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 02 Oct

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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)

Mukta_J

Oct 2022

I would give them more stars if I could, can’t recommend this tour enough. The guides are knowledgeable and fun. They genuinely want you to enjoy the tour and see the lights and they did everything to make this a fun experience. John is the best!!!

Raymundo_V

Oct 2022

Tourist trap, you’re better off renting a car, making the drive and pay $12 for hot springs admission. The ice museum only serves one drink, not all that exciting. It was cloudy and there was no indication there would be any visible auroras. You would think they’d make an adjustment - would like some of my money back

Marijka_I

Oct 2022

My mom and I did this tour on a cloudy day. We were glad we booked the additional hot springs tour because everyone was skeptical if we were gonna see the Northern lights. The ice museum was really fun and cold, luckily they provide extra coats if needed. They have apple martini for purchase that comes out of a glass made of pure ice, heads up it’s a super strong drink! The hot springs felt amazing and was a pretty large swimming area. By the time we got in, there were few people in it. Our tour guide John was amazing! He was very helpful and informative and tried his best so we could find the Aurora, and we did! On our way to the springs, he took time to look for wildlife to show us and we did get to see a beaver! The tour stops by a gas station to get water and snacks, which is a good idea because the water at the hot springs still tastes like sulfur. They have dinner reservations at the springs but heads up it’s a bit pricey. If you eat before the tour, sharing a plate between two people is filling. Overall a amazing experience and definitely would come back again!

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