Anchorage Aurora Quest - Northern Lights Photo Tour
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Tripod
- State park admission fees
- Professional photographer guide
- Blanket
- Aurora portraits
- Entry/Admission - Chugach State Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chugach State Park, Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
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, Anchorage, 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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chugach State Park, Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
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, Anchorage, 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for small children
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MaryC_G
March 2022
Fantastic tour operator Carl Johnson delivered a night with lots of knowledge and photos of Anchorage aurora lights. Comfy van and great group.
Fantastic tour operator Carl Johnson delivered a night with lots of knowledge and photos of Anchorage aurora lights. Comfy van and great group.Sevda_M
March 2022
Excellent tour guide and northern lights experience! Our tour guide knew the best spots where to get amazing photos of the aurora.
Excellent tour guide and northern lights experience! Our tour guide knew the best spots where to get amazing photos of the aurora.Inspire750557
March 2022
Tour was just as we expected . Guide was very knowledgeable about the lights and seemed to know exactly where to go. Great experience- the lights were beautiful.
Tour was just as we expected . Guide was very knowledgeable about the lights and seemed to know exactly where to go. Great experience- the lights were beautiful.Lauren R
March 2022
There was no better way to end an amazing week in Anchorage than to be able see the Northern Lights and Milky Way! Carl is a knowledgeable tour guide who truly loves photography, the wonders of the aurora borealis, and sharing what he’s learned over the years. Thank you for making this trip possi...
There was no better way to end an amazing week in Anchorage than to be able see the Northern Lights and Milky Way! Carl is a knowledgeable tour guide who truly loves photography, the wonders of the aurora borealis, and sharing what he’s learned over the years. Thank you for making this trip possible for us!Ryan_S
March 2022
Glen was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about how to work our cameras for the best shot of the lights.
Glen was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about how to work our cameras for the best shot of the lights.897chikw
March 2022
Planned this bucket list trip about 6 weeks, and Carl was very informative on email exchange to get me prepared prior to the trip. Don't want to be around full moon days and best time to see Aurora is in Feb/March. Was very fortunate to have a clear night on my second day during a week of st...
Planned this bucket list trip about 6 weeks, and Carl was very informative on email exchange to get me prepared prior to the trip. Don't want to be around full moon days and best time to see Aurora is in Feb/March. Was very fortunate to have a clear night on my second day during a week of stay in Anchorage. Might be too snowy for non-Alaskans to drive at night. Night tour guides Colin and Ben were outstanding and were flawless in formulizing where and when the anticipated aurora was; and they got us safely to a beautiful place at Knik River. Not very long after we settled and there was the aurora. I am not a good photographer without default auto settings. Colin and Ben were very patient and helpful to guide me in setting up manual night setting for my main camera Lumix GX7 and night mode setting for my backup camera iPhone11. I got to see aurora with my own eyes and shot my own beautiful phots instantly on that night. Genius! Thank you Carl, Colin and Ben.