Anchorage Aurora Tour & Northern Lights Photography

This immersive Aurora tour begins in the evening when your guide picks you up at your Anchorage lodging and drives you toward the darker skies beyond the city’s light dome. The route is flexible, adapting to cloud cover, solar activity, and optimal viewing zones. Along the way, you’ll stop periodically to scan the skies, set up tripods, and capture auroral portraits.

The guide shares insights about aurora science, camera techniques, and local lore. Snacks, hot drinks, blankets, and a professional photographer’s support (including tips and possibly edited images) are included. The tour is about 6 hours in duration and is offered only on nights forecasted to have reasonable aurora visibility. If lights don’t appear, many operators offer a free make-up tour.