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8 Best Northern Lights & Aurora Tours In Anchorage

The Anchorage shortlist.

The 8 most popular northern lights & aurora tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.

8 Best Northern Lights & Aurora Tours In Anchorage

Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo - Chugach State Park at Glen Alps trailhead: city views before the lights

1.Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

Most Popular★ 4.5

Chase the northern lights in Anchorage with a small group, hotel pickup, a tripod, and a professional photographer guide. Aurora portraits included.

“Erica was an amazing guide. She helped with everything from start to finish, and the result was so amazing shots of the little bit of the aurora that we saw. We went to several locations and set up and got some awesome photos. It was wonderful to have someone else drive a van, provide handwarmers…”

156 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $315.00by Alaska Photo Treks

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Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

Anchorage Northern Lights Tour - Aurora photo tips: why this tour helps your results, even on faint nights

2.Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

★ 4.5

Anchorage Northern Lights Tour with hotel pickup, a heated winter shelter, hot drinks, and aurora photo coaching in a small group.

“Dennis was a wonderful guide full of knowledge and enthusiasm. He was very thoughtful and made sure we were comfortable. Although we didn’t get to see the northern lights this trip it was certainly a memorable tour.”

125 reviews6 to 9 hours (approx.)From $354.25by Greatland Adventures

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Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way

Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way - Getting Set: Anchorage Depot Timing and What You Really Pay For

3.Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way

★ 4.5

One-way winter train from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Snowy backcountry views, wildlife spotting, reserved seating, and dining car options.

“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.”

57 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $259.00by Alaska Railroad Corporation

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Northern Lights Adventure of a Liftetime from Anchorage

Northern Lights Adventure of a Liftetime from Anchorage - Where You Go for Darker Skies (and Why It’s Not Just a Drive)

A Quest for Northern Lights Sightseeing Tour

A Quest for Northern Lights Sightseeing Tour - Dena’ina Convention Center Pickup: Getting on the road fast

6.A Quest for Northern Lights Sightseeing Tour

★ 4.5

Aurora hunt from Anchorage with a small group, private transport, and guide-led spotting. Pickup at Dena’ina, about 3 hours, $175.

“Didn’t see the northern lights. The tour operator couldn’t control that. However they didn’t do anything to make the experience more enjoyable. The guide was sick. She coughed and sneezed throughout the tour. We couldn’t understand her when she spoke into the headset. We sat in the van for 3 hours listening to her cough…”

16 reviews2 hours 59 minutes (approx.)From $175.00by PicTours Alaska, Inc.

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Northern Lights UTV Tour with Roundtrip Transportation

Northern Lights UTV Tour with Roundtrip Transportation - Pickup From Anchorage and Other Towns: Make Winter Roads Someone Else’s Job

8.Northern Lights UTV Tour with Roundtrip Transportation

★ 5.0

Ride a heated enclosed UTV to Hatcher Pass for northern lights, with round-trip Anchorage transportation, a pro guide, and a campfire break.

“It’s long and a bit pricey but WELL worth it! It was a super cool adventure. Although we were very early in the season we were able to see the lights. Daniel was an absolutely fantastic guide and made the whole experience great for all of us. 10!/10!”

3 reviews7 hours (approx.)by Hatcher Pass ATV Tours

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