Looking for Aurora? This is an amazing spot to do it! - Pickup / drop off at airport - Great food - Lots of activities: dog sledding, reindeer meeting, snowmobiling, snow coach rides, even a helicopter ride! - Accommodations were fantastic, we opted for the cubes which were spacious with large clear viewing windows We had auroras each night! We will be back here again! read more

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Everything about this lodge is catered to ensure we were well taken care of. The entire staff, from the moment we were picked up by the camp shuttle to our departure, bent over backwards to exceed our needs. So friendly, prompt and courteous. The lodging in the glass ceiling igloos was spacious and warm for the two of us. Beds were very comfortable, looking up at the norther sky. The restrooms had a spacious shower. There is a small coffee bar with assortments of coffees and teas and a small fridge. One welcome feature was the in room phone that served as a wake up call when the Auroras were visible, no matter the time. We could fall off to sleep knowing if the auroras appeared we wouldn't miss them. The dining options started with a free complete breakfast all you can eat buffet with a made to order omelet station. We had the choice of eating lunch and dinner at The Pub that offered delicious pub type foods, complete with beer, wine and cocktails. For a more upscale meal, we reserved a table at the Latitude 65 restaurant. The flavors and presentation of the meals were top notch. During the day we made use of a few of the adventure center tours. The 3 hour snow machine trip was a blast. We rode out on well groomed trails with a experienced guide. Our snow machines were top notch, even with heated handle bar grips. They supplied us with extremely warm bibs and parkas for a comfortable trip. The next day we experienced an amazing 1 hour dog sled ride with a local musher. We got to interact and pet the dogs before and after our tour. a wonderful experience. I could go on and on but I couldn't say enough good things about my wife and I's experience here a the Borealis Basecamp. A truly bucket list trip. read more

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Spent 3 nights in one of the cubes. Saw the lights two nights. Beautiful location and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Roads get slick and icy, making it precarious to walk. I purchased "yaks" on one of our excursions and highly recommend bringing a pair along with you if temps are below freezing. Food options were good, buffet breakfast included and servers always had a smile. read more

Borealis Basecamp - Igloos - Hotels Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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We booked the 4-night package in an Igloo. Unfortunately, Borealis Basecamp notified us 3-days before our flight they had issues with their heating lines and we would be unable to stay with them. Sarah & Rachel were great to deal with and went out of their way to give us options to cancel with a full refund and a huge discount on rebooking or a refund for the accommodations AND they paid for our hotel stay at Pike's in town. They rescheduled our activities to limit our travel back & forth from town & arranged shuttles to get us back & forth...to include a late shuttle on Thanksgiving so we could keep our reservation at their restaurant. The shuttle drivers and tour guides for our activities were supper friendly & very knowledgeable. Overall, it was an amazing trip! The way the staff handled this unforeseen issue, minimized our disappointment and ensured we will be back for the igloo experience! read more

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I had been eyeing Borealis Basecamp for years, and we finally went in December 2024. We chose 2024 because it was the year with peak solar flares, and we crossed our fingers for clear skies during our stay. We also extended our stay to five nights and six days with the hopes that we would have more of an opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis. We booked over a year in advance as it does book up. Borealis Basecamp is located north of Fairbanks...frankly, in the middle of nowhere. Basecamp is surrounded by forest, so the night (and day) sky is pitch black....which is perfect for Aurora viewing and stargazing. Basecamp provides transport to and from hotels in Fairbanks, and we utilized their service. Our pickup from Fairbanks was very prompt while our pickup from Basecamp was less prompt; luckily, we didn't need to be anywhere by a certain time. The first building you encounter upon arrival is the reception area and lounge. There are a number of seats and couches where people can wait while their rooms are being readied, wait for a shuttle or just hang out to play games. There is an Aurora presentation given on some (?) nights, and this is held in the lounge area. The front desk was kind enough to let us borrow their projector and set up in the lounge to watch Christmas movies on Christmas Day (obviously with any other guests joining, if interested). In the lounge, there is hot water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and popcorn for free and there are also candy bars, snacks and sodas for purchase. Even though there are lots of windows / glass in the igloos, there is a fair amount of privacy as the igloos aren't particularly close together and they are raised such that the walking paths are not at eye-level with the glass portions of the igloo. The igloo was roomier than anticipated, though I was only one person in an igloo. The beds are quite comfortable though on the soft side. The lighting within the igloo is generally dim which makes sense since everybody wants it to be dark to see the Aurora Borealis. There are no closets or dressers, so be prepared to live out of your suitcase. The igloos can heat up quite quickly and can keep the igloos at a balmy 75 degrees, though the heater is loud. The bathrooms have regular plumbing - flush toilets and plenty of hot water for hot showers. Be careful of steaming up your igloo; each igloo seems to retain moisture differently and luckily, mine was particularly "dry". There are varying layouts for the igloos (mine had a small table with two chairs; my sister's had a "kitchen sink" and counter with bar stools), but they all have a hair dryer, mini-fridge, hot water kettle and hot chocolate and a selection of teas (but if you want coffee in your room, bring your own instant coffee). Each room comes with two s'mores kits; the fire pits are lit in the evenings but can also be lit "on request". The s'mores sticks are available next to reception. There is an "Aurora alarm" in each room which will ring when the Aurora is viewable. The front desk told us that they go outside to check to see if the Aurora is visible every 15 minutes. We were still nervous about whether this system would work; it turned out that the Aurora alarms didn't actually work but reception called every room. When I went outside to view the Aurora, I also saw resort employees running from igloo to igloo, banging on doors to let people know. I appreciate the persistence in alerting people to the Aurora since it's why everyone is there! Breakfast is included in the nightly rate, and the breakfast is quite extensive including an omelet station, breads, waffle maker, biscuits and sausage gravy, cereals, yogurt and toppings (in addition to juices, coffee and tea). Breakfast never seemed to get very crowded, so I'm not sure if people just decided to sleep in or eat in their rooms/igloos. Borealis Basecamps bills itself as an "adventure resort". It's rustic and there are some rough edges here and there, but everybody working there is trying hard to make your experience a great one. The service was sometimes inconsistent but everybody was generally very responsive and friendly. The location is absolutely stunning; nothing but mountains and forests around. I already miss the sound of silence. There are limited food options on site, so we brought dehydrated foods that only need boiling water; these dehydrated foods were great to supplement eating at the onsite restaurant. Of the excursions, my favorite was dog-sledding. Joey provided a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to be a musher, and we got to meet the puppies. The snowmachining tour was also great (though 4-6 hours is a bit long); the guides were fun and helpful and made sure we stayed safe. At the Adventure Center, any guests can borrow cross-country skis, snow shoes, sleds and tubes, and there are some nice and easy trails around the resort. read more

