Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

We’re not a big tour company—we’re a small, family-run business that genuinely loves sharing the beauty of Alaska with others. When you join our tour, you’re not just a number on a bus—you’re a guest in our extended family.

Personalized Service: Every trip is guided with care, passion, and local knowledge you won’t find in mass-market tours.

Local Insight: We’ve lived here, worked here, and explored every hidden gem ourselves—so we know where to look for wildlife, when to catch the best light, and how to make your visit unforgettable.

Authentic Experience: No rushed timelines or scripted speeches—just real, grounded Alaskan hospitality.

Passion Over Profit: We do this because we love it. That means we go the extra mile to make sure your experience is relaxed, comfortable, and meaningful.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Ice Museum Entrance

Hot springs pool pass

Bottled water

snacks will be available in the van

Air-conditioned vehicle

Ice museum Appletini

Dinner at Hot springs or food at activity center

Towel rental (recommended borrowing from your lodging)

What To Expect

Join us for a scenic drive through the beautiful Alaskan wilderness on a journey to the world-famous Chena Hot Springs, located just over 60 miles from Fairbanks. Along the way, keep your eyes open for local wildlife—moose, foxes, and even the occasional bear may be spotted! Upon arrival, we begin with a visit to the Aurora Ice Museum—a stunning year-round ice structure built entirely from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Inside, you’ll have the option to sip an Apple-tini served in a hand-carved ice glass at the ice bar (optional add-on). Next, if you chose to add dinner, take time to dine at the on-site Chena Hot Springs Restaurant, known for its cozy Alaskan charm and hearty meals. Then, end your evening with the ultimate highlight: a relaxing soak in the natural geothermal rock pool under Alaska’s famous midnight sun. The mineral-rich waters are renowned for their soothing and healing properties—a perfect way to unwind before the scenic drive back to Fairbanks. Includes: Transportation, Ice Museum admission, Hot Springs pool pass Optional Add-ons: Appletini, Dinner, Towel rental

Options

Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This is a unique and...
Anelys A,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is a unique and wonderful experience. A must do while at Fairbanks! Kevin is the absolutely best choice for this tour!!! He goes out of his way to make sure that this is a fun adventure while providing tons of information. Highly recommend it😊
Excellent tour
Susan Y,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide(who is also the owner) was amazing. Communication was great. He texted us a few days before and prior to the trip on the day of. He was extremely informative and gave us valuable hints and information about our Alaska adventure. We enjoyed the ice museum and appletini in the ice glass. We didn’t get to go into the Hot Springs because it was thundering and lightning was close.(This was our choice). The resort restaurant looks nice but the restaurant told us it would be a 2 hours before we could sit down and have a drink at the bar! Our guide warned us about this and offered to take us anywhere we wanted to eat. He recommended Pump house, dropped us off and offered to bring us back when we were done. The next day I received a message that he refunded us half of our tour because he felt bad that we didn’t get to use the hot springs. This tour guide/owner is very reputable, knowledgeable, and honest. I enjoyed our tour. He does other tours as well so even if you aren’t wanting the ice museum, you can use him for other tours in the area.
It was an incredible...
Sinchita K,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was an incredible experience with Kevin. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. The Aurora ice museum was wonderful and the Chena Hot springs was very relaxing. Kevin was also great at spotting multiple moose on our drive there and gave us an unforgettable experience. Would 100% recommend!
Great service, great price!
Victoria O,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Kevin was on time, very approachable, and knowledgeable about his local area. He was very accommodating, taking just two of us to Chena when our scheduled could not accommodate any other dates. Much cheaper to get to Chena hot Springs than other options we found. Highly recommended
Time well spent of a unique experience.
Linda E,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A fitting end to a memorable trip through Canada and Alaska. Although not having much time in Fairbanks I was lucky enough to find the time on my last evening to visit Chena Hot Springs and the Ice Museum. The drive out and back passed quickly. Beautiful scenery and great conversation helped. The Ice Museum was amazing, a work of art and a credit to the sculptor who has created this magic. The hot springs by contrast were very relaxing. Thank you Kevin for this great experience. I really appreciate the effort you went to on my behalf, the prompt pickup from my hotel, the informative drive out and back and for allowing me to tailor the trip to meet my needs.