Get away to Alaska's Arctic

The Arctic Getaway in Wiseman, Alaska

Arctic Getaway Bed and Breakfast

Your comfortable lodging in Alaska's Arctic

REMOTE – QUIET – WILD – FUN

Unplug from your daily routine and plugin to nature. Leave civilization behind for a few days and enjoy the quiet beauty of Alaska’s Arctic. Experience true Alaska living in the Arctic Getaway – not your “typical” hotel

Comfortable, clean log cabins

Bed and breakfast

Friendly, knowledgable hosts

World-class aurora viewing

Excellent base for exploring

Halfway to the Arctic Ocean

Meet Your Hosts

Come stay with us

Long-time Alaska residents Berni and Uta Hiker are your hosts.

Your hosts

Cozy Bed and Breakfast Cabin Rentals

Comfortable Alaska cabins

Choose from our three rustic but comfortable Alaska log cabin rentals.

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Explore the Arctic

Make an Alaska adventure

A wide variety of activities await your discovery.

Explore activities

Adventure North

The Alaska outdoors is waiting for you...

Cross Country Skiing

Winters above the Arctic Circle are long – ideal for winter fun! Bundle up and venture outside to cross country ski, snowshoe, or enjoy the beautiful winter landscape.

Packrafting

Packrafting is an adventurous way to move through Alaska’s Arctic. Many rivers, quite close to Wiseman, offer various skill-level for day or overnight trips.

Exploring

The long summer daylight hours of Alaska’s Arctic offer ample opportunity to explore. The dramatic Brooks Range wilderness invites you to play outside.

Flightseeing

Consider a flightseeing trip or other wilderness access flying with Dirk and Danielle Nickisch at Coyote Air in Coldfoot. They have an office at the Coldfoot airport.

Dog Sledding

Experiencing the Alaska wilderness behind a team of sled dogs is an exhilarating and wonderful way to both sightsee and feel the heart of wild Alaska.

Wildlife Viewing

The Brooks Range area is home to moose, fox, lynx, Dall sheep, wolf, and unique birds. Bring a set of binoculars to enjoy the wildlife above the Arctic Circle.

Photography

The Arctic Getaway cabins serve as an ideal location for photography enthusiasts, and guides who chose to base their custom trips from Wiseman.

Aurora Viewing

Wiseman situated directly underneath the auroral belt, resulting in visible aurora approximately 250 nights out of the year if the skies are clear.

Backpacking & Camping

If you want to explore Alaska’s public lands, the Arctic Getaway serves as a perfect base before you embark on your excursion.

Birding

Every year millions of birds from several continents migrate to and from Alaska's northern region. Enjoy seeing some of the Arctic's unique birds.

What our Customers say

Rick Tiesso

"We drove 4,753 miles to reach Wiseman, after meeting Berni and Uta it turned out to be one of the highlights of our adventure to Alaska ..."

Dellie Carter

"Next time we must make this spot a five-day stop. I feel sorry for our next hosts because we now have experienced the 'real' Alaska."

Eric Down

"I had no idea such beauty and hospitality still existed in the world. Wonderful place, wonderful people, I will come back with my family."

The Smiths

"One of the nicest places we have stayed - cabins lovely and cozy. Beautiful scenery - a winter wonderland!"

Lynn Bowers

"So, guest-houses are guest-houses all over the world, nicht wahr? Luxury, comfort, kindness, situation may be first-class. But ARCTIC GETAWAY is SPECIAL."

Anonymous

"Absolutely magnificent weather and scenery - far better than my imagination dared to conjure up. It was everything one hopes Alaska to be!