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
  • Aurora portraits
  • Professional photographer guide
  • State park admission fees
  • Tripod
  • Blanket
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
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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Judith_f
Oct 27, 2025
a bucket list excursion - Erica was an amazing guide. She helped with everything from start to finish, and the result was so amazing shots of the little bit of the aurora that we saw. We went to several locations and set up and got some awesome photos. It was wonderful to have someone else drive a van, provide handwarmers and tripods and advice on settings. She was also there to make sure there was no bears or moose in the dark wilderness. What a relief.
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Sandybz4190zr
Oct 15, 2025
Great experience - Awesome trip. Ben was very informative and had a true passion for finding and photoing the group and lights. Fantastic experience even though you are up the wee hours of the morning
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404kelseyp
Oct 13, 2025
No tour but great service - We booked our northern lights tour at the very beginning of the season knowing it would be hit or miss. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate so our tour did not run. I am still giving 5 stars to the excellent communication and customer service - we were notified with plenty of time and offered to reschedule. When the rescheduled tour also didn't run we were given a full refund within a couple days. It would have been easy for them to take our money and have us looking at clouds all night so I really appreciate the integrity. We will try again next time we are in Anchorage!
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Londonbiddy
Oct 1, 2025
Wow an amazing night one to remember - Wow what an amazing night we had. Colin was a fantastic guide so interesting and informative. Colin picked the best spots to see the northern lights. I would definitely recommend this company and Colin to see the Aurora
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Sarahhb7757ij
Oct 1, 2025
A great First experience capturing the Aurora’s - Erica was our guide for the night. She did a great job at helping set up cameras in manual settings for those of us that needed some guidance. She would let us know when we should be changing our settings to help capture the changes we were seeing. It was a great night! We were lucky enough to get to experience the Aurora’s for a couple hours! Erica also ensured that everyone on tour got individual or group photos under the beautiful colours. From booking online to drop off at the end of the excursion this was a great company to work with, they provide clear instructions and are willing to help make your time in Alaska what you want it to be.
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600beckye
Sep 23, 2025
Epic! - Absolutely 100% worth every penny!!! Our guide Colin was amazing! He took us north from Anchorage and stopped every half hour or so to check the skies and the aurora meters, then moved on further north if the environment wasn't perfect. We ended up about 2 hours north in a little place called Talkeetna and the auroras were on full display. There was even a lake or river to create magnificent reflections and even better photos. We stayed for about 3 hours getting better and better shots, including camera and lighting setup so he could get a few shots with us and the auroras. He served us some really yummy hot chocolate and even brought us soup if we wanted it. Above and beyond! On another note, this company will refund the fee if they are unable to take you out. They won't take anyone out if there isn't a chance to actually see the northern lights. That's dedication and consideration rolled into a great corporate plan! If you get the chance, just do it! You won't regret it.
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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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Patricia_m
Sep 5, 2025
Alaska, weather prompted the tour to cancel rather than disappoint - We gave this a 4 star only because our tour was canceled due to poor weather. The tour contacted us to notify us of the reason and offered for us to rebook or refund. Opted for refund as we won't be in the area for 10 days. But when we get back will certainly try to rebook.
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Sherille_j
Sep 11, 2025
The organization was very... - The organization was very professional, the tour was canceled due to poor conditions. But we were aware that was the policy. Appreciated their honesty and timeliness. Our payment was refunded without event.
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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).