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Fairbanks in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Fairbanks? Aurora and hot springs. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1City
  2. 2Hot springs
  3. 3Aurora
  4. 4Ice Museum

Day: the city

The riverboat and museum.

Evening: Chena

A soak in the hot springs.

Night: the aurora

Chasing the northern lights.

Fairbanks in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Fairbanks in one day?
Yes — the city, hot springs and aurora fill a day.
What is the best one-day Fairbanks tour?
A hot springs soak with an aurora tour at night.
Is one day enough in Fairbanks?
One day covers the highlights; add days for the Arctic Circle or Denali.