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Things To Do In Fairbanks
Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour
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Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

Slip on your heated helmet and hit the gas--we are headed through Alaska's winter playground.  This 1 hour guided tour takes place on the outskirts of...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$179
Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge, Great view from top of the ridge
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Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge, Great view from top of the ridge

Overlooking the Alaska Mountain Range and can see great view from top of the ridge. Amazing view of the dark night sky within only a...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (272)
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$136
Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour
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Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour

Our tour offers a thrilling and immersive winter experience right outside of Fairbanks. Unlike typical sightseeing, you'll actively explore Alaska’s pristine backcountry by snowmobile, guided...

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
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$187
Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake
4.9 (177)

Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

The Alaskan sub-arctic ice fishing experience in a quick and easy format! Meet your fishing guide at the lake (directions e-mailed after booking). Learn ice...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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"Aurora Ice" - Ice Fishing & Salmon Dinner Tour
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"Aurora Ice" - Ice Fishing & Salmon Dinner Tour

You are able to FISH-EAT-VIEW from inside our fabled ice fishing cabins. The 1st and only Northern Lights Viewing through panorama windows while ice fishing...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$239
Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout
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Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

Go on an ice fishing expedition on a frozen lake outside North Pole. This is the ideal Fairbanks Alaska ice fishing experience as you will...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$179
Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
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Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

Enjoy a truly Alaskan experience in the famous North Pole Alaska on a 30 minute dog sledding adventure. This ride includes informative commentary from your local...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour
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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle, traveling one of the world’s most remote roads through Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness. With an...

12 to 14 hours • Hotel pickup offered
12 to 14 hours • Hotel pickup offered
12 to 14 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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Dogsled Adventure in Fairbanks with Homestead tour
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Dogsled Adventure in Fairbanks with Homestead tour

Experience the thrill of riding in one of Alaska's oldest modes of transportation! The dogsled! Towns, villages and lifestyles were created using the traditional style...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$155
Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure
4.8 (31)

Arctic Circle Aurora Drive Adventure

Cross the Arctic Circle and look for the Aurora in a one day tour from Fairbanks! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation...

17 to 18 hours
17 to 18 hours
17 to 18 hours
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Gold Dredge 8 Historic Tour
4.6 (936)

Gold Dredge 8 Historic Tour

Experience the thrill of Alaska’s gold mining history at Gold Dredge 8! Start with an up-close look at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and discover the story...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
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$91.80
Summer Kennel Visit at Historic Trail Breaker Kennel
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Summer Kennel Visit at Historic Trail Breaker Kennel

Learn all about the Alaskan Husky and the lifestyle of dog mushing on a walking tour of one of the longest operating kennels in Alaska....

