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Fairbanks 3-Hour Riverboat Discovery Tour with Susan Butcher Home and Chena Indian Village
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Fairbanks 3-Hour Riverboat Discovery Tour with Susan Butcher Home and Chena Indian Village

by Riverboat Discovery

3 hours
Fairbanks
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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2 adults × $117.90
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Overview

This 3-hour Riverboat Discovery Tour in Fairbanks travels along Alaska’s rivers with a family that has lived and worked on these waterways for five generations. The cruise includes watching a bush floatplane take off next to the boat. The tour stops at the home and kennels of Susan Butcher, the late four-time Iditarod champion, where visitors can see her sled dogs in action. Following this, Alaskan Native guides lead a personalized walk through the Chena Indian Village, providing information about Athabascan culture. Tea, coffee, and snacks are included during the cruise.

Highlights

3-hour riverboat cruise in Fairbanks Alaska
Watch a bush floatplane take off beside the boat
Visit Susan Butcher’s home and sled dog kennels
See champion sled dogs in action
Guided tour of Chena Indian Village by Alaskan Native guides
Tea, coffee, and snacks included

What's included

Tea and coffee served on the cruise
Snacks included during the tour

Itinerary

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Riverboat Discovery Tour

This 3-hour cruise goes into Alaska’s interior waterways, highlighting the Binkley family’s five generations living along these rivers. Guests view a bush floatplane taking off next to the boat and visit the home and kennels of Susan Butcher, a four-time Iditarod winner. The tour includes watching her champion sled dogs in action and a guided walk through the Chena Indian Village, where local Native guides explain Athabascan culture and traditions.

180 min

Languages

German (written)Korean (written)Japanese (written)English (guide)English (written)Chinese (China) (written)Italian (written)French (written)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

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

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Printed ticket required
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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