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Black Spruce Dog Sledding
654
#1 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Everything about the experience was awesome--we were welcomed into a super cute warming tent to get prepared, our guide, Noah, was awesome and knowledgable and super passionate about
dog sledding
, we got to meet a..."
"a well worth experience....you are able to interact with the dogs before the sledding
adventure
...help hooking them up to the sleds but above great guides on the sledding experience....great personable young men"
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Just Short of Magic
648
#2 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Just short of magic is an engaging educational personal
dog sledding
experience!! Eleanor helped us with transportation, gave us a private tour, educated us on sled dogs, introduced us to her family of dogs and an..."
"From checking in with Eloise who makes sure you are warm enough (they have
extra gear
to borrow if needed), to Matt and Darren taking us through the absolutely stunning forest, to the happiest, goofiest dogs you g..."
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Rod's Alaskan Guide Service
548
#3 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Our tour guide for the
Snowmobile tour
was Rod and he was great!! Rod was fun and knowledgeable about the snowmobile and safely."
"The trails were beautiful, and the time spent snowmobiling on the frozen
Chena River
was wonderful!! Definitely will return here on our next Fairbanks adventure!"
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Alaska-Wildlife-Guide - Day Tours
1,365
#4 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"The guide Ken was kind, considerate, caring and super patient treated my friend and I an excellent
snowmobile
adventure trip."
"The
scenery
alone is enough to keep you busy all throughout so I definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking to capture the beauty of Alaska!"
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Midnight Sun ATV Tours
304
#5 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Rick was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable and had the perfect balance of instruction mixed with freedom to have a ton of fun on the
trail
and still be safe."
"The equipment was top notch and clean and we were able to really experience the Alaskan outdoors while riding the ATV and side-by-side; both great vehicles with lots of power for the rough
terrain
."
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SkyFire In Focus Tours
162
#6 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"If you have a chance to take either the
Arctic Circle Tour
or one of his Northern Lights Photography tours (he shared a few pics he took of Northern Lights that I am sharing with you), make sure you do it."
"Unlike some other vendors who take you out every night regardless of the
weather conditions
, Mr. Bill makes informed decisions and suggestions so that the clients will have the best chances to see the Aurora."
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Last Frontier Mushing Co-op
128
#7 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"The yurt is beautiful inside and so warm, the guides built us a fire outside to enjoy some fun conversation, AND so many incredible snacks (gourmet
hot cocoa
, a delicious sausage and cheese plate, raspberry cinnam..."
"... just a unique overnight in a yurt, but a rare, intimate glimpse into the lives of some very special people who have chosen the dog mushing sport and
lifestyle
, and who truly love where they live and what they do."
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Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures - Day Tours
215
#8 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Absolute awesome fishing trip Learnt how to do fly fishing and caught a fish - yahoo Also did rod fishing for Grayling and caught them too Absolutely
lots of fun
great for all"
"... took a full day fishing trip for arctic grayling with this company and had an amazing time !! We visited from Ohio, first time to Alaska, so needed someone with experience to navigate the river and provide
gear
."
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Fairbanks Snow Sleighers
83
#9 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"We snow machined through untouched snow, different terrains, stopped at viewing spots, and saw hints of
wildlife
in the dark (fresh lynx tracks!)."
"They took us through so much different
terrain
, gave us the freedom to ride as we pleased and got so many good pictures for us to remember our trip by."
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Sirius Sled Dogs & Aurora Tours
140
#10 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Sirius provided supplemental warm
gear
and Nita made recommendations to ensure all of us were prepared - I ended up borrowing some mittens but felt pretty equipped elsewise."
"We were lucky to go out the next day with Nita and her dog team for a wonderful trip on the beautiful
snow
covered trails."
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1st Alaska Tours
724
#11 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"... of everything and every tour was a blast!!! Their tour guides are the best!! Brooke took us on a couple of our tours, then Joseph took us on the snow mobile tour, and also John (or Joe) on an
aurora viewing
tour."
"Thanks Megen for her wonderful job as our tour guide to
Chena Hot Springs
!!! My mum and I saw the most beautiful aurora in our life and would definitely want to come back again!"
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Northern Alaska Tour Company
688
#12 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"The
scenery
was breathtaking; following the pipeline, seeing big rigs, Enchanted forest, White mountains, frozen Yukon River, full moon on horizon, and Arctic Circle were all beyond my expectations."
"We were met in
Coldfoot Camp
by a Northern Alaska van and tour guide Mary Ellen, who drove us to Wiseman with very informative commentary along the way."
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James Dalton Highway
169
#13 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"We also got to see
great scenery
– mountain ranges covered in snow, arctic tundra, boreal forest, etc."
"Along the way we saw great scenery with vast landscapes, moose, caribou, musk ox and a number of other smaller
wildlife
."
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Alaskiwi Adventures
92
#14 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"If you want a real
Alaskan adventure
with an amazing Kiwi living the sustainable Alaskan way more than most Alaskans ever experience, take a ride!"
"Omygoodness this was FUN! Simon and his beautiful team of dogs took me on an exciting morning run through the awesome,
snow
-covered forest."
