Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks

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Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks

2 Adults x $230.00

$460.00

Approx Total

$460.00

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided tour of the Aurora Ice Museum
Local Guide
Access to Chena Hot Springs Resort's hot springs, hot tubs and swimming area

Gratuities
Food & drinks
Towels (available for $5 from the hot springs or you can bring your own)
Bottled water

Overview

Discover the ethereal beauty of Alaska’s famous celestial display, the Aurora Borealis, see impressive ice carvings and experience the State’s ancient healing waters on an evening trip from Fairbanks. Sit back and relax and enjoy the 60 mile journey to Chena Hot Springs Resort. After arrival, take a guided tour of the Aurora Ice museful. Then enjoy some dinner in the resort's restaurant (not included in price) and take a dip in the outdoor mineral rock pool or just explore the grounds while you wait to see if the lights appear. Your guide will lead your group out to the springs and explain the most ideal viewing locations, where you can wait for a chance to glimpse the multicolored display in the sky. Round-trip transport from Fairbanks or North Pole hotels, entry to the ice museum and hot springs is included. Note: the resort does not allow children under 18 in the outside rock pool. However, they may use the indoor pool under adult supervision.

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7 Gables Inn & Suites 4312 Birch Ln, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-3443
Abbey Archway Inn 4316 Birch Ln, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-3443
Alaska Heritage House 410 Cowles St, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-4435
Bear Lodge At Wedgewood Resort 325 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-1601
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge 1255 Tvsa Way, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn 1908 Chena Landing Loop, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701
Billie's Backpackers Hostel 2895 Mack Blvd, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-4006
Borealis Inn 1500 Airport Way Ste C, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-4002
Brennan's B&B 1430 Lacey St, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-6208
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 723 1st Ave, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-4448
Candlewood Suites Fairbanks, an IHG hotel 551 Harold Bentley Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks Near Ft. Wainwright 95 10th Ave, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-5002
Comfort Inn 1909 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701
Extended Stay America - Fairbanks - Old Airport Way 4580 Old Airport Rd, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-4615
Fairbanks Downtown Bed & Breakfast 1461 Gillam Way, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-6043
Fairbanks Extended Stay 700 Loftus Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-3429
Fairbanks International Hostel 4316 Birch Ln, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-3443
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge 4477 Pikes Landing Rd, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-4619
Glacier House Hostel 535 Glacier Ave, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-3724
Golden North Inn 4888 Old Airport Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-4456
Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks 433 Harold Bentley Avenue, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701
Hotel North Pole 449 N Santa Claus Lane, , North Pole, Alaska, United States, US, 99705-6070
Hyatt Place Fairbanks 400 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-3166
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport 4920 Dale Rd, , College, Alaska, United States, US, 99709
Pike's Waterfront Lodge 1850 Hoselton Rd, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709
River's Edge RV Park & Campground 4200 Boat St, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-4696
River's Edge Resort 4200 Boat St, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709
Sophie Station Suites 1717 University Ave S, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-4903
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks 575 1st Avenue, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701
Sven's Basecamp Hostel 3505 Davis Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99709-4955
Wedgewood Resort 212 Wedgewood Dr, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-1728
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center 813 Noble St, , Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, US, 99701-4977

Pickup details

We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. Pickups will occur between 4pm and 5pm, dependent upon location (unless in North Pole where it may be earlier). We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. We do not ... pick up from the airport. If you are staying at an Air BnB, please contact us directly for the closest pick up location. If you are staying outside the city limits, we can pick you up at Walmart or another hotel location. Please call our office to discuss what options are available. Read more ▼

Itinerary

Aurora Ice Museum

After being picked up, sit back, relax and enjoy the 60 mile (97 kms) journey out to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Keep a lookout for wildlife that might include a moose, beaver or fox. Upon arrival, you’ll be given a guided tour of the Aurora Ice Museum, constructed of over 1000 tons of ice and snow. Marvel at magnificent ice-sculptures created by world-renowned ice carvers, sit at the ice bar on a caribou-hide covered bar stool or indulge in an appletini served in a hand-carved ice glass (optional-not included in price). You will then be shown to our table in the restaurant where you can enjoy some dinner and hot or cold beverages (optional and not included in price). Rejoin your group a little after midnight and head back to Fairbanks. Your guide may make a few stops along the way for further aurora viewing if it is active. Please note the aurora is an act of nature and it's appearance cannot be guaranteed.

45 minutes
Chena Hot Springs Resort

After arriving at the resort, you'll be taken to the restaurant where you can sample some home grown Alaskan fare (optional and not included in price). Enjoy a hot or cold beverage at the bar or don your bathing suit and head to the hot springs. The revitalizing mineral water soothes muscles with its warm temperatures of 106 degrees F (41 degrees C) year-round. You can soak under the stars in an outdoor hot tub, or indoors in the heated pool. When ready, join your expert guide for a small-group outing to view the Aurora Borealis. Your guide will lead you through one of the best places on earth to witness the green and purple illuminations loop across the night sky. Wait and witness the celestial wonder in the late evening, when viewing opportunities are the highest. The lights are also visible inside the cafe's Aurora Room, which serves as a comfortable and warm location for viewings. Note: We can never guarantee the Northern lights sighting.

6 hours

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in cold weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Please don't forget to bring bathing suits, bath towels, at least 2 quarter for each locker and photo ID for purchases at the bar.
The outside rock pool is only allowed for adults 18 years and up. However, children are allowed in the inside pool.
Pregnant travelers are not allowed in the outside rock pool.
We have enough room for a foldable wheelchair. The hot springs are wheelchair accessible.
We can only pick up from inside the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole. For other locations, you will need to go to an agreed location (eg Walmart), please contact our office to discuss if you are staying outside the city limits.
Water is not supplied for this tour. We recommending bringing a refillable water bottle.

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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No light action but fantastic tour guide

Published on Feb, 2025

We didn’t see the northern lights so that was a bummer. But Christopher is so knowledgable and friendly that we still had a good time. He went above and beyond to make our trip fun.

Amazing night

Published on Jan, 2025

Hot springs should not be missed. We had a blast with the small group on our tour and our excellent guide, Christopher. Great drive out to the facility, with our guide providing relevant information about Alaska and his experience and love for it. The ice museum was interesting and worth attending. The on-site restaurant was good. The temperature this night was -22 when we went into the hot springs, while cool walking out, we quickly warmed up as entering the water. Hair quickly turns white with frost, and everyone gets a good laugh. The Aurora viewing room needs to be improved. We didn’t end up using it, and our guide took us to an alternative viewing location after everyone approved of the change. This led to a great viewing experience and some excellent pictures. I highly recommend this adventure.

Amazing views!!!

Published on Jan, 2025

Not only did we get to see the Northern Lights just after exiting the hot springs, but the whole experience itself was amazing. The hot springs were so soothing in the frigid temperatures, but make sure to bring flip flops (although you could buy some if you really wanted to) so your feet don’t freeze! The ice museum is PHENOMENAL and I do recommend buying the drink voucher - my one regret! They give you a cup made of ice and it’s spectacular. 10/10.

Great tour guide gives his all!

Published on Jan, 2025

Christopher was a great guide for our group - very knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions ! He truly enjoys what he is doing which enriched our experience!!

Awesome tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Loved the experience! Christopher was awesome and even though it was overcast (so no aurora) it was worth it to relax in the springs and meet some cool people.

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