Sightseeing in Fairbanks
See the best of Alaska with Voyij's curated sightseeing tours. Whether you prefer a relaxing bus ride, a historic train journey, or a guided city tour, our experiences offer unforgettable views, cultural highlights, and expert narration. Perfect for first-time visitors, cruisers, and anyone wanting to explore Alaska at a scenic and easy pace.
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Northern Lights Getaway to Fairbanks
An all-inclusive tour focused on the aurora borealis, fully guided by a local Alaskan expert! This unique aurora viewing package has a maximum of 10 guests and is a great way to experience Alaska with the locals including a train ride aboard the iconic Alaska Railroad! ITINERARY *Day One – Thursday Welcome to Anchorage! When you arrive at the Anchorage Airport, there will be taxi service available just outside of the baggage claim area, or car service (Lyft & Uber) available outside of check in on the second floor. This should be about a 15-minute ride from the airport to downtown. Your host at the locally owned boutique style inn will have check in directions on the front door for you when you arrive. The Inn is known for their Alaskan hospitality, prime location close to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and easy walk to many of our favorite eateries and local shops in downtown Anchorage! Please meet your guide at 5:45pm at the Copper Whale Inn lobby. We will walk two blocks to our welcome dinner from here. Today Includes: Overnight Anchorage, Welcome Dinner at Glacier Brewhouse *Day Two – Friday Today, we will enjoy Alaska’s favorite sport – dog sledding! We visit the home of the 5-time Iditarod champion kennel at Dallas Seavey Racing. This adventure is one hour of riding the runners of the dog sled on the training trails at Dallas Seavey Racing, meeting the four-legged athletes, and touring the kennel with plenty of time for pictures with the dogs! The dog sled ride is an iconic 5 mile mush through the boreal forest of Talkeetna – learning the basic commands to navigate your team along the established trail. Moderate fitness level is recommended. For those not wanting to drive their own team, join your musher guide to sit and enjoy the views from a tour sled! Your Salmon Berry Tours guide will provide you with transportation into Talkeetna with a stop en route at the Denali Brewing Company to enjoy samples of their craft made beers on tap. Upon arrival into Talkeetna, enjoy dinner at the Denali Brewpub Restaurant with your fellow travelers. An aurora presentation during dinner is a great way for travelers to understand the science behind the Alaska night sky and the aurora borealis phenomenon! Today Includes: Dog Sledding with Dallas Seavey Racing, Beer Tasting & Dinner at Denali Brewing Company, Aurora Presentation, Overnight Talkeetna (B, L, D) *Day Three – Saturday After breakfast, your local guide will escort you to the rail platform for the journey north to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. Take in the views or simply relax during your scenic afternoon/evening ride aboard the historic Alaska Railroad! Upon arrival into Fairbanks, a shuttle will take you from the train depot to your overnight accommodations along the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, close to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center/Fairbanks Visitors Center, shops and our favorite eateries! Check in and then get prepared for departure for tonight we set out for aurora viewing. Escape the night lights of the city and search for the northern lights at an aurora viewing location outside of Fairbanks. Learn the history of the area, Alaska Native folklore, and personal stories of living in the Alaska! This evening excursion includes roundtrip transportation and hot drinks with your local guide. Today Includes: Rail: Talkeetna to Fairbanks, Evening Aurora Tour, Overnight Fairbanks (B, L, D) *Day Four – Sunday This afternoon join your local Salmon Berry guide for your chance to warm up at the famous Chena Hot Springs before chasing the Northern Lights! This small group tour begins in Fairbanks and makes the wintery drive to Chena Hot Spring Resort. Here, we will visit the Aurora Ice Museum and relax in the Chena Hot Springs mineral water rock pools. Enjoy a late dinner this evening before we search for the elusive Aurora Borealis at a popular aurora viewing location outside of the city. During your tour, your local Alaskan guide will be there to direct you through each activity. Today Includes: Evening at Chena Hot Springs (swim/soak pass & ice museum tour) Dinner, Aurora Viewing, Overnight Fairbanks (B, D) *Day Five – Monday Your local guide will take you to the Museum of the North this afternoon before the evening farewell dinner & aurora viewing tour. Tonight, is an exclusive evening with a professional photographer to assist with aurora borealis photography. Your hosts and their canine companions open their home to you 25 miles from Fairbanks and the city lights. Enjoy the silence, remoteness and get a good glimpse of off-grid living. No matter if you sit in front of the huge panoramic windows from the comfort of the cabin or head outside to search for aurora. Our casual Alaskan BBQ includes Frank’s aurora burger (salmon burger and veggie burgers also available) as well as reindeer sausage, smoked salmon, corn on the cob, mixed salad and dessert. If aurora is strong enough, your photography host will take professional photos of you under the aurora or the Alaska night sky. Today Includes: Fairbanks City Tour, Evening Aurora Viewing Tour with local photographer, Farewell Dinner, Overnight Fairbanks (B) *Day Six – Tuesday You can customize your departure today to fly straight home from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) – please schedule your departure flight for 6am or LATER… your aurora tour does not return until the early hours of this morning! Today Includes: Continental Breakfast, Hotel Courtesy Shuttle to the Airport (B)
Arctic Circle Dalton Highway Day Trip
Tour the arctic circle Alaska from Fairbanks. Your Alaskan Arctic Circle tour day begins right at your Fairbanks hotel (not Airbnb nor private residences), so you don’t need to plan how to get to us and you will save additional taxi costs. Free guest pickup from 7:30am to 8:30am. Your Arctic Circle day is full of fun, information and knowledge about Alaska. Have your picture taken on the Arctic Circle and receive a “Cross the Circle-Certificate”! Please be aware that we cover a total of 400 miles in this 14-hour van expedition. En-route, enjoy stunning views of interior Alaska, the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline, wildlife, the mighty Yukon River and the high plateau of Finger Mountain. Along the way there is plenty of opportunity to take pictures view wildlife and relax at rest stops where you can purchase breakfast and dinner. (Meals are not included in tour price). Please bring snacks and beverages for lunch. -8:00am departure from Fairbanks. -Trans-Alaska-Pipeline – Get a close up view of the famous pipeline and learn interesting facts about the engineering and building period. -Breakfast at Hilltop, a rustic truck stop. -Cross the mighty Yukon River. -Finger Mountain – A short nature hike in a beautiful high plateau above the tree line. -Arctic Circle – Have your picture taken at the Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic Circle Certificate. -Yukon River – Walk right to the edge of Alaska’s most famous river. It will impress you with its majesty and history. -Dinner at Yukon Camp. -10:00pm arrival at your location in Fairbanks.
