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15 Hot Springs in the USA Worth Booking

42 spa days  ·  from $33 a head

The 15 best hot springs in the USA you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide - Arizona Hot Springs and the sauna cave
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Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide

1.Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289Our pick

Paddle from Hoover Dam through Black Canyon to Arizona Hot Springs on a 12-mile, seven-hour trip. Evolution Expeditions provides kayaks, lunch, snacks, water, and guides such as Ryan, Faith, and Ashley. Expect steady effort, wildlife, geothermal pools, and a sauna cave.

“Amazing. Saw a grey fox, an eagle scoop up a duck, a pregnant mountain sheep, hot springs (fave part) and the most beautiful views”

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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour - The Aurora Ice Museum and its hand-carved bar
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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

2.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend about eight hours traveling from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a driver-guide such as Jean, Ray, or Gina. Soak in 106°F mineral water, tour the Aurora Ice Museum, see geothermal projects, and leave time for lunch, trails, or summer dog activities.

“This was an exciting trip. Our guide Jean was knowledgeable and shared a lot of stories about Alaska and their experience in this wilderness. The hot springs was a cool place and the outdoors spring pool was awesome. The ice museum was great and awesome. Cheers”

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Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour | Wildlife & Hot Springs | PRIVATE - Old Faithful gives the morning a clear centerpiece
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Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour | Wildlife & Hot Springs | PRIVATE

3.Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour | Wildlife & Hot Springs | PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $424

Spend about eight hours exploring Yellowstone’s Lower Loop from West Yellowstone with a private naturalist guide such as Tin, Mike, Lisa, or Kat. You’ll visit Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon, Hayden Valley, and more, with a scope, binoculars, lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup included.

“My sister and I have had lots of guides but never our own, personal guide. The long drives in Yellowstone zipped by as Kat filled the time answering all our questions and so much more. Her knowledge of the area, animals, history and landscape was endless and fascinating. She even tailored the visit to match our interests. And her command of the English language was impeccable. Ask for Kat!”

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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks - The Fairbanks Ice Museum at 1 p.m.
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Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks

4.Chena Hot Springs Day Tour from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $200

Spend about six and a half hours with a small group traveling from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs. You’ll visit the Fairbanks Ice Museum, consider an optional geothermal tour, and soak in the resort’s thermal pools. Guides such as Ash, Paul, Joe, Jeff, and Ed are known for adding local stories and wildlife stops.

“Jeff, out your guide provided information on the area. He made a couple of detours showing us a beaver lodge and dam, plus a pretty lake. . He spotted a moose and stopped for additional viewing time. We were able to see the ice museum. Interesting place. If interested, you can drink martini from an ice martini glass. The hot springs were wonderful. Various temperatures and water guns. The water guns had cool water, very warm water, and with strong pressure with warm water that you could allow to hit your back. It was like getting a deep tissue massage. It felt magnificent. There is also a hot tub and…”

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Fairbanks: Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour - The 60-mile ride from Fairbanks to Chena
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Fairbanks: Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour

5.Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $215

Travel 60 miles from Fairbanks with an English-speaking guide such as Gina or Greg, tour Chena’s ice museum, soak in 106 F mineral water, and search for the aurora. The small group has up to 14 people, with return to Fairbanks around 2 or 3am.

“Guide was great. She was helpful, knowledgable, pleasant, efficient and punctual.”

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Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks - The Ice Museum and its chilly appeal
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Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks

6.Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

You’ll ride from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a driver-guide such as Ed, Jake, or Randy, tour the Ice Museum, soak in the springs, and wait for the aurora. The small-group trip lasts about 10.5 hours and returns around 4am.

“Our tour guide made this trip. The hour and half deive went swiftly by. We were first time travelers to Alaska and he talked about the area and answered alll of our questions. He did this with so much enthusiasm. He was fun and informative and helped everyone with their cameras when looking at the aroura. I absolutley loved the experience and would recommend to everyone. I will say dress really really warm. It was the coldest experience of my life waiting for the aroura. Just go. You wont be disappointed.”

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Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour - Morning calm or twilight color
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Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour

7.Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Best value

Paddle 4 to 5 miles across Yellowstone Lake from Grant Marina with a guide such as Dylan, Maddi, or Tiffany. You’ll see geothermal features from the water, hear park stories, and may spot elk or bald eagles. Kayaks, paddles, life vests, splash gear, and dry bags are provided.

“I got altitude sickness and our guide Maddie was very helpful in getting me back to the dock..I was disappointed there wasn't more to see for the time I was on the trip. The rudder worked well. How can I get a tip to Maddue?”

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Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights - The 1.5-hour drive from Fairbanks
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Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

8.Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $245

Spend 8 to 10 hours traveling from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a small group of up to 14 people. Guides such as Tony, Chris, Savvy, Kevin, and Christopher combine the hot springs, Ice Museum, optional dinner, and a patient aurora chase.

“Tony was incredible! Just all around down to earth friendliest guy ever. Incredibly knowledgeable about everything aurora! We were able to see some lights at the hot springs but we did not see a show. Tony really wanted to experience a light show. He took us to another site and lo and behold we got a light show. He was incredibly flexible with how much time we wanted to do the specific activities! Take this tour! You will not be disappointed!”

