From Alaska to Northern Canada, the tundra sprawls across an immense stretch of North America unspoiled by development. Whether you enjoy outdoor sports, exploring natural areas or just seeing the Arctic for yourself, numerous travel activities are available to southerners interested in exploring the great north land.
Dog Sledding in Alaska
Alaska Dog Sledding offers travelers the opportunity to experience dog sledding, snowmobiling and hiking alongside seasoned Alaskan guides in and around St. Michael, Alaska. The package includes accommodation in a heated cabin and home-cooked northern delicacies such as moose, king crab and salmon. The package costs $2,500 as of 2010 and lasts for six days.
Northern Lights Viewing in the Yukon
Northern Tales tour agency offers a travel package for visitors hoping to see the Aurora Borealis just outside of White Horse in the Yukon, Canada. The Aurora Borealis Package has three options based on tours of two, three or four nights. The package includes accommodation in a cabin hotel and a guided tour to the best viewing spots outside the city. Meals are not included in the cost of the tour. The cost of the tour is $489 for two nights, $617 for three nights, and $766 for four nights as of 2010.
Polar Bear Watching in Manitoba
VIA Rail offers a joint tour along with Tundra Buggy Tours of the area around Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, including Wapusk National Park, which is known for its polar bear migrations across the tundra. The trip lasts for seven days and includes the journey by train from Winnipeg to Churchill and back again. The cost of the trip is $2,516 as of 2010.
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