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I just returned from an Alaskan adventure. This was my bucket list go fund me as I have stage four brain, cancer... I cannot this place more. I personally stayed in a cube suite with my mother. The activities are amazing. The food is phenomenal but the people the staff are out of this world of amazing, super helpful, super kind just amazing I cannot express to you how fun and spectacular this experience is. Honestly, if I were to say anything negative about this place, I couldn't because everything is unbelievable here pristine clean, comfortable quiet accommodating everything that you read online is everything you get I cannot recommend going and checking this place out if you're lucky enough to get the opportunity! I was there late September because I have trouble in the cold and I see weather cause I'm partially blind. read more

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We had a great time at the base camp from the 3rd-7th! We had 3 igloos and 6 guests total. Everything was enjoyable from the staff to the food at the Latitude 65. The experiences you can add on are cool too. It was a bummer for the weather Saturday and the white mountain snow machine ride was canceled but we appreciate Alec and Michael for taking us on a ride near base camp. Tyler was awesome for reindeer and the snow coach tour. Super cool to hang out at the top of the firebreak around the fire. Josi was my hubs and I musher for dog sleds and we enjoyed her so much! She was really cool and we thought the dog sledding the best thing. Dave was our driver for the Arctic Circle and boy did we get lucky lol! He was hilarious and meshed with our group so well. If we ever come back with other people we hope he is our driver. The kitchen for the restaurant pumped out some flavorful and amazing food! The risotto with chicken was my favorite thing that I ordered many times and everyone else enjoyed their meals each time as well. The pub was good but the restaurant was superior. George seems to be a great head chef! Dominic, Daniel, and Toni were our favorite people and always came to talk to us even when they weren't our server at that time. Plus they all made some solid drinks too lol Breakfast being included was nice and the omelette guy (totally forgot his name) was hella cool. Him and my hubs talked about Harry Potter because of his tattoo and the next day he called my hubs Harry haha. We loved the personalization there lol Overall it was an amazing time and I can't wait to come back in the future but maybe when it's a little warmer haha. Only reasons for 4/5 is because when we were given a twin room vs a king (which they did push the beds together for a fix we thank them for that lol), the wrong code was given to us so we had to wait outside for a while in -25while we all tried to get in lol, and our door froze (luckily we saw maintenance next to us and he brought a heat gun but sadly that didn't help though him and Mike brought us a key to hold onto for the rest of our trip to be safe! Minor things though :) read more

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Literally, everything was perfect from the amazing staff to the toasty warm, comfortable accommodations, and the good restaurant (with a good wine list). I could not have asked for more and I was lucky enough to see the lights two out of four nights I was there. I would absolutely go back! read more

Borealis Basecamp - Accommodations with the northern lights above! - Hotels Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Checked another box on my Bucket List. They accommodated us from picking us up at the Airport to having the bags in the cube before we got to the room after check in. Northern Lights showed up both nights, definitely worth the price. Hire the photographer, worth every dollar for the awesome photos you get. Dog Sledding, Meeting the Reindeers, and SnowMobiling was AMAZING. But be prepared for the cold, it was freezing . They have UTVs to drive you to Activities Center and around the Basecamp. And lastly, every staff member we encountered was very friendly and helpful. read more

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Seeing the Aurora Borealis in person has always been on my bucket list so I began researching the best places to see it. Turns out Fairbanks, Alaska is one of the top listed locations and many travelers recommend a stay at Borealis Basecamp. Located just 25 miles north of Fairbanks, Borealis Basecamp offers 28 rooms (cubes and igloos) with prime aurora viewing on 100 acres. Each room can fit 3 people maximum so my family had to reserve 2 rooms and we chose the 2 night package that included transportation to and from Fairbanks, a one hour dogsledding tour, and a one hour snow machine tour. We added on a 45 minute Reindeer walk and a photography session for the family. Breakfast is included. The igloos were so cool and the bed was super cozy. We went in March so we pretty much had the heaters running the entire time. A plus was that the camp replaced the dry toilets with flushing toilets! Yay! Our experience at the Basecamp was amazing and nothing like we have ever experienced. The staff is great and the excursions were excellent. We had so much fun and were so lucky that the aurora came out both nights that we were there. It was magical and I'm very thankful I got to experience it with my family. read more

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I was not looking forward to fly from sunny warm So Cal to freezing cold Fairbanks. The northern lights were on the bucket list so we flew out there to enjoy this spectacle. The shuttle van picked us up on time and we were there within an hour. Quick and easy check in - we booked an igloo. It was roomy and had all the amenities we would need especially a good heater and hot water. When the northern lights appear they have an alarm in your room to wake you up. read more

