This is in regards to the Premiere Aurora Viewing Tour. This tour offered convenient pick up from our hotel in Fairbanks (for an additional fee) and gave us four hours to catch glimpses of the aurora from a cabin with a viewing deck atop Cleary Summit. Our guide, Mok, was punctual, responsive, gave great photo-taking tips. I'm glad Mok drove us as I would not have felt comfortable driving up the summit at night with snow still on the ground. The cabin itself was cozy and Mok had a station with coffee and hot chocolate available for us. It was as if the cabin was built for the very purpose of aurora viewing. The lights were dimmed to allow for optimal viewing, and there were plenty of windows with views of the skyline along with a viewing deck. Mok kept an eye on the forecast with his app and let us know whenever the lights made an appearance. We definitely saw some aurora action and four hours was plenty of time. Cannot recommend this tour enough! There were other tour groups visiting throughout the night, but as far as I know, if you can book directly through the Aurora Borealis Lodge website, you're getting the best deal. Thank you, Mok, for welcoming us into your home and for your hospitality! read more

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The host; Moke (spelling) was amazing, helpful and worth the visit. The cost for 4 hours is extremely reasonable. I have allergies, so I emailed them a couple weeks ahead to know what to expect. I was responded to by the next day -he reached out to the others with reservations and asked if anyone planned on bringing peanut anything and let them know about an allergy ahead of time. It was nice to not worry about my allergies and could be present for the lights. They provided cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee. There was plenty of comfortable seating, fireplace, clearly marked parking (Host meets you outside and lets you know where you are going). There were two building that he went between and at least 5 to 8 other couples in the one we were in. Plenty of room to set up your camera and to sit on the back porch. The view windows inside are large and clean. After following many suggestions on what night to see the lights, we got to the lodge exactly at 1030 and the lights were dancing all night. Host was extremely helpful on how to get amazing shots and knew his equipment. We would definitely come back here and we would definitely even spend the night at their lodge. read more

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Mok was such a great host! This place is the perfect location to see the Northern Lights. The room was cleaned with 2 queen beds. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay here! read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Mok is a really nice and gracious host who is knowledgeable and easy to talk with. The lodge is in the middle of nowhere, it seems, and the viewing is amazing. The lodge is clean and comfortable with the convenience of two bathrooms and indoor/outdoor viewing. The weather can be unpredictable and there's no changing that, but we had a really memorable experience here! read more

Wow, what a place. The lodge is 30 minutes outside of all the stores in Fairbanks. We were in the Cedar Lodge Room #4 and we had a great view of the Northern Lights. We're the lights all centered right in front of our GIGANTIC windows, of course not. You'd be silly to think the lights are going to show up in one, or even two, central areas. Get out and look around, they were everywhere when we went. The two queen beds were VERY comfortable, the place was clean, nice showers, a bidet, the cutest kitchenette (with a full size oven), coffee maker, little fridge, and more. We had plenty of towels for our 4 night stay and the heater worked excellent. Mok, and his wife Akiko, are two business people who really want their guests to have the best experience possible. He plowed the roads daily since we were there in winter (2/23 through 2/27/23). He has a plug in for your car. There are walkie talkies in each room and you can message each other if one of you see the light so everyone can be notified. read more

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Staying at the Aurora Borealis Lodge was a phenomenal experience! We stayed in Cedar Lodge 4 which was an amazing room. The beds were extremely comfortable. The kitchen had anything you could need, we used the toaster oven to heat up pizza, the refrigerator for a gallon of milk, the microwave to make our hot cocoa, and the coffee pot. We didn't use the full-size stove with oven. The cabinets were full of anything you could possibly need. The heated toilet seat and bidet were a bonus! The heater kept the room toasty warm. The water was hot, and the shower head was like being at home. The walkie-talkie in the room was very useful for making sure we knew the aurora was visible! The 2 large windows were our television! Mok is the lodge owner, and he makes sure your stay is amazing! Prior to our stay Mok sent emails. The day of our stay Mok texted information. It was very snowy and cloudy when we arrived. The parking area was plowed, and the walkway were cleared of snow. Mok set up a text group with everyone letting us know he would be in the main lodge between 10:30pm-2:00am and if he seen any aurora in this timeframe he would let us know. Mok sent us a link for a webcam. We took a nap and set an alarm for 10:30pm. We woke up to Mok on the walkie-talkie saying the aurora was visible. We went to the lodge and we were greeted by Mok who helped us set our phones for an optimal photo taking experience. Mok took our photo with the aurora. Mok texted photos that he took. After a while we went back to our room. At 1:00am, the room was lit up by the beautiful aurora and Mok was on the walkie-talkie! I highly recommend staying at the Aurora Borealis Lodge and we will stay here again!!! read more

