ALASKA · ANCHORAGE NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS
The 4 anchorage northern lights tours worth a late night, each with its price, how long you are out and what happens if the cloud rolls in. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.
You’ll leave Anchorage late at night with guides such as Ben, Colin, Chad, or Erica, then chase clear skies toward Chugach State Park, Eagle River, and Palmer. Expect a small group, camera help, tripods, warm drinks, blankets, and portraits beneath the aurora when conditions cooperate.
“Incredible tour guide! He made the experience well worth the cost and effort even in cloudy conditions.”
You’ll leave Anchorage with an aurora guide such as Dana, Dennis, Chris, or Aaron, then follow weather and solar forecasts toward the clearest sky. Expect a long winter night, a heated shelter, hot drinks, snacks, portraits, and help photographing the lights with your phone or camera. The group is limited to eight people.
“Honest company. Was rainy, they let us know poor chances of seeing the lights. Appreciated that they didn’t take our money!”
Travel from Anchorage to Fairbanks aboard the Alaska Railroad, leaving at 8:30 am and arriving around 8:00 pm. Your reserved seat, large picture windows, and baggage service are included. Watch for moose, Denali, Hurricane Gulch, Broad Pass, and Healy Canyon, with snacks and optional dining available onboard.
“Constant beautiful views and the whole team on board were super friendly. Andy and Laura were lovely and kind and provided funny and informative commentary of the landscape around.”
Join professional photographer Scott for an 8 to 10 hour northern lights hunt from Anchorage. With hotel pickup, a maximum of five people, forecast tracking, camera instruction, warm drinks, and high-resolution photos included, this is a patient, photography-first way to search for the aurora from September through May.
“Scott knows of an excellent location to view the Northern Lights, far from the light pollution of Anchorage. He was prompt, professional and constantly monitored our comfort to ensure everyone in our group was warm enough and had eRead more”
Pick a way out into the dark.
