Discover the ethereal beauty of Alaska’s famous celestial display, the Aurora Borealis, see impressive ice carvings and experience the State’s ancient healing waters on an evening trip from Fairbanks. Sit back and relax and enjoy the 60 mile journey to Chena Hot Springs Resort. After arrival, take a guided tour of the Aurora Ice museful. Then enjoy some dinner in the resort's restaurant (not included in price) and take a dip in the outdoor mineral rock pool or just explore the grounds while you wait to see if the lights appear. Your guide will lead your group out to the springs and explain the most ideal viewing locations, where you can wait for a chance to glimpse the multicolored display in the sky. Round-trip transport from Fairbanks or North Pole hotels, entry to the ice museum and hot springs is included.
Note: the resort does not allow children under 18 in the outside rock pool. However, they may use the indoor pool under adult supervision.
Wheelchair accessible. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Operates in cold weather conditions; please dress appropriately. Please don't forget to bring bathing suits, bath towels, at least 2 quarter for each locker and photo ID for purchases at the bar.. The outside rock pool is only allowed for adults 18 years and up. However, children are allowed in the inside pool. . Pregnant travelers are not allowed in the outside rock pool. . We have enough room for a foldable wheelchair. The hot springs are wheelchair accessible. . We can only pick up from inside the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole. For other locations, you will need to go to an agreed location (eg Walmart), please contact our office to discuss if you are staying outside the city limits.. Water is not supplied for this tour. We recommending bringing a refillable water bottle.
We will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. Pickups will occur between 4pm and 5pm, dependent upon location (unless in North Pole where it may be earlier).
We can only pick up from hotels within the Fairbanks or North Pole city limits. We do not pick up from the airport.
If you are staying at an Air BnB, please contact us directly for the closest pick up location.
If you are staying outside the city limits, we can pick you up at Walmart or another hotel location. Please call our office to discuss what options are available.