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"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else." ~Tennesse Williams, Camino Real - It's 20 miles north of Fairbanks with virtually no light pollution to see Aurora Borealis! That sounded good. I left Fairbanks at 10pm, so that's when the adventure was supposed to attend. An aurora, also known as the polar lights or aurora polaris, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions. Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky. It's a remote location, but the "Lodge' was more of a house with a tall deck, and it was surrounded by trees. I heard later that the Aurora was great that night, but not visible from the so-called Lodge. The "Lodge" would not be my first choice or my second choice or my third choice to try to see the Aurora. It's greatly overrated! - read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Visiting Fairbanks for the first time. To try to see the aurora borealis. Searched online and found ABL. And it did live up to its name and the hype. First of all you will have to book this place a year in advance. Yes it's that popular. And for good reasons This is a family owned place. With 2 separate cabins available to choose from. We stayed at the Logan Chalet. Private cabin to yourselves. While the bigger cabin up the hill can house more groups. I was glad we chose LC as we traveled with a small child. The cabin is impeccable. With 2 beds in the loft and one in the downstairs room. Super clean. Love the fact that guests are required to remove shoes while indoor. Bathroom equipped with heated toilet seat. There's enough heating within the lodge, which is a must in the subzero temperature when visiting in the winter. Location is perfect. You are situated at the top of a hill with perfect view of the aurora. Along with the fact that it's out of the way from the city light pollution. We were super fortunate that we saw the lights every night we stayed. We stayed total 4 nights. And the 4th night nature graced us with a big finale. A truly amazing and surreal experience to see the splendor of the aurora. Mok the owner is super responsive via email and texts. Very accommodating and always alerts you when the aurora appears in the middle of the night. A truly professional and above and beyond service. Highly recommend for anyone to stay here that are visiting Fairbanks to see the aurora. You will not disappoint !! read more

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Had such a nice time staying at the Aurora Borealis Lodge. We stayed in the Cedar Lodge which had a little kitchen and two queen beds. It was very cozy and not too far from Fairbanks. Unfortunately it was pretty cloudy during our stay, but we were fortunate to catch the Aurora Borealis on our last night there. The lodge is away from light pollution and offers you a great opportunity to see the lights. Mok, the lodge owner, was very great! If I had any questions he responded very promptly. He also constantly sent info about how/when to see the Aurora Borealis. Would definitely recommend! read more

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First of all, this tour was amazing and I'm sorry for taking so long to add a review. I went up to Fairbanks with 5 friends to view the Northern Lights. Stayed at a home in town. Most tour companies would only pick up from certain hotels in town. I reached out to Aurora Borealis Lodge and Mok was quick to respond and willing to pick us up. Any time I had a question, Mok responded in less than a day. On the night of excursion, Mok picked us up and we learned he was the owner of the lodge along with his wife. He was friendly, helpful and willing to answer any questions from the group. In the lodge, Mok offered coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. The lodge was warm and had a restroom. We could chill in the warmth of the lodge until Northern lights appeared and then we had the option of a large deck to take photos or videos. I will be reaching out next time I head to Fairbanks. I would totally recommend this. read more

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TL:DR--great experience, definitely recommended for Aurora viewing. It was my last night in Fairbanks. I had unsuccessfully attempted to see the lights the first 2 nights. There was a small showing in Livengood, but it was nothing much. On the day before my last night, I used the morning to call around to see if tours were available to pick up a single traveler. My travel partner was leaving earlier than I was so I was going to give it one last ditch effort. Some places weren't doing tours, some were full. Some I didn't choose because of the reviews. I called Aurora Borealis Lodge and Mok contacted me back, but we weren't sure the weather would cooperate. It had become cloudy and I resigned myself to not seeing the Aurora. He told me that he would let me know if it cleared up. On his way to pick up other guests, he called to report that he had seen one star! There was hope! I wasn't fully convinced but figured I'd give it a shot anyway. He picked me up from my hotel in Fairbanks at 10pm. And I am so glad I went! I got some great shots of the Lights! Thanks to Mok, I got to see the Aurora! Mok was very friendly and kind. He even helped everyone adjust their camera settings. The viewing cabin was warm with plenty of couches and INDOOR bathrooms. The deck was large enough for several people to stand out at once to see the lights. He made sure everyone wore masks for Covid safety and he had plenty of hand sanitizer. Mok picked me up in a minivan. It was clean and he was a very safe driver. From my understanding, other guests can drive to the lodge (several did). Also, there is lodging on the property where you can actually stay overnight. Some of those guests joined us for Aurora viewing too. My only suggestion would be to include apple cider among the hot drinks. That's the most minor observation possible. Because realistically this was a great experience from start to finish. Definitely would recommend! read more