Incredible, once of a lifetime experience. The staff were kind and helpful, the guides made our activities ten times better than they already were, and meeting strangers from around the country and world was so much fun while everyone also kept to themselves. We stayed 3 nights, and were spoiled our first night with an incredible show. They made an alert preemptively, but we stayed up and watched it grow to its peak and simmer down. They did another alert closer to its peak when you could see it on camera and with the naked eye. The restaurant and pub had great food, see Latitude 65 for that review. We will be coming back, I don't know when, but I know that when we do our experience will be amazing in completely different ways from this trip! read more

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A beautiful stay with tons of activities and wonderful staff. Although you are glam camping in the snow you are surrounded by nature and the views are unbelievable. There is one restaurant on site which can be on the pricey side but the food isn't too bad. Breakfast is served every morning buffet style. The breakfast spread features a pretty large selection of foods, waffle iron, cereals, yogurts and biscuit sandwiches. During my three nights stay I didn't feel that the foods were too too repetitive. At the restaurant the menu doesn't change much but the daily specials do rotate. All the activities were fun, snowmobiling comes with extra clothes to ensure extra warmth in the cold. On the 5 hour trip a hot lunch is provided we had vegetarian chili which was pretty tasty and impressive to be eaten warm on the mountain. The tubing was particularly exhilarating as you do pick up quite a bit of speed. Be prepared to hike back up the mountain but it makes the trip down all the more worth it! I would recommend getting the professional photography as their camera can pick up the colors of the lights better that a phone and will make the trip worth it! read more

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I've just returned from a four day / three night stay at Borealis Basecamp. My goal was to see the aurora, plus get a taste of Alaska in the winter. Two friends and I were met at our hotel in Fairbanks and brought to the camp. The staff is incredible...very experienced, friendly, and helpful. We stayed in the cubes, and found them to be warm, clean, comfortable, and perfectly configured to see the aurora from your bed. We were very fortunate: clear weather and strong aurora for three consecutive nights. The camp provides wake-up calls when the aurora is visible, so you don't have to worry about missing it. The restaurant and pub are both excellent: food, drink, and service. During the day we opted for a couple of optional activities, which included snow machining (3 hours) and dog sledding (1 hour). Both were fun and interesting. Again, the guides were fantastic: Alec for snow machines, Steve and Jesse for dog sledding. The camp provides all necessary exterior clothing to keep warm, including snowsuit, helmets, mittens, etc. The staff is laser focused on safety, so we never felt uneasy during any activity. They also provide highly informative aurora talks in the evenings. Our final experience was an all-day excursion to the Arctic Circle with Dave, our guide. It is a long drive, but the scenery was more than worth it. Absolutely gorgeous as we were again fortunate to have sunshine. All of us were completely thrilled with our stay in all regards. I realize we lucked out with warmer temperatures, clear skies, and, of course, the aurora, but the staff really did all they could to ensure we had a great time. Highly recommended! read more

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Cool place (insert trombone whah whah sound); okay sorry for the pun. Friendly and helpful staff, cozy igloos, and tasty food. It's important to set your expectations when choosing an adventure stay. You're in Alaska's interior where plumbing is a luxury for most. This is not the Fairmont or Ritz, don't expect fine finishes or white glove service. This is an adventure with added comforts! The igloos are equipped with a shower, sink, "dry toilets", mini fridge, hella comfy beds (never slept so hard in my life), kettle, and very efficient heating system. Keep in mind you need three ingredients in order to see the aurora, clear skies, minimal light pollution from the moon, and a high KP index; all at natures whim. Even in the slight chance you don't get to see the light show, the stay is a fantastic place to unplug from the world, read a book or twchill in the cozy lounge or many of the excursions offered. read more

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My husband and I just finished our visit at Borealis Basecamp and it was the BEST TIME! Definitely one of the best vacations I've ever had. We reserved a cube and it was so cosy and had everything we needed to make our stay great! Even a towel heater! The heaters in the room were so good I didn't even need the warm weather pj's I brought. Every guide we had on our excursions (which included UTVs, dog sleding, reindeer meet and greet, and sunset tour) was amazing and so knowledeable! Now for the food ......dude.... I didn't order anything I didn't like. They had vegetarian options for the soups which again we're all amazing. I favored the veggie soups such as the tomato bisque, cream of potato and my favorite the red pepper coconut (so freakin good) and the salmon burger. *Chefs kiss* And working every food department was the amazing, Eugene!!! He was doing everything. He was definitely the high light of our visit making sure we were taken care of as well as everyone else in both the pub and restaurant simultaneously. On our last day walking into the Adventure Center, I mentioned getting the soup to my husband as we were walking in and Eugene was like "sopaaaaaaa". He was already on it. Customer service at its finest. Hopefully be back soon! read more

They should advertise this more but they recently updated their igloo heating and toilets (from dry to standard wet). Staff is friendly and facilities are well maintained. Definitely come here expecting a glamping experience. Be aware sunrise is around the mid morning (~10:30am) and sunset is around 3:00pm when you come. That doesn't mean it's dark before and after these hours but just be aware of this too. Included Dogsledding and snowmobiling activities were great. They also offer optional packages such as photo packages at night with the aurora, helicopter rides and longer snow expeditions. Complimentary sled, bike, and skis. read more

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What an adventure! Starting with the informative ride from airport to Basecamp, then enjoying the wonderful dinners prepared by Chef George that tantalized our taste buds every evening! The snow machine 4-6 hour trek was so much fun with breathtaking views and learning about the pipeline! The dog sled ride was fun to stand on the back and the views sitting in front was beautiful! Of course we had to play with the adorable puppies! We saw the long long sunset from the top of the mountain while enjoying a camp fire and hot chocolate. The northern lights were beautiful!!! The staff was outstanding with Maz at the front desk; Chris our evening server; our tour guides: Ryan, Marina, Gordon, and Steven. I highly recommend this place for an Alaskan Adventure!! read more

