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We compared all 67 experiences in Fairbanks so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 67 experiences from US$ 90 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Snowmobile Ride Fairbanks Alaska: 60 Minutes Frozen Backcountry
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Snowmobile Ride Fairbanks Alaska: 60 Minutes Frozen BackcountrySnowmobile tour near Fairbanks across frozen lakes and mountain trails. Includes professional guide, helmet, hot chocolate and snacks. 60-minute ride.
1,727 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 187per person
North Pole: Dog Sledding Tour & Alaskan Huskies Meet
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★Top rated
North Pole: Dog Sledding Tour & Alaskan Huskies MeetFeel the rush of a real dog sled ride in North Pole, Alaska. Glide through snowy forests, meet friendly huskies, and enjoy a private tour with warm winter gear included.
1,613 reviews
4.96★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum
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Best value
Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs with Ice MuseumEvening tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Includes Aurora Ice Museum, outdoor hot springs, dinner & hotel pickup with local guide.
1,354 reviews
4.61★
Duration
10h
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupfromUS$ 275per person

Recommended (7)

Fairbanks: Arctic Circle & Northern Lights with Dalton Highway
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Travelers' pick
Fairbanks: Arctic Circle & Northern Lights with Dalton Highway
998 reviews
4.62★
Duration
12h–14h
fromUS$ 363per person
Guided Snowmobile Tour near Fairbanks: Alaska Pipeline & Wildlife
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Likely to sell out
Guided Snowmobile Tour near Fairbanks: Alaska Pipeline & Wildlife
853 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 179per person
Northern Lights tour Fairbanks: SkyChase with Aurora Guarantee
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Travelers' pick
Northern Lights tour Fairbanks: SkyChase with Aurora Guarantee
811 reviews
4.84★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 335per person
Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Tour & Dalton Highway
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Travelers' pick
Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Tour & Dalton Highway
731 reviews
4.70★
Duration
13h
fromUS$ 335per person
Northern Lights tour from Fairbanks: Free photos included
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Travelers' pick
Northern Lights tour from Fairbanks: Free photos included
576 reviews
4.90★
Duration
8h–12h
fromUS$ 225per person
Northern Lights Photography in Fairbanks: Chase & Capture Aurora
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Travelers' pick
Northern Lights Photography in Fairbanks: Chase & Capture Aurora
544 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 189per person
Fairbanks Heritage Tour: Alaska Native Culture & Pipeline History
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Fairbanks Heritage Tour: Alaska Native Culture & Pipeline History
529 reviews
4.81★
Duration
5h 30m
fromUS$ 185per person

Top rated (10)

Dog Sledding in Fairbanks: Historic Yukon Quest Trail
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Travelers' pick
Dog Sledding in Fairbanks: Historic Yukon Quest TrailMush the Yukon Quest trail in Fairbanks with a small group, guide and sled dogs: all gear provided, including an enclosed sled with blankets and pillows for the 7-mile run.
133 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Aurora Photography Tour Fairbanks: Professional Portraits & Pizza
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Travelers' pick
Aurora Photography Tour Fairbanks: Professional Portraits & PizzaChase the northern lights north of Fairbanks with a professional portrait photographer who uses studio lighting to capture you against the aurora.
245 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h
Every day
21:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 385per person
Fairbanks Northern Lights: Private Lodge & Aurora Chase
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Fairbanks Northern Lights: Private Lodge & Aurora ChaseWatch the aurora from a private wilderness lodge in Alaska's interior. Small groups (max 10), full-night viewing, mobile chasing, hotel pickup included.
120 reviews
4.96★
Duration
9h
Mon–Sat
20:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 359per person
Fairbanks: Ice Fishing Cabin Cookout & Fresh Fish Grilling
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Travelers' pick
Fairbanks: Ice Fishing Cabin Cookout & Fresh Fish GrillingWarm up in a heated cabin near North Pole, Alaska, while ice fishing with a local guide. Grill your catch and enjoy reindeer sausage: includes gear and hot cocoa.
481 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Fairbanks: Aurora Borealis & Ice Fishing Cabin Night
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Fairbanks: Aurora Borealis & Ice Fishing Cabin NightChase the northern lights near Fairbanks, Alaska while ice fishing in a cozy heated cabin. Includes reindeer sausage, hot cocoa, and your fresh-caught fish cooked right there.
121 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h
Every day
22:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 239per person
1-Hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks: Mush with Huskies
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1-Hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks: Mush with HuskiesMush a team of Alaskan huskies through snowy wilderness near Fairbanks. Your guide provides pickup and photos while you experience the thrill of dog.
137 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 230per person
Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Drive & Dalton Highway Winter Tour
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Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Drive & Dalton Highway Winter TourDrive 200 miles north on Alaska's Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle Monument at Milepost 115. Includes Yukon River stop, guide commentary, and certificate from Fairbanks.
166 reviews
4.90★
Duration
16h
Tue, Fri and Sun
09:45
Live guide ENfromUS$ 309per person
Ice Fishing at Chena Lake: Learn from Local Guides
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Travelers' pick
Ice Fishing at Chena Lake: Learn from Local GuidesTry ice fishing at Chena Lake near Fairbanks, guided by locals. Warm up in heated shelters, catch your own fish, and enjoy a fresh-cooked meal. Gear included.
181 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Fairbanks City Tour: Pipeline, Museum & Santa Claus House
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Fairbanks City Tour: Pipeline, Museum & Santa Claus HouseFull-day Fairbanks tour visiting Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint, Museum of the North, Morris Thompson Cultural Center, and Santa Claus House. Includes hotel pickup, guide, and water.
191 reviews
4.81★
Duration
5h 30m
Next departure: 15 May 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 155per person
Dogsled ride in Fairbanks: Sled through boreal forest
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Travelers' pick
Dogsled ride in Fairbanks: Sled through boreal forestRide a dogsled through Alaska's boreal forest near Fairbanks with a guide from a family-run kennel: 45 minutes on the runners.
188 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h–2h
Tue–Sun
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person

