9h 30m
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Journey deep into the Alaska Range on an unforgettable Castner Glacier adventure from Fairbanks. Travel the scenic Richardson Highway with stops at the iconic Trans-Alaska Pipeline and a breathtaking Mt. Hayes viewpoint. Watch for moose, caribou, bald eagles, and lynx along the way before hiking through Alaska’s wilderness to Castner Glacier and exploring the ice cave. An incredible day of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Winter Castner Glacier Hike: During the winter hike, we walk on top of a frozen creek leading towards the glacier. The hike is approximately 3 miles round trip and usually takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on the group’s pace and weather conditions. Please prepare for extremely cold weather and dress accordingly with warm, insulated layers, winter boots, face covering ,gloves and a hat. Fall hike: wet, muddy, rocky terrain. Waterproof gear advised. Difficulty: Moderate Licensed by Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior permit #2025-00197

Inclusions

What's included

Private transportation
Hiking Poles
Professional Guide
SnowShoes (Snowshoes are wide, flat frames worn on your shoes prevent from sinking in deep snow)

What's not

Winter Gear(Winter Boots,Jackets,Winter Pants,Gloves,Hats)
Lunch not included – we stop along the route where guests may purchase food.

Itinerary

We will pick you up from your Hotel or AirBnB at 8:30 am and we will head out to Castner Glacier Ice cave. We will have a 2.5 hour journey on the Richardson Highway trough the beautiful Alaska Range. Enjoy the amazing views of the mountains and keep your eyes open for wildlife such as Moose and Caribou which are often seen crossing the road or next to it.
3 h
Quick restroom break at a local store where you can also purchase food and drinks.
15 min
Enjoy a scenic 3-mile round-trip winter hike to Castner Glacier through Alaska’s snowy mountain landscape. Take in breathtaking views of the glacier and surrounding peaks while experiencing the beauty of the Alaskan winter. Castner Glacier from September through November. Experience beautiful fall scenery and changing seasonal conditions. Wet, muddy, and uneven trail conditions may be present, so waterproof footwear and rain gear are recommended.
1.7 h
Quick restroom break at a local store where you can also purchase food and drinks.
15 min
Santa Claus House is one of the top attractions in Interior Alaska, and has welcomed millions of visitors from all over the world.
25 min
Return to Fairbanks will be around 6pm and we will drop you off at your Hotel or AirBnB.
3 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.9

Ratings come from 59 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Vip Northern Lights Tours

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Fairbanks

Its from-price is close to the median of the 40 day trips we list in Fairbanks.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 40.

About Fairbanks

Fairbanks, in Alaska's interior, is a river town on the Chena, a gateway to the Arctic with long summer days, winter auroras and gold-rush history.

Fairbanks lies in the broad Tanana Valley of interior Alaska, on the Chena River, roughly 200 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle. It began as a trading post in 1901 and boomed after gold was found nearby in 1902; its mining past is shown at Pioneer Park, with its old buildings and sternwheeler. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is home to the Museum of the North, with Alaska Native art and natural history.

Top-ranked sights in Fairbanks: Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint, Dalton Highway, Chena Hot Springs Resort.

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