Chena Hot Springs Day Adventure

We had a great time on our Chena Deep Adventure Tour! We were expecting a shuttle ride out to the hot springs, and then a few hours exploring the attractions. This trip was so much more! Our guide on this expedition was Kendall. He was an absolute bottomless pit of information on Alaska, astronomy, native vegetation, animals (we saw a yearling moose cow right on the side of the road), National Parks, and the pipeline. At the hot springs, we went in the Ice Museum, and drank Appletinis from carved ice glasses. We then had an informational tour of the dog kennels and learned a lot about the Iditarod dog race. We also got to interact with their wonderful sled dogs. We then went to the hot springs to relax away our travel soreness. While the hot springs were nice, the real value of this trip was Kendall. He provided so much more than we were expecting. He even invited us to come back that night to watch a meteor shower, but it was way past our east coast bedtime. We would definitely tour again with AK Bucket List Tours. Gina took care of the logistics, and Kendall took great care of us on our trip. Highly recommended!

Gina was absolutely incredible! You can truly feel how much she loves Alaska, and that passion shines through in every part of the tour. She wasn't just a driver she was a storyteller, photographer, and local expert who made everyone feel welcome. She went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible, adjusting the day to our interests while sharing fascinating facts and hidden gems along the way. The Chena Day Adventure was unforgettable, and it was 100% because of Gina's attention to detail, kindness, and genuine care for her guests. If you're looking for a guide who treats you like family and creates memories you'll never forget, book with AK Bucket List Tours. You won't regret it!

My daughter and I flew to Alaska to visit the University of Alaska Fairbanks, but we also wanted to experience as much of the surrounding area as possible. Booking this tour ended up being one of the highlights of our trip! Gina was absolutely amazing: kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Alaska. Throughout the day she shared fascinating information about the area's history, culture, wildlife, geology, and even the science behind the landscape and plants. You could tell she truly loves what she does. On our drive to Chena Hot Springs, we were lucky enough to spot three moose! Gina made sure everyone stayed safe while also giving us plenty of time to enjoy the experience. She even helped other travelers make safe choices, who had stopped along the road, despite them not being part of our tour. We visited the Aurora Ice Museum, where we watched artists creating incredible ice sculptures and explored the beautifully carved exhibits - if 21+ don't skip the yummy appletini served in an ice glass! Next, we toured the kennels and learned about the history and evolution of dog mushing and Alaskan Huskies. Getting to meet and cuddle the puppies and sled dogs was a definite highlight! After a delicious early dinner, we spent time relaxing in the Chena Hot Springs before heading back to Fairbanks. As a bonus, we spotted two more moose on the return trip! From the scenery to the wildlife to the conversations along the way, the entire day was unforgettable. If you're visiting Fairbanks and want to experience some of Alaska's natural beauty while learning from someone who truly knows and loves the area, I can't recommend Gina and AK Bucket List Tours enough.

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Got personalized attention and heard interesting stories. Learned about area and the history. Enjoyed the experience

If you don't use AK bucket list tours for Fairbanks. Alaska, you're making a big mistake. One of the best tours that I've ever had knowledgeable. Great personality and everything you would want in a guide