Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour

Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour

By Alaska-Wildlife-Guide

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Overview

Exploration of Alaskan history, customs & popular sites
Celebration of native heritage at the Morris Thompson Center
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

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What's included, what's not

Guided tour of Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center and the Alyeska Pipeline
Admission to Pioneer Park or Santa Claus House
Admission to the University of Alaska's Museum of the North
Live tour commentary provided in English
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Fairbanks or North Pole hotel
Food and beverages
Gratuities

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 vacation 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 nonrefundable. 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.

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 Center 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 Center. Be captivated by the compelling exhibits and artifacts 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.

Location

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
Hotel Pickup
- 99705, North Pole, Alaska, United States