Northern Lights Photo Tour: Anchorage's Longest-Running

Experience the magic of the Alaskan night sky on the Anchorage Aurora Quest. Join the longest-running northern lights photo tour and increase your chances of witnessing the awe-inspiring aurora borealis. Reserve now and pay later!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cook Inlet - A potential stop on this tour is the Glen Alps trailhead, where participants will enjoy a short walk to a viewpoint overlooking the city and offering a broad view to the north.
  • Eagle River - Another possible stop on the tour is the Mt. Baldy trailhead, which offers high elevation and expansive northern views.
  • Palmer - The…
What's Included
  • State park admission fees included
  • Guided tour with a professional photographer
  • Snacks provided for your enjoyment
  • Warm tea and coffee available
  • Cozy blanket for comfort
  • Capture the Aurora with provided tripods
  • Take stunning Aurora portraits
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is the most enduring aurora borealis photographic expedition in the vicinity of Anchorage. We collect you from your lodging in Anchorage and embark on a nighttime journey to experience the wonders of the Alaskan nocturnal heavens. It serves as an excellent choice for any tourists visiting Alaska from August until late April, catering to all from…

Location
Cook Inlet
Gulf of Alaska
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mamaloonie
Apr 30, 2025
Best trip ever - Wow, what an incredible tour! Collin is an absolute expert, and he led us to the most breathtaking spot. It was a bit of a challenge because the sky was cloudy, but we were still lucky enough to witness a stunning aurora. Collin even set up my camera, so I was able to capture so many amazing pictures. It was an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly memorable trip.
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Pam
Apr 10, 2025
Great Northern Lights Experience - Thank you to Alaska Photo Treks for going the extra miles to give us this amazing tour! From start to finish, they provided great communication and dedication to our happiness, which was especially appreciated since we had rapidly changing weather conditions. Our guide Erica was super friendly, informative, flexible, accommodating, patient and helpful with each of us to make sure we all were satisfied with our experience. Kudos and thanks, Alaska Photo Treks!
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Marie_a
Mar 29, 2025
It was a great experience... - It was a great experience chasing the aurora. Ben and Collin were excellent tour guides. The tour was a once in a lifetime experience.
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Amy_n
Mar 28, 2025
Chad is the best! - First of all, it was a tricky evening for Aurora, but I tell you, Chad went for it! Patient, super fun guide with tons of knowledge and great to kick it with and willing to go the extra mile! Picked us up at air bnb and dropped us off safe and sound. So fun and good vibes! Oh, and hot cocoa!! We ❤️ Chad!!!
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Jennac1183
Mar 15, 2025
Highly recommend this tour - This was an incredible experience! Erica was our guide and she ensured we had every opportunity to see the lights. We drove more than two hours outside of Anchorage and it was well worth it! So grateful for this experience, and the wonderful portraits she took were the cherry on top. Highly recommend!
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Kenna_s
Mar 15, 2025
Highly recommend! - Great company. We did the tour two nights. Passionate guides who were able to get us views of the northern lights! For someone who has never seen the lights, I am very grateful we booked a tour to go see them. I don’t think we would’ve ever known what to look for or where to go otherwise.
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Patrick_e
Feb 6, 2025
Amazing night out chasing... - Amazing night out chasing the Auroras on our first trip to Anchorage. Ben and Erica were amazing guides and very knowledgeable. Also, they were amazing photographers and the photos are even more spectacular. Great experience. Dress warmer than you think you need to! Especially if you go in the winter!
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Travelingegr
Jan 8, 2025
Spectacular lights viewing, great guide - Ben was the guide on New Year's Eve, and the evening was lovely! He helped with figuring out how to take photos, and provided a tripod (even though I didn't request one in advance). Ben took us to his favorite beauty wilderness spots, and we saw an epic display. I'd booked a 4-night tour, but ended up only going the first night because it was so good, and also it was very cold. Standing there in the cold takes it out of you, so make sure your gear is good. I didn't realize my snow boots were failing until that night, and it was a bummer to have cold feet. But the tour was excellent and well worth the money.
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Jenniferwc9849tc
Jan 5, 2025
Amazing Aurora Tour - Ben and Monica were such incredible guides and photographers! Wonderful experience and amazing photos. I would definitely recommend this trip and recommend both Ben and Monica to others! Thank you for the photos and the memories.
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H7507cshopeb
Jan 3, 2025
Amazing experience - We had an amazing time! Our guides took us to great locations and helped us get fantastic pictures. They shared their pictures too, which was really generous. I recommend this group!
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From $315
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).