Borealis Basecamp

Hotel · Fairbanks North Star Borough

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"Why book?: Modern igloos with see-through ceilings for watching the northern lights dance across the night sky from bed. Set the scene: Nestled in a boreal forest about 45 minutes outside of Fairbanks, the domed huts and stark landscape make Borealis Basecamp feel like a lunar colony. But, for that reason, it is a stellar location for aurora hunting—there’s no light pollution to compete with the solar show. The rooms: Roughly half of the domes have a small kitchen with a sink and mini-fridge, a shower, and a dry flush toilet. The other half is the same, minus the kitchen. All are angled to maximize your potential of seeing the northern lights out of the 16-foot-long skylight, directly above the bed. To ensure you don’t miss the nighttime show, each room is also equipped with an aurora alarm. Food and drink: The only restaurant, Latitude 65, is found in a centrally-located yurt. The chef makes dishes with locally sourced fish, game, and produce. The service: The staff is fairly hands-off unless you ask for them—they want you to enjoy the property. Still, they can organize any excursions you may wish to take while there. Eco effort: All the waste—including from the bathroom—is trucked out to not pollute the landscape. Anything left to mention? Come prepared with lots of layers and good, waterproof boots. Also, the northern lights are notoriously tricky to capture. Check out our guide to photographing auroras and find the best camera settings before you go—cell reception is iffy out here." - Bailey Berg

Borealis Basecamp
The Nomadic People

2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions

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