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Anchorage Aurora Quest - Northern Lights Photo Tour

6 hr

Viator

4.7/5

Product code: 9299P8

4.7 · 60 reviews

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$275

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About this activity

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.

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What is included

Use of equipment

Cloth face masks required for staff and guests when social distancing not possible (i.e., inside the tour van), but not out in open areas when social distancing is possible.Safety other

Coffee and/or TeaFood and drink

COVID-19 vaccination required for guidesSafety covid 19 vaccination required for guides

Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar

Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

GratuitiesFees

Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lapInfants must sit on laps

Not recommended for small childrenHealth other

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthNo heart problems

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptomsSafety paid stay at home policy for staff with sym

Parking FeesFees

Private transportationTransportation amenities

Itinerary

1
Chugach State Park
45 min - 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
45 min - A possible stop along the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which provides high elevation, expansive views of the north.
3
Palmer
3 hr - We will spend most of our time in the area of Palmer, visiting locations from the Knik River to Hatcher Pass Management Area.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Weather cancellation available

May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Indescribable

Ronnie was an exceptional guide. He went above and beyond with helping other guests capture the lights. He helped set up my camera to ensure I was able to capture every moment. Such an amazing experience!

Reviewed by leidyr420 - 2022-11-26

5/5

10/10 BOOK AND YOU WON"T REGRET

10/10 BOOK AND YOU WON"T REGRET! Our guide was very knowledgeable and got s amazing pictures! We were a reschedule due to the weather and was actually the only couple in our tour. Our train was delayed an hour due to weather and he was very accommodating. We were exhausted but it was so rewarding in the end!

Reviewed by Departure710913 - 2022-10-24

5/5

My tour

Ben was our tour guide. And man were we lucky to have him. Smart, funny, and very knowledgeable about the area. He worked extra hard to put us in position so I could get my shot. Thanks again, Ben!

Reviewed by W3866JGwarrenh - 2022-10-22

4/5

A wonder you can't miss

On a cold late night, venture out with a great tour guide to catch a glimpse of the Aurora. Gorgeous

Reviewed by Tawni_H - 2022-11-27

3/5

A little and short Aurora Quest-Northern Light show

Not a lot of Aurora Quest-Norther lights that night, I guess it’s not a good time to watch but anyway at least it’s show a little but too short like 1-2 mins only, the tour guide tried on other stop but nothing so all the tourist are decided to go back because we’re all sleepy it’s already 3:30 am. The tour guide is so nice but we’re not lucky to see the good Northern lights maybe we’re going to try in Fairbank next time.

Reviewed by Veronica_M - 2022-12-11

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