A Baseball Bonanza Under the Solstice Sun
June 19-22, 2023
We are thrilled to partner with Baseball Bucket List to put on this once-in-a-lifetime baseball tour!
Speaking of bucket lists, if you were to poll baseball fanatics and “ballpark chasers” around the United States on what is on their list, the Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska, would no doubt be at the top for many.
This game is played annually on the summer solstice, capping off a city-wide festival in Fairbanks to celebrate the longest day of the year. It will be the only night game you ever attend during which the stadium lights are never turned on, because the sun never sets on the solstice at latititudes this high, allowing for a “day game” with a 10:00 PM first pitch!
In addition to this legendary, annual Alaska Goldpanners (summer collegiate team) home game, we will visit nearby Denali National Park, home to Denali (a.k.a. Mt. McKinley), the highest peak in North America, and countless moose and grizzly bears. The natural beauty and wildlife in Denali are unparalled – you may feel like you are inside a nature documentary when taking in the scene.
For more on the fascinating experience of the Midnight Sun Game, check out this article on MLB.com and listen to this Travel for Sports Podcast episode. For an idea of what to expect on our tours, check out our 2022 USA West Coast Tour recap.
You can combine this tour with our Washington Baseball Tour to experience the full Pacific Northwest Baseball Tour.
*Itinerary
- Monday, June 19: Arrival to Fairbanks and welcome dinner
- June 20: Denali National Park tour
- June 21: Touring and sightseeing in Fairbanks; Midnight Sun Game at Growden Memorial Park
- June 22: Depart Fairbanks
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A guide to lead you through a detailed itinerary with an engaging combination of baseball, targeted sightseeing, and outings, the result of which will give you a cost-effective and in-depth personal tour of the Fairbanks region of Alaska.
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Business-class accommodation.
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All in-tour land travel.
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Carefully-selected tickets for the Midnight Sun Game.
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At least one hosted meal.
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Scheduling flexibility. Want to come early or stay late to enjoy more of the beautiful Alaskan summer? We can help you plan that.
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Travel desk services.
- Carbon offset: In order to mitigate the tour’s environmental impact, we will use our profits to purchase a carbon offset from Sustainable Travel International on behalf of each guest.
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Not included: airfare, airport transportation, and most meals.
Price
$1,377 double occupancy
$370 single supplement
Unable to join the tour but want to get a taste of the JapanBall experience? You can sit with our tour group at the game and join in other activities such as our welcome dinner, Denali National Park Tour, and sightseeing!
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