Top Things to do in Chena Hot Springs
The 5 Best Day Trips from in Chena Hot Springs, Chena Hot Springs
Discover the best top things to do in Chena Hot Springs, United States including Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream, Chena Hot Springs Tour, Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks, Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour.
1. Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our Chena Hot Springs / Northern Lights Alaska Tours begin right at your Fairbanks hotel, so you don’t need to plan how to get to us and you will save additional taxi costs. Only 60 miles from Fairbanks, this world-renowned resort offers an afternoon of rest and relaxation in the historical location discovered by natives and early miners. Enjoy the mineral hot springs in a beautiful natural setting and experience the dancing of the northern lights. Enjoy fine dining, Rustic Bar, and Café The world’s largest year-round ice museum and bar is your first stop at the hot springs. Created from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow the ice museum contains spectacular ice carvings for your enjoyment. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the restaurant. Apple Martini drinks at Ice Bar are available for purchase. Seeing the aurora is not guarantee.
Inclusions: Transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Bathing Towel / Swimsuite , Warm Cloths
Reviewed By lcalixto808
We're avid aurora hunters, and read University of Alaska's aurora forecast and noticed that Saturday was going to be a KP of 5 and the weather was going to be sunny all day. On a whim, we booked our flight, hotel, and this specific tour. We visited Fairbanks in December 2020 and didn't get to see anything. It was very cold and the clouds were everywhere and then it started to snow, but Saturday night was a game changer. Not only were we on high elevation, but we had a good group of people, and an amazing driver/ photographer/ tour guide named Austin. He was very knowledgeable and even setup a cold and hot beverage bar, and laid out some reindeer hot dogs over a homemade camp fire. What better way to enjoy a cold evening outdoor! Be advised there is no restroom where we went, and no shelter but the van. Austin kept the van running all night so you can run in and out as you please to stay warm. Anyway, back to the aurora, at about 11pm when the sun was beautifully going down, we started to see glimpse of green, and then rings, and the dancing lines of pink, and many other colors. Photos do no justice for that very moment standing under that beautiful dancing sky. I wish I had brought a cot, or sleeping bag to just lay there and enjoy the sights. Be advised again that the aurora doesn't stay the same, it is always changing and moving; so all your photos will be different and unique. My partner and I tried to capture the pink background, but by the time the camera was setup- it was gone. It's okay though, I took a photo of it with my eyes so I'm good for the next hundred years. I would highly recommend this tour if your mission is to see the aurora borealis. Make sure you take into account the weather, kp, and duration of a tour you want to join. I would definitely book with Aurora in Alaska again.
2. Chena Hot Springs Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 52 reviews
Come explore the famous Chena Hot Springs Resort with us, located 60 miles from downtown Fairbanks. The scenery along the road and at the Hot Springs is breathtaking and has a good possibility of wildlife sightings. Soak in the pool of the Hot Springs and take a Geothermal Energy Tour before finishing the day with a guided tour of the Aurora Ice Museum. Lunch at the excellent restaurant is not to be missed!
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pick-up, Admission to the Ice museum and Hot Springs
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (restaurant and cafe/snack bar is available at the location., Cocktail at the Ice museum. Can be purchased at the Resort.
Reviewed By dharani-ms
We had a blast on our maiden snowmobile trip. Jarod was awesome. He helped us get the right gear and showed us a good time.
3. Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 204 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Local Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Access to Chena Hot Springs Resort's hot springs, hot tubs and swimming area
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & drinks
Reviewed By dharani-ms
We had a blast on our maiden snowmobile trip. Jarod was awesome. He helped us get the right gear and showed us a good time.
4. Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 26 reviews
Travel with expert guides in comfortable transportation and relax in the famous Chena Hot Springs. Be amazed by the Fairbanks Ice Museum's handcrafted chandeliers and bars, and spend the evening gazing in awe at the mysterious Northern Lights.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Dinner
Reviewed By judy061948
The Northern Lights were fantastic. Joe, our driver, got us in a dark place so we could see the lights better. He really cares for his passengers. Hope I can have him for my driver when I go back
5. Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the privacy of your party on the way to Chena Hot Springs Resort.Our knowledgeable driver will be happy to provide you with more information about fun activities you might be interested in.Relax,take a sip of hot coffee and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife (Moose,Red Fox,Beaver) .Once we arrive you can enjoy the hot springs pool and other resort activities.You will have approximately 4 hours to spend at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Hot Springs Pass
Reviewed By nataliecA9166HA
Tour guide was patient and kind. We stayed out for a few hours waiting for the Aurora's to show up and unfortunately we didn't have any luck. But tour guide was personable and allowed me to wait for the Aurora's in the nice toast vehicle. Highly recommend and was a person experience not a tourist trap.
