Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks in Fairbanks booking from $195.00

Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks

Overview

Discover the ethereal beauty of Alaska’s famous celestial display, impressive ice sculptures and the state’s ancient healing waters on an evening trip from Fairbanks. Throughout the night, admire the artwork inside Aurora Ice Museum and a dip into Chena Hot Spring Resort’s outdoor mineral water baths before chasing the lights. Your guide will lead your small group out to ideal northern lights viewing locations, where you’ll wait with warm beverages for a chance at glimpsing the multicolored display in the sky. Round-trip transport from Fairbanks or North Pole hotels is included.

City: Fairbanks

Wed 25 Sep

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local Guide

Access to Chena Hot Springs Resort's hot springs, hot tubs and swimming area

Additional Info

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 a photo id for the cocktail in the ice museum. (has to be purchased separately)
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.
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
To be in compliance with the CDC and the State of Alaska: Guests are not required to wear face masks, but may if they wish. We also urge you to review the updated Health Advisory Number 2 at https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-advisories/ .

What To Expect

Chena Hot Springs Resort

After wandering through the cool museum, don your bathing suit and enjoy the resort’s legendary namesake. The revitalizing mineral water soothes muscles with its warm temperatures of 106 degrees F (41 degrees C) year-round. You can also soak under the stars in an outdoor hot tub, or indoors in the heated pool. In between, slip away to the Aurora Café or the historic Resort Restaurant, where you can purchase meals, snacks, or beverages. When ready, join your expert guide for a small-group outing to view the Aurora Borealis. Your guide will lead you through one of the best places on earth to witness the green and purple illuminations loop across the night sky. Wait and witness the celestial wonder with hot beverages in the late evening, when viewing opportunities are the highest. The lights are also visible inside the cafe's Aurora Room, which serves as a comfortable and warm location for viewings. Note: We can never guarantee the Northern lights sighting.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (460)

607marcelaf

Sep 2020

Had a great time as a solo traveler with Linly and the group. She made sure we tracked down these Northern Lights and was very nice/accommodating of everyone’s needs. Chena Hot Springs is a MUST GO if you’re anywhere near Fairbanks.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

So glad you enjoyed Lynley & CHS. Come back!

Clayton s

Sep 2020

An ok evening but room for improvement. We were promptly picked up by our guide Jake in a 12-passenger van, with only a total of 4 people this made for lots of room. Our guide was basically just a driver and provide no commentary for the ride up and little information once on site at the Spa. Once at the resort we had a tour of the ice museum, small but some great pieces. The AplleTini drink was very good. We then had an enjoyable dinner and then headed over for a dip in the hot springs. About an hour of soaking was more than enough since there were few spots for sitting and lounging. Unfortunately, the sky was clouded over which killed it for viewing the northern lights (obviously no fault of tour service) . The driver stopped at several spots along the drive back in an attempt to catch a view but mother nature did not cooperate. My disappointment was the lack of an interactive guide to help fill the time. Communication with the company prior to travel was excellent, they touch based early to notify me of a double booking and confirm pickup time. So, in the end struggle with value, as the reason why we book tours is to glean information form the host. Which was not provided.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Thanks for your commentary. Oftentimes, guests prefer to let the landscape speak for itself; sometimes not. Glad it was a positive experience for you overall. Our guides do their best to "read" their audience. Appreciate your input.

dakotah492

Sep 2020

I really enjoyed the knowledge of our guide and her personality. The ice museum was great and very interesting, the food at the restaurant was very good, and the hot springs was Super relaxing. Unfortunately the weather was not in our favor so we didn’t get to see much of the northern lights, but what we did see was pretty great! Our guide didn’t give up and kept taking us to different places hoping for a break in the rain and clouds, so I’m thankful for her persistence. I will be booking with them again next time I come to Alaska!

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Glad you enjoyed your tour. Yes, Lynley is very accommodating. Come back!

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