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Where to Book: the 15 Best Fairbanks Spa Experiences

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 fairbanks spa experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour - The ride from Fairbanks to Chena
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

1.Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250Our pick

Leave Fairbanks around 4 p.m. for Chena Hot Springs Resort with a guide such as Savvy, Jessica, Tyler, or Shannon. Tour the Aurora Ice Museum, eat dinner if you wish, soak in the 106°F springs, then search for the aurora on the resort grounds and along the return road. Pickup, transport, pool access, and museum admission are included.

“Our guide was the most informative about the Northern Lights and though it was great chances of seeing them, she could not control the weather. The sky became overcast and it began to snow. Bummer but she gave tips and offered plenty of info on how to see them on a clear night. She also shared knowledge about the Natives in Alaska along with some of their interpretations of the Lights. It was fun and exciting. The Aurora Ice Museum was amazing!! I didn't get in the hot springs but there was plenty to do in the Activity Center. On the way back to our hotels, we were able to…”

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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour - Arriving at the resort: five hours to set your own pace
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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

2.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs in a small group of up to 14. Guides such as Jean, Ray, Gina, and Amanda share local stories along the drive. You’ll soak in the 106°F outdoor pool, tour the Aurora Ice Museum, and have time for lunch, trails, and optional geothermal exhibits.

“We had a great day at the hot springs. Our guide was a local who friendly and knowledgeable. Thx so much for a fun day”

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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks - The optional geothermal tour at 2 p.m.
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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks

3.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $200

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at the Fairbanks Ice Museum before soaking in the thermal pools. The six-and-a-half-hour trip includes hotel pickup, bottled water, live commentary, and an optional geothermal tour. Guides such as Ash, Paul, Joe, Jeff, and Ed have been praised for adding wildlife stops and colorful Alaska stories.

“Jeff, out your guide provided information on the area. He made a couple of detours showing us a beaver lodge and dam, plus a pretty lake. . He spotted a moose and stopped for additional viewing time. We were able to see the ice museum. Interesting place. If interested, you can drink martini from an ice martini glass. The hot springs were wonderful. Various temperatures and water guns. The water guns had cool water, very warm water, and with strong pressure with warm water that you could allow to hit your back. It was like getting a deep tissue massage. It felt magnificent. There is also a hot tub and…”

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Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks - Inside the Ice Museum
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Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks

4.Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for an evening of ice sculptures, mineral bathing, dinner on your own, and a long wait for the aurora. Guides such as Ed, Jake, Randy, Paul, and JT have made the ride especially enjoyable, but service at the resort can feel self-directed. Pickup is from major Fairbanks hotels, with groups limited to 12.

“Ed, our driver/guide was amazing! On the way there and while waiting for the Aurora, he told us about the source of the Aurora, interesting facts about bears, moose and caribu. Being a biologist, his explanations were great. As for the resort, the ice castle was closed due to some melting from the warm summer. There was a $21 tour to the ice bar, but missed it because we didn’t know. Bring your own towel if going into the hot springs, pool or hot tubs. If not, Pay $5 to rent one!! Food in the restaurant was good, but long wait. If you are having dinner, put your name in…”

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Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights - Dinner at the resort, with a little planning
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Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

5.Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $245

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for a hot soak, the resort’s Ice Museum, optional dinner, and an aurora chase. Guides including Tony, Chris, Savvy, Gina, and Kevin are praised for local stories, careful driving, photo help, and persistence when the lights appear late. Expect pickup, a small group, and a very late return.

“It was great & spectacular experience! Being a 1st timer here at Alaska, i can say that it was really an amazing tour.”

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From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour - Soaking at Chena Hot Springs around 8 p.m.
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From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour

6.From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · 10 hours · from $240

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs in a small group of up to 10. Tour the Aurora Ice Museum, soak in the outdoor springs, and watch for the Northern Lights until about 2 a.m. Guides such as Joe, Ryan, Daniel, and Ed are known for helpful local knowledge and flexible aurora stops.

“Ed was a fabulous guide and very knowledgeable. His enthusiasm for Alaska and talking about the Northern Lights was very contagious and he got the entire group involved with how the lights happen and best ways to capture them on our own cameras (not as easy as you might think) and also to take a moment to just breath it all in. I fully recommend this tour and be sure to ask for Ed as your guide!”

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Hot Spring and Northern Lights Photography Tour - Leaving Fairbanks at About 5pm
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Hot Spring and Northern Lights Photography Tour

7.Hot Spring and Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $225

Leave Fairbanks around 5pm with guides such as Kevin or Tabitha for ice art, a local dinner stop, Chena Hot Springs, and Aurora watching. The roughly eight-hour outing includes hotel pickup, photography help, and a small group of up to 12. Bring money for dinner, a towel, water, and flip-flops.

