All Fairbanks Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Private Wild Alaska Tour: Full-Day Scenic Journey from Fairbanks

13 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Summer Kennel Visit at Historic Trail Breaker Kennel

1 hourFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of the Alaskan wilderness while soaking in steaming geothermal springs and—if you’re lucky—watching the northern lights overhead. While the limited light and extreme weather conditions deter most people from visiting Alaska in the winter, for those who want to experience the magic of the northern lights and the hot spring surrounded by a blanket of snow, this wintertime tour is the way to go.

Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour

The only private aurora tour in Fairbanks with both a wilderness lodge and mobile chase capability. Recommended by National Geographic, your group gets exclusive use of the lodge, van, and guide—the night runs entirely on your schedule. Most aurora tours make you choose: sit at a lodge and hope, or ride in a van all night. This tour does both. On clear nights, you watch the aurora from a warm cedar cabin with panoramic windows, a fireplace, and hot drinks deep in Alaska's interior. If clouds move in, your guide Michael, a lifelong Alaskan, takes your group mobile to chase clear skies—so a cloudy forecast doesn't cost you the lights. No other private tour in Fairbanks offers this. Groups of 2-9 guests, families with children under 10 welcome. Stay out until 5 AM or wrap up early—the pace is yours, start to finish.

Private Northern Lights Lodge & Chase – Fairbanks

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Experience two of Interior Alaska’s most iconic winter attractions in one unforgettable evening. Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort, where you’ll have time to relax in the famous natural hot springs, explore the resort, and enjoy an included tour of the Aurora Ice Museum. Guests will also have the option to purchase dinner at the resort restaurant before heading out for the night’s Northern Lights experience. After Chena, your local guide will take you away from city lights in search of the aurora borealis. Along the way, you’ll learn about Alaska’s winter landscape and the Northern Lights, with hands-on assistance capturing aurora photos with your own camera or smartphone when conditions allow. - Late evening tour lasting 7.5 hours from 4:30pm to 2:00am, including all pick-ups and drop-offs. - Pick-up and drop-off from all hotels and most BNBs in Fairbanks. - Admission included for both the hot springs and the Ice Museum.

Dance Of The Spirits Hotsprings Tour

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Fairbanks. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Fairbanks AK

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Open 10PM-2AM. Spend a late Fairbanks evening the way it's meant to be spent - warm, relaxed, and under a truly dark sky. Our cozy indoor facility has comfortable lounge seating and a big projector screen, perfect for settling in while you wait for the lights. When you're ready, step outside to our fire pits and watch the northern sky just steps away from the front door! Move between indoor and outdoor seating as much as you like throughout the evening. What's included: - Local guide for Q&A and camera assistance - Science behind the Aurora presentation - Outdoor fire pit seating - Complimentary water, hot chocolate, and tea - Complimentary digital portraits with the Aurora - Flexible arrival - come and go within the viewing window -Billiards (Pool) -Table Top Shuffle Boards -Board Games and Card Games Available to add on: - Dinner Box (please call ahead for last-minute bookings) - Chips, Candy Bars, Fruit Snacks, Sodas - Have your photos printed!

Aurora Viewing Venue

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

Arctic Ale Trail: a Fairbanks Brewery Tour with Drinks & Pickup.

Arctic Ale Trail: a Fairbanks Brewery Tour with Drinks & Pickup.

River Raft Excursion in Fairbanks AK

5 hoursFree Cancellation

1-Hour Winter Dog Sled Ride with Local Mushers and Teams

1 hourFree Cancellation

Winter Hiking Set for Snowshoes and Trek Poles

1 dayFree Cancellation

Alaska Aurora Season and Fairbanks Aurora Chasing Explore

We are on a ridgetop filled with trees and sunlight, far enough up to see Denali Mountain on a clear day! You will get to hike through a forest with a Guide that will teach you about the local history and also the climate of Interior Alaska. See how a local dog musher lives on his homestead. This is an eye-opening experience, showcasing how most Alaskans live, work, and play in the Arctic!

