Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler Cruise in Fairbanks

Get a taste of the colorful history and cultural traditions in the great interior region of Alaska.

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Starting at:
$106 / per person

Duration:
3 hours

Departure time:
8:45am and 2:00pm

Dates:
May 27 - August 31, 2024

Child rate:
$66

Child age:
3 to 12 years old

Tour overview:
The perfect Fairbanks day tour combines river views and Alaska Native history and traditions! Climb aboard the Riverboat Discovery III for an unforgettable 3-hour cruise into Alaska’s history. Travel the Chena and Tanana Rivers on Alaska’s only authentic sternwheeler riverboat. This guided Alaska tour provides background on the area’s natural history and the Athabascan Alaska Native culture. You will see a floatplane take off, meet sled dogs, witness the “wedding of the rivers,” and gain insight into ancient Athabascan traditions. Alaska Native guides who have worked and lived in Alaska will take you on a personalized tour of a replicated Chena Village.

Note: This cultural tour departs from the Riverboat Discovery dock in Fairbanks.

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Day Tour Details

What's Included:

Narrated tour onboard the Riverboat Discovery III
All taxes and fees

What's Not Included:

Meals and transfers to and from your hotel.

Riverboat Discovery Cruise Experience: Take a Video Tour:

We recently took a custom trip through Alaska Tours. They arranged everything for us. They were wonderful to deal with and booked everything we asked. Every excursion was hassle free. It was a great trip!

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