4 stars
    I could have done the sled dog ride all day. Loved that! So many great experiences, and finally got to see the Northern Lights! Loved Aurora Point, what a class act. Wish we had been able to do more shopping in the towns instead of at large chain stores, wish flight above Arctic Circle went to Barrow instead of Coldfoot, would have loved to have visited the hot springs. Best accommodations was Talkeetna Lodge, best food was in Anchorage. Best optional trip was the flight over Denali. Loved any local history, and the train ride was restful. Had a great bus driver. Wasn't very pleased that the tour guide told us about how the ratings work, but you really do need a 1-10 scale as your current method of rating doesn't do him justice.
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    5 stars
    The tour manager and bus driver were great. Really enjoyed riding the Dog Sled.
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    5 stars
    Lots of great activities & tours along the way. THE BEST - The Norther Lites as the guyin charge sid trhe were THE BEST he'd ever seen!! Yeehaa!! Would do it again for sure!!
    Audrey Mayer
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    5 stars
    Theres no way to say one specific thing, the trip was amazing, tour manager was exceptional, sights were unbelievable
    Susan Montgomery
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    5 stars
    Seeing Alaska for the first time there was a lot to see. Our tour manager was great!! told us a lot of Alaska history and kept everyone pre-paired for daily events. Two most memorable was seeing the Aurora at Fairbanks and boat ride to see Glaciers at Whittier.
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    5 stars
    Every day brought a new experience - from the cruise to the glaciers to the dog sled ride, to an international ice sculpting show, and of course the Northern Lights! The train ride to Fairbanks, while quite long, was wonderful with the incredible views with a guided tour by the train conductor then the added surprise of author illustrator, Shannon Cartwright, jumping on the train to sign and sell her beautiful works. We also added in the plane ride through Denali National Park that was breathtaking. I can’t say enough how wonderful this bucket list trip was!
    Judy Sears
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    5 stars
    Enjoyed it all!! Thank you
    Magdalena Pacheco
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    There were a few favorites for me. The boat ride, the dog sled experience and seeing the Northern Lights even for the one night!
    Magdalena Pacheco
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    4 stars
    Enjoyed the acrtic circle excursion and dog sledding. I would have liked more time on the sleds. It would have been nice to go to the hot springs when in Fairbanks. Fairbanks had an excellent ice sculpture exhibit. The museums were interesting.
    Linda Napholz
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    5 stars
    Everything went really well with no major issues. Our Tour Guide and Tour Manager were both EXCELLENT. Tour Guide was always with us and making sure we had no problems. Our Tour Manager had a GREAT PERSONALITY and made sure everyone knew exactly what was going on for the day and next. Always sent us information of the events coming up so we all knew about the events and the background of the events. Very informative and educational experience. Favorites were the Glacier cruise, Northern Lights and Dog Sled.
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    4 stars
    We were not able to see the Northern Lights but the rest of the tour was exciting. We loved the dogsled ride and our flight to the Arctic circle. Our tour guide, Todd was excellent and so was our bus driver. Food and accommodations need improvement.
    Jean Magarelli
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The tour was wonderful, so many great things were included. Not only did we see Mt McKinley in its entirety, but we saw the Northern Lights on multiple nights. The dog sled run was amazing, as was the tram ride up to Mt Alyeska, seeing the International Ice Carving Championship, Alaska Conservation Center, the Musk Ox Farm and riding the Alaska train. Our tour director, Kathy Fil, was phenomenal! She really made the trip. She was so knowledgeable and shared her love of Alaska with all of us. I'm home several weeks now but still raving about the fantastic trip I had to Alaska!
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    5 stars
    We thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip. One exception, the weather did not cooperate. We spent too much time trying to see the northern lights in a remote location from 10pm to 2am two days in a row in Fairbanks. Many of us saw the lights by our hotel which was more comfortable. Other than that it was great. Some of the highlights was a plane excursion seeing the mountains in Denali National Park and fyling to Coldfoot in the Arctic Circle. We had a great driver and tour director that had personal experience living in Alaska. I personally would have liked to have a couple of hours to celebrate Easter Sunday.
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    5 stars
    Our Norther Lights tour was exceptional. Some experiences depend on luck or the weather. Our luck was good and so our boat ride in Prince Williams sound was calm and beautiful, my husband's description was peaceful. We saw bald eagles, and sea otters. From the bus and the train we saw a flock of ptarmigans and many, many moose. We were also lucky enough to see the northern lights twice, which was my most memorable experience. Our tour guide Kathy Fil was the best. Our group was able to visit the Iditarod Museum on a day they were 'closed' because Kathy's network of connections in Alaska included the museum's manger.
    Rose
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    5 stars
    I enjoyed every minute of this tour! Merrin was one of the best tour guides I have had the pleasure of meeting on my Collette tours. I took so many pictures I need to cull them before putting them in an album. My reason for going was to see the Northern Lights and we had a spectacular night of them. Just amazing. But then so was the ride in a dogsled—and meeting a musk ox—and flying over frozen rivers and mountains to Coldfoot and eating a sandwich where those ice truckers eat. I’m not sure I have a favorite memory!
    Charlot Ray
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    We were very fortunate with the climate, and visibility on this tour!
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    5 stars
    Loved the sled ride, the train ride, the Northern lights. The whole trip was wonderful.
