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Group enjoying a bonfire and photographing the northern lights
Aurora portrait by frozen river
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Northern lights and creek

Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

By Alaska Photo Treks
4.2 out of 5
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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.

Activity location

  • Chugach State Park
    • Mile 115 Seward Highway,
    • 99587, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chugach State Park
    • Mile 115 Seward Highway,
    • 99587, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTripod
  • What's includedWhat's includedAurora portraits
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional photographer guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedState park admission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's includedBlanket
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Chugach State Park
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
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
  • 45m
A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
Palmer
  • 3h
We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChugach State Park
    • Mile 115 Seward Highway,
    • 99587, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChugach State Park
    • Mile 115 Seward Highway,
    • 99587, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

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