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Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
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.
On this page
1What 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.
2What 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.
3Itinerary
- 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
4Group 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.
5Aurora over Anchorage tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Alaska page has the Kp Anchorage needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 15:50 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 16:56 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Anchorage
| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 52 | 69 |
| 4 stars | 4 | 3 |
| 3 stars | 2 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 2 | 1 |
| 1 star | 2 | 4 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 6111P26, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
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 (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 6111P26, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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