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Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs and Northern Lights Tour 7 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 40% in Fairbanks

4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Fairbanks
  • 7 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Relax in Chena Hot Springs, visit the Aurora Ice Museum, and search for the Northern Lights on a guided Fairbanks winter evening.

About this tour

Spend a winter evening among steaming hot springs, shimmering ice sculptures, and Alaska’s famed Northern Lights on this Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs tour. The seven-hour outing begins with pickup at hotels and most BNBs in Fairbanks, then heads to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Take time to relax in the natural hot springs and explore the resort, with admission to the Aurora Ice Museum included. Dinner is available for purchase at the resort restaurant.

After your visit, travel with a local guide away from city lights to search for the aurora borealis. Along the way, hear about Alaska’s winter landscape and the Northern Lights. When conditions allow, your guide can offer hands-on help capturing the display with your own camera or smartphone. WiFi on board and bottled water are provided; meals, towels, and swimwear are not included.

This Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs tour brings two signature winter experiences together in one evening, with the added chance to see the aurora. Book your place and enjoy a memorable night in Interior Alaska.

Highlights

  • Relax in the natural hot springs at Chena Hot Springs Resort
  • Explore the Aurora Ice Museum with included admission
  • Search for the Northern Lights away from city lights
  • Get help photographing the aurora with your own device
  • Travel with a local guide through Alaska’s winter landscape

What's included

Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Admission to Chena Hot Springs
  • Admission to the Aurora Ice Museum

Not included

  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Towels
  • Swimwear

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotel and most BNB pickup and drop-off in Fairbanks
  • Tour runs from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 7 hours, from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM, including pickup and drop-off.

Is admission included?

Yes. Admission to Chena Hot Springs and the Aurora Ice Museum is included.

Can I get help photographing the Northern Lights?

Your guide can help you photograph the aurora with your own camera or smartphone when conditions allow.

Is dinner included?

No. Dinner is not included, but guests can purchase it at the resort restaurant.

Where is pickup available?

Pickup and drop-off are available at hotels and most BNBs in Fairbanks.

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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