    Barbara Daves
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    4 stars
    Two things to note. We arranged for winter gear rental through the recommended company. They sent the wrong size gear. This also happened to others in our group. The tour manager was able to work it out for us, but not for others. Very disappointing due to the high cost of renting the gear. Also, we priced airfare independently and then got a quote from Collette. It was the identical flights and Collette's price was nearly double what the airline was charging. Also, beware if you make your own airline arrangements and order the transfers from the airport. One of the hotels provides a free shuttle. Uber/Lyft/taxi are a much better deal. It was a good tour with a fun group with a good itinerary, but keep your eyes on the extras if you are price-conscious.
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    I went to see the Northern Lights and they did put on a show. Also took the optional to Arctic Circle and it was a wonderful trip. Weather was fantastic while I was there which made the trip most enjoyable.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Enjoyed all of the trip especially the trip to the Artic and seeing the Northern Lights
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great itinerary and our tour manager, Mike, was excellent. The aurora was fabulous as was the glacier boat excursion.
    James Braun
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Seeing the Northern Lights! Dog sled ride Ice sculpting contest in Fairbanks Cruise to see a glacier up close Seeing moose in town (Anchorage)
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Magnificent. Dog sledding was a lifelong treasured memory. The family legacy of Trail Breaker Kennel is so heart warming and personal. The northern lights were magical. Seeing the stars that brilliant in the night sky was unforgettable.
    Crystal
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    5 stars
    It was above and beyond my wildest expectations. The tour guide was exceptionally good. I will recommend this tour to everybody and anybody.
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    5 stars
    Optional flight over arctic circle. Boat trip to Prince William Sound glacier
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    5 stars
    Glacier boat ride Optional flight over arctic circle
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Dog sled ride and prince Edward sound cruise.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Seeing the Northern Lights on 2 nights! Seeing Denali from our hotel window.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    We enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to end. The only part was train ride seems too long because after dark you can’t see anything. And the last museum at the University is not necessary. Let everyone get their stuff ready to leave. Getting to see the northern lights was awesome.
    Sharon LaGrange
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The dog sledding was amazing. It could have lasted longer !
    Kelly Goetz
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    The tour itself is a five but I didn't like Alaska Airlines. No tv screen on back of seats plus I put in for aisle seating. While I got them on the return trip, I was in the middle seat going. Luckily for me no one sat in the aisle seat on the first leg so I was able to move over.
    Adam Tuchman
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    This was the most incredible trip that I have ever taken. It was my first group tour and I was apprehensive but everyone was so friendly. We saw the most amazing things along the way: beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife, friendly locals., and the Arctic Circle. Our tour guide, Ann, kept us informed as to what we were seeing. I would love to do a tour with her again. And I definitely will return to Alaska!
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Dog sled, train ride. But a bit disappointed..Talkeetna lodge forgot to wake us up when Northern lights showed up
    Aurea Carrera
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Dog sled, train ride. Somewhat Northern Lights( weather issues)
    Dennis Santa Ana
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    It was an enjoyable trip.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    It was a very unique adventure. Our guide made the trip memorable.
    Larry Hibbert
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Very enjoyable. Had a great tour manager. Seeing the northern lights and dog sledding were definitely the highlights of the trip. The cruise on Prince William Sound, in the snow, was a beautiful experience. The train trip between Fairbanks and Talkeetna had beautiful scenery but was a little long. This is the 3rd trip we've taken with Collette and probably my favorite.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Saw the Northern lights and dog sled. Most important activities were included. Barbara was superb for her job followed every details. we were in good hands. I would go back in 2025 for the N. Lights again.
    Millers
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Merrin, our tour director was excellent and personable.
    Nadine Hibbert
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Everything was great. Seeing the Northern Lights was the highlight for me.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Because the tour was just wonderful and met all my expectations.
    Eleanor Floeck
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    5 stars
    The whole trip was perfect
    Susan Mccully
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The trip was great, we enjoyed it very much.
    Deborah Cabral Halliday
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Tour manager was great, very knowledgeable. one of the best trips I've been on. It was our first tour.
    Gerald Halliday
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Merrin was a fantastic tour guide who made sure we saw all the sights we hoped for, helped us get to know each other, and kept us feeling safe. The Iditarod excursions were fantastic, and I loved the places we stayed in Talkeetna and Fairbanks. We saw Denali AND the Northern Lights! Great mix of scheduled time plus free time.
    Halley Sanchez
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    5 stars
    My guide and my bus driver were both super nice and knowledgeable. I had been waiting for an adventure like this all my life and traveling with collette made the whole thing very seamless. I got to do a lot of things on the tour I never would’ve done if I’d gone on my own. I made a lot of friends and I can’t wait to go on another tour!!
    Natasha Oshinski
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    4 stars
    Didn't get to see Denali or fly over it. Some breakfasts were not up to par. Probably Covid19 effects related. Meal in Anchorage was at a chain restaurant. No obvious local meats served except at forst hotel for breakfast. Gravy with reindeer meat.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The weather was good, all we wanted to see we were able to and more, and all was well planned.
    Ray Tiemann
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    5 stars
    great tour guide; always pleasant, knowledgeable, and ready to assist. When airline cancelled our return flights, through him and Collette we were able to stay in our hotel room for the additional nights we had to stay in Alaska (the hotel was sold out)
    Sandra Cavalier
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    5 stars
    Great time. You shouldn't require this.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great trip! I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Seeing the Northern Lights was the highlight of the trip!
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    5 stars
    Fantastic tour host, service, hotels, and experience.
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    5 stars
    I loved everything! I would do it again in a second!
    Theresa Wallace
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    4 stars
    Feel there should be more days in Fairbanks Inorder to have a better chance to see Northern Lights
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great experience. It was fun.
    John Upp
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Seeing northern lights & glacier
    Deborah Tiemann

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