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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

Tue 24 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $275.00

Make a reservation

Tue 24 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)

Tracytravels15

Feb 2022

Carl and Ben were amazinggggg! 100% we’ll worth the money. To see the northern lights is super hard if it’s not peak season especially in anchorage. If it’s not a really strong one you have to know where to go, when to go, how to get there, the terrain to drive on/ travel through… and Carl makes that all go away. He takes care of all of that with this tour. Ben is PHENOMENAL. He is such a great photographer, personable, & patient. We stay out at least an hour longer then we should have just so we could get our glimpse. Amazing tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour - that we could be such a special part of your visit to Alaska. Thanks for the great feedback on Ben - he is a wonderful guide.

JarrettP_13

Feb 2022

Absolutely amazing night to see the lights, clear and calm the conditions were just right and we got to experience a true bucket list item. Ben was a great tour guide and provided us with an amazing experience with amazing photos. Would highly recommend

Response from Host

Feb 2022

I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Ben took good care of you. Thank you so much for the kind words!

683rochelle

Feb 2022

This Northern Lights tour was amazing! It was a bucket list item for me and Carl helped to make it happen! Carl was very knowledgeable and patient as I initially heard Anchorage is not a good place to see the lights, but as you will see by some of our photos, it is! I learned so much about Auroras from the nature part of it to how to photograph them. It was wonderful to know too that they would not run the tour if there was not a probability to see the lights. Very creative with our photos and we got some warm drinks and snacks! Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you so much for the kind review, and for spreading the word that Anchorage CAN be a good place to see the aurora borealis! I am so happy that you had a good time, and we hope to see you again.