Embark on our Anchorage Northern Lights Tour to view and photograph the aurora borealis in and around the greater Anchorage area. We pride ourselves on offering intimate, small-group trip experiences. This Anchorage aurora tour will leave you in awe!
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour - Greatland Adventures
Summary Description
Highlights
- Experience the star-filled beauty of Alaska winter nights away from city lights
- Create lasting memories with portraits and photos
- Personalized forecast service. Know before you go!
- Small group guarantee
Description
The phenomenon of aurora borealis is one of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth. Join us on our Anchorage Northern Lights Tour to view and photograph these spectacular swirling lights in and around the greater Anchorage area. Our team uses innovative technology to forecast aurora viewing conditions. Each night’s tour location is chosen to maximize your chances to view the lights, with tour locations chosen based on weather forecasts, aurora strength, and driving distance from Anchorage.
Tours generally depart between 8-11 p.m. and return between 3-6 a.m., depending on the season and forecast conditions. You will receive a forecast call from our aurora team between 3-5 p.m. on the day of your booked tour. This call will let you know what time pick up will be that night, estimated driving distance, and our expected return time. If conditions are unfavorable and a tour is not recommended that night, we will work with you at that time to rebook to another night.
Included / Excluded
- Services of a professional Alaska aurora guide
- Aurora forecasting service
- Web-quality photographs and portraits
- Transportation in a clean and comfortable tour vehicle
- Snacks and hot drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop off in Anchorage
- Gratuities for Guides (Recommend $20 per person)
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Our minimum age to join this tour is 13
- Season: August 21st through April 14th
- Private experience also available
- We require a 2-guest minimum to operate a tour
- We provide the necessary equipment for all tours
- Please bring a reusable water bottle!
- Departure Time: 8-11 p.m.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours
Cancellation Notes: Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 72 hours cancellation notice before departure on day tours operated by Greatland Adventures.
Options and Pricing
| 13+ Anchorage Northern Lights Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | $354.25 |
Points of interest
FAQ
What is a forecast call and how does it work?
The forecast call is typically made between 3 and 5 p.m. on the day of the tour.
What will you tell us during the forecast call?
Here are three possible scenarios for guests during the “forecast call” from the Greatland Adventures office:
The tour is confirmed: This means a 90% or greater probability of success exists. When conditions look favorable, we confirm a tour and give guests their pick up time during the forecast call. At that time we can also answer any questions and let you know the general plan for the night. Historically, on nights we confirm a tour we have a 90% success rate.
The tour is canceled: A tour is canceled if there is less than a 10% probability of success. On nights with extreme cloud cover or severe weather, we will cancel the tour and issue a weather cancellation for a full refund. (Note these nights are rare.)
Guest discretion: If we believe the possibility of aurora-viewing success is between 10-90%, we will openly and honestly discuss the conditions with each guest and help them make the decision to join or cancel for a full weather cancellation refund.
What if we don’t see northern lights during the tour?
If the tour is unsuccessful at producing photographic evidence of the northern lights, a guest will be given a complimentary tour for any night up to 1 year from their departure date (subject to availability).
What if we don’t see northern lights during the tour?
If the tour is unsuccessful at producing photographic evidence of the northern lights, a guest will be given a complimentary tour for any night up to 1 year from their departure date (subject to availability).
Should I do my own forecasting before receiving your call?
You can do your own forecasting out of your interest but we don’t recommend you making the decision based on it. We often hear from guests who try their own northern lights forecasting, and end up canceling their planned tour for fear of the aurora not showing up or losing the deposit. Please know that our first priority is serving you, our guests; in fact, one of our core values is “honest and fair in all our interactions”. We are professionals at forecasting aurora viewing conditions, and do our best to put every guest in the best possible location at the best possible time. If conditions look even a little bit less than favorable, everyone has a chance to opt-out.
Basic Information
- Duration: 8 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Outdoor Adventure
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