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

Tue 24 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)

Kirk E

Feb 2020

Was a great experience overall. The ice carvings were interesting and I did learn some things however would have been much more interesting if an actual carver was on hand for the questions and possibly a short demo. The hot springs themselves were incredible and were thoroughly enjoyed!

Response from Host

May 2020

Thanks for that idea; periodically, they do have ice sculptors on site. Glad you enjoyed your Tour.

radiosb

Feb 2020

Grace was our guide and she was fabulous! Stopped along the way as we spotted 5 moose. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The transportation van was comfy and spacious. Loved the ice museum and enjoyed dinner at the chenna hot springs restaurant. Grace then took us to two spots on the way back and we were lucky enough to see lady aurora dancing...twice!! Such a wonderful memory and highly recommend. :)

Response from Host

May 2020

Yes, Grace is a Peach! Glad you enjoyed your Tour. Thanks.

Katherine B

Feb 2020

I booked this excursion for my husband's birthday trip. We had a great experience top to tail. The booking was very easy to do and, from the beginning, I received personalized service. They were in direct communication with us for pickup from our chosen hotel, and took all the guesswork out of chasing the northern lights. The package included a visit to the their on-site Ice Museum, which was a fun experience, as well as access to the famous hot spring. The hot spring was incredibly enjoyable. Then you are shuttled to a clearing even further from the resort to help ensure clear views of the skies, and to a heated yurt complete with hot drinks and snacks. While we didn't get the luck of a full light show on our night, it was still a stunning sky full of stars, visibility of the Milky Way, and the white bands in the sky that are usually a precursor to the big show. Great time!

Response from Host

May 2020

Glad you enjoyed your CHS Tour. Thanks. Come back soon.

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