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Leaf Out Nature Guides
50
#15 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Evan and Shannon are biologists and clearly know their stuff; learning all about the forest - its
trees
, its wildlife, and how so many plants in it can be sustainably harvested for food and medicinal purposes - wa..."
"They shared their delightful story of their
Alaskan life
, fed us with delicious food and took us on a magical walk through the forest lit up with their homemade luminaries."
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Cotter's Sled Dog Tours
58
#16 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Bill and his nice family made us feel very much at home and we enjoyed the whole event from the harnessing of the dogs to a memorable ride throug great
scenery
and the cup of tea afterwards."
"I personally enjoyed the moments when we were silent and just taking everything in: the dogs panting and trotting, the sled slushing through the
snow
/ice on the trails, the canopy of
snow
covered trees wrapped aro..."
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Alaska Journey Tours in Fairbanks, Alaska
111
#17 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
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Boreal Journeys Alaska
61
#18 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"They live off-grid and the landscape that we saw during the
dog-sledding tour
was out-of-this-world beautiful !! It was truly a winter wonderland!"
"My first visit to Alaska and traveling on business had a little free time ahead of the work week - I found Jenna and Davids Boreal Journeys Alaska on TripAdvisor and booked
an adventure
."
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Angel Rocks Trail
100
#19 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Definitely saw some
wildlife
since the trail was pretty quiet and untraveled during the marginal weather."
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Steese Highway
165
#20 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"However Alaska DOT takes pride in keeping their roads driveable after the
winter
season."
"They were all along the side of the highway, wading thru the
snow
or lying in a field resting!"
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Arctic Dog Adventure Co.
44
#21 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Lisbet was amazing with our kids and had such a wealth of information to share about dog sledding and Alaskan
nature
!"
"I went on a four night, five
day trip
with Lisbet and her team in January, 2020, and it was an experience I'll be talking about for the rest of my life."
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Alaska Aurora Adventures
101
#22 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"Greg and Megan were really friendly and accommodating to us! Snacks as well as refreshing drinks were provided with plenty of books related to the
northern lights
available for an extra insight."
"Alaska Aurora Adventures is a clean, friendly, and welcoming company, run by Jason and Heather, a very nice couple, who make you feel at home, in their
beautiful cabin
, which is a short 20 minutes from Fairbanks a..."
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Alaska Northern Lights Tour
121
#23 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
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Sled Dog Adventures
46
#24 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"We had the BEST TIME EVER! Kathy had extra cold-weather gear (even though we were dressed for -30 weather, she still gave us another huge
parka
and made sure we'd be comfortable), very sweet, energetic dogs, and h..."
"Both the dog sledding and
snow
mobile tours were comfortable and equipped."
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A+ Dog Sled Excursions & Tours
28
#25 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"We used Lynne for a tour of the lights as well as our
adventure
down the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle which was awesome!"
"He was an awesome guide and
a lot of fun
to sled with!"
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Fairbanks Dogsled Rides with Two Rivers Trailblazers
22
#26 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
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Alaska Element
15
#27 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"The gear was fantastic, especially the boots and
mittens
which kept my cold sensitive extremities toasty warm despite temp of -37 degrees one night on the lake."
"They were essential for
outdoor activities
like dogsledding and Aurora viewing at -20 F and below!"
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Lance Mackey's Comeback Kennel
65
#28 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
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Ski Land
42
#29 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"When I saw it was a
lodge
, I thought it was like a hotel but its not...it's a cozy place with informative hosts, warmth, a bathroom and hot drinks."
"Great place to see the
Northern Lights
"
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Friendly Arctic Adventures
16
#30 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Fairbanks
"After making sure we had all the necessary gear for the weather (It was a very cold -40 degrees that day!), they gave us the training tutorial on how to drive the
sleds
."
"Thom has thought through so many issues that would plague a tourist trying to dog sled, namely, he has an assortment of warm
gear
for both men and women to keep you warm on the sled (if you underestimated just how..."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairbanks
Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in Fairbanks?
These experiences are best for outdoor activities in Fairbanks:
Aurora Chasing & Northern Lights Viewing Tour with Photo & Pick up Service
Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout
Incredible Aurora Viewing Adventure
Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome
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What are the best places for outdoor activities in Fairbanks?
These places are best for outdoor activities in Fairbanks:
James Dalton Highway
Angel Rocks Trail
Steese Highway
Elliott Highway
Eagle Summit
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Fairbanks for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in Fairbanks:
Black Spruce Dog Sledding
Just Short of Magic
Leaf Out Nature Guides
Cotter's Sled Dog Tours
Sled Dog Adventures
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Fairbanks for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in Fairbanks:
Black Spruce Dog Sledding
Just Short of Magic
Alaska-Wildlife-Guide - Day Tours
SkyFire In Focus Tours
Last Frontier Mushing Co-op
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Fairbanks for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in Fairbanks:
Just Short of Magic
Alaska-Wildlife-Guide - Day Tours
1st Alaska Tours
Northern Alaska Tour Company
Alaska Aurora Adventures
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Fairbanks for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in Fairbanks:
Black Spruce Dog Sledding
Just Short of Magic
Alaska-Wildlife-Guide - Day Tours
SkyFire In Focus Tours
Sirius Sled Dogs & Aurora Tours
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