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Chena Hot Springs Tour
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Fairbanks, United States
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Chena Hot Springs Tour
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Alaska’s natural hot springs and amazing ice sculptures on a full-day tour to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks. Enjoy a scenic 60-mile (95-km) drive from your Fairbanks hotel to Chena Hot Springs, where you can soak in the large outdoor pool of this legendary resort. You can also take a tour that showcases how Chena Hot Springs makes use of geothermal energy to power the resort, and check out the sculptures in the Aurora Ice Museum.
- Full-day tour to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks
- Soak in natural hot springs with rejuvenating mineral waters
- Enjoy views of the forested mountains that surround the hot springs
- Take a tour of the geothermal energy innovations on the grounds
- Be amazed by the artwork of the Aurora Ice Museum
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What's Included
Driver/guide
Hotel drop-off
Hotel pick-up
Admission to the Ice museum and Hot Springs
Gratuities
Food and drinks (restaurant and cafe/snack bar is available at the location.
Cocktail at the Ice museum. Can be purchased at the Resort.
Departure & Return
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9:30 AM
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring bathing suits, shower slipper, bath towels, at least 2 quarter for each locker and picture id's for the ice museum.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please no children under 5.
- Children under 18 and pregnant guests aren't allowed in the outside pool of the Hot Springs. There is an inside area for everyone to use.
- Cancellation for a full refund is possible if the minimum capacity is not reached or due to dangerous road conditions.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- OPERATED BY Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Chena Hot Springs Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Chena Hot Springs Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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- "Chena Hot Springs is a must with its pool facility, ice museum, horse back riding, tour of sled dogs kennel, restaurant and tour of the greenhouse and power plant facility that runs the hot springs." See review
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Chena Hot Springs, Fairbanks.
Aparna_R
, Aug 2022
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.
Fountain of Youth
Frances_C
, Aug 2022
Have a hot spring soak
MARIA_M
, Jul 2022
The water at the hot springs are about 99-107 degrees, wonderfully warm and great for your aching body. Visit to the ice museum and the geothermal plant were equally interesting as was the hydroponic farm. Our guide was informative and considerate and made this trip very memorable for all of us.
Excellent tour guide and very relaxing!
Virginia_H
, Jul 2022
Bad experience
Deborah_C
, Jul 2022
We were so looking forward to this tour , but we’re sadly disappointed. Our tour guide had no knowledge of anything and rushed us. We paid $175 each and had the understanding per the website that it would last til 5:30, but we’re dropped off at our hotel at 4. I don’t think that was fair .
Response from Host , Jul 2022
We are sorry that you had such a bad experience on your tour with us. We strive to provide all of our guests on tours with us an excellent experience.
The tour guide that you had was one of our newer tour guides and misunderstood the itinerary for this tour. We are sorry that your tour got cut shorter than you were anticipating.
We have spoken with all of our tour guides in hopes that this does not happen in the future and will be training our newer tour guides better.
Again we are sorry that you had a bad experience on this tour with us. If you would like to speak further in regards to your experience, please feel free to reach out to our office during normal business hours and speak with one of our Managers on staff.
Highly recommend this tour
Cheryl_L
, Jul 2022
I took this tour in April, during what's called the "shoulder season" in Alaska (meaning that the time is between the winter and summer peak tourist seasons). Ray, our tour guide, was amazing. She gave us an overview of the city of Fairbanks while we drove through on our way to Chena Hot Springs. The resort wasn't crowded because of the time of year, and we had ample time to explore and soak in the hot springs, along with enjoying a nice lunch at the restaurant. I tried the wild salmon, which was excellent. The tours of the ice museum, greenhouse, and geothermal plant were interesting and informative. For people who cannot drink alcoholic beverages: The free drink served in the ice glass that's included with the ice museum tour is alcoholic. Only one type of drink is available, which was the resort owner's late wife's favorite beverage. If you can't drink the beverage, ask if you can get an empty ice glass. The non-drinkers during my tour were accommodated.
Fun day at Chena Hot Springs
Judy_M
, May 2022
Magical
Thomas_C
, Apr 2022
We had a lot of fun, and good memories.
Natalya_F
, Sep 2021
Our tour guide Lexi was great. She gave us a lot of information about Chene Hot Spring. Was with us all the time. She is very outgoing, friendly and cheerful. It was a pleasure to spend our time with her during the tour. The place itself is very beautiful, pleasant and conducive to relaxation. The restaurant has very tasty food and drinks and the staff are very nice and welcoming. We had a lot of fun and good memories.
Clark was my tour guide...
Alexandria_C
, Aug 2021
A great spa experience!
Ronald_T
, Aug 2021
Really hot and really cold
Yina_M
, Jul 2021
Great trip and best with Alaska tours and travel.
satish_a
, Jul 2021
Something to see around Fairbanks. We like our trip. Trip was more fun and enjoyable with Alaska tours and travel specially with tour guide/driver he kept all of us engaged, informed and entertained. It add that extra Alaskan favor to the trip. Thumbs up for Clark for his soft corner on TEXAS :)
Fire & Ice & fun!
Lily_R
, Jul 2021
our guide/driver Clark was amazing - knowledgeable & courteous. i really enjoyed this tour - from an appletini in the ice museum to a hot soak in the hot springs - horses, sled dogs, hiking - i had a full day of activities - i only wished i had made an appointment for a massage beforehand as they were all booked up when i arrived - but fantastic day!
Not to be missed, expecially on a grey, sprinkly day.
FayC
, Jul 2021
My cousin and I loved everything about this tour starting with our guide Dave. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and passed on informative thoughts, while also entertaining us, during our drive to and from the hot spring. Once we were there, he made sure to show us around the grounds and to the Ice Museum. If at all possible, don't miss having a special cocktail mixed in your own ice goblet! Be sure to bring your i.d. if you do plan on purchasing one.
We had a tasty and filling lunch at the resort between the museum and going into the hot spring.
The hot spring pool is lined with large rocks and has a wonderful fine pebble bottom. It was fantastic with wonderful warm and hotter spots, a water jet and sprinkler. The changing room was clean and tidy. Be sure to bring 2 quarters for the locker storage.
We went on several tours around Fairbanks and enjoyed them all, however this is one we would definitely do again!
Bravo to Viator but Chena needs a bit of work
Gary_D
, Jul 2021
The transportation, the scheduling, communications, and especially the driver (Clark) were the total highlights of this tour. The destination facility (Chena) is in desparate need of repair and maintenance. Ice museum was closed for repair. Almost all tours were cancelled. Covid and nearby forest fire can share some responsibility.
Great springs, nothing else to do.
Endri_S
, Jun 2021
Tour experience
Venkatesh_K
, Jun 2021
Relaxing way to enjoy your time in the Fairbanks area !
Christopher_H
, Jun 2021
Clark made the trip to Chena Hot Springs Tour a fun adventure. Chena Hot Springs is a must with its pool facility, ice museum, horse back riding, tour of sled dogs kennel, restaurant and tour of the greenhouse and power plant facility that runs the hot springs. Time will go by very fast.
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