Top Fairbanks Water Tours

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).

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.

Discover Alaska’s natural hot springs and amazing ice sculptures without having to sort out your own transportation on a full-day tour to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks. Soak in thermally heated open-air hot springs and check out the intricate ice sculptures displayed at the Aurora Ice Museum.

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.

Set out in search of the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis during your time in Alaska on this nighttime excursion. Depart from Fairbanks after dark and venture deep into the forest in search of locations with little to no light pollution. If you find the colorful, dancing lights, your guide captures photos of your group so you can cherish the moments forever. Hotel pickup from downtown Fairbanks is included for convenience.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the Arctic Circle and Dalton Highway on this tour from Fairbanks. Beat vacation planning overwhelm, and leave the organization and logistics to your guide. Cover plenty of ground in a vehicle, resting your feet between stops at Finger Mountain, the Arctic Circle Monument Sign, and more. Perfect for travelers wanting to visit the Arctic Tundra on their trip to Alaska.

Chase the elusive Aurora Borealis on this guided Northern Lights adventure in Fairbanks, Alaska. Travel to prime viewing locations away from city lights, ensuring an optimal experience under the stunning night sky. Enjoy hot beverages and cozy gear while waiting for the magical display to unfold. Ideal for photographers seeking to capture the spectacle or anyone eager to witness this natural wonder in person. - Duration: 5 hours, with hotel pickup at 10 PM - Limited to a maximum of 8 participants for an immersive experience - Includes professional aurora guide, transportation, and photography assistance - Stay warm with hot drinks, snacks, and blankets while awaiting the auroras

We'll launch at the Nordale Boat Launch and head upstream on the Chena River by jet boat. The first few miles offer a glimpse of rural Alaska before the homes disappear and you're surrounded by the wilderness of Interior Alaska. Once we reach the Chena River Flood Control Dam, we'll shut off the main engine and switch to a quiet electric trolling motor, and gently drift downstream. As we drift, ask me about the history of the Chena River, the founding of Fairbanks, and the stories of the pioneers, riverboats, and the gold rush that helped shape Interior Alaska. if you want to cast a line and fish for some arctic grayling, we can do that too, if you purchase a valid fishing license. This stretch of the Chena River is prime wildlife habitat. It's common to see moose, beavers, the occasional porcupine, and birds such as bald eagles, owls, ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. While wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, we encounter animals on many of our trips.