# Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

> Anchorage northern lights tour: Anchorage Northern Lights Tour. 6 to 9 h, shared with up to 8 travellers, rated 4.7 out of 5 by 140 travellers.

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Updated on: 2026-10-09

A 6 to 9 h northern lights tour from Anchorage by Greatland Adventures, shared with up to 8 travellers. From 376 USD per person, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 140 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

## In short

Anchorage Northern Lights Tour is a 6 to 9 h aurora tour from Anchorage, shared with up to 8 travellers, run by Greatland Adventures. It costs from 376 USD per person and is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 140 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Anchorage and the Kp forecast lower on this page.

## What the operator says

Embark on a journey to view and photograph the aurora borealis in the greater Anchorage area. Aurora Borealis portraits, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, and photo instruction included.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
Check availability and book

## What the price covers

### Included
- Web quality photographs and portraits
- Snacks
- Hotel Pickup/Drop Off
- Aurora science education
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Aurora Forecasting Service prior to your tour
- Services of a professional Alaskan Aurora Guide

### Not included
- Gratuities

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Itinerary

- The aurora borealis is one of the most amazing natural wonders this world has to offer. Join us on a quest to view and photograph the northern lights in and around the Anchorage area. We will use our luxury tour vehicle as a base camp as well as a state of the art portable winter shelter complete with heater, chairs, hot drinks and snacks. We use modern technology to forecast both the space and

## Group size, pickup and languages

- Shared with up to 8 travellers
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Greatland Adventures
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 13. For groups with younger children please inquire about our private northern lights tour.

## Aurora over Anchorage tonight

The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The [Alaska page](/alaska/) has the Kp Anchorage needs and the 3-day forecast.

## Other northern lights tours in Anchorage

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## Reviews of Anchorage Northern Lights Tour by rating

| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 52 | 69 |
| 4 stars | 4 | 3 |
| 3 stars | 2 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 2 | 1 |
| 1 star | 2 | 4 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Anchorage Northern Lights Tour in Anchorage cost?

From 376 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.

### How long does Anchorage Northern Lights Tour in Anchorage last?

6 to 9 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.

### Is Anchorage Northern Lights Tour in Anchorage private or shared?

It is shared with up to 8 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.

### What is the cancellation policy for Anchorage Northern Lights Tour in Anchorage?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.

### What Kp index does Anchorage Northern Lights Tour need to see the northern lights from Anchorage?

Anchorage needs Kp 3 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Anchorage is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.

### Who runs Anchorage Northern Lights Tour in Anchorage?

Greatland Adventures, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.

## Sources

- [Viator, operator listing 6111P26](https://www.viator.com/tours/Anchorage/Anchorage-Northern-Lights-Tour/d4152-6111P26?pid=P00082625&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=kpforecast-anchorage), checked on 2026-10-09
- [NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast), checked on 2026-10-09