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Anchorage Aurora Quest - Northern Lights Photo Tour

Overview

This is the longest-running northern lights photo tour in the Anchorage area. Highlighted by Iceland Air's Stopover magazine as one of Anchorage's "Hidden Hot Spots" in its Spring 2019 issue (page 64), this tour is designed to maximize fun and opportunity with the aurora borealis.

We provide a free 3-day forecast service that includes both the aurora borealis and weather forecast. This tour increases your chance of aurora viewing success by allowing you to reserve as many nights as you like [space available] and only finalizing payment 48 hours in advance under the Reserve Now & Pay Later system. We pick you up at your accommodations and take you on a nocturnal adventure to witness the magical lights rippling over snowy peaks and dancing across dark waters. It's a great option for business travelers to Alaska during August to early May. This tour accommodates serious photographers to sightseers. Photographic instruction and aurora portraits are provided for those who desire.

City: Anchorage

Mon 23 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $275.00

Make a reservation

Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $275.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Tripod

Snacks

Professional photographer guide

State park admission fees

Coffee and/or Tea

Parking Fees

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for small children
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Cloth face masks required for staff and guests when social distancing not possible (i.e., inside the tour van), but not out in open areas when social distancing is possible.

What To Expect

Chugach State Park

One potential stop during this tour is the Glen Alps trailhead, were we will walk on a short trail to an overlook of the city and a wide view to the north.

Eagle River

A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.

Palmer

We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (59)

Rosemarie_E

Sep 2022

The trip was canceled due to weather. We asked to be waitlisted for the next night. We were not even contacted about the second night. Since the company canceled we are expecting a full refund. This changed our plans for the rest of our time in Alaska. We are extremely dissatisfied with the handling of this matter.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I am sorry that you feel that way. In coastal Alaska, the weather forecast can change on a daily basis, We cannot control the weather, but we can be adaptive if the weather changes. There are many times throughout the season when two or three days out it looks like our tour will not run, and then the weather shifts and we proceed on tour. So we feel it is only responsible for us to do a daily weather forecast, and make a daily determination as to whether the tour should run. We also publish on our website a three-day outlook so anyone in the public can see the likelihood of whether our tour is going to run based on the short term forecast. We always provide our guests the opportunity to reschedule or get a full refund with a weather cancellation. You will receive a full refund per our cancellation policy. That is why it is always a good idea to give yourself several days to have a chance to see the northern lights, and to book a tour at the beginning of your trip. As for the waitlist, we only contact people on the waitlist if space is available and the tour is proceeding. When you were placed on the waitlist, you would have been told the likelihood of the space opening up is low.

sampR6001MS

Apr 2022

Absolutely amazing!!!!! We saw the Aurora Borealis putting on a magical show for us. It was so dreamy. Who needs to go to Iceland!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Awesome - so happy you enjoyed the tour! We do often have guests tell us that they went to Iceland and had no luck, but got to see the northern lights with us. Thank you again for joining us.

煜涵周

Apr 2022

It was a truly amazing experience. We saw the Northern lights, with the two great guides. They are kind and knowledgeable, and took great photos for us.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for your kind review.