Praising My Hubby for Picking This Alaska Aurora Tour!! π
Praising My Hubby for Picking This Alaska Aurora Tour!! π We initially planned a self-drive trip, but considering my husband would have to drive the whole way (and as Southerners, weβve never driven in snow and ice π₯Ά), plus being unfamiliar with the area, we decided to join a tour after much thought. Not a fan of large group tours, we found a small local Alaskan tour β the experience over these few days was great, the pace wasnβt rushed, and there was plenty of time for everyone to take photos and explore~ πΈβοΈ π What I loved about it: The vehicle had a 270Β° panoramic sunroof, spacious and comfortable. The driver would warm up the car in advance, so we waited for the aurora in cozy warmth (whoever invented this type of vehicle is a genius!!) ππ¨π₯ Our guide was really kind, responsible, and a smooth driver (motion-sickness friendly!). He also shared local restaurant and cafΓ© recommendations βπ΄. It was a pure sightseeing trip β no souvenir pushes or detours to shops. Every day was filled with scenery and activities β so happy and relaxed! πβ¨ π€ Our 6-day itinerary: Day 1: Landed at Anchorage airport, free shuttle to the hotel π¬π¨ Day 2: Matanuska Glacier hike π§π₯Ύ Day 3: Traveled to Fairbanks, aurora chase at night ππ Day 4: Visited Santa Claus House and the Polar Museum, tried dog sledding in the afternoon, aurora chase again at night π π¦π·π Day 5: Free time during the day, drove to the Arctic Circle, aurora chase at night ππβοΈπ Day 6: Soaked at Chena Hot Springs β¨οΈβοΈ β οΈ Dress in layers (βonion styleβ) β quick-dry, windproof, and waterproof π§₯π§€π§£ β οΈ Alaska is cold β phones and cameras lose battery fast. Bring hand warmers, power banks, and spare batteries ππΈβοΈ β οΈ Unless you have extensive winter driving experience, I reallyβ€οΈ recommend joining a tour (we saw several stuck or even flipped cars on the road) ππ₯π π Shoutout to my hubby for taking so long to pick the perfect tour β thatβs why our Alaska trip was so wonderful~ Sharing this for now β hope it helps! π #AlaskaTrip#AlaskaAurora#NorthernLights#Fairbanks#FairbanksGuide#GlacierHike#TravelTheWorld#HoneymoonTrip
