Northern Lights Adventure of a Liftetime from Anchorage
Overview
This tour only runs in the winter months from Sept 1st through May 1st. This trip will be focused on the Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights. It offers some of the most amazing views that Mother Nature offers. There is no disappointments on this trip as you will return home with those ultimate memories and photographs of a lifetime! Our trips are not fast and quick as we love watching the lights too! Expect hours of fun, great conversation and learning how to photography the lights.
For photographing the Northern Lights we highly suggest a DSLR camera with a lens that is capable of at least a f/2.8 18-35mm and a decent tripod for best pictures. The Northern Lights can be photographed with smartphones as well. But know that due to taking a time exposure, your best results will be with a DSLR camera. It can be cold (below zero), so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and have an extra camera battery. The cold temperatures can drain a battery quickly.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Hand Warmers
- Blankets
- Hot Chocolate
- Tripods
Meeting and Pickup
Contact us with your pick up location. Your expert photography guide will pick you up at your location including Airbnb's anywhere within Anchorage. We do not pick up on Hillside on the mountains in Anchorage, nor in Girdwood (Alyeska). Pickup in Eagle River will be at a dedicated pick up point. You will be returned to your location after the tour is completed. Call or email us as we need to know where you are staying!
What To Expect
Our Northern Light excursions has an award winning professional photographer working with you to get that ultimate photo of a lifetime. You will get personalized photographic instructions and that alone will pay for this trip and more. We don’t rush as our trips typically last 8 to 10 hours. Our trips are catered for everyone and our locations are handicap accessible so we can accommodate most everyone. Your guide also takes photos during the night and you will get copies of them in high resolution for free!
We subscribe to several paid subscription services to track the Aurora Forecast for best viewing probability, weather/cloud conditions, as well as the locations for viewing them. Mother Nature is always the one in control of the lights and there is never a guarantee that the lights will show.
If there is less than a 30% chance of seeing the lights the trip will be canceled and a full refund issued. From a 30-70% chance of seeing the lights, the customer has the option to either, cancel with full refund or continue with the trip. At 70% or higher of seeing the lights the trip will continue with no chance for refund. We have a 98% success rate!
Tour runs Sept 1 - May 1
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Northern Lights Adventure of a Liftetime from Anchorage?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
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Average 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 54 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Hand Warmers.
- Blankets.
- Hot Chocolate.
- Tripods.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Northern Lights Adventure of a Liftetime from Anchorage is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Northern Lights Adventure of a Liftetime from Anchorage will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Hand Warmers
- Blankets
- Hot Chocolate
- Tripods
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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