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15 Best Chena Hot Springs Tours

The Chena runs from Fairbanks: the rock lake’s steaming water at air temperatures that freeze hair mid-soak, the ice museum’s year-round carvings and aurora add-ons after dark. Soaking under the lights is the Fairbanks double feature.

1.Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks

Discover the best of Fairbanks with this Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs tour. Enjoy ice sculptures, hot springs, and potential Aurora sightings.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our tour guides Kathy and Kenneth made this a truly memorable experience! Kathy was engaging and had so much great information to share with us, and Kenneth added in quite a few interesting stories about Alaska. The tour itself was as described. We got to…”

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2.Chena Hot Springs Tour

Discover Alaska’s natural hot springs, ice sculptures, and geothermal energy on an 8-hour Fairbanks tour—perfect for those seeking unique wilderness experiences.

★ 5.0

“Seeing the dogs, new puppies and dogs up for adoption. Landscaping was awesome. Apple martini was not worth $20. Hot Springs were nice for a first time person being in them. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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3.Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

Experience authentic Alaskan ice fishing at Chena Lake with heated shelters, expert guides, and a delicious grilled fish dinner—perfect for beginners and families alike.

★ 5.0

“Whole family enjoyed so much! We caught total 17 fishes in 3hr session in evening. Kept only relatively bigger four and let go rest. Cabin kept us warm and enjoy the process.”

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4.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks

Experience relaxation and unique sights on a full-day tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs and the Ice Museum, with guided tours and scenic views.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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

Experience the magic of Alaska’s night sky with this guided tour to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks, including ice museum visits and Northern Lights viewing.

★ 4.5

“I felt like the tour was in general not very organized. The tour guide disappeared several times as we navigated through getting into hot springs and catching the northern lights at the Chena resort. It felt like we were just left at the resort to…”

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6.From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour

Experience Alaska’s stunning Aurora Borealis and relax in soothing hot springs on an evening tour from Fairbanks, including ice museum visits and expert guides.

★ 4.2

“Joe was our guide and made the experience just awesome. His love of Alaska and his passion for the northern lights was evident as he shared stories along our trip . The ice museum was fun, but the hot springs were amazing. Of course we…”

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8.Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure

Experience Alaska’s magic with a full evening of hot springs, ice sculptures, and the chance to see the Northern Lights, guided by experts for maximum enjoyment.

★ 5.0

“Gina was an amazing guide! She is thoughtful, a great communicator, and truly cares about giving you the best experience. I had never seen the Northern lights before, and Gina stayed a little extra long to ensure we did! It was an forgettable experience!”

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9.Spectacular Chena Hot springs Northern Lights experience

Experience Alaska’s magic with a night at Chena Hot Springs, ice museum, and chasing Northern Lights—all guided by a knowledgeable local.

★ 5.0

“Enjoyed an amazing tour with Kevin. Gave amazing history of the state and hot springs. The best part of the trip was the northern lights tour. Our tour guide found an amazing remote location and was able to see the Northern Lights. He was great…”

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10.Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour

Experience Alaska’s Midnight Sun with this 6-hour guided tour from Fairbanks featuring Chena Hot Springs, an Ice Museum, and wildlife sightings—all at $180.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful setting Ice Museum is really cold but they have parkas and coats you can borrow. The restaurant is very busy. The Hit Springs experience is excellent❤️”

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11.From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

Experience Alaska’s natural wonders with the Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs Day Tour—soak in mineral waters, explore an ice museum, and learn about geothermal energy.

★ 4.6

“Excellent, my tour guide Jodie was super friendly and keen to share all her Alaska knowledge and experiences. The ice cave was very interesting and the Appletini in the ice glass was fantastic. Very cold to hold! The hot springs were gorgeous to sink into.…”

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12.Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour

Discover the Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour from Fairbanks, featuring relaxing hot springs, a scenic drive, and the chance to see the Northern Lights in season.

★ 4.0

“To start, our guide was punctual. He was friendly and so informative of the area. Saw moose on the drive there. Once there, Suggest doing the museum first. You need to schedule your tour time once on site. The museum is amazing. Good restaurant, for…”

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13.Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

Discover the magic of Alaska with a full-day trip to Chena Hot Springs, featuring the Aurora Ice Museum, mineral hot springs, and scenic wildlife views.

★ 4.9

“Excellent, my tour guide Jodie was super friendly and keen to share all her Alaska knowledge and experiences. The ice cave was very interesting and the Appletini in the ice glass was fantastic. Very cold to hold! The hot springs were gorgeous to sink into.…”

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15.Chena Hot Spring Day Trip

Discover the relaxing Chena Hot Springs day trip from Fairbanks, combining natural mineral baths, the unique Ice Museum, and scenic Alaskan views for a memorable outing.

“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…”

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