HOT SPRINGS · FAIRBANKS HOT SPRINGS
The 7 best fairbanks hot springs tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you get in the water and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a small group, tour the Aurora Ice Museum, reserve dinner, soak in 106°F mineral water, and search for the aurora on the way home. Guides such as Savvy, Jessica, Tyler, Gina, and Shannon are praised for tracking skies, wildlife, and safe viewing stops.
“Savvy was great. She made the experience fun and was willing to do whatever she could to make us comfortable.”
Spend about eight hours traveling from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a driver-guide, soaking in 106-degree mineral water, touring the Aurora Ice Museum, and learning about geothermal power. Guides such as Jean, Ray, Gavin, and Amanda have helped make the drive part of the experience. Pickup is available from Fairbanks city hotels.
“Suzi was cheerful, and warm which made it easy to ask her questions. She was gracious about picking us up from the designated location. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the Hot Springs and the Ice Sculpture Museum. The restaurant in the resort was quite good, but I would recommend that people that require vegetarian food options, consider carrying their food with them.”
Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs in a small group of up to 12. You’ll visit the Fairbanks Ice Museum, hear local stories from an English-speaking guide, see geothermal features, and soak in the resort’s thermal pools. Guides such as Ash, Paul, Joe, Jeff, and Ed have made the drive especially rewarding.
“We had a wonderful time on the ride to and from Chena Hot Springs with our guide Joe. He took such great care of us! While at Chena, there were so many activities for us to do!! Above all, we got to see 2 moose out in the wild!!!”
Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs on a 10.5-hour evening outing with a small group of up to 12. You’ll visit the Ice Museum, soak in the indoor pool or adults-only Rock Lake, and wait for the aurora. Guides such as Ed, Jake, Randy, and Paul have earned praise for clear local stories and patient aurora watching.
“We were disappointed that it was cloudy the whole time. No aurora We really enjoyed the hot springs. It was a pleasure getting to know Linus Platt our guide. Bravo Linus.”
Spend an evening at Chena Hot Springs Resort with pickup in Fairbanks, a 45-minute Ice Museum tour, hot springs access, and an aurora chase on the return drive. Guides such as Tony, Chris, Savvy, and Kevin add local stories and practical help. Dinner is optional, and the Northern Lights depend on weather.
“We want to give a huge thank you to our wonderful guide, Savvy! She took us to Chena Hot Springs and on an incredible aurora chase. Thanks to her knowledge and dedication, we witnessed a breathtakingly beautiful aurora explosion—a truly unforgettable experience. Savvy was incredibly attentive, professional, and responsible throughout the entire trip. We are so grateful to her for making this adventure so special. Thank you, Savvy”
From Fairbanks, you’ll ride about an hour to Chena Hot Springs for a guided Ice Museum visit, a geothermal-energy tour, and several hours in the pools. Guides such as Paul and Joe have earned praise for clear, entertaining commentary. Bring swimwear, flip-flops, and a towel, and note that the outdoor rock lake pool is for adults 18 and older.
“the ride from fairbanks the chena hots springs was about an hour. Our driver Paul was very entertaining and knowledgeable. We did the hots springs, the indoor pool and lunch there it was a great experience.”
Spend eight hours traveling from Fairbanks or North Pole to Chena Hot Springs Resort with an English-speaking guide. Tour the year-round Aurora Ice Museum, learn how geothermal power supports the resort, and soak in mineral water. Guides such as Rachel and Jodie have been praised for clear local insight and thoughtful service.
“Very knowledgeable and highly professional guide, very enjoyable and informative tour”
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