Riverboat Discovery is a family-owned tour company in Fairbanks, Alaska offering a **three-hour sternwheeler riverboat cruise** that explores the history, culture, and lifestyle of interior Alaska along the Chena and Tanana rivers. Guests board an authentic riverboat to hear stories of early prospectors, watch a live bush pilot demonstration, pass historic riverfront homes and landmarks, and visit Trail Breaker Kennel to learn about the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher and see her sled dogs in action. The tour continues to Chena Indian Village, where Alaska Native guides present traditional Athabascan culture, including demonstrations of historical lifestyle, clothing, tools, and subsistence practices before guests re-board for a leisurely return to Steamboat Landing, which features a large gift shop and dining facilities. The business, operated by multiple generations of the Binkley family whose steamboating tradition spans over 100 years, runs seasonal daily tours and occasional charters from mid‑May to mid‑September.

1st Alaska Tours is a Fairbanks-based sightseeing and touring company offering year-round guided tours in Interior Alaska, including Fairbanks, Denali, the Arctic Circle, and the Dalton Highway. They specialize in **aurora borealis (northern lights) viewing**, providing access to premier viewing locations and offering aurora tours that can include photography lessons, dinner, and even dog sledding. Their Alaska experts design fun, interesting, and educational tours that showcase the beauty, history, and resources of Interior Alaska, from driving the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle, to relaxing at Chena Hot Springs, dog mushing, city tours, and custom/charter itineraries. The company positions itself as a one‑stop shop for experiencing Interior Alaska, also able to help book Fairbanks accommodations and schedule activities in the Denali area.