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2013 Iditarod Finish & Northern Lights Viewing Tour – A unique Alaska Winter Tour in Nome, Alaska!
Winter in Alaska is a magical time, and the epic 1,000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race is Alaska’s #1 winter event. Our Iditarod tour begins and ends in the small town of Nome in Northwest Alaska, the finish of the Iditarod. It’s quite an atmosphere up here at the end of the race, as the Nome community rallies around the race and takes the week to celebrate Alaska and the Iditarod! We will join in and participate in many of the events. March also tends to be a great month to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), and we will go out every night, weather permitting, to view and capture the Northern Lights. I have lived in Nome for several years and have traveled, photographed, and guided all over the state. I can definitely vouch that ‘there is no place like Nome!’ While this is not a photo tour, I will happy to give you tips on how to increase your skill level and take you to some special places so you can capture that golden moment. The nature of this tour will allow for a good balance between group travel and individual time on your own. This is a participatory winter trip and though not overly strenuous, guests should be moderately physically fit and not averse to cold temperatures as this is an arctic environment. I hope you will join me for this unique and exclusive tour. – Laurent Dick, Wild Alaska Travel -
HIGHLIGHTS
- DESTINATION: Nome, Alaska, Gold Rush town on the Bering Sea Coast and end of the world famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
- ATTRACTIONS: Witness 2013 Iditarod race finish, experience the magic of the Northern Lights, see muskoxen and other wildlife, fly over Bering Sea to the small village and Iditarod checkpoint of White Mountain, mush your own team, ride a snowmachine to the last Iditarod checkpoint in Safety, and meet local Alaskans through their stories
- GROUP SIZE: Our small group size of seven participants allows for an authentic winter adventure to experience and be part of a unique Alaska event. There will also be plenty of time for individual exploration and personal downtime.
- MEANS OF TRAVEL: We will mostly travel by van and on foot, but we will also have the opportunity to mush a dog team, drive a snowmachine and fly in a small plane.
- TOUR DATES: Sunday, March 10, through Saturday, March 16, 2013
- COST: US$3,475 per person (double occupancy) for the tour, all meals included (airfare to/from Nome not included)
- TOUR ADD-ON:$475.00 to extend stay through Monday, March 18 (includes a ticket to the Iditarod Finishers’ banquet on Sunday, March 17, 2013)
- YOUR GUIDE: Laurent Dick, widely published professional photographer, wilderness guide and author of several photo books. Laurent lived in Nome for several years and is intimately familiar with the town in general and Iditarod week in particular. He speaks English, French and German fluently.
A deposit of US$500 is required at time of booking to hold your spot.
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation in a private home in Nome
- Tour guide fees
- All Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners
- All transportation
- Flight to Iditarod Checkpoint (White Mountain or Elim)
- Dog Mushing experience
- Snowmobile rental
- City Tour
Not Included:
- Airfare to and from Nome
- Medical & travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Cancellations
We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time the following are nonrefundable:
120 days or more before departure: 100% of deposit
119 to 91 days before departure: 100 % of deposit + 50% of balance
90 or fewer days before departure: 100% of trip fee
Refunds for cancellations after January 31, 2013 are not guaranteed. For this reason, and for medical emergencies, we strongly recommend trip insurance as well as trip cancellation insurance. If we can fill the space with another booking we will refund the payments.
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