Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks

Highlights

Choose to look for the northern lights from outdoor or indoor locations
Relax in hot spring pools while waiting for total darkness
Hotel pickup and drop-off provided

Summary

After evening pickup from your Fairbanks or North Pole hotel, take a leisurely drive northeast of the city, perhaps spotting a fox, beaver, or moose along the way, before reaching Chena Hot Springs Resort. Engage in a variety of activities while you wait for the sky to darken to view the northern lights. First, tour one of the most unique museums you’ll ever visit, the Aurora Ice Museum, constructed out of over 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Marvel at ice sculptures by world-renowned carvers Steve and Heather Brice, whose work includes life-size jousters on horses and a two-level tower with a circular staircase. Fancy a drink? Head over to the museum’s bar, settle in on a caribou fur–covered stool and purchase a cocktail poured into a martini glass carved out of ice. For food, check out the offerings at the Aurora Café or the Chena Hot Springs Resort Restaurant (own expense). Or, put on your bathing suit and work on loosening those knots in your back. Slip into the resort’s hot springs, which swirl with lake water averaging 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) all year. Escape to an outdoor hot tub and unwind under the stars. A heated indoor pool is also available. Then, dress warmly and meet your guide for a small group outing to watch for the northern lights. You’ll be taken to prime viewing locations at Chena Hot Springs, a great spot to witness the green and purple ribbons of light dazzling the sky. If you prefer to be indoors, you can see the action from inside the Aurora Café. Either way, you’ll be holding a warm drink as you gaze at the celestial wonder.  Afterward, enjoy transport back to your hotel, with a commemorative certificate of your viewing experience at Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Combine your aurora borealis tour with a relaxing spa treatment for the ultimate northern lights experience from Fairbanks. While waiting for dark skies, choose from activities at Chena Hot Springs Resort such as a soak in natural mineral water pools and a look at the Aurora Ice Museum. Your guide then takes your small group to the most promising locations for viewing the northern lights, with warm beverages provided.

What’s included?

Local Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Access to Chena Hot Springs Resort's hot springs, hot tubs and swimming area
Entry/Admission - Fairbanks
Entry/Admission - Chena Hot Springs Resort
Gratuities
Food & drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

To be in compliance with the CDC and the State of Alaska: Guests are not required to wear face masks, but may if they wish. We also urge you to review the updated Health Advisory Number 2 at https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-advisories/ .

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Alaska-Wildlife-Guide - Day Tours

About operator:

One and multiple day guided tours. Canoe-, Hiking-, Fishing trips; Tours to Denali, Artic Circle, Valdez, Chena Hot Springs, Angels Rock; Fairbanks City- and Highlight tours; Personal guided tours; ATV-trips; We are a family-ownend business and speak German and English; All year round service for singles, families or groups; On all of our tours we offer beverages, snacks or meals; High quality equipment.Do you want to celebrate your special event like Birthday, Honeymoon, Anniversary at Arctic Circle? Denali? .....Ask for our Specials! We provide you a unique and one of a kind adventure.