Discover the ethereal beauty of Alaska’s famous celestial display, the Aurora Borealis, see impressive ice carvings and experience the State’s ancient healing waters on an evening trip from Fairbanks. Sit back and relax and enjoy the 60 mile journey to Chena Hot Springs Resort. After arrival, take a guided tour of the Aurora Ice museful. Then enjoy some dinner in the resort's restaurant (not included in price) and take a dip in the outdoor mineral rock pool or just explore the grounds while you wait to see if the lights appear. Your guide will lead your group out to the springs and explain the most ideal viewing locations, where you can wait for a chance to glimpse the multicolored display in the sky. Round-trip transport from Fairbanks or North Pole hotels, entry to the ice museum and hot springs is included. Note: the resort does not allow children under 18 in the outside rock pool. However, they may use the indoor pool under adult supervision.

The 1-hour tour is a great ride for beginners or experienced riders who are looking for a shorter ride. Our heated facility is located on the road to Chena Hot Springs Resort so you can plan a tour either on your way up the Hot Springs or on your way back. There is nothing like the Hot Springs after time in the outdoors! You'll glide through the Alaska forest and experience Alaska in the winter as few can do. See the birch groves intermixed with aspen, encounter black spruce trees followed by white spruce and visually see the difference. Watch the sun at noon just above the horizon and enjoy the remarkable beauty the low angle of the sun creates. Ride under a blue sky which you might not of known can get so blue. Welcome to Alaska in the winter!

The 2-hour tour is for adventurous for newcomers or experienced riders who want to get some more miles on the trail. Our heated facility is located on the road to Chena Hot Springs Resort so you can plan a tour either on your way up to the Hot Springs or on your way back. There is nothing like the Hot Springs after time in the outdoors! You’ll see more of the country and a better chance to view some of our winter animals who don’t hibernate. You’ll glide through the Alaska forest and experience Alaska in the winter as few can. See the birch groves intermixed with aspen, encounter black spruce trees followed by white spruce and visually see the difference.Watch the sun at noon just above the horizon and enjoy the remarkable beauty the low angle of the sun creates. Ride under a blue sky which just seems brighter. Take a breathe. Welcome to Alaska in the winter!

After being picked up, sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you are transported the 60 miles east to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Keep an eye out for wildlife and you may even spot a fox, beaver or moose along the way. After arriving at the resort, start your day off with a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum, constructed out of over 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Marvel at ice sculptures by world-renowned carvers. If you're feeling adventurous, sample an Appletini in a hand-carved ice glass (not included in price and photo ID required). Soak in the pool of the Hot Springs, explore the many trails around the resort or take a tour of the greenhouse and geothermal energy plant. Lunch at the excellent restaurant is not to be missed where you can enjoy some Alaskan seafood or vegetables grown in the local greenhouse (optional and not included in price). Find some unique locally made Alaskan gifts in the Gift Shop.

Enjoy the beutifull nature on the way to Chena Hot Springs Resort.Our knowledgeable driver will be happy to provide you with more information about fun activities you might be interested in.Relax,take a sip of hot coffee and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife (Moose,Red Fox,Beaver) .Once we arrive you can enjoy the hot springs pool and other resort activities.You will have approximately 4 hours to spend at Chena Hot Springs Resort. If you are joining us on a night tour Please note the Aurora is a natural occurrence. We cannot guarantee that guests will see the aurora.

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.

Head out on an adventure to the majestic Chena Hot Springs Resort for a night soak and a northern lights display. Enjoy the winter wonderland on the way and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife (Moose, Caribou, Fox, Lynx or Beaver) but also trust your guide to point it out and stop for a quick photo. Once you arrive at the resort you will have time to enjoy a hot meal at the Chena Hot Springs restaurant or go straight to the hot springs for a night of relaxation. On the way back if active Aurora displays occur your guide will make sure to stop at the best locations for you to save that lifetime memory with your camera. Please note the Aurora is a natural occurrence. We cannot guarantee that guests will see the aurora.

Is your group looking for a way to reach Chena Hot Springs Resort, 60 miles east of Fairbanks? Airlink Alaska can transport groups of any size to and from the hot springs. Our round-trip tour departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. Your group will have enough time to swim or soak in the hot springs, explore the year-round ice museum and even attend the free geothermal tour at 2 p.m. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes each way. There is an excellent chance to see moose along the Chena Hot Springs road leading to the resort. Our chartered van is a great way to get two or three birds with one stone: see a moose, bathe in the therapeutic hot springs and see the northern lights (during the winter).