TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
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Fairbanks Hot Springs and Northern Lights Tour 9 hr
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
Very goodTop 19% in Fairbanks
77 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Fairbanks
- 9 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Soak at Chena Hot Springs, admire glowing ice sculptures, and watch Alaska’s night sky for the Northern Lights on a Fairbanks evening tour.
About this tour
Leave Fairbanks behind for an evening of steaming mineral waters, luminous ice art, and skies that may come alive with the aurora. This 9-hour Fairbanks Hot Springs and Northern Lights Tour travels through Alaska’s wilderness to Chena Hot Springs Resort.
On arrival, spend time at the Ice Museum, where glowing sculptures showcase frozen artistry. Then choose how to use your time: dine at the resort restaurant at your own expense, or skip dinner for a longer soak. Sink into the outdoor mineral hot springs beneath the open sky, surrounded by forest and rising steam. Afterward, head to aurora-viewing locations while your guide monitors conditions and shares local knowledge and stories. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.
Pickup is scheduled between 4:30 and 5:30 PM, depending on weather, and the return may be as late as 2:00 AM, with flexibility to stay out later when the aurora is especially strong. With private transportation connecting each stop, the Fairbanks Hot Springs and Northern Lights Tour makes room for both a restorative soak and a memorable night outdoors. Bring your sense of wonder and enjoy Alaska after dark.
Highlights
- Soak in outdoor mineral hot springs beneath Alaska’s open sky
- Admire glowing ice sculptures at the Ice Museum
- Watch for the Northern Lights at aurora-viewing locations
- Travel through the wilderness from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
Not included
- Meals and drinks
Ratings on each provider
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4.91 / 5 · 77 reviews
Important information
- Pickup is between 4:30 and 5:30 PM, depending on weather
- Return is as late as 2:00 AM, with flexibility to stay out later if the Northern Lights are especially strong
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Meet near the pharmacy entrance at the far corner of the parking lot; the guide will call and pull up to your location
Frequently asked questions
Are meals included?
No. Food and drinks at the resort restaurant are optional and not included.
Is the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No. The aurora cannot be guaranteed, but the guide monitors conditions and visits viewing locations.
When is pickup?
Pickup is between 4:30 and 5:30 PM, depending on weather.
When does the tour return?
Return is as late as 2:00 AM, with flexibility to stay out later if the Northern Lights are especially strong.
What is included?
Private transportation is included.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 77 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 8.0. Top 19% in Fairbanks means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in Fairbanks by this score.
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