Goldstream Forest Hike & Kennel Visit

Our customers have trusted us and utilized our equipment and services for 10 years. They have had wonderful vacations kayaking, packrafting, hiking, biking, fishing around bears and enjoyed the increased peace of mind carrying a reputable brand of bear spray. They save alot of money, rather than buying since you cannot fly with bear spray and it's cheaper than buying both the can and the holster.

Bear Spray Rental 10 oz Counter Assault with Holster & Bear Bell

1 dayFree Cancellation

Chena Hot Springs Shuttle Service

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Fairbanks Private Photography Workshop

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5% savings

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Sluice Box Kennel & Husky Life Experience

Our stargazing activity stands apart as the only dedicated stargazing experience in Alaska. While the aurora might make a surprise appearance, we focus on the deep sky—constellations, planets, and galaxies—using a high-powered telescope. From our private, heated lodge near Fairbanks, we guide you through the cosmos. You’ll also learn astrophotography and how we reduce light pollution for the best viewing. It’s a unique, educational, and cozy journey into the night sky.

Stargazing in Alaska

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Our company workshops are unique because we don't do large groups of random people. Photography seems intimidating learning curve. People learn at different tempos. Rookies may feel intimidated in a group setting and not ask questions. Private workshops ensure the best learning environment. We want the absolute best experience for you we can give and we want the newbies! If you've ever wanted to quit shooting in AUTO mode, this is your chance! We have a brand new luxury Jeep Grand Wagoneer with triple sunroofs and a Polaris UTV. We can get you where you need to be without a bunch of hiking. You'll be fine on our tours even if you're older than us!! We can tour the beautiful Highways, take a UTV into the wilderness or hang-out in our duck blind on a very secluded lake. It's up to you! We give you many options and the choice of who goes with you. Where else can you that?

Private Full Day Photography Workshop of Fairbanks

Your unforgettable northern lights experience begins with a convenient pickup from your Fairbanks location in our luxury black truck. From there we’ll set out on a 4-hour journey to one of the best possible viewing spots that's carefully selected by our team based on real-time monitoring of earth and space weather conditions. Throughout the tour our knowledgeable staff will share fascinating insights about the science and folklore of the aurora borealis, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of this natural wonder. Our luxury vehicle is equipped with Wi-Fi to keep you connected, and we provide a selection of snacks and beverages to keep you comfortable on the road. Once we’ve found the perfect spot you’ll have time to marvel at the northern lights and capture stunning photos of the experience. After enjoying the show we’ll return you safely to your original pickup location or another spot that’s convenient for you in downtown Fairbanks.

Fairbanks Alaska Luxury Car Private Tour

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Fairbanks to Denali National Park in a comfortable SUV or 15-passenger van, ideal for both summer and winter adventurers. This 8-hour sightseeing tour offers stunning views of Alaska’s iconic landscapes with the added bonus of professional photography—our guide captures beautiful, high-resolution shots of your experience, so you can focus on the moment. This small-group tour (max 12 people) ensures a personalized experience with plenty of opportunities to stop, explore, and take in the majestic scenery. Whether it’s snow-covered peaks or vibrant summer greenery, Denali is awe-inspiring year-round. You’ll pass through the charming town of Nenana and spend 1.5 hours in Denali National Park, soaking in its natural beauty.

Denali Summer Winter Trial Shuttle with Professional Camera

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Aurora Oval Nightly Northern Lights Chase

Ice Fishing and Aurora Extravaganza

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What are people saying about Fairbanks

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

Stephanie_N, Nov 2026

An unforgettable Alaska experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Our Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum, and Northern Lights tour was amazing! Matthew was a fantastic guide, offering multiple viewing locations for the northern lights and sharing photography tips to help us capture the magic. Seeing those lights was an experience we’ll never forget! Between soaking in the hot springs, exploring the ice museum, and enjoying the northern lights, this tour was a highlight of our Alaska trip. The resort restaurant was excellent, too! Delicious food, generous portions, affordable prices, and great service from our server, Jorge. Highly recommend! Thank you, Matthew and Jorge, for helping make our visit so special!