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We selected the Premier Aurora Tour among the others because it was a bit shorter in time length, offered bathrooms, the online reviews were positive, and there were bathrooms. Yes, mentioned twice because the thought of drinking warm liquids on a 5-6 tour without a bathroom feels scary. Everything we read about Mok is true - he is a great host! From his emails and texts before he picked us up, to his conversation and support while we were at the lodge. He was constantly checking on us, making sure we comfortable, helping us take photos or just enjoy the view. What I wish I knew before the tour: others come to the lodge to view the lights also. So, outside of our 4-person tour, there were an additional 8-10 people. The viewing lodge is filled with large furniture, which means everyone has a seat... it also means it gets crowded very easily. The refreshments were plentiful: tea, coffee, cocoa and cookies. I was disappointed that there were only styrofoam cups available. In addition to being landfill bound, Styrofoam becomes an endocrine disruptor when exposed to heat. This is not healthy... and can be dangerous to those who have a disease impacted by testosterone or estrogen. I'm guessing they have a dishwasher, so it would be great if they could switch to reusable plates and utensils. It would cost less in the long run and be better for both the environment and the health of all visitors. We were lucky to see the aurora borealis, and capture some amazing photos. Turns out, we didn't even use the bathroom. Haha. read more

Enjoyed so much during our stay. Wonderful place. Thank you Mok!! Only thing to remember is to bring your own food or you'll have to Uber long way to downtown read more

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We stayed for 3 nights in Room 1 on the second floor and it was a dream come true! This experience meant a lot to us and booking with Mok was probably the best decision of our trip. He was responsive to our e-mails and even more friendly in person. We missed a turn on our way to check-in and our rental car got stuck in the snow. It was sheer coincidence when Mok drove by and offered to help us out! The room itself is phenomenal. Big windows, strong heater, and don't get me started with that Japanese toilet. I may be easily amused, but I can't emphasize enough on how cozy, comfortable, and convenient it was to view nature's best dance show in your pajamas with a cup of hot cocoa. There's not much cell reception, but there's wifi! The bedside walkie talkies to alert sleeping guests are a nifty little amenity, too. My favorite part absolutely has to be our souvenir photo! read more

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This is a very nice place to be on a trip. If the aurora appears, the landlord will use the walkie-talkie to tell you in time. We were lucky to see a very large aurora on the first night. I love it here. Mok has been very helpful to us. 100% recommended. read more

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Nice lodge for Aurora Borealis viewing. Owner Mok was pretty nice. His lodge was spacious and had large windows for viewing the northern lights indoors to keep warm and a spacious deck area outside to take photos. Overall experience took about 3 hours. We went there and inside were plenty of hot tea, hot chocolate and coffee. Plate full of cookies to enjoy as well. I spent majority of time outside trying to see the lights. After several tries with my GoPro camera I finally was able to get a good photo. The evening was partly cloudy so it was hard to see the lights but I saw plenty of shooting stars, Big Dipper, and tons of beautiful scenery. Mok took professional photos as well and his camera definitely captured the northern lights. Worth paying for those photos because he emails you those digital files for you to keep. We finally saw the northern lights that shined brighter at 2 am. Yeah!!! read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

The home is super cute, with a big deck to view the aurora, and a big window facing north. Very very clean, amazing homeowner who also guides tours some of the nights, he will wake you up to see aurora using talkie walkie (If he happens to be there). We saw aurora 3 nights in a row! (We only stayed for 3 nights, which was too short) I have nothing to complain about, the sheets are super soft, the toilet is even heated, and even shampoo and body wash are not cheap ones (you can smell it). My bad that I left my necklace in the room after I checked out. The homeowner mailed it back to me along with a cute card (aww...) Seriously, I've been thinking about that little cabin ever since I got back home. Definitely worth it! -Jialin D read more

