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Pick Up & Drop Off Locations

For any Fairbanks to Borealis Basecamp shuttle, we can pick guests up at any major Fairbanks hotel or the Fairbanks International Airport. For airport pick ups, please allow 45 minutes between arrival and shuttle times. We are unable to pick up from small inns, B&Bs, Airbnbs, and hostels.

Please keep in mind that we do not offer shuttles for activities-only bookings.

Also, shuttle seats per time slot are limited. Please reach out to us as soon as you know your flight times and other adventure plans so we can book the closest available shuttle!

STANDARD SHUTTLE

We offer multiple shuttles a day from Fairbanks to Borealis Basecamp. Please keep in mind that we do have limited seating per time slot and it is recommended to let us know as soon as you can when you would like your shuttle. We cannot guarantee availability for a specific time. 

Please note that shuttle pick up times can begin as early as a half hour ahead of the scheduled time.

2026 – 2027 Season

Fairbanks to Borealis BasecampBorealis Basecamp to Fairbanks
10:00 AM8:00 AM
3:00 PM11:30 AM
3:30 PM4:30 PM
5:00 PM

Please note that shuttle pick up times can begin as early as a half hour ahead of the scheduled time.

GUEST CONTACT INFO

We ask that guests be ready at the pick up location 15 minutes prior to their scheduled shuttle time. Please provide a valid phone number for guests while in Alaska in the event we may need to locate them for their shuttle.

Child Car Seat Policy

Children 6 and younger are required to have an approved car seat or booster seat appropriate to the age of the child. Guests are responsible for bringing a car seat and properly setting it up / taking it out of the shuttle. We cannot allow children on the shuttles without a car seat.

Private Shuttle

We offer a $195 flat rate private shuttle upgrade for guests with flight times outside of the standard shuttle times or prefer a private ride to Borealis Basecamp. Private transportation is available 24 hours a day, alternating hours.

Fairbanks – Borealis Basecamp private shuttles are on odd hours (1:00pm, 3:00pm, etc.)

Borealis Basecamp – Fairbanks private shuttles are on even hours (12:00pm, 2:00pm, etc.)

Please let us know if you’d like to book this, as space is limited at peak times during the day. Standard pick up & drop off location apply.

Chena Hot Springs Shuttle

We are able to accommodate transportation requests for guests staying at Chena Hot Springs. It is $130 per person, one way. There is a 2 person minimum.

Basecamp to Chena runs at 9am daily.

Chena to Basecamp run at 4:30pm daily.

Note: Due to the distance, most guests choose to visit Chena Hot Springs before or after their stay at Borealis Basecamp.

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