Summer Northern Lights Sightseeing Tour
Description
Embark on a Quest as we visit locations in search of the northern lights. Expect a thrilling evening as you are led by experts that use Kp indexing and weather tracking tools to find the best vantage locations. We supply nightly research as we openly share data, celestial tales before and during our quest for the northern lights. Departure times vary and are set on a per evening bases to optimize departure with forecast times of possible illumination. These is no guarantee. While we increase everyone's chance by providing the very best resources to pinpoint the exact solar action, unfortunately mother nature and its complex weather scheme makes the evening unpredictable. This excursion is a venture. A venture for all parties who would make an attempt to join a search party with its entire focus on witnessing earth's rarest celestial light show. Flexible Sliding Ticket Program Every reservation features a multi-evening coverage. The reservation may be used one evening.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(22)
With all due respect, this was a terrible tour. Not worth the money. Our tour was scheduled from 11:30pm - 3:30am for almost $200 per person. On the long drive, the only facts the guide said were things like “there used to be a strip club there”, and we were mostly sat in awkward silence. At one point during the trip some people in the van saw a moose but my window was completely frozen over so all I saw was ice. We got out once to see the lights and it was alright. Spent the rest of the 3 hours asleep.
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. Again, thank you for
Chasing Aurora is an art, a combination of both atmospheric science and some luck. Even though the weather condition wasn’t optimal, Bob still managed to bring us the best Aurora experience possible that night with his professional knowledge and warm hospitality as an Alaskan. If you are looking for an exciting Aurora adventure in the Anchorage area - Good news! You have come to the right place!
This was the trip of a lifetime, We spent 1-2 hours in the cold waiting for The Norther Lights, They can be hard to see from time to tine, Our guide Bob's knowledge and experience made the trip. This will be a life time memory for my son and I. The had lots of things we did not think of Hand warmers, blankets, coffee, and treats.
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.
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.
Wonderful trip to see sunset at Beluga Point & Northern Lights with a thoughtful tour guide! Highly recommend!
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.
Our driver Donna did a great job navigating and narrating the city as we waited and searched for the northern lights.
Thank you for sharing with others your experience. Our guides are a cut above others, Donna holds a remarkable record of coordinating and viewing the northern aurora lights. Best regards, the Aurora Research Team.
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.
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. Again, thank you for sharing your experience. Please consider the writers bias when reading this review. We read all reviews and strive towards adjusting to meet our world-class ranking.
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 everything they can to make sure you get to experience the aurora. Amazing communication as well.
