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Chena Hot Springs Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

After being picked up, sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you are transported the 60 miles east to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Keep an eye out for wildlife and you may even spot a fox, beaver or moose along the way.

After arriving at the resort, start your day off with a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum, constructed out of over 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Marvel at ice sculptures by world-renowned carvers. If you're feeling adventurous, sample an Appletini in a hand-carved ice glass (not included in price and photo ID required).

Soak in the pool of the Hot Springs, explore the many trails around the resort or take a tour of the greenhouse and geothermal energy plant.

Lunch at the excellent restaurant is not to be missed where you can enjoy some Alaskan seafood or vegetables grown in the local greenhouse (optional and not included in price).

Find some unique locally made Alaskan gifts in the Gift Shop.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If going in the hot springs, you will need a bathing suit. You may also wish to bring rubber shoes and a towel. Towels are available at a cost of $5.

Lockers are available and take 2 quarters (50 cents). A change machine is on-site if required.

Photo ID is required to purchase an Appletini in the Ice Museum or other alcoholic beverages in the restaurant/bar.

Children under 18 and pregnant guests are not allowed in the outdoor rock pool, but may use the indoor pools.

Our vans are not wheelchair accessible. However, we have enough room for a foldable one and the Hot Springs are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us before booking.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation for a full refund is possible if the minimum capacity is not reached or due to dangerous road conditions.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pick-up

Hotel drop-off

Driver/guide

Admission to the Ice museum and Hot Springs

Transportation to/from Chena Hot Springs

Gratuities

Food and drinks (restaurant and cafe/snack bar is available at the location.

What To Expect

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Chena Hot Springs Resort

After arriving at the resort, you'll be taken to the restaurant for a bite of lunch 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. Stay in the hot springs, or hit one of the many trails around the resort in the chance you might see wildlife, or just enjoy the beauty of Alaska's great outdoors. You can also take an optional tour of the resort's greenhouse and geothermal plant to learn more about how the resort is generating its own electricity and aiming to be more self-sustaining.

5 hours•Admission Included
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Aurora Ice Museum

After arriving at Chena Hot Springs Resort, you'll enjoy a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum and marvel at the cool sculptures carved out of ice. You can also indulge in an Appletini served in a hand-carved ice glass (not included in price and photo ID required). Then check out the activities available or take a stroll in the expansive grounds. You will be shown to our table in the restaurant where you can enjoy some lunch and hot or cold beverages (optional and not included in price). Spend the rest of the afternoon soaking in the healing waters of the hot springs or wandering the surrounding trails enjoying Alaskan nature. Rejoin your group around 4pm and return to Fairbanks, keeping an eye out for wildlife and stunning scenery along the way.

45 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Chena Hot Springs Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.78

254 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Allowing to Let Go

    Samantha H,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The tour was fantastic, our guide Jean was knowledgeable and patient. Loved the igloo and the hot springs, they truly are healing waters. Jean is also a safe driver and explains things along the drive in a professional manner. Would definitely do this tour again!!

  • Great Trip

    Sai C,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an exciting trip. Our guide Jean was knowledgeable and shared a lot of stories about Alaska and their experience in this wilderness. The hot springs was a cool place and the outdoors spring pool was awesome. The ice museum was great and awesome. Cheers

  • Our driver/guide was...

    Jennifer L,

    May 18, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Our driver/guide was great! On the drive, we saw moose and heard some great bear stories. The Ice Museum was quirky, and the food at the restaurant was much better than expected. Get some salad. Trust me. All in all, a great way to start our Alaskan vacation!

  • Great tour with friendly guide

    CarolineL,

    May 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great day at the hot springs. Our guide was a local who friendly and knowledgeable. Thx so much for a fun day

  • Chena River Resort

    Thomas P,

    May 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Gina our wilderness guide was great and knowledgeable about the areas extra qualities as well as charming. The Ice Palace was super cool. Ice Ice Baby.

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4.78
254 reviews
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