Top Fairbanks Art & Culture

Travel the famous Dalton Highway on this 16-hour Arctic Circle drive. Visit the Yukon River, stop by the Arctic Circle Trading Post, and get views of the tundra landscape. Learn about life in rural Alaska through your guide's commentary; departure from a meeting point in Fairbanks.

Get to know Alaska’s past and present on this 5.5-hour tour in Fairbanks led by an informative guide. Enjoy the Museum of the North’s story of Alaska’s natural and cultural heritage, and admire the art installations at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center. Browse dog-mushing memorabilia at the Yukon Quest Log Cabin, before exploring Pioneer Park (seasonal) that features attractions celebrating Alaska’s notable historical hallmarks, including the Gold Rush. Visit all these sites as part of a small-group or private tour — your choice!

Get to know Fairbanks, called the ‘Golden Heart City,’ on this 5-hour sightseeing tour. Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center for an intro into the city’s history and culture, and admire the architecture at the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. Feast your eyes on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the world’s largest pipeline, and wrap up your day at the Santa Claus House in the North Pole. Hotel transport included.

Save time by seeing a lot of the vast, beautiful interior of Alaska in one day on this tour from Fairbanks to Paxson Lake. Visit a woodworking shop, historic state park, glacier, and restored gold rush-era roadhouse along the way. You’ll also get photo ops at natural attractions and the Trans Alaskan Pipeline.

Travel like an Alaskan—aboard a dogsled—during this dogsledding and mushing experience in Fairbanks. Hop aboard and hold on to be towed by energetic dogs down five miles (eight kilometers) of snowy trails with your private party. You can help drive the team with voice commands, as your guide supervises from the back of the sled.

Go far off the beaten track on this small-group tour that takes you along one of the world's most isolated roads. Travel into the Alaskan wilderness along the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to the edge of the Arctic Circle. On the way back, keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights.

Pair aurora borealis with spa treatments and you get a northern lights experience like no other. This night trip from Fairbanks takes you to Chena Hot Springs Resort for an exciting but relaxing array of activities. Discover eye-popping sculptures at the on-site Aurora Ice Museum, and then unwind in the resort’s legendary mineral water baths. When the conditions are right, a guide takes your small group to the best locations to watch for the ethereal northern lights, with warm beverages in hand.

Harsh but beautiful, Alaska’s frozen north comprises a swath of wilderness that’s home to snow-capped peaks, abundant wildlife, and the Northern Lights. The full day Arctic Circle tour includes a fully-narrated drive on the Dalton Highway. Limited to just eight participants, the tour shows off the Brooks Range, the White Mountains, and the Yukon River. Expert guides help you spot wildlife, learn about Northern Alaska, and potentially see the Northern Lights.

Zip around by snowmobile on the outskirts of the North Pole during a 1-hour guided tour near Fairbanks. Your guide provides driving instructions and practice time before you head out past the Alaska Pipeline and through snow-covered forests. You'll ride in comfort on a Ski Doo luxury touring snowmobile that accommodates one or two riders, and has heated handgrips and electric start. Look for Alaska's native wildlife including moose, fox, snowshoe hare, ptarmigan, grouse, and squirrels. Includes experienced guide, and use of snowmobile and weatherproof clothing.

Capture the photos of the Northern Lights that you have been dreaming of on this guided night trip to the Murphy Dome from Fairbanks. One of the tallest peaks in the region, Murphy Dome provides one of the best vantage points to witness the Aurora Borealis. Watch the night sky blaze with color while savoring a hot beverage. Hotel transport included.

Bundle up and embark on this small-group tour from Fairbanks — limited to just nine people — that takes you to the Arctic Circle, Earth’s northernmost circle of latitude, where the sky is completely dark or light all day. Aboard a climate-controlled van, cruise along the Dalton Highway, cross the Yukon River and then enjoy lunch in the arctic landscape. Learn about the indigenous Eskimo culture in the region, and take home incredible pictures, as well an official Arctic Circle certificate. Hotel transport is included.

Get a quick introduction to the Alaskan tradition of ice fishing in the Chena Lakes Recreation Area. Your guides provide all the necessary equipment—rod, bait, heated shelters, underwater cameras—and serve a grilled fish dinner once the fishing is done. You can fish from the heated cabins and shelters, or move outside to try your hand in the open elements.

