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Fairbanks Northern Lights and Hot Springs Tour 7 hr

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Fairbanks
  • 7 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for a relaxing soak, winter wildlife spotting, and a chance to photograph the northern lights.

About this tour

Spend a winter evening traveling from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs, where a warm soak and the possibility of northern lights make for a memorable Alaskan night. This 7-hour Fairbanks Northern Lights and Hot Springs Tour takes you through wintry scenery, with chances to spot wildlife such as moose, caribou, foxes, lynx, and beavers. Your guide can point out animals and pause for quick photos along the way.

At Chena Hot Springs Resort, choose how to spend your time: enjoy a meal at the resort restaurant or head to the hot springs for a relaxing soak. The Hot Springs Pass and coffee or tea are included. On the return journey, your guide will stop at suitable locations if aurora displays are active, giving you a chance to take photographs beneath the night sky. The Aurora Ice Museum visit is not included, and aurora sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Set out for a restorative evening in the Alaskan wilderness and keep your camera ready for whatever the sky reveals. Book the Fairbanks Northern Lights and Hot Springs Tour for a chance to pair a soothing soak with a winter wildlife journey.

Highlights

  • Soak in the Chena Hot Springs under the night sky
  • Watch for moose, caribou, fox, lynx, and beaver along the way
  • Pause at promising locations to photograph active aurora displays

What's included

Included

  • Hot Springs Pass
  • Coffee and/or tea

Not included

  • Ice Museum fee

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Aurora sightings are not guaranteed

Frequently asked questions

Is the aurora guaranteed?

No. The aurora is a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Is the Ice Museum visit included?

No. The Aurora Ice Museum visit is not included, and an Ice Museum fee is excluded.

Can infants join the tour?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.

Is the tour recommended for pregnant travelers?

No. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes a Hot Springs Pass and coffee and/or tea.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.00 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 6.8.

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