Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour

This tour combines two world class attractions- Alaska's finest hot springs resort and the fabulous aurora viewing possibilities in our late-night winter skies. From your accommodations in Fairbanks

This tour combines two world class attractions- Alaska's finest hot springs resort and the fabulous aurora viewing possibilities in our late-night winter skies. From your accommodations in Fairbanks, you will picked up in late afternoon and travel some sixty miles or so through the scenic Tanana State Forest, where wildlife abounds, to the Chena Hot Springs Resort, where you will visit famous attractions such as the Ice Museum and soak in the soothing hot springs and dine in their rustic restaurant. When you are done with the resort activities in late evening, your tour focuses on catching glimpses of the tantalizing northern lights, in and around the resort and at locations along the road. The extremely dark skies in the wilderness surrounding the resort are ideally suited for viewing the magnificent auroras.

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Location: Fairbanks

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Q&A

Q: Is there a chance I could reschedule if the weather's bad?

A: Yes, you can typically reschedule due to weather. Just make sure to contact the provider (Auroraquest) as soon as possible, and they’ll work with you to find a new date. They understand that weather in Alaska can be unpredictable, especially in winter!

Q: What's the best time of year to do this tour?

A: The best time for the Aurora Tour is during the winter months, from late September to early April. This is when the nights are longest, giving you the best chance of seeing the northern lights. Just be prepared for cold temperatures!

Q: Are there age restrictions for the hot springs?

A: Kids are welcome at the hot springs! There’s no strict age limit, but it's good to monitor them since the water can get quite warm. Just make sure to bring swim gear and maybe a floatie for younger kids.

Discussions

Just booked the Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour for next month!

I’m super excited! I bought this experience for my partner. We’re going to soak in the hot springs and hopefully see the auroras. I’ve heard the Ice Museum is really cool too. Anyone else done this? Any tips on what to wear? I want to be prepared for the cold!

Anyone else have mixed feelings about the Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour?

So I did the tour last week and the hot springs were awesome, but we barely saw the auroras. It was cloudy most of the night. The Ice Museum was neat, but just felt like the lights were a letdown. Is it hit or miss for everyone?