Tours and Trips in Fairbanks

Get to know Fairbanks, called the 'Golden Heart City,' on this 5-hour sightseeing tour. Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center for an intro into the city's history and culture, and admire the architecture at the University of Alaska's Museum of the North. Feast your eyes on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the world's largest pipeline, and wrap up your day at the Santa Claus House in the North Pole. Hotel transport included.

Experience the famous Chena Hot Springs and Ice Museum on a full-day outing. After a convenient hotel pickup in Fairbanks, tour the Ice Museum, where you'll see masterfully-carved ice sculptures and rooms formed from ice. Sit at an ice bar and sip an Apple Martini from a cocktail glass made of ice. Then, watch the Aurora or soak in the mineral water of the hot springs.

Journey to the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks for a first-hand experience of the Earth's northernmost circle of latitude in one of our climate-controlled vans. Here, in the summer and winter, the sky is completely dark or light for 24 hours a day! Travel along the famous Dalton Highway and spot wildlife (no guarantee) as you cross the Yukon River. When you arrive, learn about the area's indigenous culture, take a walk with your guide, snap photos of the arctic landscape, and enjoy a free delicious warm stew amidst the incredible surroundings. You'll take home an official Arctic Circle certificate to commemorate this amazing Alaska experience. Make sure to dress weather appropriate and we recommend to wear some sturdy shoes to be able enjoy this trip.This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the winter sightseeing gems of Fairbanks on this 5.5-hour city tour. Snap a shot with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Santa Claus home, learn about the engineering feat that is the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and watch beautiful Alaskan birch bowls being made. At the Museum of the North and the Antique Auto Museum, experience the history, culture and craftsmanship of Fairbanks.Please note the Santa Claus House will be closed from Jan. 1, 2018 to mid May. This stop will be substituted with another location.

Pair aurora borealis with spa treatments and you get a northern lights experience like no other. This night trip from Fairbanks takes you to Chena Hot Springs Resort for an exciting but relaxing array of activities. Discover eye-popping sculptures at the on-site Aurora Ice Museum, and then unwind in the resort's legendary mineral water baths. When the conditions are right, a guide takes your small group to the best locations to watch for the ethereal northern lights, with warm beverages in hand.

Discover the Alaskan wilderness on this 3- or 4-day guided trip from Fairbanks that includes overnight accommodation. Head out into Alaska's frontier and visit the Arctic Circle, Coldfoot, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Prudhoe Bay and the charming town of Wiseman. Soak up spectacular scenery at the Arctic National Park, perhaps spotting wildlife like grizzlies and sheep. Enjoy plenty of hikes, including one on the high plateau of Finger Mountain, check out an Alaskan oil field, and learn about the region's gold-mining history and more.

Imagine yourself on the TV show 'Ice Road Truckers' on this tour that takes you along the Dalton Highway (aka Alaska Route 11) from Fairbanks to the edge of the Arctic Circle. During your 14-hour journey into the Alaskan wilderness, cross the Yukon River and set eyes on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world's largest pipeline systems. On the return drive, watch for the northern lights (aurora borealis). Food, warm drinks and hotel transport are included in this small-group experience limited to just eight people.

Get to know Alaska's past and present on this 5.5-hour tour in Fairbanks led by an informative guide. Enjoy the Museum of the North's story of Alaska's natural and cultural heritage, and admire the art installations at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center. Browse dog-mushing memorabilia at the Yukon Quest Log Cabin, before exploring Pioneer Park (seasonal) that features attractions celebrating Alaska's notable historical hallmarks, including the Gold Rush. Visit all these sites as part of a small-group or private tour - your choice!

Discover Angel Rock on this 5-hour guided hiking trip to the Chena River State Recreation Area from Fairbanks. This moderate 3.5-mile loop is one of the most popular trails in the Interior of Alaska, and provides stunning views of Angel Creek Valley and the Chena River. A guide leads you to scenic vista points and explains the local geology. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as moose and grouse, and learn about the granite formations called tors that you see along the way. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Get a kick out of the Fairbanks Ice Museum and then revitalize your mind and body at Chena Hot Springs on this day trip from Fairbanks. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum filled with displays of ice sculptures, and then warm up at Chena Hot Springs. Surrounded by beautiful Alaskan scenery, immerse yourself in thermal pools of water that soothe sore muscles and aching backs. Enjoy several hours of free time at the rustic lodge resort. Hotel transport included.

Speed through winter landscapes on this 90-minute snowmobile adventure in North Pole. Follow an expert guide into the Chena Lakes Recreation area on remote mountain trails leading you across frozen lakes and rivers, and keep an eye out for wildlife. Then, park the snowmobile and wind down your adrenaline with a warm beverage, along with some snacks.

Enjoy adventures away from Fairbanks as you discover the beautiful landscapes of the Alaskan wilderness. Walk along the thundering Yukon River, and hike above the tree line of Finger Mountain for gorgeous views. At the Arctic Circle take a commemorative photo, and learn about the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world's largest pipelines. Enjoy live commentary and hotel transport on this full-day tour.

Escape to a winter wonderland at the Chena Lakes Recreation Area on this 2-hour snowshoe tour from Fairbanks. As a guide takes you over snow-covered trails at a leisurely pace, watch for wildlife such as moose, birds, snowshoe hare and foxes. Explore forests and frozen lakes in this tranquil environment, and hear the sound of your snowshoes crunching softly in the snow. This is a perfect budget-friendly activity for the family.

How many people can say they've crossed the Arctic Circle? Experience the landscapes of a lifetime on this full-day guided trip from Fairbanks and see the Northern Lights. Journey through Alaskan wilderness aboard comfortable transport, and take a stroll along the Yukon River. On a high plateau of Finger Mountain, spot wildlife such as foxes, moose and bears. On the way back, witness the splendor of Aurora Borealis.