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Chena Day Tour
Treat yourself to a relaxing sightseeing day on your Alaska vacation. Your Chena Hot Springs Tour day begins right at your Fairbanks hotel, so you don’t need to plan how to get to us and you will save additional taxi costs. Only 60 miles from Fairbanks, this world-renowned resort offers a day of rest and relaxation in the historical location discovered by natives and early miners. Enjoy the mineral hot springs in a beautiful natural setting. The world’s largest year-round ice museum is your first stop at Chena Resort. Created from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow the ice museum contains spectacular ice carvings for your enjoyment. Along the way we almost always spot Moose. Food and beverages are available at the local restaurant. Please bring a swimsuit, flip-flops, and a towel. *Itinerary: - 11:30 am: Departure from Fairbanks - 1:00 pm: Guided Ice Museum Tour - 2:00 pm: Guided Geothermal Tour (optional) - 3:00 pm: Soak in hot springs rock lake (must be 18 or older) or indoor pool - 5:00 pm: Leaving Chena Hot Springs Resort - 6:30 pm: Arrival back in Fairbanks
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Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights
Relax in the famous Chena Hot Springs and view Northern Lights. Our Chena Hot Springs / Northern Lights Alaska Tours begin right at your Fairbanks hotel, so you don’t need to plan how to get to us and you will save additional taxi costs. Only 60 miles from Fairbanks, this world-renowned resort offers a day of rest and relaxation in the historical location discovered by natives and early miners. Enjoy the mineral hot springs in a beautiful natural setting and experience the dancing of the northern lights. The world’s largest year-round ice museum is your first stop at Chena Resort. Created from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow the ice museum contains spectacular ice carvings for your enjoyment. Along the way, we almost always spot moose. Food and beverages are available at the local restaurant. Please bring a swimsuit, flip-flops, and a towel. * Itinerary: - 5:00 pm: Departure from Fairbanks - 6:45 pm: Arrival at Chena Resort - 7:00 pm: Guided Ice Museum - 8:00 pm: Soak in hot springs rock lake (must be 18 or older) or indoor pool - 12:00 am: Waiting for Northern Lights - 2:00 am: Leaving Chena Hot Springs - 4:00 am: Arrival back in Fairbanks
One Day In Denali
Spend a day in Denali! Your day starts with our Denali Shuttle picking up from your Fairbanks hotel. Once you arrive in Denali, explore the park at your own time. *Itinerary: 8:30am Depart Fairbanks 11:30am Arrive in the Denali area 11:30am-3:30pm Explore Denali National Park on your own 4:10pm Depart Denali via Alaska Railroad
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Autumn City Tour
The city tour combines fun with Fairbanks history, Alaskan craftsmanship, and Alaska winter activities. Your Fairbanks Autumn City Tour begins right at your hotel, so you don’t need to plan how to get to us, and you will save additional taxi costs. Santa Claus House Visit Santa at his home at the North Pole, and have your picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The Santa Claus House is complete with Alaska souvenirs. * Please note a Santa Claus sighting is not guaranteed. - Trans-Alaska-Pipeline The pipeline viewpoint is the perfect spot to explain the astonishing engineering of the pipeline, the oil field in Prudhoe Bay, and the Alaska oil industry. - Fairbanks Cultural Center The Morris Thompson Visitors Center welcomes you with great exhibits about Interior Alaska. - Museum of the North Dramatic architecture and new exhibit galleries make the museum an extraordinary destination. Discover fascinating stories about Alaska’s cultures, places, and wildlife. *Itinerary: - 12:30 pm Pick up at Fairbanks Hotels - 12:45 pm Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center - 02:00 pm Trans-Alaska-Pipeline - 03:00 pm Museum of the North - 04:30 pm Santa Claus House - 05:30 pm Return to Fairbanks Hotels
Riverboat Discovery Tour
#Experience the Energy of Alaska! Cruise the great rivers of the Last Frontier! Your three-hour tour will take you into the heart of Alaska and introduce you to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska their way of life for five generations. - See a bush floatplane takeoff alongside the boat! - Visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and see her champion sled dogs in action. - Be immersed into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture when our Alaskan Native Guides take you on a personalized tour of the Chena Indian Village.
Riverboat Discovery Tour
#Experience the Energy of Alaska! Cruise the great rivers of the Last Frontier! Your three-hour tour will take you into the heart of Alaska and introduce you to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska their way of life for five generations. - See a bush floatplane takeoff alongside the boat! - Visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and see her champion sled dogs in action. - Be immersed into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture when our Alaskan Native Guides take you on a personalized tour of the Chena Indian Village.
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