Seeing the Aurora Borealis was on my bucket list so after careful planning a year ahead, we arrived to our cozy, clean, and comfortable room with a beautiful view (we stayed in #4 so we did not have to do stairs because of my husband knee replacements - however when we arrived there were about 5 stairs to get up to our door, but no problem). The beds were very comfy, the couch nice too, and the kitchen was nice - with a decent freezer & refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, and stove-top & oven. Coffee is provided in the room. No blender though, and limited cooking tools. Several wine openers in our room! We had to put coffee filters in the strainer so our spagetti did not slip through the large holes! I loved the Washlet toilet and want one for my house! We got to see the Aurora Borealis the 1st 3 nights, and each night the lights got better! The 3rd night they were good enough that we left our cozy view from our room to go outside the lodge and have Mok take a photo! So happy we timed that right! The 4th night, our last, was cloudy all night, so NO lights! I was surprised that the Aurora Borealis lights were mostly white, with a slight green color the last night, usually the colors only showed up on film. It was fun to watch them change, but I was a little disappointed that we got no real colors. It was so quiet, peaceful, and gorgeous that we just stayed there the whole 4 days and took walks each day to enjoy the scenery (we had bought plenty of food). We met Mok's sweet wife during the day when she was there to work on laundry. Mok was there a lot to work too. He is there to host a tour group from 10pm-2am too! Both were very friendly & helpful. We spent a long day in Fairbanks after our stay, and some time there before too. read more

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I had a wonderful experience with Mok. He was very kind and accommodating. From my initial booking he was super responsive to my questions. He was very accommodating from the moment I stepped foot at the lodge and went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. During the night he would keep all the occupants updated on when the Aurora would appear in the skies. He was also very kind and helpful in teaching others on how to take pictures. The lodge itself was very clean and very well maintained. It was very spacious as well. I would definitely come back here again and recommend anyone else to stay here. Thanks again Mok for the wonderful experience. read more

Mok (rhymes with Coke or joke) was a great guide and host, ensuring we had the best time possible. The van ride was clean, safe, and comfortable, as was the lodge itself. I loved having access to cold water, hot chocolate, and a restroom, as we eagerly watched for the aurora. We didn't happen to see very much on the night we were at the lodge, but my friend and I agreed that it was still really fun to have gone anyway. The atmosphere was great and we chatted with other travelers while there. We also dozed off a bit on the comfy futon we had staked out near a heater. Most people were respectful and wearing masks while indoors, which was really nice. Mok kept the lodge relatively dark so we could see out of the large windows, but kept some LED candles on throughout the lodge so we could make our way around easily. There were multiple, large viewing windows, as well as couches, futons, and chairs spread across the lodge. It was a fun and great experience. Overall I definitely recommend the Aurora Borealis Lodge! read more

