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Anchorage Aurora Quest - Visite photo des aurores boréales

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This is the longest-running northern lights photo tour in the Anchorage area. We pick you up at your Anchorage accommodations and take you on a nocturnal adventure to witness the beauty of the Alaskan night sky. It's a great option for any travelers to Alaska during August to late April. This tour accommodates serious photographers to sightseers.

We conduct a daily update that includes both the aurora borealis and weather forecast. The tour runs based on that forecast, but runs only if the forecast indicates a chance of seeing the aurora. Because both weather and the aurora borealis are natural phenomena, we cannot guarantee seeing the northern lights.

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. If you do not see the northern lights during your tour, you get a free make-up tour.
Ville: Ancrage
Thu 05 Jun
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Ce qui est inclu
Private transportation
Tripod
Snacks
Professional photographer guide
State park admission fees
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees
Information additionnelle
  • 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
À quoi s'attendre
1
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.
2
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
3
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
4
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.
5
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
6
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
7
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.
8
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
9
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
10
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.
11
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
12
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
13
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.
14
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
15
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
16
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.
17
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
18
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
19
Parc d'État de Chugach
Un arrêt potentiel au cours de cette visite est le début du sentier Glen Alps, où nous marcherons sur un court sentier jusqu'à un point de vue sur la ville et une large vue vers le nord.
20
Rivière Aigle
Un arrêt possible le long de la visite est le début du sentier du mont Baldy, qui offre une vue imprenable sur le nord en haute altitude.
21
Palmier
Nous passerons la majeure partie de notre temps dans la région de Palmer, visitant des sites allant de la rivière Knik à la zone de gestion du col Hatcher.
22
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.
23
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
24
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
25
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.
26
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
27
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
28
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.
29
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
30
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
31
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.
32
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
33
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
34
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.
35
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
36
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
37
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.
38
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
39
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
40
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.
41
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
42
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
43
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.
44
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
45
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
46
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.
47
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
48
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
49
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.
50
Eagle River
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
51
Palmer
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
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Politique d'annulation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Commentaires (136)
dstrauss
Dec 2019
I recently returned home from Anchorage, and I can't recommend Carl and Alaska Photo Treks highly enough. I was very pleased with the entire experience. Their page is informational, the booking process is simple and responsive, and the tours were great. The whole operation was very professional, and to say Carl is knowledgeable is a significant understatement. He is very patient and helpful with the setups and camera equipment, as well as being generous with his local knowledge and his knowledge of the Aurora Borealis and the art/science of chasing the lights. While we were lucky enough to get some great displays of the Aurora on multiple nights in a row, I would've been satisfied with my experience even if the lights had not chosen to grace us with their presence. The locations selected were perfectly suited to the conditions of each night, and made for wonderful scenery, with or without the Aurora. Anchorage is truly a great setting for chasing the lights if your goal (like mine was) is to capture beautiful landscapes and hope the lights come out. Highly recommend, and would gladly join again next time I am back in Alaska!
Réponse de l'hôte
Dec 2019
Thank you for the detailed and kind words about your experience with our northern lights photo tour! We certainly had some great conditions for the several nights you joined us. Glad that you enjoyed the informational parts of the tour as well. We hope you can join us again.
loveseeingtheworld19
Nov 2019
I took this tour with Jody in February. The first thing that I really liked is that upon booking, you don't pay. It is just a reservation. If the weather is looking good, you go ahead and pay and reserve your spot on the day. I got picked up with some other customers from the hotel. Jody introduced herself but didn't ask us our individual names. We drove to the location and got out of the van to view the beautiful lights over the mountains in the distance. The non-photographers almost outnumbered the photographers on this particular date. This proved to be rather annoying to me and the other photographers as every time they wanted to warm up in the van, the van light would come on when the door was opened. So the non-photographers were in and out of the van most of the night, creating light pollution for the photographers. Also, when the van was moved around, the van's headlights were left on for some time. I think Jody said it was not the regular van she used. Jody eventually was able to turn out the lights. But there were missed opportunities to capture the lights, which at that time had 3 colours in them. Having a van parked in the direction of the Northern Lights and not knowing how to turn out its lights for some time was really unfortunate becasue the aurora was amazing and the photographers wanted to capture them! Also, if I had a question about my camera, I had to ask. Jody didn't seem to go around to the photographers and see how they were going, whether they were beginners, intermediate or experts. At the beginning of the night, Jody walked off into the distance with her own camera and left the guests at the arrival spot. I feel as though this was too early in the tour as I'm sure the guests had questions about a lot of things, whether just viewing the lights or taking pictures of them. I'm almost positive that this was just an average night for this company and I was unlucky that it happened. Would I go again? On this particular tour, probably not. But I would definitely give one of their other tours a go. There was just too much light pollution from the van that could have been avoided. Many of the guests, including myself, had travelled from afar to view and photograph the lights. So myself and some other guests were disappointed with the tour.
Réponse de l'hôte
Nov 2019
Thank you so much for the great detail in the response; I really appreciate it! Yes, you are correct; this was not the company's normal van (which can easily control the headlights being off while the van is running, and can run without interior lights on). This will not be a problem in the future. Sensitivity to light pollution is a very important part of the aurora viewing and photography experience. You bring up some great points about balancing the needs of the guests and making sure that everyone is getting what they hope for out of the tour. We are primarily a photo tour company, so making sure that guests are taking photos they can be happy with is a priority. I certainly make it a point to make sure that everyone is taken care of, no matter what their objectives (photos or just watching) are for the tour. And this is a value I plan to ensure all of my guides follow when they are out with our guests. I took over ownership of the company from Jody, who is no longer with the company. If you are back in Anchorage, and would give us another shot at the tour, I will make sure it is the type of experience that you expect - as far as the photography goes. We can't promise the aurora will appear, though!
cuntaminated
Nov 2019
I had a great time at the Anchorage Aurora Quest Tour. Carl was very knowledgeable and was kind enough to teach the group how to capture the best photos on our cameras (I was clueless). After a great photoshoot we gathered near a camp fire enjoying hot chocolate while in awe of the Northern Lights. I highly recommend this tour if you are in the Anchorage area this time of year.
Réponse de l'hôte
Nov 2019
So glad you enjoyed the tour! We certainly did have a good display of aurora that night.

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