“Kevin and tabitha were very nice. Although we weren’t able to see the northern lights, Kevin tried his hardest to find them, the hot spring was amazing”

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Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska - Chena’s hot springs from 8 PM to 10:30 PM
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Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska

8.Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs in a small group of up to 14. Soak under the Alaska night sky, tour the Ice Museum and Ice Bar, eat at the resort, and watch for the aurora. Guides such as Kevin, Andrew, Andre, and Tristan are praised for friendly help, photography, and clear advice. Aurora sightings depend on weather.

“Saw the Northern lights on the way to the hot springs which was awesome. Great night. Thanks Nick and Lacy. Pat and Lauren”

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Full Day Ice Museum and Chena Hot Springs Tour - The drive from Fairbanks to Chena
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Full Day Ice Museum and Chena Hot Springs Tour

9.Full Day Ice Museum and Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 7 hours · from $200

Leave Fairbanks around 11 AM for an ice museum with an ice bar and frozen chandeliers, then tour Chena Hot Springs’ geothermal projects before relaxing in the pools. English-speaking guides, hotel pickup, museum entry, and pool admission are included. Food, drinks, towels, and Airbnb pickup are not.

“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.”

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Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure - Soaking at Chena Hot Springs
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Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure

10.Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $270

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for a mineral-water soak, glowing ice sculptures, and an optional ice-glass cocktail. Your guide, including experienced guides such as Gina, then seeks out the Northern Lights. The private tour lasts about nine hours and returns late at night.

“Gina was an amazing guide! She is thoughtful, a great communicator, and truly cares about giving you the best experience. I had never seen the Northern lights before, and Gina stayed a little extra long to ensure we did! It was an forgettable experience!”

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Spectacular Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience - Inside the world’s first Ice Museum
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Spectacular Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience

11.Spectacular Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Join Heart of Alaska Tours for a nine-hour evening from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs. Guides Kevin, Gavin, or Nate may lead the drive, Ice Museum visit, hot springs soak, and aurora search. Pickup is offered from accessible Fairbanks lodging, with small groups capped at 12.

“This was a relaxing experience. Kevin is very knowledgeable an attentive guide. He has added a cookout which we really enjoyed. Even though we didn't get to see the northern lights Kevin made this worthwhile.”

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Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour - Choosing dinner at the resort
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Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour

12.Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180Best value

Travel from Fairbanks with Heart of Alaska Tours to Chena Hot Springs for an Aurora Ice Museum visit and geothermal soak. Guides Kevin, Nate, or Bella lead the small-group outing, share local facts, help with photos, and may stop for wildlife or Northern Lights views. Dinner, towels, and the ice bar Appletini cost extra.

“Informative as well as entertaining. We managed to se lots of wildlife on this tour, Kevin took great photos for us. Would recommend taking this tour.”

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From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Day Tour - The ride from Fairbanks to the resort
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From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

13.From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · from $210

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide traveling from Fairbanks or North Pole to Chena Hot Springs. You’ll visit the Aurora Ice Museum, learn how the resort uses geothermal power, and soak in mineral-rich hot spring water. Guides such as Rachel and Jodie add local insight, while lunch and drinks cost extra.

“Really enjoyed our experience at Chena Hot Springs. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable, we had plenty of time to explore the ice museum, dog kennels, and take a long soak in the hot springs.”

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Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour - Four hours at the resort
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Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour

14.Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $220

Ride in a private car from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort, about 61 miles away. Your driver sets a return time, leaving you four hours for the hot springs, restaurant, and optional Ice Museum. The evening option can pair the soak with aurora viewing, while guides such as Antonio, Sam, and Tony are praised for punctual, friendly service.

“Our driver picked us up on time and we had an amazing ride with him. Also, we enjoyed the Chena Hot Springs. It was an unique and relaxing experience.”

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Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour - Leaving Fairbanks at 5 pm
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Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour

15.Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Fairbanks at 5 pm for Chena Hot Springs Resort, where you’ll tour the geothermal facilities, visit the Aurora Ice Museum and Bar, soak in the outdoor hot springs, and eat on site. Your return through Tanana Valley State Forest offers another chance to spot auroras beneath a dark, star-filled sky.

“It was excellent! The guide was great! We had a great experiences in Chena Hot Spring, Aurora Ice Museum and after we saw the Northern Lights! I highly recommend this tour!”

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