We check the weather and Aurora forecast by 9:00 pm every day. If it will be lack of lights, low visibility or cloudy skies, we may cancel the tour. If we cancel it, you may get a FULL REFUND in 5 days from Expedia, Viator or TripAdvisor. Even though everything is good (Weather and Aurora Activity) when it starts, the weather always changes, and other conditions may change because of the natural things involved. We pick you up at Hotels listed on Expedia, Viator and TripAdvisor. We pick you up at 10:30pm at your hotel in Fairbanks. If you do not stay at a hotel in Fairbanks, we may meet at the Walmart Parking Lot. We drop you off at where we pick you up around at 1:30am. (Pick up /Drop off time and Location are subject to change.) With photography service. We will upload your photos into a OneDrive or a Dropbox linked. It takes 2 days to send a URL linked.

Many tours take travelers to spot the northern lights, but few do so with a photographer and professional grade cameras and equipment. This tour, which takes you to a carefully selected location outside of Fairbanks, does just that. Rent a camera, tripod, lenses, and spend at least three hours taking photos of the lights phenomenon.

Get a kick out of the Fairbanks Ice Museum and then revitalize your mind and body at Chena Hot Springs on this day trip from Fairbanks. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum filled with displays of ice sculptures, and then warm up at Chena Hot Springs. Surrounded by beautiful Alaskan scenery, immerse yourself in thermal pools of water that soothe sore muscles and aching backs. Enjoy several hours of free time at the rustic lodge resort. Hotel transport included.

We pioneered Aurora Chasing tours in Fairbanks and have a combined 24 years experience. We both guide each tour and are award winning and multi-published photographers. Our publications include National Geographic, Alaska Magazine, Feature Films and many others. When the weather is tough, if the Aurora can be reasonably found. We're the ones to get you there.

Explore Alaska’s Arctic on a 16-hour tour from Fairbanks. Travel on the famous Dalton Highway and see the Arctic Circle, Yukon River, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and miles of rugged Alaskan wilderness. Hear commentary from your guide about the region's history and environment, and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate when you cross the Arctic Circle. Perfect for travelers who want to experience this far northern landscape and reach the Arctic Circle, this tour is also a photographer's delight. Includes guide and transportation from central Fairbanks.

Discover the winter sightseeing gems of Fairbanks on this 5.5-hour city tour. If you can, snap a shot with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Santa Claus home, learn about the engineering feat that is the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and and visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Museum. At the Museum of the North (Mon-Sat) and the Antique Auto Museum (Sundays only), experience the history, culture and craftsmanship of Fairbanks.

Book for 2 and save! As one of you learn to photograph, the other enjoys viewing the Northern Lights during this six hour photography workshop outside of Fairbanks. Explore Alaska at night with the help of an professional photography guide with a small group tour of no more than 8. Rent high-quality, professional grade cameras and equipment or bring your own. Visit a private, carefully selected location outside of Fairbanks to experience the full majesty of the Aurora filled night sky.  Remember your booking 1 couples package that is priced for any combination for 2 guests. If a group of 4 seek booking together then we advise booking for 2 couples packages. Please remember this option is catered to one shooter (photographer) and one viewer. However both can be photographers as well to qualify. And any pair qualify as a couple. (ANY PAIR QUALIFY) Only tour in town to offer the viral couples package.

The Alaskan arctic summer brings 24 hours of daylight in a phenomenon called the Midnight Sun. This tour, led by an experienced guide, takes you from Fairbanks and into the Arctic Circle. You’ll enjoy highlights like an Alaskan Homestead, the Dalton Highway, Arctic tundra, Trans Alaska Pipeline, and the Yukon River.

Seek out the colorful northern lights on a private tour near Fairbanks, Alaska. Set out with your private guide to an off-grid location—with little to no light pollution—or choose to chase the lights by van. Once you’ve locked eyes on the natural phenomenon, get your photography gear out to capture what you’re seeing with tips from your guide.

See more of Alaska’s Arctic in less time on a full-day tour tour by plane and car. Board a small plane from Fairbanks and fly north across the Arctic Circle to a landing strip at Coldfoot. Then drive south on the Dalton Highway, passing landmarks such as the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Yukon River, and miles of the arctic tundra. You'll experience winter in Alaska, receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate, and learn from your guide about the history of the region. Includes guide and round-trip transportation from central Fairbanks.

Fairbanks, Alaska is known for its rugged beauty and natural wildlife. During this half-day excursion, enjoy a guided tour of the city and stop at several landmarks including the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Pioneer Park, and Museum of the North. While you tour, your guide captures photos of your day so you can keep your camera tucked away and focus on exploring.

Get an insider’s introduction to the Alaskan wilderness during this full-day, small-group combo tour to Denali National Park and the Tanana Valley community of Nenana. Learn about the region’s indigenous inhabitants and hit a park trail for a gentle walk or snowshoeing experience. Tours include comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle transfers and admission tickets to Denali National Park.