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Maryelizabeth Luzier, Travel Agent in Suwanee, GA

Maryelizabeth Luzier

Suwanee, GA Travel Agent
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Maryelizabeth Luzier

Suwanee, GA · 4 Years of Experience

Maryelizabeth Luzier, an independent agent with Travelmation, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Alaska
PLACES VISITED:
SUGGESTED DURATION:8 Days
A couples winter getaway for 2 over Thanksgiving to Alaska. Flying from ATL to Fairbanks, Alaska. A trip full of history, culture and everything Alaska has to offer! From the famous auto museum and cultural center to ice fishing, hot springs, snowmobiling and walking with reindeer.. Alaska has so much to offer in the winter time! This couple wanted to do it all, so they have a busy schedule! Of course, no trip to Alaska is complete without the Northern Lights! This itinerary gives them ample time to enjoy the Aurora Lights, hoping that at least one of the nights nature will cooperate!
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DAY1
Alaska
Close Day
Coming in from Atlanta to Fairbanks
Day 1: Land at 2:58 pm/rental car at airport/ check-in to lodging, rest, dinner, stay at Pike's Waterfront Lodge (nights 1&2)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor's Center
Pioneer Park
DAY2
Alaska
Close Day
Fun in Winter Sports
Day 2: Start of the day with a 1.5 hour dog sledding adventure, followed by a visit to Reindeer Ranch, where you can walk with the reindeer. Finish up the evening hoping for a good night to view the Aurora Lights. Staying another night at the Pike's Winter Lodge, where they have an observatory and they will even ring your room when the northern lights are visible (if requested).
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dog Sledding (1.5 Hours)
Running Reindeer Ranch
Aurora Lights
DAY3
Alaska
Close Day
Heading to Hot Springs
Day 3: Start the day Ice Fishing 10-2 PM. Then head to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum(open until 5 PM). Then drive to Chena Springs Resort for the night, check in and enjoy the hot springs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Ice Fishing
DAY4
Alaska
Close Day
Hot Springs, Ice Museum and Cabin
Day 4: Start the day off with relaxing in the Hot Springs, followed by a couples massage at the Chena Resort, before driving back to Fairbanks to check into the Fire Side Cabin at Pike's Waterfront Resort. The a relaxing evening with dinner and Aurora Lights (if they haven't performed by this time).
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ice Museum at Chena
Couples Massage
DAY5
Alaska
Close Day
Snowmobiling and Museum of the North
Day 5: Tackle the winter wonderland with 2 hours of Snowmobiling,then head to the Museum of the North and finish up with more Aurora lights!Aurora Lights
HIGHLIGHTS:
Snowmobiling (2 hours)
Museum of the North
Aurora Lights
DAY6
Alaska
Close Day
Castner Glacier Ice Caves and snowshoeing
Day 6: Rent snowshoes and drive to Castner Glacier Ice Caves to explore the wilderness.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Snowshoeing
Castner Glacier Ice Caves
DAY7
Alaska
Close Day
Denali
Day 7: Drive to Meeting place outside of Denali (2 hour drive) to meet guide for Fat Tire Truck Tours (3.5 hour tour of Denali). When finished with tour, use rented skiis and do a little cross country skiing in Denali before driving back to Fairbanks(2 hours).
HIGHLIGHTS:
Fat Tire Truck Tour of Denali
Cross Country skiing
DAY8
Alaska
Close Day
Travel Home
Day 8: Early morning flight to ATL. Drop of rental car at the airport before we check in for flights.
HIGHLIGHTS:
flights home
FINAL THOUGHTS
Such a fun trip to plan! The couple is excited about everything Alaska has to offer.Timing is essential during the winter days in Alaska, because the daylight hours are limited for activities and transportation is more limited than the warmer months.