Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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Embark on one of our most popular evening adventures to Chena Hot Springs Resort, a renowned Alaskan getaway just 60 miles from Fairbanks. Keep an eye out for moose, foxes, or beavers as you travel through the scenic interior.
Your night begins with a guided tour of the Aurora Ice Museum, home to stunning ice sculptures and the famous ice bar, where you can optionally enjoy an Appletini in a hand-carved ice glass (21+). Then relax with dinner or a drink in the cozy resort restaurant, featuring fresh, locally sourced produce (meal not included).
Afterward, soak in the outdoor mineral hot springs, a rejuvenating experience under the stars, or explore the snowy grounds while waiting for a chance to witness the magical Aurora Borealis. Your guide will point out the best spots for viewing and provide tips to make the most of the night.
Return to Fairbanks just after midnight, with a final chance to glimpse the aurora along the way.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Admission to the Aurora Ice Museum
Resort Pool-Passes (outdoor hot springs, hot tubs & swimming areas)
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off Services
Local Guide
Standing Dinner Reservation
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour
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Reviews
1,239 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chena hot springs amazing!
854mildredb,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Experience was so completely amazing and Savvy is super nice and kind tourist guide. We come in couple and we could share and meet other travelers, they was friendliest but we are very appreciate the tour with Savvy.
Best Tour I’ve Ever Been On!
teriquew2025,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Savvy was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the aurora and really nice and outgoing. We got to see the northern lights on the way to the hot springs, and she immediately pulled over so we could take photos. 10/10 experience! I would book this tour a thousand times over again.
U will see the light as long as it is out she would stop and let u see
shinezuuns,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was perfect! She would do anything for your comfort and If we see the Lights she would stop cuz she did fir us and even took amazing pictures that we can’t even take! Everything was amazing!
ありがとうサギーさん
230ayakom,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour. Our guide, Savvy, was perfect. She shared information about Alaska and the auroras with a touch of humor.
Chena tour guide review
P9216AYstefanj,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good and friendly, pulled over van to stop and see the lights. The Chena hot springs staff was very friendly as well.
Good
N7765JQmarcm,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good group good guide (Savvy) all around good experience. Nice group size. The hot springs was a new experience having my hair freeze while warm in the spring.
Amazing Tour!
Sightseer719748,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Savvy good tour guide! Amazing tour. Saw northern lights, good hot spring experience. Very lucky we saw the Northern Lights.
Best of the best
Mulya Z,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00That was the best experience I’ve ever had in my life, Savvy was amazing, she has so many interesting stories and information We went to the ice museum then had a dinner together with the group, tried the hot Springs and saw the northern lights. 10 out of 10 highly recommend this company in this tour
Chena hot springs/Northern lights tour
ashleyjT5515PO,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Chena hot springs and northern lights tour in early December. Savvy was our guide and was so knowledgeable!! She was very considerate of the entire group and really personalized the experience for each and every one of us. Her information about the history of Fairbanks, Chena springs, and information about the northern lights really made this a memorable experience. Thank you Savvy!
Great expo
G748SV,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Savie is kind and has a lot of stories about Fairbanks. She is a professional. I appreciate her. I want to come here again with my girlfriend
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