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10 Best Winter Activities Tours In Fairbanks

Ranked by traveller popularity

The 10 most-booked winter activities 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.

10 Best Winter Activities Tours In Fairbanks

Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure

Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure - Check-In, Duration, and the Reality of a 16-Plus-Hour Day

1.Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure

Most Popular★ 5.0

A long winter road trip from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle—Dalton Highway views, pipeline, Yukon River stops, and an official certificate.

“Standing inside the Arctic Circle felt like crossing an invisible line into another world. The cold was not just freezing it was beyond any level we had experienced, sharp enough to bite through layers and make every breath feel alive. The silence was immense, broken only by the crunch of snow underfoot and the distant…”

162 reviews16 hours (approx.)From $299.00by Northern Alaska Tour Company

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1 hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks

1 hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks - Before You Ride: Dog Yard Time and the Mushing Lesson

2.1 hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks

★ 5.0

A classic Fairbanks dog sled run with warm drinks, small groups, and real mushing trail time from hotel pickup included.

“This was an absolutely awesome experience! The place we were driven through was nice and we were really excited to meet and play with the dogs and puppies. Ash is awesome and you could tell he really loved the dogs and mushing. We had a really great time!”

119 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $200.00by 1st Alaska Outdoor School

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Fairbanks: 1-Hour Alaskan Winter Dog Sledding Adventure

Fairbanks: 1-Hour Alaskan Winter Dog Sledding Adventure - Getting From Your Fairbanks Hotel Without Stress

Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour

Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour - Stop 1 at the University of Alaska Museum of the North: where the big stories start

4.Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour

★ 5.0

A 5.5-hour Fairbanks winter highlights loop with hotel pickup, two great museums, the pipeline viewpoint, and a visit to Santa in North Pole.

“Both museums were terrific. Pipeline was much more interesting than I expected. North Pole is just a fun thing to say you have visited! Colleen did a great job of making all the stops interesting, and of sharing her personal knowledge as an Alaska native.”

62 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $155.00by 1st Alaska Outdoor School

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10 Hours Denali Winter Drive in Alaska

10 Hours Denali Winter Drive in Alaska - George Parks Highway: The Long Drive With Real Meaning

5.10 Hours Denali Winter Drive in Alaska

★ 5.0

Small-group winter drive from Fairbanks to Denali: Tanana Valley culture stops, gentle walk or snowshoeing, expert guide talk.

“Tim was a wonderful guide. He is well informed, entertaining, and covered a wide range of topics from history of Alaska as a territory, then as a a US State, the creation of the Park, the Trans Alaska Pipeline, the oil industry, details about the landscape, the permafrost, the animals, and Fairbanks. We thoroughly enjoyed…”

52 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $299.00by Northern Alaska Tour Company

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Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way

Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way - Getting On in Fairbanks: What to Know About the Start

6.Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way

★ 4.5

A one-way winter train ride from Fairbanks to Anchorage with huge window views of Denali, backcountry bridges, and cozy onboard service.

“This was a super interesting ride with great information and breathtaking views. Everything was done in such an efficient way that getting from Fairbanks to Anchorage was so smooth. I easily checked in a bag and everyone at the station and working the train were incredibly nice. Again, the views were amazing.”

38 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $259.00by Alaska Railroad Corporation

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Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave - Snowshoe Across Castner Glacier: Pace, Pace Again, and Proper Winter Footing

7.Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

★ 5.0

Snowshoe across Castner Glacier to a glowing ice cave, with warm-up gear, small-group pace, and photo stops on the drive from Fairbanks.

“Fresh snow made the hike a little tricky but it was manageable. The ice cave and landscape was incredible and definitely worth the drive and hike.”

35 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $275.00by CoveredGround Tours

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Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour

Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour - Totem Inn lunch in Healy: warm food, your choice, your pace

9.Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour

★ 5.0

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.”

31 reviews10 to 12 hours (approx.)From $499.00by Denali Fat Truck Tours

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Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks

Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks - Arriving at 720 Old Murphy Dome Rd and getting dressed for real cold

10.Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks

★ 5.0

Tag-sled training with 10–12 huskies in Fairbanks, guided control up front, plus coffee, cookies, and a warm yurt stop.

“It was fun and challenging. Definitely something adventurous. I had a great time and the guide Jeremy was awesome. Peggy was nice and took pictures for me. It was a great experience.”

8 reviewsFrom $345.00by Alaska Wilderness Adventures

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