All Fairbanks Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit

5 hoursFree Cancellation

It may or may not have been the main reason that you came to Fairbanks, but your trip wouldn't be complete without a trip to Santa's House and other local shops. Let your experienced local guides take you on a stress-free shopping trip to meet Santa himself if he's not busy in his workshop. Just a 30min drive from the center of Fairbanks, North Pole will surely get you into the holiday spirit and make you feel like a kid again. We will make time for you to get some great photos with the World's Largest Santa statue and other wonderful photo ops. In addition to Santa's house, your guide will be glad to take you to other LOCAL shops and/or sites along the way at their discretion. Additional stops are dependent on store hours, road conditions, time constraints and your interest level.

North Pole Express Shuttle to See Santa Shops and Photo Ops

Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Journey deep into the Alaska Range on an unforgettable Castner Glacier adventure from Fairbanks. Travel the scenic Richardson Highway with stops at the iconic Trans-Alaska Pipeline and a breathtaking Mt. Hayes viewpoint. Watch for moose, caribou, bald eagles, and lynx along the way before hiking through Alaska’s wilderness to Castner Glacier and exploring the ice cave. An incredible day of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Winter Castner Glacier Hike: During the winter hike, we walk on top of a frozen creek leading towards the glacier. The hike is approximately 3 miles round trip and usually takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on the group’s pace and weather conditions. Please prepare for extremely cold weather and dress accordingly with warm, insulated layers, winter boots, face covering ,gloves and a hat. Fall hike: wet, muddy, rocky terrain. Waterproof gear advised. Difficulty: Moderate Licensed by Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior permit #2025-00197

Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks

Northern Lights - Aurora with FREE Photos - Arctic Night Tours

8 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Reindeer Meet and Greet

Grab your camera and prepare to see some of winter’s best work as you venture into the Alaskan Arctic Circle and go aurora hunting, without needing to lift a finger. Capture snow-capped forests, ice fields, and gushing rivers–and, of course, that obligatory photo at the Arctic Circle sign. As the sun and moon swap shifts, get ready for a spectacular display of aurora dancing in the night sky.

1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

Likely to Sell Out

Experience a scenic winter Alaska railroad trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage aboard the Aurora Winter Train. You’ll ride in a heated railcar with comfortable seats, large picture windows, and onboard dining options. This scenic full-day railroad trip follows the same backcountry stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star Train, and offers spectacular views of the pristine snow-covered landscape and North America’s highest mountain peak.

Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way

12 hours

4.7

(43)

from US$265

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.

Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Alaska Railroad Fairbanks to Denali One Way

Riding the Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star Train from Fairbanks, just getting to the national park is a grand adventure. Over roughly four hours, you’ll take in one of the country’s most scenic train routes from your reserved seat, learning about Alaskan history from your onboard guide. At the terminus, you’re dropped off adjacent to the visitor center, where you can start your Denali exploration.

Alaska Railroad Fairbanks to Denali One Way

4 hours

4.5

(28)

from US$102

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.

Arctic Fat Truck Tours

1 hourFree Cancellation

Embark on the ultimate northern adventure with our Arctic Circle Day Tour from Fairbanks. Travel deep into Alaska’s untouched wilderness along the famous Dalton Highway, one of the most remote and scenic roads in North America. Your expert guide will share captivating stories about Alaskan history, nature, and culture as you journey across the Arctic Circle. Witness dramatic changes in landscape—from boreal forests to Arctic tundra. Stop to photograph the mighty Yukon River, catch views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and take in panoramic vistas of untouched wilderness. At the Arctic Circle marker, celebrate with a photo op and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate, a memorable token of your achievement. In winter, you may be treated to the magical dance of the Aurora Borealis on your return trip, a breathtaking way to end your Arctic adventure.

Arctic Circle Day Tour Adventure

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Dogsled Adventure in Fairbanks with Homestead tour

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Try your luck spotting the northern lights inside a cozy countryside cabin, where you can wait for the lights to (hopefully) appear in the sky while saying warm and comfy. Located on a hilltop near Murphy Dome, the cabin has several windows offering 360° views of the night sky, giving you the best chance to see them. Your guide monitors the aurora and assists with photography and spotting.

Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chase the northern lights around Fairbanks, Alaska, with Levi Johnson, an aurora guide, photographer, and commercial pilot by training. Levi watches real-time space weather data and cloud forecasts to decide where to go each night, and he is fully licensed and commercially insured to operate in Alaska. Groups are limited to five guests, and Levi picks you up at your accommodations in Fairbanks. He also takes aurora portraits of everyone in the group, and those photos are included in the price of the tour. - Small group of five guests at most - Pickup and drop-off at your accommodations in Fairbanks - At least one web-quality portrait of each person, plus group photos (photos may not be provided if there is no aurora) - Tours usually last 4-8 hours, depending on darkness and auroral activity - For ages 13 and up

Northern Lights Tour with Photos in Fairbanks with Levi

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Take part in a quintessential Alaskan outdoor pursuit with this dog sledding and mushing experience, without the hassle of planning logistics. Get acquainted with the huskies and malamutes with just your guide and a small group for company. Learn basic commands and take part in a dog-sledding experience along a 2-5 mile trail, with guided commentary on dog mushing history. Walk away with souvenir photos delivered online at no extra charge.

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

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

10 hoursFree Cancellation

SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Fall Foliage Mushing Cart Ride in Fairbanks

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Walking with Reindeer Experience

Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

Arctic Circle Day Tour

Denali can be hard to visit during the snowy winter months if you travel on your own. This tour from Fairbanks makes visiting the park a breeze, thanks to round-trip transportation from Fairbanks and the chance to explore the park in a specialized Search and Rescue SHERP (an all-terrain amphibious vehicle suited to extreme conditions, with an include stop for lunch along the way (at your own expense).

Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit

tikia_s, Sept 2026

Amazing tour!!

This tour was excellent. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and accommodating. They picked us up from our hotel. He drove well. The glass house had heat, chairs, snacks, electricity, water, hot chocolate, and a bathroom. The guides stayed out in the cold most of the night watching for the Aurora. They took pics of us. It was so cloudy for hours. We were worried we wouldn’t get to see the Aurora. Luckily, it cleared up before our tour ended and we ended up seeing the most amazing Aurora show. I would definitely book with them again.

SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More

Maximino_M, Sept 2026

Birthday tour to the boriales.

Andrew and his assistant are very knowledgeable. They went out of their way to show us some moose on the road. Even when the probability to see the boriales was low, Andrew did the impossible until he found a spot to see them. Even as the van had a tire that was losing air Andrew was up front with it and managed the situation perfectly. We never felt nervous or in danger with this situation. This was a great experience. I will recommend everyone to do this tour. They are great people, knowledgeable, honest and upfront with everything. I can’t wait to receive the photos that were taken. Thank you to the whole team for all the updates and the experience! You are the best!

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

Fran_M, Sept 2026

Awesome Northern Lights

We left the hotel in Fairbanks with cloudy skies. I thought our chance to see the northern lights was not going to happen because this was our last night in Fairbanks. However, David drove us south of Fairbanks about 30 minutes and the skies cleared. He went out of his was to “chase” where the lights were. In addition to the great pictures we took, David took several photos of us that all turned out great. We already received a link to download all the photos this morning. Highly recommend this tour.

Northern Lights - Aurora with FREE Photos - Arctic Night Tours

Rosalind_R, Sept 2026

Amazing Experience

Is was an amazing experience !! The guides worked hard to make sure we had an awesome experience. We traveled several different places and waited until they saw activities. They were also GREAT at making sure we all got photos of the experience. I would recommend this 100%. I would even do it again myself.

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

Stella_C, Aug 2026

Chena Hot Springs

It was a lovely ride to Chena Hot Springs. The resort was pretty impressive as was its history. What really made the trip special was my tour guide, John. He was very knowledgeable about the springs, about Fairbanks, about the areas animals, and about Alaska in general. John made this trip 5-Star.

Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp

Jeanette_A, Apr 2026

This was my second time...

This was my second time booking this activity. Getting to the location was fairly easy, snacks and drinks were provided, and you get to see the beautiful auroras. This is a great activity for everyone and doesn’t require having to hike up anywhere. 10/10 recommend.

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!

Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

Jeffrey_R, Mar 2026

Thanks Chris!!

Chris was a great guide! He seems like a very caring person to everyone around him. He was very informative about Alaskan culture, Alaskan flora/fauna, the auroras, the museum, and especially about food. He also had a great attitude and sense of humor. We loved hearing his stories. Thanks again Chris for taking us on the tour!

Cleary Summit Aurora Glass House Luxury Northern Lights Tour

Bruce_D, Mar 2026

A fantastic way to view the aurora!

While there’s no guarantee you’ll see the aurora, this is a fantastic way to try!! We were very lucky and had a terrific aurora the night we went, but regardless, the host managed all the details perfectly! The transportation was on time and comfortable, the glass house was amazing in a great location and very comfortable. It was warm and cozy with nice snacks and hot drinks, comfy chairs, a clean rest room, and the possibility of terrific views through the floor to ceiling windows. The hosts were friendly and helpful, alerting us when the aurora was appearing so we wouldn’t miss it. One of the hosts very expertly took our pictures outside with the aurora behind us and conveniently sent them to us afterwards. We highly recommend this experience! It was definitely worth 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.