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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Recent Fairbanks traveler reviews
Hanging with Dexter
Gold Dredge 8 Historic Tour
Mark_S, Jul 2026
Hanging with Dexter
Very professional outfit. Dexter was worth the price of admission with his gold mining and Alaska pipeline stories.
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Fairbanks Tour
Fairbanks City Highlights: Guided Golden Heart Tour
samanthakH8108NU, Jul 2026
Fairbanks Tour
Great tour! Very informative and fun.
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Fairbanks highlights
Heart of Fairbanks Tour Culture, History and Fun
kellykQ8173UA, Jul 2026
Fairbanks highlights
Knowledgeable driver/guide. Saw good highlights of Fairbanks. Would've liked more time at the museum
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Great experience in 3hrs
Riverboat Discovery Tour
Quest26393617657, Jul 2026
Great experience in 3hrs
1. Boat ride was very nice and narrated the entire time.2. Sit on top left side to see dog show from boat.3. Sit on top right side to see float plane take off and land.4. Free blueberry donuts.5. The village stop was really nice with local gals talking about historical topics.6. Worth the money. I’d return.
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Fairbanks on the river
Riverboat Discovery Tour
rory_p, Jul 2026
Fairbanks on the river
Relaxing with excellent narration. The trip has something for everyone. Enjoyed the salmon appetizer and snack bar with free donuts and coffee.
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Fun river experience!
Guided Fishing Adventure On The Chena River By Boat
Melissa_G, Jul 2026
Fun river experience!
Had a great time fishing, we were able to catch multiple fish! The fishing was a little slow at first but our guide was persistent and got us on some fish! The scenery was beautiful, also a nice boat ride!
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No snow? No problem! A...
Fairbanks Sled Dog Mushing Cart Ride & Kennel Tour
Steve_L, Jul 2026
No snow? No problem! A...
No snow? No problem! A Fairbanks dog mushing kennel offered an exceptional experience where these incredible huskies replaced sleds with a side-by-side cart, powering us through challenging forest trails with unwavering energy. The dogs were remarkably friendly, our guide Chase was filled with knowledge & intriguing stories about mushing, and the whole experience was a truly unforgettable Alaska adventure. THANK YOU!
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Gold Dredge 8 Historic Tour
Londyn_C, Jun 2026
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Best experience ever!! Book it!! From the train ride, to the presentations by the workers and all of their help it was absolutely perfect!
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Great experience
Heart of Fairbanks Tour Culture, History and Fun
Nikita_P, Jun 2026
Great experience
Great experience! I was solo and joined another couple. It was a great intimate tour that allowed me see so much of the city before I had to sadly head home.
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Amazing trip!
Wild Alaska Tour: Full-Day Scenic Journey from Fairbanks
Darcie_M, Jun 2026
Amazing trip!
Absolutely stunning ride through the interior from Fairbanks. The scenery was breath taking and our guide well informed and very prepared.
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Great tour
Fairbanks City Highlights: Guided Golden Heart Tour
Roberta_K, Jun 2026
Great tour
Blake was very knowledgeable about Fairbanks. He gave plenty of time in each area to explore. Highly recommend this tour.
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Wild Alaska Tour: Full-Day Scenic Journey from Fairbanks
camnbrookesmom, Jun 2026
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This trip exceeded our expectations! Ron, the guide/driver, is extremely knowledgeable of the landscape, foliage, wildlife and history of this area if Alaska. He kept us entertained the entire trip and made it go by extremely fast! Ron’s van was very clean and comfortable. It still has the “new car” smell. He accommodated us with hot tea, coffee and a variety of other drinks and snacks. I also loved that he used a PA system in the vehicle. We had a small group of 4 but we spread out so we all could take excellent pictures. You could hear him from any seat. Ron has thought out everything so you have the best experience!
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Gena is amazing, Northern lights were BEAUTIFUL!!
Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure
Parth_B, Jun 2026
Gena is amazing, Northern lights were BEAUTIFUL!!
So glad we went with this tour. Seeing Northern lights was incredibly magical and requires a ton of patience / attention. This was a dream for my wife and I and if you're looking for a great excursion, I highly recommend this tour group.Gena and her team provided exceptional service. We ended up renting a car and were able to follow her around Fairbanks to find the best viewpoints for lights. She was on top of everything and gave it her 100% to make sure all of us had a good time. Not only was she patient and nice, but she was also very quick to make decisions allowing us to get where we need to be at the right time.She is very transparent but will go above and beyond to give you and your family a great time. We were lucky enough to see the lights but even if we didn't, the adventure of driving around was exhilarating. She works tirelessly and long hours but she does not show it... her hard work deserves so much praise and cannot explain how much it means to my wife and I.I just want to say I've gone to Iceland for 10 days in November, 5 days in Finland and a few in Norway but never saw the lights.. I had low expectations and honestly if it wasn't for Gena, we might have had the same luck. She knew all the hot spots and was genuinely so happy for us when we got to see it. It was truly a dream come true.
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Chena Hot Springs Day Adventure
Mary_G, May 2026
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Got personalized attention and heard interesting stories. Learned about area and the history. Enjoyed the experience
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An unforgettable Arctic circle tour with Ron in Fairbanks!
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights – Dalton Highway Tour
TravEnthus, Apr 2026
An unforgettable Arctic circle tour with Ron in Fairbanks!
A wonderful experience with Ron to Arctic circle from Fairbanks! Ron was an excellent tour guide and driver to take a small group of us to Arctic circle in his van on Arpil 4th. He takes only 6 passengers at a time and the smal group tour gives you a very personal experience as opposed to 14-15 people tour. We had enough space to put our bags and move around in the van which was a very positive experience for a long 14 hour trip. Ron gave us plenty of time to see the attractions and take pictures on our way to Arctic circle through Dalton highway. He stopped our van to watch the northern lights when they appeared on the sky on our way back from Arctic circle. He helped us to take pictures and allowed us to spend enough time to enjoy the natural wonder! He carries a satellite phone during the trip to manage emergencies and being a very safe driver, he coordinates with the oil tankers and truck transporters on Dalton Highway to make a safe passage. Overall our experience was excellent during this trip and will definitely recommend Ron for Arctic circle tour.
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Ice fishing blast
Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake
Jycel_G, Apr 2026
Ice fishing blast
Michael was fantastic—so knowledgeable and eager to help. We truly enjoyed our ice fishing adventure with him as our host.
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