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The 11 Best Fairbanks Tours

11 tours  ·  from $105 a head

This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 11 fairbanks tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour - Wildlife and quiet winter scenery
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Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour

1.Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,703 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Ride snowmobiles across frozen lakes and forest trails near Fairbanks, with expert guides, wildlife views, hot drinks, and snacks.

“Kathy was an awesome tour guide and our experience was amazing!! The trails were beautiful and she allowed us to go our own pace, stopping along the way to take pictures of us 🤩”

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Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole - Five miles behind an energetic dog team
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Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

2.Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,394 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105Best value

Review of Fairbanks dog sledding in North Pole, with Alaskan Huskies, warm gear, private guiding, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“An absolute highlight of my trip! The energy of the dogs is infectious, and the scenery was breathtaking. Our guide was knowledgeable and clearly cares deeply for the huskies. Seeing the bond between the musher and the team was beautiful. If you’re looking for a true winter adventure, this is it!”

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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour - Dinner At The Resort, With Costs And Timing In Mind
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

3.Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Soak in Chena Hot Springs, tour the Aurora Ice Museum, and chase the northern lights on a 10-hour Fairbanks small-group outing.

“The outdoor spa is really good. But the facility is kinda too old. And the restaurant is definitely not recommend, the waiting time about 3 hours that’s horrible”

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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour - The pipeline viewpoint starts the journey
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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

4.Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 942 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $330

Review of Fairbanks’ Arctic Circle and Northern Lights tour, with Dalton Highway adventure, Yukon River stop, costs, comfort, and booking advice.

“Overall great experience. We saw the northern lights, cool scenery etc…. Shuttle van was clean, warm, and comfortable. Did quite a few stops to see pipeline and northern lights.”

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Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour - Riding past the Alaska Pipeline and into the trees
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Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

5.Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 809 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $169

Ride a heated Ski Doo through Alaska’s snowy forests near North Pole, with warm gear, wildlife chances, and patient guides for beginners.

“A very nice place and staff, the snowmobiles are new and perfect condition. The trails are easy to go and the landscape is wonderful! Plus, I also got to see some cute dogs there :)”

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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More - What the route can include
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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

Arctic Circle Day Tour - Leaving Fairbanks beside the pipeline
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Arctic Circle Day Tour

7.Arctic Circle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $305

Ride Alaska’s Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle, with pipeline views, tundra walks, Yukon River stops, and a small group.

“Great Tour, Ryan was our driver / tour guide and he is the best, made trip fun and very memorable. You can tell he definitely loves his job and very knowledgeable. Only 7 in our tour group and quickly became friends, spent day together laughing and learning from Ryan”

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Alaskan Heritage & Sightseeing Tour - The Alyeska Pipeline viewing point
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Alaskan Heritage & Sightseeing Tour

8.Alaskan Heritage & Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Review of Fairbanks’ Alaskan Heritage Tour, with the pipeline, two cultural museums, Santa Claus House, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.

“Great excursion with Kathy who was our tour guide. She is fantastic ! Highly recommend this tour because of Kathy !”

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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography - What the 8 pm departure feels like
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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

9.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

Chase the Fairbanks aurora in a warm van, with flexible viewing stops, snacks, hand warmers, and unlimited professional photos included.

“This was an incredible Aurora experience!! We ended up about an hour north of Fairbanks in the mountains and the Aurora was spectacular! It took a few hours to come out in full force but even the view of only the stars is incredible from that far outside the city. It was insanely cold (-36 degrees) so make sure to dress warm but it is definitely one of the best experiences I have ever been on.”

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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks - Into rural Alaska, one clearing at a time
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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Chase the Fairbanks aurora with hotel pickup, small-group guiding, and free JPG photos, while keeping expectations realistic in changing weather.

“We enjoyed our experience very much! We were led to different locations by David (who also took photos for everyone and shared them with us the next day). He was very knowledgeable about the aurora and when/where we’d be able to see them best. He was eager for us to enjoy our evening and to get to see the aurora. Our driver Jeremy was also great.”

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Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout - What the four-hour schedule feels like
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Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

11.Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

Fish beneath Fairbanks from a heated cabin, then eat fresh catch and reindeer sausage on this relaxed four-hour Alaska outing.

“We love coming to Alaska. Last year we actually booked with Rods for Ice Fishing and loved it so much. We booked it again and our guide Mike was amazing! Everything went extremely smooth, and Mike was very attentive to everyone. It was a great atmosphere and made this trip even better. Mike was efficient, kind, and helped as much as he could. Totally recommend and will be booking for the next time we come.”

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