Recently got back from an AMAZING week at Aurora Borealis Lodge & am still basking in the Northern Lights glow! Science Lesson: The sun's energy-output cycles roughly every 11-years. Sunspots increase / build up energy, which is released as massive bursts of solar wind. When the energetic charged particles from the solar winds hit the Earth, they can cause a geomagnetic storm in Earth's magnetosphere...and when those charged particles collide with atoms in our atmosphere, they produce pretty colors.... what we call an Aurora. 2013 was the peak of this current 11 yr cycle This lodge boasts the ability to view the Northern Lights from the comfort of your very own warm, cozy room & reading this was all it took for us to immediately contact them for reservations! Best Tip: No matter when you are in the cycle, you want to book ABL as far in advance as you can - we booked our room almost 15 months ahead of time & didn't get the week we originally wanted & even then still got their last room....& we see they're already booked for a lot of 2014!! Located about 45 min outside Fairbanks, leads us to Tip #2 - be sure to stop by the Fred Meyer to stock up on groceries & drinkys before heading up the mountain..... but if you need odds & ends & aren't adverse to discards, there's also a "communal grocery box" in the Main Lodge, from those who donated leftover supplies after they left The room setup is exceptional - 2 really comfy beds w/ fluffy pillows; shower w/ lots of water pressure; state of the art heated seat bidets, full kitchen & extra cold storage right outside our door, & the piece de resistance, the coziest couch to spend our days gazing upon the lush snowy scenery & our nights gazing upon the spectacular Northern Lights We were in Room #3 & our advice is to ignore those who say the upstairs rooms are the best - we felt like we definitely had the best room of the lodge & would choose this specific room again! 2 *huge* windows looking to the north & another window facing east - we got the full suite of Northern Lights viewing....as it tended to show along the northern horizon. Our room was also the only room that had its own little balcony - we could step right out of our door & there was a nice platform on which to place our tripod....or walk down 7-8 stairs for the bigger deck ( which every other room had to walk around the building to get to ) 3rd Tip: Make sure you have a really, really, really nice camera. Thank goodness the Mr did as my Sony Cybershot captured *zero* photo-quality Lights activity Rooms are also extremely well insulated from both weather & sound. We stayed toasty warm the whole time & never heard a peep from the outdoors Best case in point: the lodge hosts nightly viewing tours from hotels down in Fairbanks & those people were extremely noisy as witnessed by the incessant chanting & cheering as the lights twirled & swirled across the sky. We only heard the crowd literally after stepping outside - absolutely nothing could be heard while inside - impressive! And as far as hearing our neighbors, there were zero voices & only a few footsteps from above but it wasn't nearly as bad as what we hear on a daily basis, back home in our apartment Walkie-Talkies are at the ready, to alert us to Northern Lights activity & we were extremely thankful, since we dozed off most nights, while trying to stay vigilant.....we'd have missed the lightshow had it not been for Mok. Showing up anywhere from 10pm to 3:30am, Mok was watching the skies & alerts were coming whenever the Lights made their appearance Speaking of.......Mok & Logan are superstars! We felt extremely well taken care of & their Lab Sitka was an adorable lovebug....& he loves the butt-scratch! Before our stay, we were pretty depressed by the cloudy / overcast weather forecast for the week we visited but Mok assured us not to pay attention since the lodge is above most of the Fairbanks weather & he was so right! So the rundown of our 6 nights at ABL: 5 clear nights; 4.5 w/ Lights ( the 0.5 refers to 1 cloudy night that cleared around 3:30am for a last glimpse of the lightshow ); countless shooting stars; 2 snowmen; 1 snowball; 1 cozy cabin....all adds up to a FABULOUS week up North! read more

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This lodge was built with love by Mok and Logan. Everything about it was well thought it - from the bidets (heh, warmed toilet seat covers, I bet comes handy in the freezing winer) to the large north-facing windows (perfect for viewing the Aurora) and the handy walkie talkies (for 2am wake-up calls). Our room was huge and everything was spotlessly clean - just built in 2008. The room had a full-sized kitchen (including a rice cooker and soy sauce!) so stock up at Fred Meyer before your arrival. We paid $224 per night - by far the priciest of our Alaska adventure, but it was absolutely worthwhile. It's a little outside of town - around 25 minutes...but honestly, Fairbanks was a disappointment and it might be worthwhile to just relax inside of this beautiful lodge during the day. read more

A FIFTH GREAT STAY IN MARCH, 2017 Four visits weren't enough, so while it took three years to get back here I finally made it to Fairbanks for a fifth stay at this lovely lodge. I stayed in "my" room on the second floor, Room 1, where I enjoyed wonderful views of the Aurora throughout my stay (first floor rooms also have great views). In addition, I enjoyed watching the moon set during the night and a stunning view of the full moon rising, along with catching a few meteors during my two-week stay. This time during a very active Aurora I also saw the launching of three probes from the research station located 10 miles north of the lodge. The view during the day is also a treat, and I enjoyed looking over rolling hills to the north off to the White Mountains on the horizon. The daytime view changes constantly due to the shifting light and shadows from dawn to dusk. Changing weather made for additional interesting views; the day could start clear, turn cloudy, then snowy, then clear again all in the space of a few hours. As always Mok and family were wonderful hosts, making sure their guests have what they need in addition to alerting everyone by radio when the lights were out. Mok also takes great photos of his guests with the Aurora in the background, a unique memento of your Aurora experience. It is very pleasant to visit the main lodge during a tour for sky-watching, visiting and coffee/hot chocolate. The room offered the same amenities as in the past; two comfortable double beds and couch, a well-equipped kitchen, a dining table, a bathroom with soap/shampoo/conditioner dispensers in the shower and plenty of cabinet space to store toiletries (hair dryer provided), and a toilet with a heated seat and bidet. I am very glad there are *not* televisions in the rooms. There is a very good Wi-Fi connection. As always it was hard to leave, but I feel fortunate to have been able to visit this beautiful place even once. If you are thinking about going, plan early--rooms book up fast! read more

