My best friend and I spent one week in Anchorage/Fairbanks in October, and this was easily the best part of our entire trip! Our tour guides, Shane and Jake, were amazing from start to finish. They picked us up on time from our hotel, made sure we had everything we needed for the evening (pack extra water!!), and were very knowledgeable during our car ride up to the hot springs. We even got to stop and see moose on the way!
Once we arrived at the hot springs, we immediately started the ice museum tour which blew us away and we learned so much about the creators of the museum and ice sculpting. The food at the restaurant following the tour was incredible (would recommend the aurora alcoholic beverage they feature!) and both Shane and Jake sat with us and continued to share their knowledge of all things Alaska.
The hot springs after dinner were perfect -- definitely a sweet way to get warm on a cold fall night and the lights were beautiful.
And of course the northern lights were absolutely the best part of the whole experience. Shane and Jake knew exactly where to go to get the best view of the lights, and mother nature certainly did not disappoint (see pictures!).
If you're looking for a great adventure when you're in Alaska, would absolutely recommend this experience. And definitely ask for Shane and Jake -- they were the best tour guides! It was worth every penny.