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Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge
Bettles is located in one of the best places to see the Aurora Borealis in all of Alaska. Bettles officially has the most clear weather days in the entire state, which means more cloud free nights of opportunity to see the majestic Lights dance in the sky. Bettles is located directly under the Auroral Band, the highest aurora activity in the Northern hemisphere. For the best viewing of the Northern Lights come to the sunniest spot in Alaska!
Many photographers visit the Aurora Viewing cabin each winter. The rustic Aurora viewing cabin is 2.7 miles from the lodge on a mile long lake. The Lodge staff can arrange a drop off and pick up time at the cabin or if you like to ski or snowshoe one way and they will pick you up or drop you off. Enjoy hot chocolate, tea, or coffee in the warming cabin. There is absolutely no light pollution at the cabin and the lake offers a great 360 degree view of the night sky. See how the rest of Alaska used to be and only a small part still continue to live. Find some peace away from cell phone service as you imagine life 100 years ago.
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Day 1 Fairbanks - Bettles Lodge Make your own way to the East Ramp of the Fairbanks Airport. Check-in is required about 1 hour prior to flight departure. The scheduled flights to Bettles are in the morning or midday, please check by calling Bettles Lodge the day prior to arrival. Depart Fairbanks on your scenic flight to Bettles Lodge (approximately 1 hour) over the Yukon River and above the Arctic Circle with experienced and knowledgeable Alaskan pilots. The Bettles Lodge staff will greet you at the airplane to take your luggage and show you to the lodge for check in. Once checked-in, you will be escorted by your knowledgeable guide, for a tour around the Village of Bettles. Bettles is isolated from the outside most of the year, with only an ice road two months in the winter. Find some peace away from cell phone service and the electronic world to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the wilderness. After dinner, guests can relax while waiting for the Aurora Borealis at the lodge or Aurora viewing cabin.
Day 2 Bettles Lodge Today breakfast will be between 8.00-9.30am. After breakfast, enjoy a guided snow shoe excursion or a self-guided cross country ski around the lodge. Today lunch will be served between 12.00-2.00pm. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire out by the fire pit. Dinner will be served between 6.00-8.00pm. Guests will have time at leisure, to enjoy the Aurora Borealis.
Day 3 Bettles Lodge - Fairbanks Today breakfast will be between 8.00-9.30am. You will depart the lodge on your scenic flight to Fairbanks. On your return flight, you will take the morning or afternoon flight and will return by approximately 1.00pm or 5.00pm. Please plan accordingly for your connecting flights in Fairbanks. As occasional extreme weather can delay flights, It is suggested that any tight connections are not made when returning through Fairbanks, as the occasional extreme weather can delay flights.
Package Includes:
- Lodging in a Standard Room with shared bathroom or a Jacuzzi Room with private bath
- Village Tour
- Cross country skiing (ski boots, skis, and poles included)
- Guided snow shoe excursions (snowshoes included)
- Nightly Aurora Viewing in the Aurora Viewing Cabin (Transfers included)
- Roundtrip airfare between Fairbanks and Bettles Lodge
- Evening bonfires
- Dry sauna
- Arctic gear: Parkas, snow pants snow boots, mittens, face masks, and hats
- 3 meals per day, starting with lunch or dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast or lunch on the last day, snacks, soft drinks
Not Included:
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hand and feet warmers can be purchased at the lodge
- Optional activities available at additional cost: Alaskan husky sled dog ride, ice fishing, snowmobiling, flight seeing (flightseeing only available starting in February)
Standard Room - with shared bathroom
Jacuzzi Room - with private bathroom
Day 1 Fairbanks - Bettles Lodge Make your own way to the East Ramp of the Fairbanks Airport. Check-in is required about 1 hour prior to flight departure. The scheduled flights to Bettles are in the morning or midday, please check by calling Bettles Lodge the day prior to arrival. Depart Fairbanks on your scenic flight to Bettles Lodge (approximately 1 hour) over the Yukon River and above the Arctic Circle with experienced and knowledgeable Alaskan pilots. The Bettles Lodge staff will greet you at the airplane to take your luggage and show you to the lodge for check in. Once checked-in, you will be escorted by your knowledgeable guide, for a tour around the Village of Bettles. Bettles is isolated from the outside most of the year, with only an ice road two months in the winter. Find some peace away from cell phone service and the electronic world to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the wilderness. After dinner, guests can relax while waiting for the Aurora Borealis at the lodge or Aurora viewing cabin.
Day 2 Bettles Lodge Today breakfast will be between 8.00-9.30am. After breakfast, enjoy a guided snow shoe excursion or a self-guided cross country ski around the lodge. Today lunch will be served between 12.00-2.00pm. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire out by the fire pit. Dinner will be served between 6.00-8.00pm. Guests will have time at leisure, to enjoy the Aurora Borealis.
Day 3 Bettles Lodge - Fairbanks Today breakfast will be between 8.00-9.30am. You will depart the lodge on your scenic flight to Fairbanks. On your return flight, you will take the morning or afternoon flight and will return by approximately 1.00pm or 5.00pm. Please plan accordingly for your connecting flights in Fairbanks. As occasional extreme weather can delay flights, It is suggested that any tight connections are not made when returning through Fairbanks, as the occasional extreme weather can delay flights.
Package Includes:
- Lodging in a Standard Room with shared bathroom or a Jacuzzi Room with private bath
- Village Tour
- Cross country skiing (ski boots, skis, and poles included)
- Guided snow shoe excursions (snowshoes included)
- Nightly Aurora Viewing in the Aurora Viewing Cabin (Transfers included)
- Roundtrip airfare between Fairbanks and Bettles Lodge
- Evening bonfires
- Dry sauna
- Arctic gear: Parkas, snow pants snow boots, mittens, face masks, and hats
- 3 meals per day, starting with lunch or dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast or lunch on the last day, snacks, soft drinks
Not Included:
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hand and feet warmers can be purchased at the lodge
- Optional activities available at additional cost: Alaskan husky sled dog ride, ice fishing, snowmobiling, flight seeing (flightseeing only available starting in February)
Standard Room - with shared bathroom
Jacuzzi Room - with private bathroom
Departure dates
Departs from Fairbanks: Daily
Tour Codes:
- BTL2STDW - 2 Night Package, Standard Room
- BTL2JCIW - 2 Night Package, Jacuzzi Room
Pricing
All pricing is in 
USD$
| TWIN | SINGLE | CHILD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room - with shared bathroom | ||||
01 Oct - 20 Dec, 2019 21 Dec, 2019 - 02 Jan, 2020 03 Jan - 09 Feb, 2020 10 Feb - 21 Mar, 2020 22 Mar - 14 Apr, 2020 |
$1,277 |
$1,417 |
$773 |
|
| Jacuzzi Room - with private bathroom | ||||
01 Oct - 20 Dec, 2019 21 Dec, 2019 - 02 Jan, 2020 03 Jan - 09 Feb, 2020 10 Feb - 21 Mar, 2020 22 Mar - 14 Apr, 2020 |
$1,450 |
$1,579 |
$773 |
|
Child age 12yrs & under
Start planning your tailor-made holiday by contacting one of our specialists
Abbie Thyne
Reservations Manager
Sam MacGregor
Travel Designer
Call 1 855 465 1001
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Pacific time
Or send a message
Start planning your tailor-made holiday by contacting one of our specialists
Abbie Thyne
Reservations Manager
Sam MacGregor
Travel Designer
Call 1 855 465 1001
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Pacific time
Or send a message