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Booked 4 nights in the Chalet for my Bucket List Birthday! (March 5-9, 2018) Let me start off by saying that I've been planning this dream trip for about 5 years and it I still have my original emails between Mok & I. He is such an awesome host. His wife and I believe in-laws were there during our stay. Just made us feel so warm and welcome. Mok waited for our arrival. And helped us into our beautiful cabin. He explained all the deets of possibly catching a glimpse of the lovely Aurora Borealis. Our cabin included our own private viewing deck where you could see above a bunch of snow capped trees and the most gorgeous sunrises. Pictures do NOT do any justice. Walkie talkies were provided in our cabin as a form of communication to let us know if and when there was any aurora sightings where we could go to the main viewing area where Mok has a huge viewing deck and serves cookies with hot tea/hot cocoa/ coffee. Pics are about $10-20 I believe? I forgot, but definitely worth the purchase as a souvenir if you don't have your own shhmancy camera. I got to see Aurora twice during my stay which was well worth the wait. And she showed up on my actual birthday! Everything about this place was just perfect. It's very nostalgic. It's such a quiet and tranquil place that you're forced to just appreciate what's around you. I felt happy to escape technology (other than snapping photos for memory purposes). As corny as it sounds, I felt one with my surroundings. I geeked out every moment I was there. This place is the breed of modern and cozy. You feel safe and you definitely feel at home when you're here. Worth every penny and I would definitely come back again. read more

If you're looking to see the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, this is the place. You can wait in a warm cabin with hot drinks while you stare out the window to catch a glimpse. Unfortunately when I went, I didn't get to see any lights, but we did get to see lots of stars and light pillars. The owner is also willing to help you with your camera if you want to photograph the lights. Luck wasn't on my side when I went, which means I'll have to go back soon! read more

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Mok and his family are amazing!! My friend made reservations with Mok for Logan's Chalet and it was the best experience. Mok was very accommodating with all of our questions and had wonderful ideas and references on what to do and how to get around in the icy conditions. Logan's Chalet is gorgeous. It is separate from the lodge area and has it's own viewing deck for Aurora Borealis. The location is away from the lights and remote. Mok recommended Bob and his shuttle service to get places and Bob was amazing. Logan's Chalet was perfect for our group of four. It was cozy and warm. Great kitchen area and awesome feel for an intimate feel. Mok has walkie-talkies for when the aurora was active. Mok made sure that everyone was included and made you feel like family while we were there. When I return, I'll be staying here!!! read more

One of the owners, Mok, is the best! We flew in on thanksgiving day. He knew everything would be closed when we arrived so he got groceries for us including wine, beer and a pumpkin pie! He even scheduled a shuttle for us. The room was warm and ready for us. I was so happy because it was -15 degrees. He had every detail covered. The room was clean. We cooked dinner in the kitchenette. After we ate, we sat in the dark looking out the large windows on the couch and aurora came out for us! Got some great pictures. Mok said an early aurora means there are good things to come. I hope so! This place is so peaceful with no cable or phones. There is about two feet of snow with four feet drifts. Pine trees - love em. Love this place! read more

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We stayed at ABL for four nights. We arrived and Mok, our host greeted us and showed us the room. He also expertly set up my 35MM camera to take pics of the Northern Lights. The room layout is fantastic - two comfortable queen beds, well outfitted kitchenette, and bathroom with bidet/toilet. The best part was two giant windows for viewing the Northern Lights as well as the spectacular open view. Well, the Aurora was shy while we were there with only a faint showing a couple of nights. But thanks to Mok, we got some great photos. Each room has a walkie talkie and a couple of nights, Mok alerted us to look out our windows in the middle of the night. Overall this was a great experience! read more

I had the best time in Alaska! Mok was very accommodating and responded to all my emails very quickly. He also gave us good recommendations for activities to do while we were there. We stayed at the Aurora Borealis Lodge in our own cabin called Logan's Chalet (sleeps 4-6). There were 2 queen beds at the top of the stairs and 1 bedroom with a queen downstairs. We also got a roll-away cot for our 6th person. 2 of my friends arrived before the rest of us and hired a shuttle that would pick them up from the Fairbanks airport at 2am ($50). There are walkie-talkies that will alert you if the northern lights are visible. Logan's Chalet had it's own viewing deck but I'm glad I went to the main lodge the 2nd night. I could see the Aurora Borealis better from the main lodge's viewing deck and they also had free cookies and hot chocolate and you also get to meet Mok! We got our group photo taken there too ($10). The lodge's viewing deck is for guests only so there were only 15 people there. I would recommend this lodge to all my friends! I can't gush enough about how awesome this place is! :) Some activities you can check out while you're there are the Chena Hot Springs & Ice Museum. We went dog sledding at Just Short of Magic, walking tour with the Running Reindeer Ranch and snowmobiling :) I would recommend renting a car since all the places were at least a half hour drive and Uber was expensive there. The Aurora Borealis Lodge was easy to find and we didn't get lost at all. read more

