Chena Hot Springs Tour

Overview

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.

City: Fairbanks

Tue 30 Sep

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Starting at $210.00

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Tue 30 Sep

Starting at $210.00

Make a reservation

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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

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.

What To Expect

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (210)

Christine S

Aug 2024

Wonderful day. Nice relaxing time in the HOT water. Enjoyed the ice museum. Very interesting. And COLD! (They loan you a parka … good thing.) The staff were the highlight! Great ride on the bus with Cathy as our driver, from Alaska Wildlife. Great stories about the area on the lengthy drive. The young man at Chena Hot Springs, Sam, was the best. Really seemed like he loved his job. Very personable young man. These two people were both excellent first impressions of their companies. ADDENDUM to original review: My wife left her sneakers in her rented locker. Called for help and they found a tour driver there that could drop them off at our hotel early the next morning. If they get here, this is a 10-STAR review!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for your review and choosing Alaska Wildlife Guide for your Chena Hot Springs tour! We hope you get your shoes!

cadet00

Aug 2024

Great day trip to Chena! 5 stars… especially for Kathy who was a great tour guide (fun, informative, helpful). (Tip: do more than just the hot springs as there’s lots to do in Chena). Highly recommend!!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for your review and choosing Alaska Wildlife Guide for your Fairbanks adventure.

Jeffrey B

Aug 2024

Super awesome tour. Never felt rushed and had enough time to do everything at the hot springs. Super nice guide and I had a great time! Definitely recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for your review and choosing Alaska Wildlife Guide for your Fairbanks adventure.