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Tour group in Fairbanks
Tourists at a museum in Fairbanks
Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour
Scenic view of the trees and mountains in Fairbanks
People standing out in snow in Fairbanks

Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour

By Alaska-Wildlife-Guide
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €142 per traveller
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Exploration of Alaskan history, customs & popular sites
  • Celebration of native heritage at the Morris Thompson Centre
  • Tour of University of Alaska Fairbanks's Museum of the North
  • Learn about the development of the Alyeska Pipeline
  • Knowledgeable guide shares insight into local tradition

Activity location

  • Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
    • 101 Dunkel St.
    • 99701, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m5h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€142.32 x 1 Traveller€142.32
Total
Price is €142.32
Until Sun, 17 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Centre and the Alyeska Pipeline
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Pioneer Park or Santa Claus House
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to the University of Alaska's Museum of the North
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Fairbanks or North Pole hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are not allowed.
  • A minimum of 4 people are required for this tour to run. If minimum capacity is not reached and we have to cancel the tour, you will receive a full refund or be offered an alternative date.
  • Maximum group size is 8 people.
  • Hotel pickup is available from hotels and holiday rentals located within the Fairbanks and North Pole city limits. Please contact the tour provider directly for an alternative pick up location.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby around 5 minutes prior your pick up time. Please be aware that delays do occur when guests are not ready on time so don't panic if your guide is not there right on the dot.
  • This tour requires being able to enter and exit our van with limited assistance. Please contact us if you have any concerns about mobility.
  • All sales are final and non-refundable. We recommend considering travel insurance to avoid any loss of monies due to airlines changes or unexpected illness or injury that prevents you from taking the tour.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Spend the day engrossing yourself in Alaska’s fascinating heritage with this journey through the interior region’s culture and history. Tour museums, including the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Centre and Museum of the North, as well as the Alyeska Pipeline.

After being picked up from your hotel, start your cultural immersion at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Centre. Be captivated by the compelling exhibits and artefacts showcasing the native Athabascan legacy. Continue to gain new perspective about Alaskan tradition at the Museum of the North on the Fairbanks campus, viewing the extensive diversity of research collections.

Next, venture off to the Alyeska Pipeline for a background lesson on the ambitious 800-mile project. Depending on the season, you then make a stop at the extensive 44-acre Pioneer Park or visit the Santa Claus House in North Pole, before concluding your day with a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

Some attractions are seasonal and changes in the Itinerary can be made. The guide will be able to match the tour to your wishes and can even recommend additional or different locations.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMorris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
    • 101 Dunkel St.
    • 99701, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • 99705, North Pole, Alaska, United States