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, 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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   Chena Hot Springs Resort

   5 hours

   World class tourist facility powered by geothermal energy, with unique attractions such as Ice Museum and Bar, Hot Springs, Geothermal Power Plant, Auroraeum, etc. Upon arriving, you will go on short tour of the facilities, then visit the Ice Museum and Bar. After which, you can soak in the world famous hot springs and dine in the rustic Alaska restaurant or Aurora Cafe.

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   Stop 2

   2 hours

   Your journey to Chena Hot Springs Resort takes you through the scenic and wild Tanana State Forest, where wildlife such as moose, fox, coyote and lynx are frequently seen. Later in evening, your return to Fairbanks will bring you back through the forest, where the incredibly dark, star-studded night sky will be the perfect backdrop against which to view the magnificent auroras.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Four guest minimum required to initiate a new tour date

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.