Chena Hot Springs Aurora-Viewing Day Tour from Fairbanks
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• Sit back and relax at the Chena Hot Springs Resort
• Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hot spring unlike any other
Itinerary
Itinerary: Fairbanks – Chena Hot Springs Resort – Fairbanks (about 7-8 hours round trip)
Details: Depart from your hotel in the evening and travel to Chena Hot Springs Resort, famous for its century-old hot spring, interesting ice sculpture museum, and an advanced renewable energy project, making it one of the must-see attractions for almost every visitor to Fairbanks! You can relax in the outdoor natural hot springs, and when evening falls you can even watch the aurora while soaking in the springs. You'll return to your hotel in Fairbanks around 2:00am. While at the resort, you will also have the opportunity to visit the year-round Ice Museum (at additional expense), which exhibits the work of world-class ice sculpture champions, including tables, chairs, and so on all made of ice. Those interested can visit the ice bar to sample an Apple Martini in a cocktail glass made of ice (at additional expense, must show ID and be at least 21 years old).
Notes:
1) Swimwear is mandatory for hot spring bathing. Please come prepared with your own.
2) For safety reasons, minors under age 18 may not enter the outdoor natural rock pool, but they may use the indoor pool and the outdoor hot tub.
3) If you choose not to enter the hot springs for your own reasons, the fee is not refundable.
4) The Ice Museum has fixed opening times. If you plan to visit, please make a reservation in advance at the Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Aurora Ice Museum
Meeting & Transfer Info
05:00 PM | Fairbanks
Clarion Hotel & Suites 95 10th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1 907-459-2700
05:00 PM | Fairbanks
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge 1255 Tvsa Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: +1 907-328-3500
05:05 PM | Fairbanks
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Convention Center 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1-907-456-7722
05:05 PM | Fairbanks
Sophie Station Suites 1717 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: +1 907-479-3650
05:15 PM | Fairbanks
Bridgewater Hotel 723 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1 907-452-6661
05:15 PM | Fairbanks
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn 1908 Chena Landings Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1 907-479-8080
05:20 PM | Fairbanks
SpringHill Suites by Marriot Fairbanks 575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK99701
Phone: +1 907-451-6552
05:20 PM | Fairbanks
Wedgewood Resort Fairbanks 212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1 800-528-4916
05:30 PM | Fairbanks
Hyatt Place Fairbanks 400 Merhar Avenue, Fairbanks, AK99701
Phone: ＋1 907-328-1100
Own Expenses
- Aurora Ice Museum$20.00/personOn-site purchase only
- Apple Martini$20.00/personMust be at least 21 years of age, voucher purchase on site
What’s Included
- Local guide/driver service
- Tour bus service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group（From December 18, 2025, to January 6, 2026, a mix of large and small vehicles will be used, while for other dates, 12-15 seat small vehicles will be used.）
- Attraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary
- Transportation to/from the tour departure locations
- Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary
- Meals
- In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide based on the quality of their service. Standard tip amount is $15/guest. Please pay tips to your guide on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.
Special Notes
- This tour is led by a professional local guide. The minimum group size is 4 people. Please come prepared with your own.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon whose appearance and visibility are dictated by weather and other natural conditions. Thus, there is no guarantee that you will see them.
- The tour can be booked up to one day before the tour date.
- Please provide your phone number at least 5 days in advance, so that we may send you the final confirmation.
- This tour requires you to bring a photo ID, such as a foreign passport with an American visa, or an American driver's license.
- If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide, please meet at the time your guide has informed you of.
- While observing the aurora, in order to avoid affecting the experience of others, please do not use flash photography.
- At Chena Hot Springs Resort, changing room lockers can be rented for 50 cents / time and towels can be rented for $5 each. Please bring your own swimsuit, and sandals if you want them.
- For safety reasons, minors under age 18 may not enter the outdoor natural rock pool, but they may use the indoor pool and the outdoor hot tub.
- It is very cold in Alaska in winter, so please bring appropriate warm clothing, such as: down jacket, fleece jacket, hat, scarf, boots with traction, sunglasses, etc.
- Minors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by at least one adult at all times or to submit a disclaimer signed by their guardian.
- Please be aware, if you are not able to meet your guide at the appointed time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, running late, etc.), and thus miss the chance to board the bus and cannot participate in the tour, we are afraid we cannot refund your fee for that day.
- Please arrive at the pick-up location least 10 to 15 minutes early.
- You may call us within 1 to 2 days of your tour to confirm the pick-up time and location.
- If, due to unpreventable circumstances (including but not limited to: natural disasters, political and social situations, accidents and malfunctions, road closures, etc.), adjustments must be made to the tour in order to protect the safety and welfare of all guests in the tour group, our company reserves the right to take measures including changing the time or content of the tour or even canceling some or all tour activities. The related tour fees cannot be refunded, and any additional costs incurred (i.e. extended hotel stay, transportation, meals, plane ticket changes) must be borne by the guests.
- Natural disasters: flood, earthquake, hail, snowstorm, tsunami, etc.
- Political & social situations: war, shutdown, protest, regime change, policy change, terrorist attack, etc.
- Accidents and malfunctions: tour bus or other transportation equipment malfunction, sudden damage to recreational equipment, traffic accident or other blockage of roads, etc.
- Road closures: roads impassable due to weather conditions, traffic accidents, etc.
- Due to the variable weather and road conditions in Alaska, our company reserves the right to change to other vehicle types in special circumstances.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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