Chena Hot Springs: Northern Lights Experience

Experience the Northern Lights and relax in Chena Hot Springs. Capture breathtaking photos with expert guides. Join us for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chena Hot Springs Resort - Friendly guides will pick up guests from their hotel or B&B and return them at the end of the excursion.
  • Journey: Enjoy a picturesque 1.5-hour drive to Chena Hot Springs Resort.
    Hot Springs Experience:
  • Relax in the soothing hot springs.
  • Admire the starry sky and, with luck, the northern lights.
    Ice Museum Access:…
What's Included
  • 50 cents for your locker
  • Bottled water
  • Entry to the Hot Springs swimming area
  • Admission to the Ice Museum
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the Chena Hot Springs Resort with our knowledgeable guides who will make sure you experience all the incredible amenities safely. Should the northern lights appear, our guides will take you to the prime spots for capturing stunning photos. You won’t miss a thing—our guides will photograph the aurora’s splendor and provide you with those…

Location
Chena Hot Springs Resort
56.5 Mile Chena Hot Springs Road,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(75 Ratings)
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Shielamae_c
Jan 5, 2026
Tony was an awesome tour... - Tony was an awesome tour guide! Explained how to track the aurora and took us to good viewing points! He also shared an abundance of knowledge. He made it such a pleasant trip! We had soo much fun- Chena Hot Springs is a must try!
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Sandrasx4852og
Jan 3, 2026
Aurora Tour with Tony - Had the best Northern Lights tour experience with my family. TONY was a great tour guide from booking to finish. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and punctual with pick up. He was very informative on the city, history of Fairbanks and Auroras. He drove very well during the tour and made us feel comfortable touring the city. We were taken to multiple viewing locations and got great views of the lights. He didn't give up on the search and was very accommodating. He provided us hand warmers and snacks during rest stops. He also offered to take out photos. I'm glad we booked him at the beginning of the trip because he boosted our confidence driving our rental around there after! Definitely recommend booking Tony, his TikToks are great as well. Thank you Tony!
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Jason_x
Jan 3, 2026
I went there at 2026 New... - I went there at 2026 New Year Eve, and was so lucky to saw the aurora at Hot Springs! In addition, Tony is such a great tour guide and very funny. Highly recommend for this trip!
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Mersedeh_m
Jan 2, 2026
Exceptional Tour; Do Not Miss! - Whenever I book these tours, I begin with a focus on the activities and once the tour is completed I find that I am equally affected by the people I shared the experience with. In this case, Tony, our tour guide is really the one element that made this tour so special. He is intelligent, knowledgeable, well rounded, and fun. He poured so much energy into the tour from the moment he picked everyone up and had us loaded in his car until the minute he dropped us off 7+ hours later. This tour packs SO much in one outing and it is worthwhile just for that reason alone but much more than the individual experiences of the hot springs (Amazing!) or ice museum, what this tour gives is an opportunity to really see, understand, and relate to Fairbanks, and Alaska more generally, through a really kind and entertaining local. From the start, he took.care of every detail, provided encouragement, humor, stories, water, quarters for the lockers…what more can you ask for?! Oh and he didn’t stop driving to different spots until we finally saw the lights.!!! 10/10 don’t think twice; you can thank me later; you’re welcome !
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Noel_c
Jan 1, 2026
We had an absolutely... - We had an absolutely amazing experience on the Chena Hot Springs and Northern Lights tour, and it was made even better by our tour guide Christopher. He was incredibly patient, extremely knowledgeable, and truly understood what tourists need to feel comfortable and enjoy the experience to the fullest. From sharing helpful information to making sure everyone was taken care of, the guide went above and beyond. Seeing the Northern Lights and relaxing at Chena Hot Springs was unforgettable, and the smooth, well-organized tour made it stress-free and enjoyable. We strongly recommend signing up for a tour with Tour Fairbanks whenever you visit the area, this experience was worth every penny.
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Markeytap2025
Jan 1, 2026
Helluva good time - Had an AMAZING time. Got a great guide Tony. He was knowledgeable, funny, and charismatic. We all had a really fun experience with him. The pick up and drive over was smooth and we did the ice museum took some great photos, then went had dinner at the restaurant which was allright but the company made the meal better. and then we all relaxed and had a good long soak in the hot springs where we saw the fireworks for new years and also we saw the aurora too!! It was magical to say the least. And then we spent a couple hours chasing the aurora with a little success but no where near the aurora we saw at the hot springs. but we still had a great time. 10/10 if you have the means I highly recommend its a worry free good time. no stress no mess. relax and enjoy.
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Teresa_m
Dec 28, 2025
Great tour!!! - Amazing experience! The hot springs are incredible. Tony, our tour guide, is very knowledgeable, fun and keeps the energy high! I would not waste your money on a glass cup and Appletini. They run out of glasses and the Appletini is premade. Bring shower shoes for the locker room. Tony supplied us with water and two quarters for the locker room. We also able to see the Norther lights. Highly recommend this tour!
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Connell_s
Dec 27, 2025
This tour was an... - This tour was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The hot spring was relaxing and well-timed, and the Northern Lights viewing exceeded expectations. Tony was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enthusiastic. He explained the science and local context clearly, kept the group organized, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best possible experience. His timing and instincts paid off, and we were rewarded with incredible views of the lights. I would absolutely recommend this tour, especially with Tony as your guide.
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334saurabht
Dec 26, 2025
Amazing once is a lifetime aurora and Hot Springs Experience - Amazing experience with our tour guide Chris. He told us so much about life in Fairbanks and gave us great recommendations for food at the resort. On the way back, we stopped at multiple spots to watch aurora lights. Amazing once in lifetime experience.
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Discover09368109433
Dec 25, 2025
Good experience - The experience of part of the tour was very good, the attention of our guide Cristopher and the attention of the restaurant were excellent. Already from the place as such, hygiene in the showers leaves much to be desired and lacks clarity in the use of locker, the very good thermal. In the ice bar only martini is served, the bar did not meet my expectations.
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From $246
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).