Anchorage Trip 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Anchorage, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Photography Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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.
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
