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Chena Hot Springs Tour: Guided Fairbanks Ice Museum Visit and Scenic Journey to Hot Springs Resort
4.8
190 Ratings
Chena Hot Springs
Embark on a Chena Hot Springs tour that includes a guided visit to the Fairbanks Ice Museum and a scenic journey to the resort. Soak in the hot springs, explore nature trails, tour the greenhouse and geothermal energy plant, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fairbanks Ice Museum - After being picked up from your Fairbanks or North Pole hotel, you will be transported to the Fairbanks Ice Museum for a guided tour and to witness champion ice carvers at work. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the 60 mile (97 kms) journey out to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Keep your eyes peeled on the passing landscape for wildlife that might include a moose, beaver or fox.
Once you arrive at Chena Hot Springs Resort, check out the activities available or take a stroll in the expansive grounds. You will be shown to our table in the restaurant where you can enjoy some lunch and hot or cold beverages (optional and not included in price).
Spend the rest of the afternoon soaking in the healing waters of the hot springs or wandering the surrounding trails enjoying Alaskan nature.
Rejoin your group a little after midnight and return to Fairbanks, stopping along the way to view the norther lights if they appear.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Admission to the Ice museum and Hot Springs
- Transportation to/from Chena Hot Springs
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (restaurant and cafe/snack bar is available at the location.
Additional Information
Begin your day with a curated tour of the Fairbanks Ice Museum, following which you can unwind on the 60-mile drive to Chena Hot Springs Resort that’s situated the same distance away from downtown Fairbanks. The road to the Hot Springs and the views there are astonishing, with a high chance of encountering wildlife. Enjoy a dip in the Hot Springs pool, explore the numerous trails surrounding the resort, or visit the greenhouse and geothermal power plant. Make sure not to miss lunch at the resort’s superb restaurant (optional and not part of the package price)!
- If going in the hot springs, you will need a bathing suit. You may also wish to bring rubber shoes and a towel. Towels are available at a cost of $5.
- Lockers are available and take 2 quarters (50 cents). A change machine is on-site if required.
- Photo ID is required to purchase an Appletini in the Ice Museum or other alcoholic beverages in the restaurant/bar.
- Children under 18 and pregnant guests are not allowed in the outdoor rock pool, but may use the indoor pools.
- Our vans are not wheelchair accessible. However, we have enough room for a foldable one and the Hot Springs are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us before booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Cancellation for a full refund is possible if the minimum capacity is not reached or due to dangerous road conditions.
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
4.8
(190 Ratings)
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Mikel-jeanne
Jun 4, 2024
Jodi made the experience memorable - 5 out of 5! Compliments to our host/guide Jodi. She was awesome! Jodi shared some of her experiences, was very knowledgeable and fun. We really enjoyed our time with her - she made the experience very memorable.
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Teresa_k
May 30, 2024
This experience was very different from other options in the area - The trip to the hot springs was about an hour out of Fairbanks
Kevin, our driver /guide was very knowledgeable and kept the full van load of customers asking questions about all things Alaska!
The hot springs resort is not a fancy place but sitting outside, in 100 plus degree water in a beautiful rock pool was a delight and well worth doing.
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Marina_r
May 30, 2024
Jodi was wonderful - We really enjoyed our time with Jodi - she was so knowledgeable about Alaskan way of living and so generous sharing that with us! The ice museum was incredible- the appletini is a must! The springs were relaxing. The service at the restaurant was slow and the bartender Shauna was very unprofessional borderline hostile. Everyone at the bar was shocked by her unpleasant behavior.
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Susan_t
May 28, 2024
So much fun - The ice museum was amazing. Summer dog sledding was so much fun. We could pet the friendly dogs. The staff are all so nice.
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Looknforthedream
May 26, 2024
Definitely recommend this. - The was a great tour and the place and the drive there was beautiful. Jean was a great guide who was interesting, friendly, happy and informative. The pool was awesome and no kids are allowed in there which makes it more peaceful. Drinking a cocktail out of an ice glass at an ice bar was a cool experience.
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B844ucpaulab
May 16, 2024
Fabulous tour to Chena hot springs - One of the most fun tour we’ve been on. Jody and Jean were fantastic tour leaders. I highly recommend taking this tour to Chena Hot Springs
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75yelenaz
Aug 28, 2023
Loved it! - The Hot Springs tour with the Aurora Ice museum visit was a wonderful experience! Our tour guide Judah had great personality and customer skills. I highly recommend this activity with this tour company. :)
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Carolel680
Aug 22, 2023
Fasinating property and amazing hot water access - We were given a tour of the property explaining all the buildings. The greenhouse is where they grow all their lettuce and tomatoes for the restaurant. There are several hiking trails to follow.The Hot Springs really felt good. Don't forget flip flops or shower shoes as you have to leave the shoes you are wearing in the lobby before checking in.The restaurant was excellent and the gift shop contained items they make with their 3-d printer onsite. We spent about 4 hours there and it was well worth our time.
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Culture02989377935
Aug 18, 2023
Warm place in Alaska - Keaton was our tour guide. He was friendly and attentive to everyone’s needs. Keaton made everyone feel confident and comfortable on the way. And yes, we saw moose from the road
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P7002wpjoshuab
Aug 17, 2023
Chena Hot Springs - Very scenic trip from start to finish our guide miss Jean was very kind and talkative. The Chena hot springs is a epic place to soak in the water.
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