Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo
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.
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chugach State Park
Mile 115 Seward Highway, , Girdwood, Alaska
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Eagle River
Eagle River, Alaska
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Palmer
Palmer, Alaska
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional Information
- 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
- Tripod
- Aurora portraits
- Professional photographer guide
- State park admission fees
- Blanket
Traveler Pickup Information
We pick up at hotels within the city of Anchorage. We also may possibly pick up at an Airbnb if it is not too far off our typical route within Anchorage.
To be clear, we DO NOT pick up at the Alyeska Resort or any other lodging in Girdwood. We also cannot guarantee pick up in Eagle River. Travelers staying in those areas will be directed to meet at a designated location in Anchorage.
Timing of pick up will depend upon how many travelers are on the tour that evening, and how cloud cover affects our tour route for the night. A schedule is sent out the day of the tour with times and locations for pick up. Pick up times for this tour have varied from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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