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Fairbanks Aurora + Chena Hot Springs — AK

Destination: Fairbanks, AKNights: 3Group: 4–8Season: September, October, November, February, March, AprilEstimated: $2,400–$4,200 per person

Borealis Basecamp glass-dome aurora glamping. Dog-sled morning, Chena Hot Springs ice museum, moose-spotting on the drive. The real Alaska bachelorette.

What she'll do

Aurora glamping tent

Heated luxury tent, dark sky over Denali or the Tetons, hot toddies by the stove.

Operator: Borealis Basecamp / Paws Up · Pair with: Dog-sled morning.

Icelandic-horse sleigh ride

Smaller gentler breed, sleigh bells, champagne warmed in a thermos.

Operator: The Resort at Paws Up / Amangani · Pair with: Akvavit ice bar after.

Where she sleeps

  • · Borealis Basecamp
  • · Chena Hot Springs Resort

Where she eats

  • · Chena dining hall
  • · The Cookie Jar

Questions

Aurora guaranteed?
No — but Sep-Apr is the window. Bring a flex night.
Dark?
Very. Bring layered eye coverings for daytime sleep.
Cold?
-20 to -40 F winter. Resort provides extreme-cold gear.

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