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The nicest people work there!! They treat you like family. The reindeer and dog sledding experiences were over the top!! I

Great experience in Borrealis Basecamp 40 minutes drive north from Fairbanks. Extremely remote place with wifi only. We did reindeer meet and greet, snowmachine 6h and dog sledding tour, everything was fantastic, our tour guys Travin and Konor were exceptional and very helpful! Accommodation was great we were in the cubes, but restaurant was probably the most expensive that I have ever been to and also the smallest portions that I have ever seen, although the food was 5 star. read more

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This review is a bit of a struggle to write, simply because I'm without words from how incredible my experience was at Borealis Basecamp. I came solo and did the 2 night package that included a dog sledding experience and a UTV ride in October 2022. What I discovered quickly was how unique this experience would be. My igloo was wonderful. Exactly like it is shown in the pictures on their website, with a large and comfortable bed, a modernly decorated inside, with a bathroom, fridge, and a beautiful view of the outside. Each igloo has an alarm, so the front desk makes sure you have the opportunity to see the Northern Lights when they are in the sky. The Dog Sledding Experience and UTV both exceeded my expectations. The Dog Sledding Experience allows you an opportunity to ride and learn about the art of racing dogs and the UTV brought some incredible views. But of course, for many the draw is the Northern Lights. And in this aspect... wow. I've been told I got very lucky as I had beautiful showings on both of my nights and this is not typical. But when the lights were up, it was simply beyond words. I first learned of Borealis Basecamp in April 2021, and then made my reservation in September 2021. So by the time I actually went in October 2022, I had over a year and a half of anticipation. And the truth is, it blew my expectations away. This was a trip I will never, ever forget. read more

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Stunning location, cannot wait to go back! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Shuttle takes you to and from Fairbanks, which was super convenient. It was also really convenient having all the meals on site, however we would have liked a little bit more variety since we were there for 4 nights. But delicious all the same! Staff call and/or knock on your door in the middle of the night when the northern lights are out- so cool to see! We stayed in the cubes for 3 nights, and the igloo for one. Igloo was a neat experience, but we preferred the cubes. We did dog sledding, snowmobiling, and we took the tubes to the sledding hill. Only thing we missed was the reindeer experience. All in all twas definitely a 5 star experience! read more

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This place books up quickly, so I recommend making reservations several months in advance. We were fortunate to stay for two nights, as the rest of our preferred dates were unavailable. The igloos are located in a remote area of Fairbanks, with limited cell service, but the welcoming and friendly staff made our experience unforgettable. While Wi-Fi is available, the connection isn't great, so plan accordingly. There are also a variety of activities to enjoy during your stay, and the igloo rooms are exceptionally well-appointed. The beds were incredibly comfortable--some of the best I've ever slept in! Keep in mind that this is an adventure destination, so it doesn't offer the luxury hotel experience. There's an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with complimentary breakfast included. I absolutely loved staying here! The igloos have clear windows, covering most of the ceiling, allowing for breathtaking views of the stars, and if you're lucky, the northern lights. It was an epic stay, and I highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be returning on our next trip to Alaska! read more

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This was a birthday present to myself Oct 10th 2024. Book 5 days . I would recommend the igloo for an adventurous accommodation). They have very comfortable beds and everything you need . No tv or radio just fyi. If you want TV stay home ! My main purpose was to see the Northern Lights. Mother Nature was good to me). On my birthday we saw them !! There is an alarm in your room that goes off when they show up. Usually between 2-4 am. Make sure you have your camera set !! You can not really see the colors with the naked eye ! Good food in the bar and restaurant was tasty ! You need to dress in layers ! I bought a lot of merino wool , pants , tops, gloves and socks. Snow pants , jackets and boots ! Dog sledding and visited the reminder, also did a sunset trip in a big snow cat. Had champagne and they built fires for us to make s'mores )) They have fire pits at night , all the smores you can eat ). I can't say enough about the people who work there ! Everyday was fabulous! Make sure you bring tip money too ! Those kiddos with hard ! I'll never forget this trip !! Making a check on my bucket list ! read more

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Came and stayed this weekend in hopes of seeing the aurora; however, we didn't. But despite not seeing the lights the place exceeded out expectations. They offered so much excursions. It was so much fun. Our weekend included snow mobile and dog sled. They had a lot of equipments for you to use. They can lend you snow apparels. We did cross country And tubing. The igloos were awesome. It came with an alarM to alert you when auroras are out. One restaurant. Pretty good options. Small plates big price. Transport was one hour late from picking us up from Fairbanks airport. And late picking us up to take us to train station. So plan accordingly. But would like to come back In hopes to see the lights. read more

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"I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts ~Herman Melville, Moby-Dick - Six hours of serious off-road snowmobiling in Alaska. Live action! A couple of steep challenges 45-50 degree slopes. We stopped for lunch and hot chocolate halfway through the trip. No moose today. 15" into our run someone flipped their snowmobile, so it's off to the hospital for one person. Broken ankle! - read more

