Chena Hot Springs Tour

Fairbanks, US
93% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (213 reviews)

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the Fairbanks Ice Museum
  • Scenic 60-mile journey to Chena Hot Springs Resort
  • Possibility of wildlife sightings
  • Relaxing soak in the healing hot springs
  • Opportunity to explore the resort's trails and greenhouse

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
7 Gables Inn & Suites
Abbey Archway Inn
Alaska Heritage House
Bear Lodge At Wedgewood Resort
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Billie's Backpackers Hostel
Borealis Inn
Borealis Stay
Brennan's B&B
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Candlewood Suites Fairbanks, an IHG hotel
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks Near Ft. Wainwright
Comfort Inn
Extended Stay America - Fairbanks - Old Airport Way
Fairbanks Chena River KOA
Fairbanks Downtown Bed & Breakfast
Fairbanks Extended Stay
Fairbanks International Hostel
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Glacier House Hostel
Golden North Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks
Hotel North Pole
Hyatt Place Fairbanks
I will contact the supplier later
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
River's Edge Resort
River's Edge RV Park & Campground
Sophie Station Suites
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
Sven's Basecamp Hostel
Wedgewood Resort
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
Pick up occurs between 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. We do not pick up from the airport. If you are staying at an Air BnB, please contact the office for the closest pick up location. If you are staying outside the city limits, we can pick you up at Walmart or another hotel location. Please call our office to discuss what options are available.

What to expect

1

Chena Hot Springs Resort

After arriving at the resort, you'll be taken to the restaurant for a bite of lunch where you can sample some home grown Alaskan fare (optional and not included in price). Enjoy a hot or cold beverage at the bar or don your bathing suit and head to the hot springs. The revitalizing mineral water soothes muscles with its warm temperatures of 106 degrees F (41 degrees C) year-round. Stay in the hot springs, or hit one of the many trails around the resort in the chance you might see wildlife, or just enjoy the beauty of Alaska's great outdoors. You can also take an optional tour of the resort's greenhouse and geothermal plant to learn more about how the resort is generating its own electricity and aiming to be more self-sustaining.

Duration 300 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Aurora Ice Museum

After arriving at Chena Hot Springs Resort, you'll enjoy a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum and marvel at the cool sculptures carved out of ice. You can also indulge in an Appletini served in a hand-carved ice glass (not included in price and photo ID required). Then check out the activities available or take a stroll in the expansive grounds. You will be shown to our table in the restaurant where you can enjoy some lunch and hot or cold beverages (optional and not included in price). Spend the rest of the afternoon soaking in the healing waters of the hot springs or wandering the surrounding trails enjoying Alaskan nature. Rejoin your group around 4pm and return to Fairbanks, keeping an eye out for wildlife and stunning scenery along the way.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    If going in the hot springs, you will need a bathing suit. You may also wish to bring rubber shoes and a towel. Towels are available at a cost of $5.
  • Additional information
    Lockers are available and take 2 quarters (50 cents). A change machine is on-site if required.
  • Additional information
    Photo ID is required to purchase an Appletini in the Ice Museum or other alcoholic beverages in the restaurant/bar.
  • Additional information
    Children under 18 and pregnant guests are not allowed in the outdoor rock pool, but may use the indoor pools.
  • Additional information
    Our vans are not wheelchair accessible. However, we have enough room for a foldable one and the Hot Springs are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us before booking.
  • Additional information
    Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Additional information
    Cancellation for a full refund is possible if the minimum capacity is not reached or due to dangerous road conditions.
Provided by Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC

What our experts say

  • icon
    Bring a swimsuit for the springs
  • icon
    Don't miss lunch at the resort
  • icon
    Check out local Alaskan gifts
  • icon
    Look for wildlife on the trails
  • icon
    Photo ID needed for Appletini

Select Currency