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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Pickup included
Operated by Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC
964 reviews
Luca Z,
Dec 25, 2024
Amazing experience! Gina was our guide and she was amazing! I really recommend this tour!! Loved the hot springs, the ice museum and the northem lights
Christian C,
Dec 22, 2024
Gina and Chris are highly knowledgeable on everything Alaska. Incredible experience of Chena alone and they know a number of good, dark, isolated northern lights viewing points.
lucinda p,
Dec 20, 2024
the hot springs were great the food was great the van we was in was so cold my feet were so numb and cold my hands ached ice on inside of windows
Vijet b,
Dec 15, 2024
Could have been much better, just felt like an uber ride. Not so helpful. This is very expensive as well.
kathy h,
Nov 12, 2024
The hot springs were great and the restaurant wonderful - however a few upgrades are needed. For > $200, include the locker, towel and shoes - don’t nickel and dime us. The women’s floor was wet and slippery (Nice that you have a waiver, but where were the attendants to help clean up these puddles?). And honestly, one blow dryer for a room full of woman coming in from the hot springs, what were you thinking? When you got to the Springs, you had to hang up your towel, oh sorry you couldn’t hang it as there were no hooks. If you want a first class operation, take a moment and go visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland - or drop the price in half.