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My fiancé and I stayed for the 4 night 5 day package with the helicopter tour in December 2021. I will not sugar coat, this place is expensive. We are blessed with being able to travel somewhat often and not have to pay for airfare, so we thought this would be the perfect way to celebrate our engagement. For starters we could tell that this was a newer resort. There were a lot of kinks being worked out, but the staff was very upfront and honest with us about this. They very much wanted our feedback to be able to implement constant improvements. It made it a lot easier to be understand when they were transparent about possible power going out, or certain activities not being available. I cannot express how much everyone went above and beyond for us. Because there was only about 4ish hours of daylight, our window for excursions was pretty limited. When we did our helicopter tour, we mentioned wanting to see the reindeer but not being able to have time as it was our last day, and we had to leave right after. You guys- when we got off the helicopter...the reindeer were there waiting for us to meet them! They walked two of them up just so we could pet them and say hi. Amazing. The restaurant is delicious. The only downfall is it is your only option and it is very expensive, on top of an already very expensive trip. There are no other options unless you brought food with you because you are in the middle of nowhere. Prior to our stay we were told they hadn't a license so you could BYO alcohol, but they are now able to sell wine-which meant we had to buy that from the restaurant as well. It got even more pricey. We didn't get to see the lights, but we loved our stay. I do think if the prices are going to continue to rise which we noticed they are- maybe it should be all inclusive because those hidden food costs really added up. That being said, if you can-go. It was a trip we will talk about forever. I have no regrets; just wonderful snowy memories...and a hoodie I wear everywhere. read more

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My mom and I traveled to Borealis Basecamp to see the Aurora. We were blessed to see the Northern Nights each of the 3 nights we stayed at the basecamp. This was the main reason for this trip, but the entire experience was amazing! The shuttle picked us up from the airport at 3pm as scheduled. Sam, the driver, loaded our bags for us and shared tidbits about the community as we traveled to the basecamp. Upon arrival, we checked in smoothly just after 4pm and when we arrived at our room (a cube), our luggage was waiting for us in a clean, cozy minimalist/modern-styled room. We dined at Latitude 65 on the first night and each night of our stay. We made reservations on Open Table before arriving to the basecamp. Reservations are required for dinner only, and you can make them upon your arrival, but it worked out great for us to plan ahead. During most meals we actually snagged a window seat and had a wonderful view. Each meal was unique and delicious. There is a House Special each night and a variety of desserts available. Props to Chef George; I'm still dreaming of the honey- lemon cheesecake! Also, the service was great. Shout out to Emmett, Ray, Hailey, and Emily for taking great care of us. When the Aurora is visible, the staff calls, texts, and/or knocks on your door to announce its arrival. I got great views and photos from outside and from inside the cubes. On Day 2, we did the snow machine tour, which was a thrill. It was our first time on snow machines, but our guides Travin and Konnor were clear and thorough in their instructions on how to stay warm and safe during the tour. We drank hot chocolate and ate chili on the peak. The guides even asked about our dietary restrictions in the middle of nowhere. All of the staff was gracious kind during our stay. On Day 3, we did the dog sledding tour with Mr. Dave of Racing Chaos. He explained how he got into racing and introduced us to his pups, Penguin, Atlas, Lizzie and many others. There's a story behind each name. This was an awesome experience! No, there is not a TV in the room and yes, the Wi-Fi can be spotty at times, but if you want to unplug for a bit, so that you can embrace the present, then this is your spot! I think we'll be back sooner rather than later. Until next time! read more

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Staff was very nice, food excellent, with a variety of activities. I did the dog sledding, snow machine, and reindeer walk, all were great. If you're wondering whether to get the igloo or the cube, the cubes have more living space and headroom, and the view is better. read more

The main purpose of my review on Borealis Basecamp is for you to make an INFORMED decision on whether or not to stay here. At $500+ a night, you want to make sure you are putting your hard earned money where it belongs! After staying here for 3 nights in Igloo #14, I would say there are both positives and negatives. Overall, I enjoyed my stay but there are things that can be improved. I also think the price gouging is ridiculous. For the condition of these igloos, it would be more around $250-300 a night max for it's a unique destination to stay at. Would I come back? Probably not, it was a one time experience for me to stay in an igloo here. We were unable to catch the Northern Lights either as there was a winter storm the whole weekend we were there but that is at no fault of Borealis Basecamp. Positives: - You can not beat the location! Its about 40 mins from Downtown Fairbanks in a remote location at the top of the mountains with beautiful views. - If you go at the right time chasing the lights, this is a good location as it is away from light pollution. Unfortunately, it didn't happen for us due to the darn storm! - The Dome itself looks really nice on the outside with a front balcony and seating area. Comes with a large bed, chair, kitchen dining set, and a heater. - The heater did keep us warm throughout our stay! - For those that are wondering..there is a full bathroom and a toilet! However the toilet is a "space" toilet. You would do your business and press a button to flush. Once you flush, the bag would swirl and cover your boo boo. You would have about 15 flushes before the bag becomes full. - COVID- I think they clean. It smelled like PINE SOL the moment I walked in. - On site restaurant that serves decent lunch and dinner. - Lots of fun tours are offered throughout your stay there including Reindeer meet & greet, helicopter tours, Artic circle tours, etc. - On site sauna $20 per hour before taxes. I never went. - DAVE is amazing! He picked us up from the airport and we did a town tour with him and the Artic circle tour. - There are free fat tire bikes you can rent at the counter to ride around. - Employees all friendly but overworked. - Free breakfast daily which consists of bacon or vegan burritos, coffee, juice, cereal, bagels and yogurt. Negatives: - Being in a remote location means lack of cell service and or wifi issues although I did not experience that too much but keep that in mind. Alaska itself seems pretty remote with lots of nature and many parts are desolate with no cell service. - Alaska can be stormy and boy did a storm and snow. Pack the right gear and be prepared. -The interior of the dome is a whole other story with stuffed paper towels on the windowsills to catch condensation, duck tape throughout the whole interior, glue showing in various spots, and a general "unfinished" interior. It just doesn't look good on the eyes. - However, the heater also turns off by itself for "cleaning" once in awhile and the temperature can drop 20 degrees or more quickly! - The shower is a diaster. It is so small that it reminds me of a cruise ship shower. The restroom itself is a good size, they couldve made the shower bigger. Worst part is the water. Its either way too cold or way to hot it burns you! Very tough to find a happy medium. - Somewhat dirty igloo. Hair around igloo and around the bathroom. - On site restaurant is expensive. 2 people per night is at least $100 without drinks or dessert. Keep that in mind as thats your only source of food up there unless you purchase elsewhere and bring it back. - In addition to expensive igloos, the tours are expensive too. We booked a 4hr private shuttle and private Artic Circle tour, very pricey! - Our private shuttle to town was about 1 hr late but they did offer a 50% refund on the tour. - Housekeeping is non- existent. We ran out of toilet paper and Kleenex (there was only a few pieces left when we got there) and I texted the front desk. They told me they would inform housekeeping. During breakfast I went up to remind them and they told me they will inform housekeeping again. Nobody came. I texted front desk again and finally, someone apologized and bought it right over! I'm not sure if they normally come in to clean your igloo daily but it did not happen while we were there. read more

