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Kayaking through the narrow inlets of the Kenai Fjords feels like stepping back in time. While the rugged landscape is remote and nearly inaccessible in some areas, people have been traveling these waterways for over a thousand years. The Sugpiaq people (also known as Alutiiq) learned to master the ever-changing Alaskan seasons by embracing the sea. They hunted, fished, and …
A traditional African safari conjures up images of traveling across the vast grasslands of Tanzania hunting exotic and dangerous animals. But this is an outdated notion. Currently, safaris are more about shooting pictures then they are about shooting game. It’s about conservation, education, and the experience of getting up close and personal with the wildest of wildlife. There are many …
Great Location When you first arrive in Alaska for your Gondwana Northern Lights tour, you’ll be able to relax and unwind at the Marriott SpringHill Suites. This fully-equipped, modern hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. Shops, restaurants, and local attractions are all within easy walking distance. And, with views of the Chena River, spacious rooms, …
How are you going to celebrate your father this Father’s Day? How about with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the Northern Lights in Alaska! Our Northern Lights Adventure tour has been featured on SocialMoms’ list of “8 Epic Father’s Day Gifts For the Dad Who Loves to Travel” and in an article from Ultimate Adventures, “12 Bucket List Trips for …
Our Olympic Peninsula Ecotour has been featured in the Los Angeles Times! Travel writer Anne Harnagel wrote a fantastic feature outlining our exciting new 8-day tour of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula—the only tour that includes hiking, kayaking, whale watching, a tour of the historic city of Port Townsend, a visit to the San Juan Islands, a float-plane trip, and a …
Travelers from all over the world flock to Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve to see the untamed beauty of a land formed by fire and ice. From the deep valleys and lakes carved out of the ground by glaciers to the towering peaks of active volcanoes, this park is a true wonder of the natural world. But its rugged …
This week we are proud to announce that we’ve been featured in The Washington Post’s weekly list of best travel bargains from around the globe! We’ve always made it a priority to give you the best value for your money while still standing by our vision of creating unique, eco-friendly experiences that our travelers will never forget! This week the …
What do you think of when you hear the word “Alaska?” Wildlife? Incredible natural scenery? The Last Frontier? Adventure? Alaska is all that and more—the place to go when the same-old, same-old summer vacation just won’t do. The place you go to make once-in-a-lifetime memories and experience things you’ll never see or do anywhere else. Thinking of a trip to …
What Makes Our Northern Lights Ecotour So Special? Last year Diane Trif joined us in December in Fairbanks, Alaska for our Northern Lights Ecotour. We enjoyed 6 days of snowshoeing, dogsledding, hot springs, curling, reindeer and tons of Aurora sightings! Diane was kind enough to feature us in an article on her blog, describing her experiences with us in Alaska …
Is the Northern Lights Adventure a Good Fit for Me? A lot of guests ask us if our Northern Lights Adventure ask us this question. Whether their concern is related to age, mobility, or any other special needs, the answer is always a resounding “Yes!”. We have had all sorts of guests from all over the world join us in …
