6 Fairbanks Hot Springs Tours Worth Getting Wet For

1.Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250Our pick

You’ll drive from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for the Aurora Ice Museum, a 106°F mineral soak, optional dinner, and late-night aurora watching. Guides such as Savvy, Jessica, Tyler, Shannon, Gina, and Kathy have helped visitors find clear skies and safe viewing stops.

“Although the northern lights weren’t visible, we had a lovely time at the ice museum, restaurant and hot springs. It was a magical and very cold night. Savvy did a great job as our tour guide.”

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2.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a small group and an English-speaking guide. Soak in 106°F mineral water, visit the Aurora Ice Museum, and learn how the resort uses geothermal power. Lunch, drinks, towels, and optional activities cost extra.

“Mediocre all around. Long drive if you’re only going for water. Facilities below average Hot pool ok but there are a lot better in other states”

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3.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $200

Spend about six and a half hours traveling from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs, with a guided visit to the Ice Museum, an optional geothermal tour, and time to soak. Guides such as Ash, Paul, Joe, Jeff, and Ed have led informative trips, though the guide and vehicle can vary.

“Our tour guide Ash was amazing. He is a true Alaskan with such an interesting life and wonderful stories. We did not realize the hot springs didn’t allow under 18 so that was a bummer but the ice museum was really fun and Ash made a little extra stop at a river bend (since we were really ahead of schedule).”

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4.Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Ride from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for an Ice Museum visit, a warm soak, and a late-night aurora watch. Guides such as Ed, Jake, Paul, and Randy have helped make the long ride engaging, but the resort portion can feel self-guided. Bring swim shoes, dinner money, and serious cold-weather clothing.

“Northern lights tour experience had great potential. The ice museum was amazing. Unfortunately, with snow, the northern lights could not be seen. And because of having to close the Hot Springs didn’t get a chance to experience them at all. Awaiting a refund from Viator for partial on our experience.”

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5.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · from $210

Travel 60 miles from Fairbanks in a small group of up to 14 with an English-speaking guide such as Rachel or Jodie. Visit the Aurora Ice Museum, learn how Chena Hot Springs uses geothermal power, and soak in its mineral water. Food costs extra, and the rock pool has age and pregnancy restrictions.

“Really enjoyed our experience at Chena Hot Springs. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable, we had plenty of time to explore the ice museum, dog kennels, and take a long soak in the hot springs.”

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6.Chena Hot Spring Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $190Best value

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs in a small group of up to 14 people. Soak in the included mineral pool, then consider the separately ticketed Aurora Ice Museum. Pickup, transport, and return to your hotel are included, with a total tour time of about six to seven hours.

“The place is great has decent lockers and showers. Id bring some quarters for the lockers if not they have some on hand. Bring flipflops or sandals the floor is cold on the path to the water. The water itself is very nice and u dont ferl the cold from outside. But bring something to cover ur ears just in case. The museum is also a nice experience and thr martini is good”

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