Nature and Wildlife Tours in Fairbanks at a glance
- Our pick: Northern Lights tour from Fairbanks: Free photos included, US$ 225 per person (8h–12h, 4.90★ · 582).
- Best value: Northern Lights Photography in Fairbanks: Chase & Capture Aurora, US$ 189 per person (4h, 4.81★ · 548).
- Private option: Private Reindeer Tour in Fairbanks: Walk with the Herd, US$ 90 per person (45m, 5.00★ · only 9 reviews).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: US$ 90–US$ 335 (median US$ 215). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 3 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Fairbanks
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9 options
Northern Lights tour from Fairbanks: Free photos included Watch the aurora shift through green, purple and pink from an air-conditioned vehicle in Fairbanks. Every day · 20:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.90 (582 reviews) Duration: 8h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Northern Lights Photography in Fairbanks: Chase & Capture Aurora Chase the Northern Lights across Fairbanks skies from August through April with a live guide and vehicle pickup from your hotel. Every day · 22:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.81 (548 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Guided Snowmobile Tour near Fairbanks: Alaska Pipeline & Wildlife Ride new Ski Doo snowmobiles through North Pole's snow-covered forests and across the Alaska Pipeline on a 1-hour guided tour with heated gear. Every day · 8 start times, 10:00 to 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.93 (853 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Tour & Dalton Highway 200 miles on the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle Monument with hotel pickup, guide, snacks and certificate. Small groups, 8 guests max. Full refund up to 7 days before. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.70 (731 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN from US$ 335 per person
Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Trip & Northern Lights Tour Cross the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks, see the Northern Lights, visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and enjoy a light meal with hotel pickup included. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.64 (183 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 330 per person
Private Reindeer Tour in Fairbanks: Walk with the Herd Private 45-minute reindeer tour in Fairbanks with classroom education, then walk the herd through black spruce forest with a local guide. Infants and strollers welcome. Fri–Sun · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · Season until 15 Nov · All ages ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour: Small Group Photography Track live Northern Lights activity on a four-hour tour from Fairbanks with an expert guide who helps you photograph the aurora in a small group. Every day · 22:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Northern Lights Private Tour from Fairbanks: Luxury Vehicle Private northern lights tour from Fairbanks in a luxury black truck with real-time weather monitoring, Wi-Fi. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 295 per person
River raft tour Fairbanks: Wildlife on the Chena River Drift the Chena River for five hours watching moose, bears, wolves and eagles from a raft in Fairbanks with an experienced guide and all necessary gear. Next departure: 14 Jul 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · DE · SV ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights tour from Fairbanks: Free photos includedOur pickPickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 8h–12h | 4.90★ · 582 | Every day · 20:00 | English |
| Northern Lights Photography in Fairbanks: Chase & Capture AuroraBest valuePickup offered | US$ 189 per person | 4h | 4.81★ · 548 | Every day · 22:30 | English |
| Private Reindeer Tour in Fairbanks: Walk with the HerdPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 90 per person | 45m | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Fri–Sun · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · Season until 15 Nov | English |
| Guided Snowmobile Tour near Fairbanks: Alaska Pipeline & Wildlife | US$ 179 per person | 1h | 4.93★ · 853 | Every day · 8 start times, 10:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Tour & Dalton HighwayGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 335 per person | 13h | 4.70★ · 731 | Next departure: 3 May 2027 | English |
| Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Trip & Northern Lights TourGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 330 per person | 14h | 4.64★ · 183 | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 13:00 | English |
| Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour: Small Group PhotographyPickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 4h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 22:00 | English, Chinese |
| Northern Lights Private Tour from Fairbanks: Luxury VehiclePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 295 per person | 4h–6h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| River raft tour Fairbanks: Wildlife on the Chena RiverPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 215 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Next departure: 14 Jul 2027 | English, German, Swedish |
By what you need
- Private (3): Private Reindeer Tour in Fairbanks: Walk with the Herd (US$ 90 per person) · Northern Lights Private Tour from Fairbanks: Luxury Vehicle (US$ 295 per person) · River raft tour Fairbanks: Wildlife on the Chena River (US$ 215 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Tour & Dalton Highway (US$ 335 per person) · Fairbanks: Arctic Circle Day Trip & Northern Lights Tour (US$ 330 per person)