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This place was spectacular! We got to see the Aurora both nights. The service was fantastic and all of the staff were helpful and friendly! I would recommend this place highly! read more

So close to a 5 star rating, so very close but what really shines at Borealis Basecamp is the staff! Originally this trip it was the 4 day 3 night package that included shuttle service, snow machine, and dog sledding. Yet we wanted to also visit Chena hot springs which is about 2 hours away. We ended up renting a car and made sure we get an AWD or 4x4 and opted for winter tires, don't under estimate driving in icy conditions! So, armed with that we got our rental we were off in our mighty Honda CRV AWD with winter tires. Just weeks before we were to leave Borealis Basecamp helicopter rides became available! So we quickly cancelled the snow machine and the shuttle since we were getting a rental car. As we arrived, we were greeted by Sarah! She was welcoming with her sarcastic humor that we also have. She got us all checked in and showed us to our room despite all the things she was juggling at the front desk. She was so great that at the same time at check in we also added the sunset coach for our busy dog and helicopter day. Sadly our paths would depart after this day as we did not see her again until the end of our trip. Thank you Sarah. Well this brings us to the rooms and the main reason for being knock down from a 5 star. As well all know the price of Borealis Basecamp is pretty steep! Steeper the climbing the hill back from on sunset coach and that's some black diamond kind of steep! So, the room itself is nice and the setup is modern with a full bathroom. Although the toilets are these space bag toilets. The reduction of rating come from the taped seems of the igloo. The construction is some layers of foam sheeting with an outer acrylic and fiberglass shell. The heater kept us warm whenever we were in the igloo. The real treasure of the place is the experience. I think the price for staying in the igloos is a bit high for most. If the price for the igloo were a little lower and the price for the experiences remained the same, it would be more affordable for many more to enjoy. For dinner our server, and everyone's server because there is only one, was Pinky. She is very nice and accommodating! She was quick to move around the dining room to juggle all the needs of everyone and does it all with a great attitude. She was able to speak with Chef George about our dietary restrictions and they were able to make accommodations! Luckily Brennan was at the front desk. He suggested in order for the wind chill not to cut our souls from our body that we use the coverall's they had when we go dog sledding. Thank the sweet baby Jesus that Brennan was there to save or souls from freezing but that wouldn't be the last time he would save us! We met with Ron our dog musher who was really nice and has been doing this all his life. He runs a pack of 8 dogs on his sled, all other different personalities you can see when they are resting and just hanging out, but he has more that he trains for sledding too. Ron was really informative about the different types of races and ways of sledding! All the dogs were really nice and friendly! The whole dog sledding experience was an amazing experience with Ron and his rambunctious pack of dogs. The pilot of the helicopter is Steven. Very nice soft spoken guy and excellent pilot/tour guide! He flew us out north of the igloos and showed us the vast landscape of the area! This wilderness is huge, miles and miles of mountains, snow and trees. He also mentioned he and his company do other their types of flights like heli-ski/snowboarding and fishing! We will have to look into it for next time for sure as long as Steven is the pilot! Steven really made the experience amazing and memorable with his flying abilities. Thank you Steven for the amazing slights, the good conversation and all you've done in this world! After getting back our sunset snow coach was next. This is where Brennan comes back again to save the trip! He was the one to take us, so we packed into the coach and off we were. The coach goes to a hill just north of the Basecamp where you can see the sunset with a foreground of the Basecamp and all its Alaskan glory. After another delicious dinner Phil let us know he was having a presentation about the Aurora Borealis. Of course we sat in to hear information about it to know more. Turns out Phil is also a photographer who moved there to photograph Aurora Borealis and all her glory. Later that night he got some amazing shots. Follow this guy @lifetothephil A really great experience! So to Sarah, Brennan, Pinky, Chef George, Ron, Steven and Phil. Thank you all for making the trip out there an unforgettable experience and we hope to go again in the future! Some honorable mentions are the red hair girl at breakfast, the darker red hair front desk girl, the young guy that helped get us and others get ready for the experiences, and the maintenance guys for fixing the water issue. Thanks! Yelp limited the full review there was much more but sadly it did not all fit. read more

