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Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs and Aurora Chase

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 40% in Fairbanks

4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Fairbanks
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Visit Chena Hot Springs, then chase the Northern Lights from Fairbanks with a guide, warm drinks, and help capturing the sky.

About this tour

Spend the day at Chena Hot Springs, then turn the journey back toward Fairbanks into an evening aurora chase. This Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs and Aurora Chase combines a relaxing resort visit with a search for the Northern Lights, traveling in a vehicle that holds up to six people.

After time at the springs, head out with a guide who shares the science behind the aurora and follows live reports from NOAA and NASA. The chase takes place in remote areas, where restroom access may be limited, so plan ahead. Snacks and makings for hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea help keep you comfortable as you watch the sky. Your guide can also help with phone or camera photography, and the photographer may provide five edited aurora portraits at their discretion.

Aurora sightings are never guaranteed, since visibility depends on natural conditions and weather. Dress warmly for a tour that operates regardless of temperature, and contact the provider in advance about mobility needs or young children. Book this Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs and Aurora Chase for a memorable blend of hot-springs downtime and Alaska night skies.

Highlights

  • Relax at Chena Hot Springs before heading out to chase the aurora
  • Learn about the science behind the Northern Lights
  • Get help photographing the aurora with your phone or camera
  • Take home 5 edited aurora portraits, at the photographer’s discretion
  • Enjoy snacks and hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip transportation from lodgings in Fairbanks or North Pole within 25 miles of the airport
  • Visit to Chena Hot Springs
  • Aurora chase
  • Snacks and makings for hot cocoa, instant coffee, or tea
  • Aurora discussion
  • Help with phone or camera photography
  • 5 edited aurora portraits, at the photographer’s discretion

Not included

  • Hot Springs passes
  • Ice Museum admission
  • Ice Bar martini; guests must be over 21 years old
  • Guide tips

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Important information

  • The vehicle holds up to 6 people and is low to the ground for easier entry and exit
  • Please advise the provider if your party includes children under 12
  • All ages are welcome, but very young children may find a full night in extreme cold difficult
  • The tour operates regardless of temperature; dress for cold conditions
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  • The ground may be icy; contact the provider about mobility needs
  • Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated unless special arrangements are made
  • Restroom access may be limited during the aurora chase; breaks in remote areas may be outdoors
  • Aurora sightings are not guaranteed; visibility depends on natural conditions and weather
  • Tours are nonrefundable unless canceled by the provider; rescheduling may be available for up to one year, subject to availability

Frequently asked questions

Is the Northern Lights sighting guaranteed?

No. The aurora is a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. The provider tracks live data from NOAA and NASA.

Are hot Springs admission and Ice Museum entry included?

No. Hot Springs passes and Ice Museum admission are excluded.

Can children join the tour?

All ages are welcome. Please notify the provider if your party includes children under 12; very young children may find a full night in extreme cold difficult.

Can the tour accommodate wheelchairs?

Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated unless special arrangements are made. Contact the provider about mobility needs, as the ground may be icy.

What is the cancellation policy?

Tours are nonrefundable unless canceled by the provider. Rescheduling may be available for up to one year from the original date, subject to availability.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Fairbanks
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 40% in Fairbanks means it ranks in the top 40% of tours in Fairbanks by this score.

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