Top Fairbanks Audio Guides

Dog sledding is one of Alaska's many time-honored traditions and used to be the prime mode of transportation. On this private excursion from Fairbanks, you can experience a thrilling dog sled ride through the snow-covered forests. After your ride, enjoy one-on-one time with the dogs and their puppies and learn more about the Alaskan tradition.

Venture away from the light pollution of Fairbanks, without worrying about navigating the snowy roads, with this aurora-chasing tour. Travel from your hotel in a heated van in search of the colorful natural phenomenon. Learn about the aurora and Alaskan culture from your guide, enjoy a twilight campfire meal, and even get tips on how to capture the northern lights on your camera.

Look no further for a cozy, curated northern lights experience. Head to the cozy rustic Alaskan cabin, high on a ridge overlooking the Alaska Mountains. As you wait for the sky to light up in neon technicolor, keep comfortable with hot cocoa, coffee, and snacks. From there, all you have to do is enjoy the show (aurora sightings are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed).

During your visit to Alaska, view the fleeting northern lights from the comfort and warmth of an Aurora Lodge. Ride in a climate-controlled vehicle with hotel pickup in Fairbanks and enjoy commentary from your guide and a warm spot to wait for "Lady Aurora" to light up the sky. Since this is a small-group tour, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, too.

Learn more about Fairbanks’ intriguing culture and history on a small-group sightseeing tour. Browse the exhibits at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center and the Museum of the North, where you find contemporary art, natural history, and an intriguing sound room. See the Alyeska Pipeline from the viewing point and pay a visit to Santa Claus at the North Pole. Note that the itinerary may change seasonally.

Experience Alaska in one of the most capable off-road machines in the world. Arctic Fat Truck Tours takes you deep into the scenic boreal forest near Fairbanks in a fully enclosed, heated, amphibious Fat Truck designed for Arctic terrain. Travel across snow, mud, water, rolling hills, and rugged wilderness trails while surrounded by towering spruce and birch forests and wide-open Interior landscapes. Along the way, your guide shares insights about local wildlife, the boreal ecosystem, and what life is really like in Alaska's far north with scenic photo stops built into the journey. As a locally owned and operated business, we focus on delivering a personal, memorable experience that blends comfort, capability, and authentic Alaskan adventure. If you're ready to explore Alaska in a way few travelers ever do, Arctic Fat Truck Tours offers an unforgettable ride through the Last Frontier.

Explore beyond Fairbanks city limits—and enjoy an exciting but relaxing array of activities at the Chena Hot Springs Resort—on this small-group tour. Admire ice sculptures at the Aurora Ice Museum, unwind in the resort’s hot mineral springs, and upgrade to enjoy drinks or a meal on site. If the conditions are right, you can then cap off the experience with a northern lights viewing before returning to your hotel.

Go far off the beaten track on this small-group tour that takes you along one of the world's most isolated roads. Travel into the Alaskan wilderness along the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to the edge of the Arctic Circle. On the way back, keep your eyes peeled for the northern lights, though the natural phenomenon cannot be guaranteed.

Experience Alaska in one of the most capable off-road machines in the world. Arctic Fat Truck Tours takes you deep into the scenic boreal forest near Fairbanks in a fully enclosed, heated, amphibious Fat Truck designed for Arctic terrain. Travel across snow, mud, water, rolling hills, and rugged wilderness trails while surrounded by towering spruce and birch forests and wide-open Interior landscapes. Along the way, your guide shares insights about local wildlife, the boreal ecosystem, and what life is really like in Alaska's far north with scenic photo stops built into the journey. As a locally owned and operated business, we focus on delivering a personal, memorable experience that blends comfort, capability, and authentic Alaskan adventure. If you're ready to explore Alaska in a way few travelers ever do, Arctic Fat Truck Tours offers an unforgettable ride through the Last Frontier.

Visit Chena Hot Springs Resort at night for an unmatched combination of relaxation and northern lights viewing. Set 60 miles (97 kilometers) from Fairbanks, a nighttime trip to the resort is a hassle on your own—especially for travelers who don’t want to drive Alaska’s remote roads at night. Luckily, this tour includes all your transportation so even the late-night journey home is worry-free.

Capture Wild Alaska does not do big groups! We do private tours only! (one to six people max). We try to keep you away from the crowds as headlights from vehicles ruin the light show. We have secret and private locations to share with you. Our private tours also reduce exposure to other travelers. We know this is important for our elderly guests and immune compromised. We also offer a very cozy Grand Wagoneer with heated seats and triple sunroof. We also offer photography instruction to shoot the Auroras and include a high resolution file of our light show with additional prints to purchase as an option.

Experience and photograph the spectacular Northern Lights on this tour around Fairbanks, Alaska. First, admire stunning sculptures which are a part of the World Ice Art Championships and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Then, soak in the region’s mineral-rich hot springs as you watch the vibrant Aurora Borealis dance above your head. With each photo captured, you’ll create souvenirs to cherish.