Alaska hidden-gems guided tour from Fairbanks to Summit Lake

Explore Alaska’s stunning interior during this guided sightseeing tour that will take you from Fairbanks all the way to the scenic Summit Lake, with multiple stops along the way to learn about the culture and history of Alaska whilst taking in the beautiful scenery!

This unique sightseeing tour from Fairbanks will take you to a series of hidden gems and local favourites on your way to Summit Lake! To kick off the journey, the tour will make a stop at the Knotty Shop, an artisanal woodshop and souvenir store that also happens to serve fantastic ice cream! Next up is Big Delta State Historical Park, once a key crossroad for travellers, traders, and even the military, where you’ll get to see sights such as Rika’s Roadhouse, a traditional guesthouse that served travellers in the early 20th century. Then, the sightseeing tour will pass through the friendly town of Delta Junction where you can have a look around and visit the Sullivan Roadhouse Historical Museum to immerse yourself into gold rush history and the lives of Alaskan pioneers on the last frontier! Alaska has such an incredible history of exploration and adventure, and no trip is complete without learning more about Alaska’s past!

Once you get to Summit Lake, the view will open up to the grandeur of the 7 mile long lake and the forests and snow-capped mountains beyond! Once you have gotten your share of the tranquillity and beauty of Summit Lake, it will be time to head back to Fairbanks. On the way to Summit Lake and back, there will also be many stops to take in the magnificent views of Quartz Lake, the Delta Flats, the Delta Clearwater River, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, mountains, glaciers, and of course the wildlife! During your scenic drive to Summit Lake from Fairbanks you may come across bears, caribou, moose, and bison just to name a few of Alaska’s local denizens!

Alaska has so much beauty to show visitors off the beaten track, and this sightseeing tour from Fairbanks hits some of the best local secrets and landmarks in the area. Book your sightseeing tour from Fairbanks now for guided access into the very heart of Alaska!