Arctic Circle Ecotour Accommodations

These hotels and lodges have been hand picked in order to satisfy your need to safely relax in friendly locations that are close to the day's activities.

Bettles Aurora Lodge

• All of the luxury you need while away from home is waiting for you in the Aurora Lodge. Deluxe rooms offer Jacuzzi bath tubs and private bathrooms. After a day of hiking or a night of watching the Northern Lights heat up with a wood-fired sauna, ready at your convenience. A full service kitchen is also located in the Aurora Lodge. Relax in the lobby during the day between activities with wireless internet, up-to-date Aurora Activity on the lobby computer, or play DVD's & Board games. Hot chocolate, tea & coffee are available anytime as well as homemade baked goods. Enjoy a glass of wine or a local Alaskan Beer while you await the Aurora.

Sophie Station Suites

• A great spot to start your trip in Fairbanks. It’s close to the airport and a 5 minute walk to several grocery and department stores; an ideal location. With comfortable, spacious rooms, you can’t do much better for your first night in Fairbanks.

Meet & Depart

A Gondwana representative will drive you to the airport hanger to depart for Bettles. When you return to Fairbanks after your trip, a Gondwana representative will be waiting for you to drive you to Sophie Station Suites for you last night of this trip. Sophie Station Suites has a complimentary airport shuttle service that will take you to the Fairbanks International Airport for your departing flight.

We offset the emissions from your round-trip flight to Alaska through Carbon Fund and you will receive a certificate in your name upon arrival. Want to learn more about Carbon Offsetting? Read our short post about carbon offsetting.

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The businesses certified by AGA are leaders in the tourism industry. They are progressive companies that believe that outstanding Alaska experiences can also be sustainable and of benefit to visitors and hosts alike.