Private Tour to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks: Mineral Pools

Mineral water pools fed by 165-degree springs, plus a Gold Rush resort with a century of history

A private tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort includes hotel pickup, admission to the indoor pool and outdoor wading lake, and a guide in English. The mineral spring water that fills both pools rises from the earth at about 165 degrees Fahrenheit and has drawn visitors since 1912. Professional photos from your visit are included and uploaded to your cloud storage within three days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Chena Hot Springs Resort

• Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs
• Enjoy indoor pool and outdoor wading lake
• Experience mineral spring water
• Learn about Gold Rush history

The experience

Chena Hot Springs Resort sits on naturally heated mineral water that surfaces at roughly 165 degrees Fahrenheit: hot enough to warm the indoor pool and the handsome outdoor wading lake year-round. The resort itself carries authentic Gold Rush roots and was already a premier destination for Alaska's Interior by 1912, when people traveled by stage from Fairbanks to reach it. Your guide picks you up at your Fairbanks hotel and handles the drive, so you arrive ready to soak.

The tour centers on the two pools: the indoor facility and the outdoor wading lake, both constantly replenished by the mineral spring water. You spend the day at your own pace in the water. A professional photographer documents your visit, and the photos are uploaded to OneDrive or Dropbox within three days, no extra charge. The URL arrives by email so you can download them all.

The five-hour outing includes hotel pickup in Fairbanks and return, pool admission, and the photo service. Bring your own swimsuit. Infants and small children can come along in a pram or stroller, and the resort sits near public transportation options if you want to explore the area on your own.

What’s included

• Pool admission to both the indoor pool and outdoor wading lake.
• hotel pickup and return transport in Fairbanks.
• professional photography with cloud storage upload of all images within three days.

Information

Lasts 5h, runs Monday to Friday at 13:00, from US$ 389 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 13:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate7 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Alaska Journey Tours in Fairbanks, Alaska

Is this one for you?This private tour suits travelers who want to soak at their own pace without the structure of a group schedule. The five-hour window gives you time in the water and the drive from Fairbanks, with a guide handling navigation so you can relax before and after.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What is Chena Hot Springs Resort like?

Chena Hot Springs Resort operates an indoor pool and an outdoor wading lake, both fed continuously by mineral spring water that rises from the earth at about 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The resort has authentic Gold Rush roots and was already a premier destination for Alaska's Interior by 1912.

How long is the tour and what does it include?

The tour runs five hours total and includes hotel pickup in Fairbanks, admission to both pools, and a professional photo service. Your photos are uploaded to your cloud storage within three days at no extra cost.

Do I need to bring anything for the pools?

Bring your own swimsuit. The resort provides access to the indoor pool and outdoor wading lake, but you'll need your own swimwear.