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Top 5 nature & wildlife things to do in Fairbanks

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Fairbanks that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Chena Hot Springs tour from Fairbanks, Fairbanks1

    1. Chena Hot Springs tour from Fairbanks

    5.0· 4 reviews

    Half-day tour featuring a scenic drive to Chena Hot Springs, wildlife viewing, relaxation in mineral waters, and an appletini at the Ice Museum.

    We enjoyed an excellent experience. Our guide and driver, Keaton, was outstanding—very talkative and well-informed, providing detailed answers to our questions. I highly recommend this tour. The hot springs were pleasantly warm, and the tour center offered a wealth of educational information. We spent several hours there.Roam204402
  2. Private reindeer tour and forest walk in Fairbanks, Fairbanks2

    2. Private reindeer tour and forest walk in Fairbanks

    5.0· 4 reviews· 45 min

    Forty-five minutes of close encounters with reindeer — learn their history, then explore the black spruce forest alongside them.

    I had a wonderful experience on the reindeer walk with my friends. Our guide, Virginia, shared fascinating insights about the history of reindeer in Alaska. The activity was low energy, making it a perfect fit for this part of our tour. The reindeer were adorable, and we captured many great photos. I highly recommend this relaxed outdoor experience.femilicious
  3. Chena Hot Springs and Aurora viewing tour from Fairbanks, Fairbanks3

    3. Chena Hot Springs and Aurora viewing tour from Fairbanks

    4.9· 55 reviews· 9 hours

    Evening tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a visit to the Ice Museum and Northern Lights viewing, lasting until 2 AM.

    The tour was fantastic from beginning to end. Our guide, Gina, was wonderful—kind, knowledgeable, and truly enjoyable to be around.Trinai4
  1. Chena Hot Springs soak and Ice Museum visit from Fairbanks, Fairbanks4

    4. Chena Hot Springs soak and Ice Museum visit from Fairbanks

    4.9· 31 reviews· 6 hours

    Three hours in Chena Hot Springs — soak in the natural hot springs and explore the stunning Ice Museum, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide.

    Fantastic location with an outstanding guide. We arrived first at the ice bar, and he even joined us in the hot spring to take our photos.Mark F
  2. River rafting trip in Fairbanks, Alaska, Fairbanks5

    5. River rafting trip in Fairbanks, Alaska

    4.5· 13 reviews· 6 hours

    A full day on the river, with morning or evening options to spot wildlife and enjoy the midnight sun.

    The trip was quite relaxing, and we spotted six moose. Our guide Larry was friendly and very knowledgeable. While the mosquitoes were intense, we were ready for them, and it improved once we were on the river.Martha_K

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