Top Fairbanks Half-day Tours - page 2

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.

Travel the famous Dalton Highway on this 16-hour Arctic Circle drive. Visit the Yukon River, stop by the Arctic Circle Trading Post, and get views of the tundra landscape. Learn about life in rural Alaska through your guide's commentary; departure from a meeting point in Fairbanks.

Zip around by snowmobile on the outskirts of the North Pole during a 1-hour guided tour near Fairbanks. Your guide provides driving instructions and practice time before you head out past the Alaska Pipeline and through snow-covered forests. You'll ride in comfort on a Ski Doo luxury touring snowmobile that accommodates one or two riders, and has heated handgrips and electric start. Look for Alaska's native wildlife including moose, fox, snowshoe hare, ptarmigan, grouse, and squirrels. Includes experienced guide, and use of snowmobile and weatherproof clothing.

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.

Experience the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis on this viewing tour from Fairbanks. Head to a couple of spots in the Fairbanks area in search of the colorful lights dancing in the sky (not guaranteed). Listen to your guide as they explain how the phenomenon occurs and enjoy a photography service so you don't have to waste time fiddling around with your equipment.

Your local, knowledgeable guide will pick you up & take you on a full-day adventure through Alaska’s history, culture, and unforgettable experiences. We’ll begin by visiting the Alaska Pipeline. After a gold mine , where you’ll learn the rich story of Fairbanks’ gold rush roots including the era of Felix Pedro the traditions that helped build Alaska. Enjoying a charming ride on a small train inspired by Alaska’s rail history, traveling on your way to the gold panning area. Here, you’ll have the chance to pan for gold yourself & yes, you’ll take your gold home with you as a real Alaskan souvenir! Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, featuring vintage cars, elegant historic clothing, and unforgettable. Then we’ll head to the Large Animal Research Station to see & learn about incredible animals up close including musk ox, reindeer, caribou, while learning about their role in Alaska’s culture and environment. Finish the day Great Alaska Bowl Company, creations made from Alaska.

Treat yourself to the complete Alaskan experience: A team of happy hounds speeds you through snowy scenery and then you’re whisked off to an off-the-grid cabin for a delicious home-cooked meal. Learn what it takes to lead a team of dogs before hopping on a sled for an hour-long run. After dinner, face the cabin’s large north-facing windows and search of the fleeting aurora borealis, while savoring a warm beverage.

Get a chance to witness the magical phenomenon of the northern lights from inside a warm lodge located far from city lights. An informative guide explains the science behind the dancing lights streaming across the night sky. Bring along your camera and capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Fairbanks are included.

Many people wait their whole lives to see the northern lights. Book this small-group aurora-chasing tour from Fairbanks and go with a guide to a prime viewing location in the wilderness to try to witness the lights firsthand. Plus, this aurora borealis tour makes things easy with pickup from Fairbanks included.

Fairbanks, Alaska is known for its rugged beauty and natural wildlife. During this half-day excursion, enjoy a tour of the city and stop at several landmarks including Alyeska Pipeline, Santa Claus House in North Pole. the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Pioneer Park and Museum of the North at University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis are a spectacular natural phenomenon, often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the Northern sky. Enjoy the privacy of your party on this tour.We provide Tea/Coffee. Please note the Aurora is a natural occurrence. We cannot guarantee that guests will see the aurora.

Getting to the Chena Hot Springs Resort from Fairbanks is virtually impossible without a car. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and book a private transfer to visit the springs. Nestled in the remote forests of Alaska, the Chena Hot Springs are a perfect place to relax and unwind after spending a few days exploring Fairbanks.

The Arctic Ale Trail is the signature evening of your time in Fairbanks. Not a typical bar hop or self-guided crawl, but a curated journey into the culture and spirit of Interior Alaska. Visit three respected local breweries and discover how pure Alaska water, long winters, and frontier independence shape every pour. In one of them, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour where you’ll see how their beer is crafted from start to finish. With hotel pickup, safe transportation between stops, and included drinks at two breweries, every detail is handled so you can experience the Fairbanks after dark without the stress of planning or driving. Choose to end at your hotel or Humble Roots Beer Project downtown. With small groups and limited evening departures during the Midnight Sun season, this is one effortless and rewarding way to explore the city after hours. It is the kind of evening that stays with you long after your trip, when a sip or sunset brings you back to the North.

While visiting Fairbanks, take part in two great Alaska activities: ice fishing and aurora borealis viewing on this small-group tour. Travel outside the city into the mountains to go ice fishing and seek out the elusive northern lights. Your home base is a cozy heated cabin where you can sip hot cocoa and snack on grilled fresh fish that you catch, or reindeer sausage. Hope to get a good look at the aurora borealis (northern lights) on a tour that includes use of fishing gear, refreshments, and guide.

Capture the photos of the northern lights that you have been dreaming of on this guided night trip to the Murphy Dome from Fairbanks. One of the tallest peaks in the region, Murphy Dome provides one of the best vantage points for a chance to witness the aurora borealis. Watch the night sky blaze with color while savoring a hot beverage. Hotel transport included.