Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Alaska (Updated 2026)

Soak. Glow. Dream. Your evening begins with a scenic drive from Fairbanks into Alaska’s wilderness to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Upon arrival, enjoy time at...
$250

Operated by Heart of Alaska Tours. Fairbanks City Highlight Tour stands out because it's led by passionate locals who know Fairbanks inside and out. Rather...
$160

Your trip to the Laughton Glacier combines a scenic train ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a wilderness hike to...
$400

Join us for an Alaskan village tour and crab feast! Our locally owned and operated tour is your chance to form a deeper connection. We...
$235

See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on...
$519

Summer Valley and Forest Hike
Experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park's fondest, glaciated valleys. On this tour, we will take you to the glorious Eagle...
$179

Hike the wilderness trails in the Denali National Park area with an experienced naturalist guide on this active, narrated tour. This strenuous, interpretive hike spends...
$195

Experience the Mendenhall Glacier Guide Hike, a thrilling 6-7 mile adventure! Your journey begins with a 3-mile trek through the Tongass National Forest, the world's...
$225

Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour
Discover the best of Fairbanks on this five-and-a-half-hour guided city tour featuring the Santa Claus House, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and...
$155

Winter Waterfall Walk
Barbara Falls is the best waterfall to visit in the Chugach State Park. It's even more fascinating when it's frozen solid; just look at the...
$139

Turnagain Arm Tour
Spend 5 hours on a half-day tour of the scenic Turnagain Arm—a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet that's backed by the Chugach Mountains. Drive on...
$179

PLEASE NOTE: The morning tour starts at 9am (not 8:15) from Sept 16 through Sept 30, due to winter hours at the Conservation Center. A...
$129