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Where do I start?? We traveled with as a family with a group of 9. We made reservations in April and visited in December. Book early! I was able to text my many questions to the number provided on the website and staff answering the texts were very helpful. We utilized the free shuttle to the camp, it was a comfy ride and was on time. We booked the cubes and were very happy with them! Super clean and comfortable. Requested the 500's as the door is on the walkway, and nothing in front of your window besides the sky and trees in the distance. The 400's face the sky and trees as well but you may have people walking on the path to their cube on the row in front of 400s. CUBE Review: loved it, heated towel rack in the bathroom, nice shampoo/conditioner/bathsoap. Although not huge the tall ceiling made it feel larger. Areas to store items and hang coats. Nespresso coffee machine with pods!! Kettle for hot water, mini-fridge, hot chocolate, tea packets, sugar, half and half, french vanilla creamer. No utensils. Smore packet, Front desk provides roasting sticks. Mugs wine glasses and regular drinking glasses. The loft bed has its own window. If you are in 502 or 504, the window has a lovely view of the cube siding right next to it. So if planning on sleeping on the loft and looking out into the night sky, ask for 501 or 503. I don't believe there was a curtain. We took cup o' noodle soup for a couple meals after reading reviews of how pricey the restaurant was. ACTIVITIES review: took advantage of the dog sled and snowmobile tour that is included in the stay. Use the gear they allow you to use. In our -17 day outside, it helped! Be sure to tip your guides! We took goggles because of prior reviews and couldn't use them. Staff didn't either, it was too cold and they'd get fogged up. Made it difficult for someone who wears glasses to see. Had to drive on the dark snowmobile tour by following tail lights on the one in front of me. Still fun though. One or Two people on a sled ride. One or two people on the snowmobile. We hung out and played games in the dining area lounge, very nice fireplace and you could bring games over from the check in yurt. DINING: Breakfast (included) was great! Made to order omelet station, waffle maker, Bagels, Muffins, biscuits and gravy, cereal, etc. Great selection . Be sure to arrive early if you want certain items, we went a little late one day and missed the biscuits and gravy. We didn't visit for lunch and some of our large party had dinner one night. We originally called ahead and made reservations because we had a large group but when we arrived they didn't have record of the reservation. Portion sizes were small and some dishes weren't hot, kind of disappointing. There was a complimentary charcuterie type appetizer time listed but be sure to arrive early, very limited amount set out each night. PHOTOS: We had 4 cubes during our stay and paid for each cube to be able to take pictures together. Checked beforehand to be sure we could combine our cubes. After paying $400 for 9 of us, our photographer had to stop taking pictures because his camera battery was low. We were told we could wait while the battery charged or try again the next night. Watching the weather, we knew the next night would not be good for Aurora viewing so we waited. Waited while the Aurora danced outside the yurt. Some of the pictures we received were nice and memorable, others not so much. I scheduled the trip to be able to experience with my dad and those pictures didn't turn out great. The Aurora was barely visible in our pictures and being that it was below zero out, more than two pictures should be taken. I'm glad we did it but disappointed in the overall result and unprofessionalism with not having required tools for the job. Pictures were emailed the next day and were able to be downloaded. OVERALL: Would I do it again? Absolutely!! read more

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Over-hyped, terrible service. I was traveling solo and decided it wold be a perfect vacation to go to basecamp and watch the northern lights, given it is peak season. I had a couple of main issues : 1.The door to the room did not lock. When I complained they said we can't fix it tonight and left. It was miserable being in the middle of nowhere, all by myself, without even being able to lock the door. And I paid ~$2000 for a single person during peak season(I actually booked for the next year and they called me for a cancellation earlier, but said I had to pay peak pricing!). Multiple noises kept startling me up at night. I kept waking up anxious. It was absolutely awful. I expected a luxurious vacation for $2000 but did not even get a peaceful night's rest. the anxiety was absolutely awful being alone and unsafe! They just didn't seem to care. In fact their staff mocked me, when I said the door didn't close! (The review here also say that the staff randomly opened the door to their room, during their honeymoon! It was awful knowing that and being alone there unable to lock the door) 2. To make matters worse, you have no choice but to eat at their restaurant. Being a vegetarian, I really looked forward to the desserts ( Since there weren't very great vegetarian options). They kept running out of desserts every-time I went there. The menu already had limited vegetarian food, but even in that, they were running out of things. And you cant go to this restaurant without a reservation. So why take a reservation and not even ensure there is enough food to offer?! I kept feeling like I was just getting left overs at an outrageous price! read more

Overall, I would say we had a middle of the road experience. It wasn't fantastic but it wasn't terrible either. The staff were amazing, kind, welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed our igloo, however the "roll away cot" wasn't exactly what we anticipated. We were most excited for our "4-6-hour" UTV experience, but the large group really takes away from it being enjoyable. It was A LOT of stopping for people to catch up and two machines with mechanical issues. If there were no mechanical issues and waiting for individuals to catch up, the trip would have been 3 hours at most.In hindsight, I regret not asking more questions about how large the group was going to be before committing to it. And I also should have confirmed that paying per person was going to mean each person had one to drive...but that was not the case. So be prepared to be a passenger for half of your trip. Lastly, we were super glad to have had our rental car for more food options in Fairbanks. It was incredibly overpriced for what it is, with the included breakfast being lackluster at best. For the price, I suppose I expected more. Overall, I feel the location needs to decide if they want to be a luxury resort or an adventure camp because both aspects don't hit the mark. read more

This place is a must when you visit Alaska! There's a pretty good chance you'll see the Northern lights here (during the aurora borealis peak time between September and April) because it's far from the city and it's super dark. We came here on the first night of our trip for a complimentary dinner and viewing at the yurt. We got super lucky because that night, we sure got an amazing show! The northern lights appeared for over 3 hours and was very active! It was so amazing to see! We weren't hopeful that day since it was so cloudy and gloomy but by the afternoon, the skies started clearing up and as the night came, it was perfectly black with billions of stars twinkling in the sky. Complimentary dinner: we had steak with mashed potatoes and Alaskan sockeye salmon with saffron rice. I loved the salmon. For dessert, we had chocolate cake. Dinner #2: we had New York steak & Alaskan king crab with saffron rice and vegetables and wild Alaskan salmon. Also, had salmon chowder and it was very creamy and delicious! You can get a three course dinner for $60 which includes a main course, plus soup or salad and dessert. Customer Service: everyone and I really mean EVERYONE was super nice! Dome: very cool experience to stay at one of these domes. Amazing view and it was warm and toasty. The beds were soft and comfortable. There's a shower stall, a toilet, and sink in the bathroom. The only downside, due to the weather, there was a little leakage from the ceiling. But the staff, was quick to come look at it. read more

