FAIRBANKS · DESTINATION
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most-booked things to do in Fairbanks, ranked by traveller numbers. Aurora viewing, dog sledding, hot-spring soaks, ice museums and the road north to the Arctic Circle — what to actually book in the Interior.
Chase winter trails on a snowmobile from North Pole into Chena Lakes. Frozen-lake ride plus hot drinks and snacks.
“Kathy was our guide on this adventure, and she did a fantastic job of leading us. She was great at managing our group and pointing out the features of the terrain.”
A private 30-minute husky sled run near Fairbanks, with warm gear, voice-command turns, and a trail stop to meet and pet the dogs.
“Excellent experience!!!! Would recommend to any age. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable, bunny boots are a must.”
Small-group aurora tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs, with the Aurora Ice Museum, hot mineral soak, and late-night lights searching.
“Savvy was great. She made the experience fun and was willing to do whatever she could to make us comfortable.”
Small-group Fairbanks tour to the Arctic Circle via the Dalton Highway, with northern lights chances, cozy van pickup, and Arctic Circle certificate.
“It is a long day but worth it! Unfortunately weather didn’t cooperate but our guide was awesome and through the clouds we got some northern lights”
A 1-hour guided Ski-Doo snowmobile ride near the North Pole with warm gear, practice laps, and chances at wildlife like moose and fox.
“We had a great time with Will leading the snowmobile adventure. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend.”
SkyChase Northern Lights from Fairbanks: heated van, mobile lodge, campfire meal, guided photo tips, and an aurora guarantee.
“An unforgettable Alaska Northern Lights expedition! We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights, and it was absolutely phenomenal. Our guide was awesome, very knowledgeable and made the entire experience even better.”
From Fairbanks, take a small-group van ride up the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle sign, with pipeline views, tundra walk, and snacks.
“Amazing experience. Expect a long day as advertised. The views were spectacular. Seeing the Pipeline pop in and out of the landscape was great. It is a trek so there was not a lot of people around at the stops so lots of photo opportunities. The weather was perfect. 65/70 and turned into a sunny…”
A small-group Fairbanks tour with pipeline views, Museum of the North, Chena River culture stops, and a North Pole Santa visit, plus pickup.
“This should be everyone's first tout of the city of Fairbanks. Roger crammed so much into our experience with his extensive knowledge of Alaska and the wilderness. We loved this tour and would definitely do again!”
Chase the northern lights from Fairbanks with pickup, a warm van, and free pro photo sessions included. Small-group, long-night value.
“Our tour guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly informative throughout the entire experience. This is a family-run business with a fantastic team, and you can truly feel how much they care about their guests. Snacks were provided, along with hand warmers and toe warmers, and they took great care of us the whole night,…”
Fairbanks aurora chasing with a small-group guide and free JPG photos. Warm SUV pickup at 10:30 pm; guides handle shooting.
“We had a great experience on our Northern Lights tour with David and Grace. They picked us up right on time and communicated well throughout the evening, setting clear expectations about the weather and what the night might look like. The SUVs were warm and comfortable, and it was clear they were experienced guides who…”
