Fairbanks Trip Overview
This tour will take you from Fairbanks to Summit Lake with various stops on the way and will give you a view into a side of Alaska that is normally reserved for Alaskan Residents.
Stops will include but are not limited:
• The Knotty Shop
• Big Delta State Historical Park
• Trans-Alaskan Pipeline
• Sullivan’s Roadhouse
• Restaurant in Delta Junction
• Summit Lake. Make sure to dress weather appropriate and we recommend to wear some sturdy shoes to be able enjoy this trip.
This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Fairbanks, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
This tour will take you from Fairbanks to Summit Lake with various stops on the way and will give you a view into a side of Alaska that is normally reserved for Alaskan Residents.
Stops will include but are not limited:
• The Knotty Shop
• Big Delta State Historical Park
• Trans-Alaskan Pipeline
• Sullivan’s Roadhouse
• Restaurant in Delta Junction
• Summit Lake. Make sure to dress weather appropriate and we recommend to wear some sturdy shoes to be able enjoy this trip.
This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Knotty Shop, Hwy 2 between Delta Junction and Santa Claus House, Delta Junction, AK
On our way towards the Paxson lake, we will stop at the Knotty Shop. A unique woodworking shop featuring birch wood carvings as well as a variety of other local art and the best ice cream in the area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Big Delta State Historical Park, Milepost 275 Richardson Highway Look for the brown Park signs, and the green Cafe and Gift Shoppe signs. Turn on Rika’s Road., Delta Junction, AK 99737
As we continue our tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the Big Delta State Historical Park taking you back in time to the early days of the 20th century.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sullivan Roadhouse, 266 Richardson Hwy, Delta Junction, AK 99737, USA
Throughout our day, scenic landscapes and unique landmarks will provide plenty of panoramas to be captured by camera or film to include Quartz Lake, the Delta Flats, the Trans Alaskan Pipeline and the Delta Clear Water River.
Grab a bite to eat in one of Delta Junction’s eateries and visit the Sullivan’s Roadhouse where the history of the Alaskan Gold Rush will unfold right in front of your eyes as you witness how pioneers lived in Alaska during the late 1800’s.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Summit Lake, Paxson, AK
As we continue our journey, you will enjoy sitting back and enjoying the ride and scenery as we take you deep into the heart of the interior. Few words can describe the experience of soaking in Alaska’s vast nature to include the Black Rapids Glacier, expanse of vistas, rivers and mountains as well as wildlife which could include bears, caribou, moose and buffalo.
Arriving at Summit Lake, be sure to have your camera ready as the landscape opens up in front of you and offers an indescribable experience.
The peace and vastness of Alaska’s nature has changed many of our guests forever.
After many years of experience exploring the remotest parts of Alaska, this excursion combines our favorite landscapes and landmarks this state has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you.
Duration: 1 hour
