Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks
Overview
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8 hours
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Enjoy the amazing views of the mountains and keep an eye out for wildlife such as Moose and Caribou which are often seen crossing the road on the way to Castner Glacier. Once you arrive at the starting point of the trail the hike is 1.5 miles to the ice cave.Please,dress accordingly for cold weather. Enjoy the epic views of the Delta Range, an eastern section of the Alaska Range. Ice caves are exceptional because they are not only scarce, but they are located far outside zones of permafrost—at low elevations (near sea level) and low latitudes (between around 30° and 70°), where they maintain a much lower average annual temperature than that of the air above. After you return from your hike we will head back to North Pole where you are going to have some free time to explore the world famous Santa Clause House.
Drop Off at your hotel or AirBnB around 5:30 pm.
Licensed by Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior permit #2025-00197
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Snow Shoe Rental
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Fairbanks
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.
Delta Junction
The 2.6-mile hike to the Castner Glacier ice cave is straightforward and almost entirely flat. Sometimes deep snow might be present so the use of snowshoes will be necessary. These classic Interior glacier ice caves are fascinating and beautiful. They change from season to season, so you are always accessing something brand new and captivating
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Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks
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Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Antonio was such a...
Negar H,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonio was such a fantastic guide — professional, friendly, and full of knowledge about Alaska’s nature and local life. He shared his own experiences and little pearls of wisdom that made the tour feel personal and unforgettable. He took beautiful photos for us and even went out of his way to drop us off at a different location than our pickup spot — truly above and beyond! We really enjoyed every moment of the ride and hike with him. Thank you, Antonio, for making our glacier adventure so memorable!
Castner Glacier and ice tunnel hike
Kelley B,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful drive to the Castner Glacier. Stunning hike…the ice tunnel and ice cave was breathtaking…and the views from the tunnel will leave you speechless. Absolutely amazing day!
Amazing Day at Castner!
Carol W,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We could not have picked a better experience to do Alaska!! A long drive from Fairbanks to get to the ice cave, but definitely worth it. The hike was a little challenging for a novice hiker like myself, but we were in very good hands with our experienced guide. The glacier and ice cave were absolutely amazing to see. Our small group of 6 people had great fun and helped each other along the way. I highly recommend this tour!! 5 stars!!
Great adventure,
MIRNA M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun adventure hiking up the ice cave make sure to bring your snow gear. It feels like you’re in the middle of Christmas!!!
Best ice cave experience!
Jessica D,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Antonio, was not only knowledgeable, he was kind and had a great sense of humor. He did a great job at pointing out wildlife on the way including Carabou. Until my son may have spotted Moose before him, but he stopped right away with his binoculars and we all enjoyed! It was good that Antonio didn’t see the moose first as he was the driver😀 He is a safe driver and ensures he accommodates his guests by making stops for personal needs, food, and pictures. Overall, I highly recommend this trip. It was our favorite of the week. The ice cave was amazing and Antonio really is a skilled guide. Thank you!!
The view of the hike is...
Tillman H,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The view of the hike is breathtaking. The destination is even more so. It was an unforgettable experience and we highly recommend it.
Beautiful scenery of mountains and fun hike in the snow on way to check out glacier
Danilo C,
Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was amazing and did everything to make it an enjoyable experience, it was better than I expected. I definitely recommend it
A truly magical day of adventures!
DessiF2,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly magical day of sightseeing and walking to the Castner Glacier Ice Cave. Anthony is very knowledgably, kind and prepared for any situation! He provided us with snowshoes for free, so we can try out walking with snowshoes since we come from SoCal and have never done it before. I highly recommend this tour to the gorgeous Castner Glacier Ice Cave!
Best tour guide in Fairbanks!
DessiF2,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour guide in Fairbanks! Knowledgeable, kind, prepared with equipment e.g. had snow shoes for everyone! Highly recommend!
Great time with beautiful scenery!
Christopher L,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I booked this as a last second excursion while we were in North Pole, and we’re so glad we did! The views were out of this world and the hike was fun! The hike is an easy one and the guide, Antonio, made sure we were comfortable at every stage. You can’t go wrong booking with this company! Antonio was like traveling somewhere with a buddy. We talked about the sights and sounds, hunting, our families, his home country, etc. You never felt awkward or pressured with him! Great experience and cannot recommend it enough!
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