North Pole Express Shuttle to See Santa Shops and Photo Ops
Overview
It may or may not have been the main reason that you came to Fairbanks, but your trip wouldn't be complete without a trip to Santa's House and other local shops.
Let your experienced local guides take you on a stress-free shopping trip to meet Santa himself if he's not busy in his workshop.
Just a 30min drive from the center of Fairbanks, North Pole will surely get you into the holiday spirit and make you feel like a kid again. We will make time for you to get some great photos with the World's Largest Santa statue and other wonderful photo ops.
In addition to Santa's house, your guide will be glad to take you to other LOCAL shops and/or sites along the way at their discretion. Additional stops are dependent on store hours, road conditions, time constraints and your interest level.
What's Included
- Recommendations for local tours, food and amenities
- Hot Cocoa/ Tea when available
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide commentary
- Meals Food, gifts and other items that are for sale at the shops that we attend
Meeting and Pickup
We pickup and drop-off at most hotels and B&B's within the city of Fairbanks including some not listed here. If your accommodations are outside of town limits we can pickup/drop-off at predetermined location (Walmart parking lot). Please make this distinction before the day of the tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5498722P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Recommendations for local tours, food and amenities.
- Hot Cocoa/ Tea when available.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local guide commentary.
- Meals. Food, gifts and other items that are for sale at the shops that we attend.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the North Pole Express Shuttle to See Santa Shops and Photo Ops is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for North Pole Express Shuttle to See Santa Shops and Photo Ops will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Recommendations for local tours, food and amenities
- Hot Cocoa/ Tea when available
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide commentary
- MealsFood, gifts and other items that are for sale at the shops that we attend
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
