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Fairbanks Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour 10 hr

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  • Fairbanks
  • 10 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Aurora Ice Museum, soak in Chena Hot Springs, and look for the Northern Lights on a guided evening trip from Fairbanks.

About this tour

Spend an evening exploring the icy artistry and warm mineral waters of interior Alaska on this Fairbanks Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour. The 10-hour outing travels about 60 miles to Chena Hot Springs Resort, with chances to spot moose, foxes, or beavers along the way.

At the resort, visit the Aurora Ice Museum and admire its intricate ice sculptures. A standing dinner reservation gives you the option to eat at the resort restaurant, though the meal is not included. Then unwind in the outdoor hot springs, hot tubs, or swimming areas with your resort pool pass. Bring a swimsuit and towel, and note that the outdoor rock pool is for adults 18 and older.

As night falls, your local guide can point out places to watch for the Northern Lights and share viewing tips. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within Fairbanks and North Pole city limits. Choose this Fairbanks Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour for a memorable mix of ice, wilderness, and a restorative soak beneath the Alaskan sky.

Highlights

  • Explore the Aurora Ice Museum and its striking ice sculptures
  • Soak in outdoor mineral hot springs beneath the Alaskan sky
  • Watch for moose, foxes, and beavers on the scenic drive
  • Look for the Northern Lights with tips from your local guide

What's included

Included

  • Admission to the Aurora Ice Museum
  • Resort pool passes for outdoor hot springs, hot tubs, and swimming areas
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Standing dinner reservation

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Resort restaurant meal
  • Towels

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Important information

  • Dress appropriately for cold weather
  • Bring a bathing suit, bath towel, at least two quarters per locker, and photo ID for bar purchases
  • The outdoor rock pool is for adults 18 and older; children may use the indoor pool
  • Pregnant travelers may not use the outdoor rock pool
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  • Pickup is available only within Fairbanks or North Pole city limits; contact the provider to arrange a meeting point if staying elsewhere
  • Water is not provided; bring a refillable bottle
  • All guests must sign a waiver confirming they understand wilderness travel risks and are medically able to participate
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation; space is available for a foldable wheelchair
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 10 hours.

What is included in the tour?

Admission to the Aurora Ice Museum, resort pool passes, hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, and a standing dinner reservation are included.

Is dinner included?

No. A standing dinner reservation is included, but the cost of the restaurant meal is not.

Who can use the outdoor rock pool?

The outdoor rock pool is for adults 18 and older. Children may use the indoor pool, and pregnant travelers may not use the outdoor rock pool.

Where is pickup available?

Pickup is available within Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. If you are staying outside those areas, contact the provider to discuss an agreed meeting point.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.61 on Viator and 4.49 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • 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 5.4.

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