Spectacular Chena Hot springs Northern Lights experience
Overview
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9 hours
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What makes us special is our dedicated, professional guide, who will accompany you throughout your entire journey. Relax while we handle the driving, and rest assured that your guide will be there to provide valuable information, Alaskan facts, and stories about Alaska. Additionally, if the Northern Lights are visible during your tour, we will include a professional portrait photography session to capture the magic of the moment.
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
change for locker
Ice museum ticket
Transportation to and from Hot springs resort
Admittance to Hot springs pools
Ice museum Appletini
Dinner
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
operated by: Heart of Alaska Tours Embark on a breathtaking adventure Heart of Alaska tours will start pickups as early as 4:30 PM, with a scenic drive just over 60 miles, where you'll encounter the stunning natural beauty of the area. Along the way, keep an eye out for a possible moose sighting, adding to the excitement of your journey. The first stop is the Ice Museum, the world’s first ice museum, where you’ll marvel at the intricately carved ice sculptures. For an extra treat, you can opt for an appletini (additional charge) served in an ice glass, making this experience even more unique. Next, unwind and relax in the healing waters of the natural rock pool hot springs, a perfect way to soothe your body and soul. To wrap up this unforgettable night, we’ll try to catch a glimpse of the magical Northern Lights, weather permitting, as we wait for Mother Nature to showcase her most mesmerizing light show. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to soak in nature’s beauty and enjoy the wonders of the north! At this time we are only recommending we attempt to go orders from there restaurant due to long wait times.
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Spectacular Chena Hot springs Northern Lights experience
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Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chena Hot Springs and Northern Lights [Fairbanks November 2025] - bucket list item
Anish G,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome tour. Kevin is a great tour guide , very knowledgeable , and a very safe driver as well. Highly recommend the tour. The hot springs were very therapeutic ( both ice bath and hot bath in one Lol ) and Kevin also stopped for photo ops of the lights on the way back and even took our pictures. Will definitely repeat whenever i am back in Fairbanks.
Kevin was a fantastic...
Meredith K,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin was a fantastic guide. He made the drive enjoyable and it was definitely a night to remember!!
Unforgettable Chena Hot Springs & Aurora Tour with Kevin!
Allison Y,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour to Chena Hot Springs with Kevin was absolutely amazing! Even though the skies were cloudy and we weren’t sure if we’d see the aurora, Kevin kept our spirits high and shared so much fascinating information about Alaska, the lights, and the area. When the restaurant at the hot springs was fully booked, Kevin went above and beyond and made us a cozy campfire nearby, where we grilled reindeer sausage and enjoyed a delicious s’mores casserole. And to top it all off, we did get to see a glimpse of the northern lights, and Kevin took amazing photos of our group with them! He was kind, genuine, and made everyone feel comfortable and cared for the whole time. If you’re heading to Chena Hot Springs or hoping to see the aurora, book with Kevin, you won’t regret it!
Kevin was great as a...
Jodie B,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin was great as a guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and where we were going. Spent time educating on what produced the northern lights colors as well.
Gavin was great. Gave me...
Retzel O,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gavin was great. Gave me all the time I needed since I was the only person in the tour. Very safe driver even under sketchy conditions
Awesome
974adrianamilenac,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, the cqlm bath in the hot springs, the beautiful Aurora Ice Museum, the stars in the sky... But the best time was the bonfire and the auroras, less intense that I wanted but we could see them ;)
You should go!
Ruth C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The ice house, the restaurant, and the hot springs were fabulous! Our driver Gavin with Find Alaska was fabulous.
The Chena Hot Spring tour...
Neeraj P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Chena Hot Spring tour was incredible! The natural beauty and relaxing hot springs made it unforgettable. Kevin took great care of our tour and even organized a camping event for us, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.
New to northern lights
gerald b,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed our driver, Kevin, who was very experienced and friendly. Kevin took us to the ice museum, hot springs, dinner at the resort, and then made great effort to find the lights for us. Thank you, Kevin!
Best time
Sieglinde K,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was so glad to have booked as this was the best time of my whole trip. The guide Kevin was so good with great personality. Gave us a lot of info & tips along the way. So much to say but do get the drink at ice museum, it is worth it. Do not forget bathing suit for hot springs as you will regret it. We ended night with fun as we had a nice group that evening. Kevin got some photos for us that I was grateful for also. Do not hesitate to book this tour, you will be as happy as I was.
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