This lodging has all the potential to be a magical place, unfortunately after the experience my husband and I and our group had it is clear the goals of this facility is to exploit people for whatever more they can because they have a monopoly on lodging and food within a 45min diameter of their location. To start, the igloo (#13) my spouse and I were assigned too reeked of gasoline. When we brought this to the front desk, they appeared surprised and sent maintenance to clean up any fluid that may be on the floor from the heater. We were then told to hang out while our igloo "aired out" and yet no window or door was left open to do so. When we checked the igloo again, the odor had been compounded upon with an aggressive smell of Lysol and the gasoline smell was still present. When my husband returned to the front desk after about an hour or so we were offered a temporary place to rest "downstairs" or we could get a different igloo. Why this wasn't the first step, I'm not sure. The most frustrating part is that this business is/was aware of the gasoline smell their igloos can and have emitted. I have a friend who stayed at the basecamp with her family and friends about a month ago who had the same issue in a different igloo (#9) and is STILL waiting to hear back on rectification of the problem. Basecamp cont. to rent out their igloo despite knowing about the problem and not fixing it properly because the next day we noticed new guests in that igloo (#13) drinking their coffee on the porch .. in 7 deg weather as the igloo still smelled. The ethics and morals of this company come into question when they knowing rent out (for ~$500/nt) and subpar igloo. There is an overabundance of reliance on the northern lights putting on a show to hide the hospitality issues Borealis Basecamp has. There was duck tape "fixing" an issue in Igloo 11, the interior wall peeling off as well as the bathroom trim popping off in igloo 1 and igloo 7 had no appropriate or workable hot/cold nobs on its shower. Our friends had to guess how to get a decent shower after surviving some cold ones. The Sauna is $20/hr - not including taxes and fees ($31). It was just build last summer and was clearly done poorly as we had to use the robes provided to block the cold air from seeping in through the baseboards and side walls. The most egregious issue happened when we decided to pay for the 1 hour snow machine tour. We let our guide know we were all experienced and were out to have a good time. We went no faster than avg 12 mph and the whole "tour" felt more like a photo op we didn't ask for. Half way through the tour, I informed our guide we'd like to move faster to enjoy the ride and nothing was changed. When we returned to the lodge, I made it clear we were unhappy and the spoke the Rachel from management who first stated they couldn't go faster than 15 mph due to liability. I live in Alaska and this is an absurd excuse. Even if it were true, that is something that should be told to guests so they know what they're paying for. Rachel then offered a full refund and I thought FINALLY, they're doing something right. UNFORTUNATLY, someone on premise gave us a tip that Rachel had no intention of giving us our money back and that she had said it just to appease us. We were informed we should call our credit card company and report it as fraudulent to get our money back as promised by management. I went back to Rachel the following morning and told her I realized she hadn't taken my credit card back to return the money and I hadn't yet seen the return on our reservation summary. She informed me that an email was sent and we'd see our money in 1-2 days. Per our tip, I did not believe her and asked she get the reservation receipt while I waited. To no surprise, I had the pending return of my money on my credit card within 10 min. To this day, no email has been received. This company takes no pride and what they are doing at Borealis Basecamp and clearly rests on the fact that Alaska is BEAUTIFUL. They don't feel they need to hold $500/nt standards of their lodging and activities (at extra cost) due to the natural beauty of the Alaska life and the allure of the Northern lights (IF you get lucky enough to see them). This place is a tourist trap. You can see what Alaska has to offer in a variety of ways in which you don't feel financially abused, lied to or taken advantage of by the end of the trip. every person in our group was disappointed in the accommodations and actions of management who was very clearly okay with taking advantage of and lying to guests. The only bright spot was the beds were comfortable and the food at Latitude 65 was well done and delicious. My understanding is that they are not a direct part of Borealis Basecamp but are contracted out. You do have to BYOB to meals as they do not have a license to serve alcohol. read more

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It was the Best!!!! Great way to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. Went in first week of November. Cold but not bad. Had enough snow to enjoy it. It was a dry Snow. It would just fall right off you. The food was pricy but delicious! The complimentary breakfast was great! Everyone was so nice and helpful. They could watch out for the lights for you and call your room and wake you up when they were spotted in the sky. You could watch them from our igloo with the huge high window we had. Or you could go out on your little patio or go out walking, your choice. The room was very comfortable. If you're going to Alaska to see the Northern lights this is where you want to go! They also had dog sledding and snow machine ridding. A room where you could meet friends and play games or just visit. You could go for walks even with a reindeer! We loved it!!! We did go to another location afterwards but this was the BEST! read more

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It was an unforgettable experience. we stayed two nights ( Jan 19th to Jan 21st) and got lucky to see Northern lights for both the nights. The staff is super helpful and solution oriented. Upon short notice the kitchen was able to come up with creative vegetarian dishes. It was a 10/10 experience and we will definitely plan to visit again. Thank you borealis team for having us. Sweety & Dhaval Karwa read more

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FABULOUS... food exquisitely prepared Master Chef George. So, appreciative of his crew accommodating our late arrival. Service was excellent - staff friendly and we witnessed the Northern Lights. Awesome overall experience! read more

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