My family took the Premier Aurora Tour and spent an evening at the main lodge. The location is beautiful. Even if the aurora does not show up, the views of the valley and open sky are their own experience. Mok, the owner, is professional, responsive, and communicates well about pick-up times and plans. The lodge is a warm and comfortable place to spend time waiting for the aurora to appear. If we ever make it back to Fairbanks, we hope to be able to stay at the lodge for a few days. read more

Just had to return to this lodge, and refuse to settle for any other options when I found out they were sold out. Since I'm a lone star, I often get lucky because most business are easily able to accommodate one solitary person even when they very full. Mok is a very hospitable and gracious host, and I would describe the experience as "breath-taking" if that description had not been so overused and cliched! read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - The Northern Lights just outside the Aurora Borealis Lodge on Cleary Summit. - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Truly one of the greatest, most breathtaking moments of my life. I've traveled quite a bit and this was definitely top 5 ever! Mok and Akiko were such great hosts--knowledgeable and so accommodating--and were a huge part of what made this experience great. We did not stay at the lodge but opted for the 3.5 hour stay to view the lights from 10:30pm till 2:00am in the (warm with big windows) main room and deck outside. I am still shaking my head in amazement of how magical this evening was. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Incredible views! Very clean and comfortable. Owners are very friendly and accommodating. It doesn't get much better than this for Aurora viewing. Just far enough away from town but not too far that it's inconvenient to drive back and forth. If we return to Alaska, this will be where we stay again. Just perfect! read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

O...m...g. Mok is an amazing host. The views are second to none and the accommodations include a warm toilet seat and full kitchenette. The northern lights even showed up for the night and a full rainbow graced us in the morning read more

The place is amazing for the northern lights / aurora. So beautiful that my boyfriend now fiancé proposed to me here. Mok is super friendly and was able to capture for us our precious moment. If you want to see the northern lights. This is the place to be!!! Visit his website for options and he's very responsive via email. Thank you Mok!! We love our photos!! read more

We booked this well in advance and a lot really depended on the weather for a great view. Fortunately as we depart Alaska we were blessed with 3 nights of spectacular views of the northern lights. Mok made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, greeting us as we drove in, and farewelling us as we departed this morning. The rooms are very clean, along with a self contained kitchen and clean bathroom. Mok also made sure that if you were in your rooms he could notify you via a 2 way that the northern lights were out. Likewise if you were in need of some sleep you turned it off so as not to be disturbed. As for the views... Nothing short of incredible. It can get awfully cold while waiting for the spectacle but hot tea or chocolate with cookies are readily available. Highly recommend this accommodation as the option for your northern lights experience. Thanks Mok and family for making our stay so welcoming. read more

Such a wonderful place to stay! Mok and his wife are great and it was so nice to have the walkie talkies which woke us up when the northern lights started! Very highly recommend. read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - Northern lights view from the room! - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Just came back from Fairbanks 2 days ago. The cabin owner Mok is a very nice guy. He also took good aurora photos for our group. Our cabin is nice and clean. If I ever go to Fairbanks again, will definitely stay at this place again! read more

Aurora Borealis Lodge - Taken on 11/30/2013 - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

This was a 5 star experience. Friendly, Helpful, Beautiful set up. Price was the best in town! Will refer all future visitors to your place. I also suggest getting your photo taken with the Norther Lights behind you by the Owners. They have mastered the perfect combination of lighting with a high quality fine camera. Worth paying for! read more

Can't say enough great things about the AB Lodge and the owners Mok and Akiko. Great place to stay for Aurora viewing. We were fortunate and saw them 7 of 8 nights! Amazing. Great room with all the needed conveniences. We were in room 4 and loved the balcony just outside. Mok was very responsive to any needs and so helpful in assisting with photos. He also took awesome ones that I bought as well. The lodge was cozy and had a great observation deck too! read more