Aurora Ice Museum  

CHENA HOT SPRINGS RESORT is home to the world’s largest year-round ice environment, the Aurora Ice Museum! It was created from over 1,000 tons of ice and snow, all harvested at the resort. The museum was completed in January 2005 and stays a cool 25° Fahrenheit (-7° Celsius) inside. Keeping the museum icy cold in the heat of summer comes from the patented absorption chiller, the first of its kind in the world used for this purpose! Parkas are available free of charge to use during your tour. 

Our Aurora Ice Museum Tour last for 45 minutes, we meet at our activity center 5 minutes before your tour, the guide will take you to the  Aurora Ice Museum building and give you instructions before entering. You will be able to pick up a parka before you enter. It is 25 degrees Fahrenheit year round! Your guide will go over some of the icon sculptures and interesting facts for about 15 minutes, after that you ar free to take pictures or join us at our ice bar if you purchased your Appletini served in an ice glass. 

Aurora Viewing Tour

WHEN YOU ARE IN SEARCH OF AURORAS, WE HAVE THE TOUR!
APPROX. 5 HRS – $75 P/P *MUST BE 6 YEARS OLD OR OLDER
What is included with the tour?

• Round-trip transportation from our resort to Charlie Dome

• Warm yurt to wait for auroras at the top of Charlie Dome

• Warm gear is included with this tour

• Hot Chocolate

• Coffee

• Tea

• Water

• Top Ramen

• Oatmeal

ATV Tour

• Single rider 
• 45 minute tour 

Guided tour around our Monument Creek trail for 45 minutes, enjoy the scenery and the thrill of our summer trails. 

Horseback Rides

There is no better way to view the beauty of our peaceful and scenic trails at Chena Hot Springs Resort than on horseback. Our well trained and quiet natured horses will delight everyone, from the first time rider to the well seasoned horseman. Half hour and hour rides available. Close toed shoes required. Riders must be over 4.5 feet tall, and less than 245 pounds to ride.
HORSEBACK RIDING IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS BEING ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO EXPLORE NEW LANDSCAPES

Dog Sled Tour 

During the snowy winter months, guests get a truly authentic taste of dog mushing. Our friendly, experienced guides take you gliding along our serene 1.5 mile trail, in one of our locally hand built traditional freight sleds which holds up to four guests. Sharing the sled with other guests may be necessary. After the ride, you’ll have a chance to take a photo with these amazing dogs or warm up in our visitor’s center.