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Paws for Adventure Tour
Paws for Adventure Tour Stop by Paws for Adventure in Fairbanks for the thrill of a lifetime as you can choose between a 30 minute or full hour ride with a pack of trained dogs! Between October and April, the dog mushing business booms and this company gives you the opportunity to experience the thrill…
Aurora Ice Museum
Aurora Ice Museum The Aurora Ice Museum is the largest year-round ice environment in the whole world, making it another essential winter wonderland tour stop for your group! This museum is made from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow harvested from and around the local Chena Hot Springs Resort. Beginning humbly in 2005, this…
Chena Hot Springs
Chena Hot Springs What better way to relax on your trip to Alaska than with a trip to the most developed hot springs destination in the whole state, Chena Hot Springs. Founded over 100 years ago, this geothermal wonder is home to world famous healing mineral waters, winning winter views of the Aurora Borealis, multiple…
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Many people miss out on the opportunity to visit Fairbanks, an Alaskan city further out than most, but this gem of a town is a great vacation destination that you and your group won’t want to miss a second of. Known as the ‘Last Frontier’ and also the ‘gateway to Denali’, this wild area…
Hatcher Pass
Hatcher Pass Deep within the mysterious Talkeetna Mountains, between the small towns of Willow and Palmer, your group will find the local delight of Hatcher Pass. Locals absolutely love this area for recreation and scenic drives along Hatcher Pass Road, a 60-mile narrow road winding through the Talkeetna Mountains. Hatcher Pass is an area that…
Girdwood
Girdwood Girdwood is a small Alaskan mountain town about 36 miles south of Anchorage. Unlike Anchorage, however, Girdwood strives to provide a small town vibe and takes pride in allowing guests to escape all the city hustle and bustle of the larger Anchorage. Girdwood is known as the new “recreation capital” of Alaska, home to…
Iditarod Race
Iditarod Race Get ready for this once in a lifetime opportunity to view the beginning of “The Last Greatest Race on Earth,” the Alaska Iditarod. This race pits man and animal versus nature as they travel down 1,000 miles of the roughest and most beautiful terrain, encountering harsh mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, desolate…
History for Pennies
History drives on educational vacations for all kinds of travel groups from students to senior citizens but visiting several museums and/or landmarks that charge admission can really add up. When you’re traveling on a budget and want to see more than a couple of historic sites, know that there are places – like those below –…
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska Native Heritage Center The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an educational and cultural institution for all visitors located in the heart of Anchorage. Alaskan knowledge, heritage, and tradition are all the focus in this facility, and the native traditions and customs of the past and present are shown through workshops, demonstrations, and guided tours…
Deluxe Dome Railcars
Deluxe Dome Railcars Taking passengers on a 7-8 hour leisurely trip from Denali to Anchorage, or vice versa, the Deluxe Dome Railcar is the perfect way to comfortably travel through the wilderness of Alaska while still catching all the scenery. The company, owned by Carnival Cruise Lines, offers 10 fully functional train cars and has…
Tundra Wilderness Tour
Tundra Wilderness Tour Explore Denali National Park with a fully narrated tour in the comfort of a climate controlled vehicle with the Teklanika Tundra Wilderness Tour. This six to eight-hour tour will take you 50-60 miles into the park, depending on the season and condition of the single usable road, Park Road. The tour takes…
Top 10 Branson Attractions
The live entertainment capital of the world brings you such an abundance of attractions that it can be difficult to choose what to put on your itinerary. That’s what we’re here for at Adventure Student Travel so sit back and let us inform you on the best and brightest attractions in Branson for your next…

