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Chena Hot Spring Day Trip

Fairbanks, USA
  • 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Round trip from hotel to hot springs
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Admission to the Chena Hot Springs pool
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (all major hotels in town)
    • Admission to Ice museum ($20 Admission fee)
    • Food and Drinks
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Based on your hotel, we will send you the pickup time the day before your tour. The guide will confirm your name upon arrival, and once everything is set, we can start your hot springs adventure in the comfort of our vehicle!

    Operating hours
    .10:30 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Fairbanks

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Chena Hot Springs

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Aurora Ice Museum

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Fairbanks

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    3.8
    based on 8 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Great adventure and fun

    Rodolfo_T, Jan 2026
    The place is great has decent lockers and showers. Id bring some quarters for the lockers if not they have some on hand. Bring flipflops or sandals the floor is cold on the path to the water. The water itself is very nice and u dont ferl the cold from outside. But bring something to cover ur ears just in case. The museum is also a nice experience and thr martini is good

    Hot Springs are cool. Ask what language the tour will be given

    Jody_M, Jan 2025
    Chena is touristy, but worth going to see. The drive from Fairbanks was long and the driver spoke over a mic in Chinese only. It should be disclosed the tour would be in Chinese. The second van in our tour had a driver that spoke English and was able to communicate where and when to meet up for the drive back to Fairbanks. Fortunately we read other reviews and knew to book the ice museum in advance, booked early in the morning the day of our trip. It was sold out upon arrival. Hot springs is amazing but locker room chaotic. Give yourself plenty of time to shower, dress and dry your hair before the end of the tour. It seems Chena accepts too many visitors in the hot springs than the locker room can handle.

    Ruined my day. High price and vague descriptions. Admissions tickets were not included, Sold out will lead to stuck ther

    Akashdeep_T, Dec 2024
    I recommend Chena hot springs but not this tour. Worst tour operator and driver to deal with. Paid almost 800 bucks for family of four but no admission tickets were included in reservation. Tour description says don’t miss Ice museum but didn’t mention clearly that tickets are not included and may sold out so book in advance. Same thing happened and we couldn’t visit Ice museum. There was no reminder from Viator as well. It took long time to convince tour operator that hot springs tickets are included as Driver was not sure, neither the operator. Ruined my day!!

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment. Please note that while Chena Hot Springs admission is included in the tour, the Aurora Ice Museum tickets were not, as clearly stated in the product description on the booking platform. Upon arrival at the hot springs, our guide reminded the group that if interested in visiting the museum, tickets could be purchased at the activity room. Unfortunately, despite this, you continued to insist on receiving Aurora Ice Museum tickets, which were not included in the itinerary, and missed the opportunity to purchase them yourself. During the holiday season, Aurora Ice Museum tickets can sell out quickly. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to improving our communication to ensure a better experience for all guests.

    Hot springs

    Sheryl_J, Oct 2024
    The hot springs was definitely worth it and the operator communicated with me so no need to worry. Michael was a great guide. The aurora museum can be skipped
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    From $190.00

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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    On average, this is booked 45 days in advance.

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