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.
Your daylong experience will start with a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway from Anchorage, with magnificent views of the Chugach and Talkeetna mountain ranges. Your guide will provide opportunities for photo stops, and share the interesting history and geology of this stunning area.
Upon arrival at the Matanuska Glacier, your guide will assist you in donning ice cleats and a helmet and give some safety instructions before heading out on the glacier’s icy surface to begin our explorations. Generally, tours cover up to three miles of terrain and involve walking on uneven ground, stepping up and over obstacles, and navigating small streams. Your guide will explain in detail the origins of these rivers of ice, and point out the ever-changing ice formations that dominate the landscape.
After your hike, enjoy lunch at a local eatery with plenty of time to relax and share stories of your day spent on the glacier.
Highlights
Create lasting memories with portraits and photos
Experience the star-filled beauty of Alaska winter nights away from city lights
Personalized forecast service. Know before you go!
Small group guarantee
All glacier hiking equipment is provided
All trips are grouped for six adventurers per guide.
Discover wonderful photo opportunities of the stunning blue ice.
Walk on the ice with an experienced glacier guide!
Included
Aurora forecasting service
Hotel pick up and drop off in Anchorage
Services of a professional Alaska aurora guide
Snacks and hot drinks
Transportation in a clean and comfortable tour vehicle
Web-quality photographs and portraits
Fully-guided glacier tour
Hotel pick up and drop off is included from Anchorage
Lunch, snacks, and water
Professional Alaska tour guide
Excluded
Gratuities for Guides (Recommend $20 per person)
Guide gratuity (10% of tour price per person recommended)
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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!
With an experienced local guide, walk on the amazing blue ice of this massive glacier, capture incredible photos as you explore the area in a small group of no more than six adventurers per group. Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage.
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