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

Wed 11 Jun

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Starting at $210.00

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Wed 11 Jun

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)

Luis R

May 2018

This was a cool trip. Enjoyed the hot springs,probably it will be better on winter. The Ice Museum was really nice, first time in a place like that, so I enjoyed very much.

mprendiv

Jan 2018

Took the night tour to Chen’s Hot Springs. Unfortunately no Northern Lights that night. Our group decided to leave early and our tour guide (Billl Ambrose) said he would stop on the way back to see if they were visible at other locations. Before we could leave it started to rain and snow. It was decided that we should caravan out - a competing van first, two young women in their rental car next, followed by our van. It was clear that the tour guides were concerned but Bill reassured us we would be fine. The roads were icy and Bill spotted a car that went into a ditch. We stopped and he provided assistance and got the couple (who seemed in shock) into the van. The caravan ahead stopped when they saw us stopping and it was decided that we would transfer the couple to the other van (as they only had 2 passengers and we had 7). We did the transfer at the first pullout and both tour guides installed chains on the vans. The girls in their rental car were convinced to leave the car at the pulllout and get in the other van. We proceeded on a harrowing 4 hour drive back -stopping several times to check the chains and making sure everyone was okay. As we got closer to Fairbanks a tree branch fell on the van. Bill was amazing - reassuring everyone and staying calm. This was in great contrast to the other van operator who was swearing up a storm and repeatedly saying we were all going to die on the road tonight. Please note that this storm was not forecast - if it had been Bill had told us the trip would have been canceled. Bill kept his all calm telling us stories about his life in Alaska - distracting everyone and ensuring that no one freaked out. The couple whose car had crashed may not have made it out if he had not stopped as the snow got pretty heavy on our way back to town. Bill was truly a hero. In summary - it wasn’t the trip we planned but it was definitely an adventure! It was also an important reminder to choose a tour company who hires experienced staff who know what to do when things don’t go as planned.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello from North Pole, thank you so much for leaving us such a great review. We are really glad that you had a great time and enjoyed your trip with us. Greetings from the AWG team.

CHERYL O

Sep 2017

This tour is a must do! We went a day early before our cruise tour began and booked this on our own. Beautiful 60 mile ride from Fairbanks. Saw wild life and our tour guide was terrific. The hot springs and ice museum were amazing! Had a great lunch in the cozy cabin. So glad we did this!