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Borealis Basecamp

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The cube suite opens on August 21, with families and small groups in mind.

The cube suite opens on August 21, with families and small groups in mind.
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Cubes feature a full wall of “Arctic glass” on the northeast end for aurora viewing.

Cubes feature a full wall of “Arctic glass” on the northeast end for aurora viewing.
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Borealis Basecamp sits under the “auroral oval,” a prime viewing area for the northern lights.

Borealis Basecamp sits under the “auroral oval,” a prime viewing area for the northern lights.
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Guests can choose from activities, such as dog mushing, snowmobiling, walking with reindeer and more.

Guests can choose from activities, such as dog mushing, snowmobiling, walking with reindeer and more.
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Guests can choose from activities, such as dog mushing, snowmobiling, walking with reindeer and more.

Guests can choose from activities, such as dog mushing, snowmobiling, walking with reindeer and more.
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Borealis Basecamp sits under the “auroral oval,” a prime viewing area for the northern lights.

Borealis Basecamp sits under the “auroral oval,” a prime viewing area for the northern lights.
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Borealis Basecamp opened in 2017 with 20 glass-domed igloos featuring incredible aurora borealis viewing opportunities.

Borealis Basecamp opened in 2017 with 20 glass-domed igloos featuring incredible aurora borealis viewing opportunities.
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The cube suite opens on August 21, with families and small groups in mind.

The cube suite opens on August 21, with families and small groups in mind.

Located just 25 miles from Fairbanks, Borealis Basecamp sits on 100 acres of pristine boreal forest in the Alaska wilderness under the famed “auroral oval,” a prime viewing area for the northern lights. Owned and operated by Alaskans, the property opened in 2017 with 20 glass-domed igloos featuring incredible aurora borealis viewing opportunities for overnight guests. It has since expanded to include eight “cube” accommodations and a “cube suite,” which are modern guest rooms, featuring a full wall of “Arctic glass” on the northeast end for optimal aurora viewing. The lodge offers a variety of complimentary activities and a la carte guided tours, a sauna and a full-service restaurant and welcomes day trippers in addition to overnight guests. It is open from mid-August through mid-April each year, during the aurora season.

Pricing:

600

Address:

2640 Himalaya Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701

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