FAIRBANKS
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The 8 most-booked full-day tours out of Fairbanks, ranked by traveller numbers. What's actually on the itinerary, what the conditions are like, and what each one really costs once the pickups and gear are in.
Chase the aurora on a full-day Arctic Circle drive from Fairbanks: cross 66.5622°, learn the Pipeline story, and enjoy Yukon stops.
Arctic Circle day trip from Fairbanks with pipeline views, Yukon River walk, Finger Mountain, and certificates. Long, bumpy, worth it.
“It was a very long drive. Roads are not paved well so it was bumpy. It was nice to see the vegetation. Our guide was very good. It’s an experience to get to the point but it’s far to go there for the experience. Lots of mosquitoes do make sure you take bug spray. We…”
Guided Fairbanks trip to the Arctic Circle: Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Yukon River, Finger Mountain hike, certificate, and dinner.
“The trip was on our bucket list and we did it! The weather was not on our side. It was raining, but it was an experience in itself. Our guide was a very experienced person, with lots of stories to tell. Great job!”
Warm Chena Hot Springs soaking, guided geothermal power tour, and a year-round Ice Museum with bar and chandeliers from Fairbanks.
Winter SHERP day trip from Fairbanks to Denali: Visitor Center, heated off-road ride, Totem Inn lunch stop, Coghill’s store. Small group.
“Amazing winter views of Denali annd its surroundings! Tim was a phenomenal guide, loved hearing his anecdotes! The fat truck experience was worth every penny.”
Heated SHERP fat-truck ride, Frozen Palisades, Denali Visitor Center, and Coghill’s trading post on a full day from Fairbanks.
Drive your own dog sled in Fairbanks. Learn mushing basics, run several miles, and return to a fire with warm treats.
“I went with my best friend it was very personal tour she was so friendly and informative, she really knows what she is doing a they take care of the dog amazingly with love and respect! I will definitely will do it again”
Full-day guided fishing on the Chena River from Fairbanks with hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and a small-group guide. Catch and release.
“We are giving only 3 stars because this trip wasn’t what we expected for an 8 hour day of fishing. Firstly, it is catch and release, so nothing to take home after fishing all day. Secondly, it is advertised as lunch is provided, but it was basically a child’s size lunchable and one bottle of…”