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From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour - The Aurora Ice Museum: 45 minutes in a frozen building
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From Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour

9.Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · 10 hours · from $240

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs in a small group of up to 10. Tour the Aurora Ice Museum, spend about two hours in the hot springs, and watch for the northern lights with guides such as Joe, Ryan, Daniel, or Ash. Pickup is available from major Fairbanks hotels, not private homes.

“Paul was a great guide, knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. Very much enjoyed the hot tub and springs”

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Hot Spring and Northern Lights Photography Tour - The 5 p.m. pickup and long ride to Chena
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Hot Spring and Northern Lights Photography Tour

10.Hot Spring and Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $225

Leave Fairbanks around 5 p.m. for seasonal ice art, dinner at a local restaurant, Chena Hot Springs, and an Aurora chase. Guides such as Kevin and Tabitha help with camera settings and seek darker viewing spots. Expect a small group, hotel pickup, and a return around 1 to 2 a.m.

“The ice museum is so cool! All hand carved on the inside. It is a spectacular sight. The Chena hot springs are hot hot hot and feel good good good. The auroras were a bit covered tonight so we only saw a little bit of it. That part was a little disappointing. Overall I’m satisfied.”

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Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska - The hot springs between 8 and 10:30 p.m.
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Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska

11.Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for a warm outdoor soak, the Aurora Ice Museum, and time to watch the sky. Guides such as Kevin, Andrew, Andre, and Mike handle the evening’s logistics. Bring a swimsuit, towel, warm layers, and patience for cloudy skies.

“The ice museum and the Chena hot spring was a great experience. I enjoyed the tour even though we didn’t get to see the auroras because it was a bit rushed at the end of the tour and it felt like they wanted us to be dropped off.”

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Full Day Ice Museum and Chena Hot Springs Tour - Chena’s geothermal power story
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Full Day Ice Museum and Chena Hot Springs Tour

12.Full Day Ice Museum and Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 7 hours · from $200

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for an ice museum visit, a geothermal-energy tour, and several hours in the pools. Guides such as Paul and Joe have led recent departures. Hotel pickup, museum entry, and pool admission are included, while lunch costs extra.

“Sadly, this trip fell far short. Guide’s commentary was not particularly informative during the hour plus drive to get there. The guide offered a folding plastic step stool to enter van that was cracked and broken to the point of being a safety concern. The van’s tire pressure alarm went off while driving and she just waved it off. Once there, the ice museum was closed due to a temperature variance, so that was a total bust (and the refund received for this was laughable). At that point, we were simply released to go find lunch (one available restaurant), visit hot springs or otherwise entertain ourselves til 5pm when she…”

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Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure - Soaking at Chena Hot Springs
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Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure

13.Fire & Ice: Chena Hot Springs, Ice Museum + Aurora Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $270

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs for a mineral-water soak, glowing ice sculptures, and an optional ice-glass cocktail. Guide Gina is especially well versed in aurora viewing, with time set aside to search for the lights before returning late at night.

“Gina was an amazing guide! She is thoughtful, a great communicator, and truly cares about giving you the best experience. I had never seen the Northern lights before, and Gina stayed a little extra long to ensure we did! It was an forgettable experience!”

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Spectacular Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience - Inside the Ice Museum
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Spectacular Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience

14.Spectacular Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Travel from Fairbanks with Heart of Alaska Tours to Chena Hot Springs, more than 60 miles away. You’ll visit the Ice Museum, soak in the natural rock pool, and search for the aurora with guides such as Kevin, Gavin, or Nate. Pickup, tickets, transportation, and locker change are included.

“Awesome tour. Kevin is a great tour guide , very knowledgeable , and a very safe driver as well. Highly recommend the tour. The hot springs were very therapeutic ( both ice bath and hot bath in one Lol ) and Kevin also stopped for photo ops of the lights on the way back and even took our pictures. Will definitely repeat whenever i am back in Fairbanks.”

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Hiking Adventure in White Rock Canyon and Desert Hot Springs - Arizona Hot Springs and the reward of the route
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Hiking Adventure in White Rock Canyon and Desert Hot Springs

15.Hiking Adventure in White Rock Canyon and Desert Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $185

Trade Las Vegas lights for a six-hour guided hike through Black Canyon. Scramble past petroglyphs and boulders, reach the Colorado River, soak in Arizona Hot Springs, and enjoy lunch. Small groups, hotel pickup from select hotels, and guides such as Neil and Antonio make the outing personal.

“It was very good. The guide we had was really nice too, he always had our safety first.”

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★ 5.0Secret Desert Hot Springs: 4-Hour Private Adventure2 reviews
★ 4.5Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour14 reviews
★ 4.5Hot Springs Hop Scavenger Hunt10 reviews
★ 5.0Guided Yellowstone Hot Spring & Geyser Basin TourFrom $2504 reviews
★ 4.5Chena Hot Spring Experience in FairbanksFrom $1593 reviews
★ 4.0Northern Lights at Chena Hot SpringsFrom $2004 reviews
★ 5.0Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Aurora Borealis From FairbanksFrom $2253 reviews
★ 5.0Chena Hot Springs plus Aurora Chase TourFrom $2852 reviews
★ 4.0Chena Hot Springs Round Trip TourFrom $22016 reviews
★ 3.0Chena Hot Springs Shuttle Service4 reviews
★ 4.0Chena Hot Spring Day TourFrom $1905 reviews
★ 4.5Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour10 reviews
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