Aurora Borealis Lodge

4 weeks ago

We did the self-drive tour to the Aurora Lodge to see the Northern Lights and it was hands down the best aurora experience we had in Fairbanks! It’s extremely affordable and the location is only about a 30-minute drive from town. It was super easy to find thanks to the clear directions emailed to us ahead of time. I’d recommend renting a bigger AWD vehicle just to be safe, but overall the drive was very manageable. The lodge itself is absolutely darling — warm, cozy, and so relaxing. It’s a small group experience (around 10 people), which made it feel personal and peaceful. Inside, they had coffee and hot chocolate, dim lighting, and jazz music playing, which created such a perfect atmosphere. The huge windows are amazing because you can still watch the auroras from inside if you get too cold, and the outdoor deck is also perfect for viewing. And the auroras… WOW. We saw the most incredible Northern Lights — truly unforgettable! My favorite part of the self-drive tour was the flexibility: you can arrive and leave whenever you want, which made the whole experience so much more comfortable. We did the Chena Northern Lights tour before this and honestly, it didn’t even compare. The owner is also incredibly kind and welcoming — and as a bonus, they can even arrange pick-up and drop-off tours if you didn’t rent a car, which is such a helpful option. You have to book this experience the next time you’re in Fairbanks!

a month ago

Ideal place to view the aurora—staying here was the smartest decision we made. It is on the cleary summit so avoids the light pollution and ice fog in Fairbanks. The room is spacious, well-maintained, and comfortable. If the rooms are not available, Mok (the host) can pick you up from Fairbanks and hang around for a few hours in his lodge, also warm and cozy. Mok was very nice and we had great communications.

4 months ago

Our trip was amazing! We came Oct 3rd. It was snowy and over cast so no aurora borealis lights BUT the bed & sheets as well as pillows were so comfortable, the rooms are warm with heaters, the view of the mountains and snow is INCREDIBLE, and Mok the host is amazing! We arrived around 12:30am- and he had other guests in the lodge waiting for the auroras. He helped us get packed into our room and said we could join in the main lodge so we did! We sat with others looking and waiting. He provides cookies and tea and coffee and warmth! A truly unforgettable experience! We will definitely be back! Make sure you have an AWD vehicle if you are Coming during snow season!