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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

“The outdoor spa is really good. But the facility is kinda too old. And the restaurant is definitely not recommend, the waiting time about 3 hours that’s horrible”

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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

“This was an exciting trip. Our guide Jean was knowledgeable and shared a lot of stories about Alaska and their experience in this wilderness. The hot springs was a cool place and the outdoors spring pool was awesome. The ice museum was great and awesome.…”

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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

“Fun! Fun! Fun! Easy to do and friendly guide that shows you every steps! Thanks Mike! So would do it again!”

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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

“Joe, our driver, made our trip. Being a native, he was very knowledgeable about the area. The ice house is fascinating but cold. Be sure to wear the heavy jackets offered. Also, buy the appletinii served in literally a glass made of ice! Chena Hot…”

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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

“Ken, our tour guide was excellent and explained the plants and animals on the way to Chena. We could see Moose in a lake. It was a wonderfull tour reaching all highlights. The Ice hotel is amazing and not to be missed. At the end…”

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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 is a true professional! We feel so lucky to have found her in our search for the lights! The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. There was a cancelation the day of our tour so we ended up being just 3 plus…”

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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

“Dress warm for the reindeer sausage roast , which was a lot of fun.. Kevin guided us very efficiently thru the tour , was timely with picking us up and gave some great info”

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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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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

“Our trip guide was Antonio and he arrived on time for picking us up at the hotel. It took us around 1 hour 10 mins to reach the hot springs, first we went to the ice museum which is a 45 minute tour where we…”

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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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