Summer Northern Lights Sightseeing Tour

Anchorage, USA

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2 hours 59 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Increase your chances of seeing the northern lights by joining this small-group northern lights tour from Anchorage over the summer. Follow your guide, using resources such as weather tracking tools, Kp index, and local knowledge, and travel around in comfort in a private vehicle in search of the northern lights.

Go in search of the northern lights over the summer in Anchorage
Each reservation offers multi-day evening coverage, to be used once
Convenient meeting location in central Anchorage for an easy start
Enjoy a more intimate experience with a small-group tour

What's Included

bottled water
Private transportation

No refunds or credits should the aurora lights not be viewed or insufficient illumination.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Located within 2-5 blocks from all major downtown hotels. Downtown Sheraton is greater than 10 blocks, however a 15 minute walk to departure meeting place.

Drop-off point

600 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
We drop You Where We Picked You Up From

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties. This further includes approval for complimentary photography for your use and possible demonstration of excursion experience in promotions or presentations.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Kimdolyn_T

Our guide was very informative giving us a short history lesson on Anchorage. She was also very knowledgeable about the Northern Lights. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget.

Reviews

4.1

based on 22 reviews

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Disappointing!

Rochelle_P, Feb 2026

This wasn't a great tour. Our driver seemed unaware and unenthusiastic. We only went to two stops and saw absolutely nothing. And was back at our hotel 90 minutes early! I wish I could get a full refund.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We thank you for sharing your thoughts about this excursion. At times we have found visitors to be less than satisfied due to our far North West Pacific weather. Our area is surrounded by wilderness and possess an abundance of wildlife and geological wonders such as glaciers. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee all sightings will be viewed since conditions varies by season, ocean tides, safety, third party groups and powerful Alaska weather conditions that can be mild-to-harsh year round.

This was a fantastic...

Anna_K, Feb 2026

This was a fantastic tour! Bob was so knowledgeable and his hot chocolate was amazing! He was thoughtful and super helpful to give us the best time.

Unfortunate

Monique_T, Jan 2026

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 and two other people snore. There was no music or conversation, stories about the northern lights or anything. Just silence and no lights. Hopefully we didn’t catch whatever she has.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

An Amazing Experience!

Kimdolyn_T, Dec 2025

Our guide was very informative giving us a short history lesson on Anchorage. She was also very knowledgeable about the Northern Lights. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget.

They will really do...

Lorena_G, Nov 2025

They will really do everything they can to make sure you get to experience the aurora. Amazing communication as well.

I had a life-changing...

JAVAN_C, Nov 2025

I had a life-changing experience taking pictures of the Northern Lights. Although you are not guaranteed to see them, as you may see them on the internet, it is worth a try.

No Luck on Northern Lights, but Still Enjoyable

Randy_D, Oct 2025

While I didn't get to see the Northern Lights due to clouds and despite a high KP index (aurora forecast), it was nice to be offered another a chance after the first attempt at no additional cost. I enjoy nature so being outside for a few hours at night was a pleasant experience in itself and out guide, Donna, did everything she could by taking us to various spots (and providing hot coffee and snacks).