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

Sat 03 Jan

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Starting at $210.00

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Sat 03 Jan

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)

MargaretHess

Dec 2018

Lynlee was the best tour guide ever, really going above and beyond! She chased the Northern Lights for us and was FULL of great Alaska knowledge. She was flexible about the plans and I felt very safe in her capable hands! Can't recommend her enough.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Hello there, thank you so much about leaving Lynley and us such a great review. We are very glad that you had a great time and we are sending you lots of love from Alaska - Sylvia

OGGTRVLR

Dec 2018

We had a wonderful trip with Dave on the Hot Springs Tour. He was very engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Guided us on the tour from the Ice Museum (so cool!), Hot Springs (skip in the indoor pools and go STRAIGHT to the outside pool). Even in the 19 degree weather it was totally worth being cold for the second it took to get from the hall to the actual pool. You can make a snow ball within the pool-how neat! The restaurant that is at Chena Lodge is great--I recommend the tomato soup and grilled cheese. After getting out of the springs it started snowing lightly. Dave drove great in the snow and some of us lost hope that we would see the lights. Dave did NOT. He stopped on the side of the road to see where there would be an opening in the sky and took us North. That didn't quite work so we tried West. BOOM, LIGHTS! The whole van lit up with excitement. I highly recommend this company and recommend Dave if you can! Mahalo from Maui, Dave!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hello from North Pole, thank you for leaving us and Dave such an amazing review. We are glad that you had a great time and enjoyed your time at the Chena Hot Springs. It is amazing that you even got to see the Northern Lights. Sending Love from Alaska, Sylvia

Christine N

May 2018

I was not on a tour although, I really enjoyed the soak in the springs! We stayed in TOO long and we were water logged and had a hard time getting out! We had a close encounter with a female moose who decided to come down and peek over the wall into the pool where we were floating! It was truly a sight to behold! I will never forget it as long as I live! She walked the length of the wall and then walked up the hill into the woods! WOW!!! You may not get many photos ..there is NO where to lay your belongings!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Hello Christine, it is amazing that you had such a close encounter with a moose. It sounds awesome and i bet that many people wish to be able to see this. There are actually lockers before you enter the Hot springs, where you can lock all of your belongings up. You only need 2 quarters for that. We are glad that you enjoyed your visit to Alaska, kind regards, Sylvia