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Fairbanks City Highlight Tour

150 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 150 reviews collected by Cool Alaska and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Fairbanks, USA

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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket

Overview

Enjoy a day out on the town in Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit the main highlights and attractions in the "Golden Heart City". Travel through time as you explore the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Stop at the famous Trans-Alaska-Pipeline Viewpoint and learn how this massive project was completed. Then, head uphill to the University of Alaska Fairbanks to take in the wonders of the Museum of the North.

Finally, end the day with a trip to the Santa Claus House in the North Pole!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up from all major hotel in Fairbanks within city limits, not Airbnb nor private residences. All other locations please contact us for pick-up information.

What To Expect

Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point

The pipeline viewpoint is the perfect spot to explain the astonishing engineering of the pipeline, the oil field in Prudhoe Bay, and the Alaska oil industry.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Claus House

Visit Santa at his home in North Pole. The Santa Claus House is full with Alaska souvenirs. * Please note a Santa Claus sighting is not guaranteed.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

The Morris Thompson Cultural Center welcomes you with great exhibits about Interior Alaska.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

University of Alaska Museum of the North

Dramatic architecture and new exhibit galleries make the museum an extraordinary destination.Discover fascinating stories about Alaska’s cultures, places, and wildlife. * Closed on Sunday (Sept. & Oct.)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note Santa may not be present every day. His hours and appearances are subject to change without notice. A visit with Santa is not guaranteed.
  • Minimum age 5-year-old.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fairbanks City Highlight Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-10606P4

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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 150 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note Santa may not be present every day. His hours and appearances are subject to change without notice. A visit with Santa is not guaranteed.
  • Minimum age 5-year-old.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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