Quick Details
Inclusions:
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off from hotels within Fairbanks city limits.
- if you are staying at an Air BnB, please contact the office
- Entrance to the Aurora Ice Museum
- Admission to the Hot Springs
- Geothermal Energy Tour
Note:
- Children under 18 are not permitted to go into the outdoor rock pool but can use the indoor pool under adult supervision.
- Pick-Ups commence between 9:00am and 9:30am.
- You will be contacted the day before your tour with your pick up time.
Adult
Adult 18 years and over
$ 230
Children
Age 12 and under
$ 195
Tour Description
Escape the city and unwind in one of Alaska’s most beloved destinations: Chena Hot Springs Resort. This full-day adventure combines natural beauty, relaxation, and fascinating local innovation.
Enjoy a scenic 60-mile journey from Fairbanks through Alaska’s wilderness, where moose, foxes, or beavers might make an appearance. Upon arrival, step inside the Aurora Ice Museum, an extraordinary year-round structure made entirely of over 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Admire stunning ice carvings and, if you’d like, sip an Appletini from a hand-carved ice glass at the famous ice bar (optional, 21+).
Next, savor a delicious lunch at the resort restaurant (optional, not included), featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients from their on-site greenhouse. Then slip into your swimsuit and soak in the natural hot springs, where mineral-rich water, kept at a soothing 106°F (41°C), offers the ultimate rejuvenation for body and soul.
For those curious about sustainability, you can also join an optional geothermal and greenhouse tour to learn how the resort harnesses renewable energy to power its facilities.
As the afternoon winds down, stroll the tranquil grounds or browse the gift shop before regrouping with your guide for the scenic return to Fairbanks.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic 60-mile drive from town to the famous Chena Hot Springs Resort.
- Explore the incredible Aurora Ice Museum and its dazzling ice carvings.
- Soak in the natural hot springs, renowned for their healing mineral waters.
- Optional lunch and drinks at the resort’s farm-to-table restaurant.
- Learn about the resort’s renewable geothermal energy on an optional tour.
Important Information
Outdoor Rock Pool
- The outdoor rock pool reaches temperatures of up to 106°F (41°C) and is not recommended for individuals with heart conditions or other heat-sensitive medical concerns.
- Please note that no lifeguard is on duty, and guests enter the springs at their own risk.
- Towels are not provided. We recommend bringing your own.
What to Bring
- Warm, layered clothing suitable for subarctic temperatures.
- Insulated winter boots or other warm, weather-appropriate footwear.
- Camera or smartphone to capture photos of the Aurora.
Things to Note
- A minimum of 3 guests is required for this tour to operate.
- Pets are not permitted on this tour.
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