Visit Chena Hot Springs to see the Northern Lights on a rustic Alaska getaway to the perfect spot for seeing aurora borealis. These historic hot springs in Alaska were discovered in 1905 by two gold miners and are now the location of a year-round resort easily reached by the road just 65 miles northeast of Fairbanks. Chena Hot Springs Resort is internationally known for its natural mineral hot springs and is also a prime location for viewing the Northern Lights (aurora borealis). In addition to world-class aurora viewing, this rustic Alaska resort near Fairbanks offers guests numerous outdoor activities, such as cross-country skiing, dog sledding tours, snow machining, and more. Visitors can relax and rejuvenate in the hot springs and pools or with a specialty massage. Chena Hot Springs provides a highly memorable Alaska experience with a wide variety of winter outdoor activities!
Note: March is a great month for visiting Chena Hot Springs.
* Please note that during the tour you will be sitting in a small confined space with other people.
The program will include a combination of hotels or motels that are considered moderate to standard tourist class. Please be aware not all hotels have shuttle services.
If you would like to book the standard program but with upgraded rail seating, the option and surcharge will be listed when you save to your cart.
The program will include standard rooms at this category of hotel where possible. Alaska has very limited hotel choices in remote areas and small towns. The properties will typically offer a wider range of services such as a full-service restaurant, room service and perhaps a pool or spa facilities. Please be aware the upgraded accommodations in downtown Anchorage do not have hotel shuttle services. Many of the upgraded hotels also offer guaranteed view rooms for additional cost. If you would like a specific room type, in addition to the upgraded program, please ask us about availability and cost difference.
All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.
For our annual big trip, we were looking for a self-guided way to see Alaska that included a train rather than a cruise ship. We found that and more online with Alaska Tours!
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