Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks
Overview
The Northern Lights are one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena, and this evening tour gives you the opportunity to experience them for yourself. Your adventure begins with pickup from your Fairbanks hotel before traveling ~60 miles (100 km) to Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Visit the famous Aurora Ice Museum, a unique attraction built entirely from ice. Inside, admire hand-carved ice sculptures, chandeliers, and ice bar.
Relax in the soothing outdoor hot springs surrounded by Alaska’s winter scenery, soak in the natural mineral waters, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the resort.
Around midnight, begin watching the sky for the Aurora Borealis. This natural phenomenon occurs when charged particles collide with atoms high in Earth’s atmosphere, creating brilliant waves of dancing color across the sky that can be bright enough to read a newspaper by.
Arrive back at your hotel between 3:00~4:00 AM after an unforgettable Alaskan night.
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Dinner
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off in town in Fairbanks included (not Airbnb or private residences)
What To Expect
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
- The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Refunds will not be provided if the Aurora Borealis is not visible during the tour.
- Guests must be 18 years or older to access the outdoor Rock Lake hot springs. An indoor pool is available for younger guests.
- We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to its popularity, but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Live commentary on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Driver/guide.
- Dinner.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Dinner
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
- The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Refunds will not be provided if the Aurora Borealis is not visible during the tour.
- Guests must be 18 years or older to access the outdoor Rock Lake hot springs. An indoor pool is available for younger guests.
- We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to its popularity, but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
