Discover Alaska’s hidden gems with our family-run tour. Enjoy personalized service, local insights, and authentic experiences at Chena Hot Springs and Ice Museum.
Discover Alaska’s hidden gems with our family-run tour. Enjoy personalized service, local insights, and authentic experiences at Chena Hot Springs and Ice Museum.
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Chena Hot Springs Resort - Embark on a picturesque drive through the stunning Alaskan wilderness to visit the renowned Chena Hot Springs, situated just over 60 miles from Fairbanks. Keep an eye out for local wildlife along the way—moose, foxes, and occasionally a bear might make an appearance!
Upon arrival, start with a tour of the Aurora Ice…
- Chena Hot Springs Resort - Embark on a picturesque drive through the stunning Alaskan wilderness to visit the renowned Chena Hot Springs, situated just over 60 miles from Fairbanks. Keep an eye out for local wildlife along the way—moose, foxes, and occasionally a bear might make an appearance!
Upon arrival, start with a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum—a breathtaking year-round ice structure crafted entirely from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Inside, there’s an option to enjoy an Apple-tini served in a hand-carved ice glass at the ice bar (optional add-on).
If you opt for dinner, enjoy a meal at the on-site Chena Hot Springs Restaurant, celebrated for its warm Alaskan ambiance and hearty dishes.
Conclude your evening with the ultimate experience: a soothing soak in the natural geothermal rock pool beneath Alaska’s famous midnight sun. The mineral-rich waters are famed for their relaxing and healing qualities—a perfect way to relax before the scenic drive back to Fairbanks.
Includes: Transportation, Ice Museum admission, Hot Springs pool pass
Optional Add-ons: Appletini, Dinner, Towel rental

- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Towel rental (recommended borrowing from your lodging)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Towel rental (recommended borrowing from your lodging)
We are a small, family-operated business, not a large tour company, and we truly enjoy sharing Alaska’s beauty with others. When you join our tour, you become part of our extended family, not just a number on a bus.
Personalized Service: Each trip is led with dedication, enthusiasm, and local expertise that you won’t find in large-scale tours….
We are a small, family-operated business, not a large tour company, and we truly enjoy sharing Alaska’s beauty with others. When you join our tour, you become part of our extended family, not just a number on a bus.
Personalized Service: Each trip is led with dedication, enthusiasm, and local expertise that you won’t find in large-scale tours.
Local Insight: Having lived, worked, and explored here, we know all the hidden gems, the best times for wildlife viewing, and how to make your visit truly memorable.
Authentic Experience: No hurried schedules or rehearsed speeches—just genuine, heartfelt Alaskan hospitality.
Passion Over Profit: We do this out of love, which means we go above and beyond to ensure your experience is relaxed, comfortable, and meaningful.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.