Northern Lights - Aurora with FREE Photos - Arctic Night Tours

shalin_s, Oct 2026

Best Aurora experience in Fairbanks

Elena and Ed were simply amazing, the night when no other tour guide would dare to step out because of the storm, they took us out for an amazing dancing Aurora shows, one of the best night ever, so many amazing photos, we were tired of posing for the photos but they never got tired of clicking it for us. Very knowledgeable, friendly! Felt like we’re part of family! Would definitely recommend doing this on the first day of your Aurora trip to Fairbanks

Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit

Juan_M, Oct 2026

Glass House and Stunning Sights

The Glass House is beautiful. The sights you gets are truly wonderful. Our guide was kind and really did his best to give us a memorable experience. We got to see a bit of the lights since it’s always weather dependent but our guide managed to get beautiful pictures for us. 100% recommend.

Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

Brianna_D, Oct 2026

Amazing! Our guide, Tony,...

Amazing! Our guide, Tony, was very friendly and very accommodating to whatever we wanted to do. We saw a fantastic Aurora show and he took us to many vantage points- his bus is in mint condition! The hot Springs and Ice museum were very worth it- would recommend !

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

Kevin_H, Oct 2026

The best Aurora Borealis Viewing

Our group of seven joined the Aurora Borealis Viewing tour with Alaska Northern Lights on October 7th. Our guide, David, was exceptionally dedicated and responsible. He took us to several spots chasing the northern lights and captured photos of us using professional camera gear. Around 1:30 AM, just as we were heading back, David kept a close eye on the sky and suddenly made a turn toward a new spot. There, we witnessed the most breathtaking aurora of our lives. Within 15 minutes, a massive, vibrant curtain of lights danced across the sky like a rainbow. It truly made the whole trip worthwhile.

SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More

Amarilys_H, Sept 2026

Maybe next year!

I could not see the lights, it was cloudy. We knew it was going to be a hit or miss. The guides were fantastic. They tried everything they could to find a pocket opening up. The experience was really nice. I got to mingle around the fire and meet different people, have delicious Alaska coffee and hot chocolate.

1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

Kimberly_L, Sept 2026

Sultran was an excellent...

Sultran was an excellent driver. He definitely knows his job and is very good at answering questions and telling details of the roads he travels. The weather wasn't great for our road trip, so he had many things to pay attention to and did a great job at balancing all of it.Told us stories and shared videos and pictures with us after our excursion. I was pretty nervous about spending that amount of money, but I'm glad I invested it with Sultran. He earns his pay, for sure.

Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

Steven_D, Sept 2026

Excellent Tour

Our guide was Milo -A++++++. His knowledge and enthusiasm were quite evident during our adventure. I highly recommend this tour and with Milo, you’d be in great hands. I’m sure the other tour guides are great as well. We too lots of great shots of the Northern lights on our trip. My wife and high are extremely pleased.

Free Pickup/Drop off: Dog Sledding with Free Photo in Fairbanks

Alice_R, Mar 2026

First rate tour. Great...

First rate tour. Great driver/photographer who explained whole process. The dogs were wonderful—what an adventure—with fantastic scenery. Mushers answered all questions and took additional pictures for us. One of the best travel experiences out of a huge number. Don’t miss it!

Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks

Ching_P, Mar 2026

Unbelievable beautiful glacier ice cave with incredible Snow Crystal Flowers

Tour guide Tony is very professional experienced guiding us walking and crawling on icy slippery road in the glacier ice cave. We were enjoying seeing and touching the beautiful blue ice wall and incredible beautiful Snow Crystal Flowers inside the seven thousand years old glacier ice cave.