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96 FAIRBANKS ACCOMMODATION & TOURING / Yukon and Alaska Bridgewater Hotel 4 Day Fairbanks City Stay Located near the confluence of the Tanana and Chena Rivers, this town was originally founded in the early 1900s as a trading post serving sternwheeler riverboats and early gold prospectors. The town has an excellent museum at the university with a number of tours exploring Fairbanks’ gold mining history. Fairbanks is the entrance point to the Arctic Circle, Denali National Park and Northern Lights viewing. Highlights (included): • Sternwheeler and Discover the Gold tour • Arctic Circle full day drive tour Day 1: Arrive Fairbanks Day 2: Fairbanks sightseeing Day 3: Fairbanks sightseeing Day 4: Package ends Package includes: 3 nights of accommodation, arrival transfer, sightseeing and attractions as listed above. Please refer to pricing insert for dates and prices. From the moment you step into the Bridgewater Hotel, you realize that this is not your ordinary Alaskan hotel. Fairbanks' hospitality is exemplified at the Bridgewater. The attentive staff and the friendliest general manager you are likely to meet will make certain that your stay is memorable. The immaculately clean environment, cozy accommodations and an excellent downtown location overlooking the Chena River makes the Bridgewater the best place to lodge while exploring Fairbanks. The hotel is just minutes from shopping, museums and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Discover for yourself this intimate downtown boutique-style hotel – the place to stay while in Fairbanks and a very welcoming experience. From $145 Moderate Bear Lodge Wedgewood Resort Wedgewood Resort, nestled on 105 acres, is the ideal location to experience the beauty of interior Alaska. A 75-acre wildlife reserve and a 2,000-acre migratory waterfowl refuge make this resort a restful destination while you explore Fairbanks. On-site activities include the Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary with nature trails leading to Wander Lake, the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum (the number one attraction in Fairbanks) and a seasonal Northern Lights viewing area. The 306 spacious one and two-bedroom suites are thoughtfully appointed and feature separate living and dining areas and fully-equipped kitchens. During the summer, ride the free Around Town Express to popular locations. While in Fairbanks, enjoy the quiet and relaxed surroundings of Wedgewood Resort. For quiet, comfort and beauty, escape to Bear Lodge – a popular location tucked between a 75-acre wildlife reserve and a 2,000-acre migratory waterfowl refuge with miles of nature trails and an on-site antique auto museum renowned for rare one-of-a-kind models and hundreds of authentic historic fashions. After your museum experience, enjoy an easy, pristine walk around Wander Lake. Bear Lodge offers spacious guestrooms with private balconies and exceptional guest service. Visitors will enjoy the inviting and relaxed atmosphere at the restaurant, bar and the Internet gift shop, featuring complimentary Internet access. Find your way to the fitness centre or use the on-site tram to get around the resort. During the summer, ride the free Around Town Express to popular locations. Enjoy the hospitality! From $135 From $135 Moderate Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks Moderate Arctic Circle Tour Welcome to the “Golden Heart City”, Fairbanks – the core of Alaska's Arctic. Friendly service, clean rooms and comfortable surroundings – that's their promise and your guarantee. That's 100% Hampton! Enjoy a free freshly baked, hot breakfast every day and free high-speed Internet access (wired and wireless) in your room and public areas. Amenities include a microwave and refrigerator in every room, an indoor pool and hot tub, on-site fitness centre and complimentary airport shuttle service between the hotel and the airport or train station. Easy access to shopping, dining and the downtown business district. Offering year-round access to one of the best top-of-the-world locations. Discover Alaska's Arctic! Experience one-day and multi-day adventures throughout Alaska's Arctic featuring the natural history and cultural heritage of the region. The Air Adventure is a five-hour journey into the Brooks Mountain Range with a visit to a wilderness community. The Fly Drive Adventure combines a ground tour on the Dalton Highway and flight by small plane. The Arctic Circle Village Adventures visit the Nunamuit village of Anaktuvuk Pass nestled in the gates of the Arctic National Park of Fort Yukon, an Athabascan village along the Yukon River. Is a day trip not enough? Enjoy more time with the Arctic Circle Overnight or Arctic Ocean Adventure. Multi-night Arctic Circle Aurora Adventures place you directly under the Auroral Oval. From $163 Pricing on request ANDERSON VACATIONS Superior From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes.