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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

“We had a great time on this tour. Jessica was very informative and knowledgeable about the area. She gave clear instructions on what to expect from the drive to Chana Springs to the time we spent at the resort. We were extremely fortunate to catch…”

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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

“Our time spent at Chena Hot Springs was relaxing and had lovely nature views while in the Springs. The resort is a little dated and needs some upgrades but all in all a worthwhile visit. The icehouse was just ok and afterwards we walked on…”

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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

“Greg was awesome and very knowledgeable about ice fishing and the northern lights. We caught fish and Greg cleaned and cooked them to perfection. Highly recommend this experience, thanks Greg.”

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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

“We had a wonderful time on the ride to and from Chena Hot Springs with our guide Joe. He took such great care of us! While at Chena, there were so many activities for us to do!! Above all, we got to see 2 moose…”

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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

“We had a great time going to Chena Hot Springs. The hot spring with a very of the starry sky was very relaxing! It was a cloudy night, but our guide Colleen managed to drive us to a spot with clear skies and we got…”

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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!!! What an amazing guide. She actually studied the Northern Lights, so she's sooo knowledgable about them, as well as the guide business. She knows the staff well over at Chena, so we were able to skip lines and make sure that we were able…”

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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

“Kevin was great as a guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and where we were going. Spent time educating on what produced the northern lights colors as well.”

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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

“A fitting end to a memorable trip through Canada and Alaska. Although not having much time in Fairbanks I was lucky enough to find the time on my last evening to visit Chena Hot Springs and the Ice Museum. The drive out and back passed…”

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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

“Rachel picked us up right on time, the drive was scenic and she was very informative telling about life in Alaska. She stayed in the information center incase we had we questions. On our way home she saw a moose on the side of the…”

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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

“Good shuttle service to and from Chena Hot Springs. Chofer arrived on time at our hotel and was very courteous. He also arrived on time to pick us up (we had 4 hours to visit and do whatever we chose). Entry to Chena was included…”

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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

“Rachel picked us up right on time, the drive was scenic and she was very informative telling about life in Alaska. She stayed in the information center incase we had we questions. On our way home she saw a moose on the side of the…”

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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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