Lowest price (10)

Fairbanks Northern Lights Viewing Cabin 360° Aurora
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Travelers' pick
Fairbanks Northern Lights Viewing Cabin 360° AuroraWatch the Northern Lights from a mountaintop cabin with 360° unobstructed sky views and a 10-acre open yard near Fairbanks.
365 reviews
4.67★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
22:00
Live guide EN · ZHPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Northern Lights Cleary Summit: Glass House Photography
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Travelers' pick
Northern Lights Cleary Summit: Glass House PhotographyWatch the aurora from a 270° glass house at Cleary Summit with a guide, hot cocoa and portrait photography when the lights appear.
254 reviews
4.67★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Dog sledding in Fairbanks: Mush your own team
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Dog sledding in Fairbanks: Mush your own teamMush your own husky team on a 1.5-mile Alaskan forest trail near Fairbanks, meeting the dogs and enjoying 15–20 minutes of active sledding before warming up inside.
20 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Wednesday and Thursday
3
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 100per person
Fairbanks Dog Sledding: Husky Sled Ride & Training Run
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Travelers' pick
Fairbanks Dog Sledding: Husky Sled Ride & Training RunSled dog experience in Fairbanks with champion Huskies and trained musher. 2-mile ride through snow and frozen river. Winter gear provided. 1 mile from airport.
93 reviews
4.95★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Fairbanks city tour: Morris Thompson, Museum & Pipeline
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Fairbanks city tour: Morris Thompson, Museum & PipelineGuided Fairbanks city tour with hotel pickup visiting Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Museum of the North, Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint and Santa Claus House.
28 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h–5h
Mon–Fri
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Fairbanks Aurora Viewing: Northern Lights from Husky Lodge
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Travelers' pick
Fairbanks Aurora Viewing: Northern Lights from Husky LodgeWatch the northern lights from a cabin 40 minutes from Fairbanks. Includes hotel pickup, hot drinks, and ridge overlook access. 10:30 PM to 2 AM.
308 reviews
4.56★
Duration
5h
Every day
21:30
Live guide EN · JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 136per person
Ice Fishing in Fairbanks: 3-Hour Hands-On Experience
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Ice Fishing in Fairbanks: 3-Hour Hands-On ExperienceCatch Arctic fish through the ice in Fairbanks with a local guide, heated hut and hot drinks included.
56 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Fairbanks City Highlights: Golden Heart Tour with Museum Entry
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Travelers' pick
Fairbanks City Highlights: Golden Heart Tour with Museum EntrySee the University of Alaska Museum, Morris Thompson Cultural Center, and Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint on this half-day Fairbanks tour.
46 reviews
4.70★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Fairbanks city tour: Santa Claus House & Museum of the North
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Fairbanks city tour: Santa Claus House & Museum of the NorthFairbanks city tour visiting Santa Claus House, Morris Thompson Cultural Center and Museum of the North with hotel pickup and driver/guide, see.
71 reviews
4.79★
Duration
5h 30m
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
12:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 155per person
Fairbanks Highlights Tour: Pioneer Park & Museums
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Fairbanks Highlights Tour: Pioneer Park & MuseumsJoin a local guide for a five-hour Fairbanks city tour visiting Pioneer Park, the University of Alaska Museum of the North.
77 reviews
4.87★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 28 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
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Fairbanks at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Snowmobile Ride Fairbanks Alaska: 60 Minutes Frozen Backcountry, US$ 187 (1h 30m, 4.97★ · 1,727).
  • Top rated: North Pole: Dog Sledding Tour & Alaskan Huskies Meet, US$ 115 (30m, 4.96★ · 1,613).
  • Best value: Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum, US$ 275 (10h, 4.61★ · 1,354).

Of the 67 experiences: 43 with free cancellation, 52 with instant confirmation, 47 with hotel pickup and 41 bookable last-minute.

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