Join us for an exploration of the stunning coastal and mountain landscapes as we explore the Turnagain Arm, for sightseers and photographers alike. No photography experience needed! Your itinerary includes Turnagain Arm, Chugach National Forest, and Chugach State Park, with the opportunity to photograph streams, waterfalls, coastal areas, glaciers, and mountains. Depending on the season, wildlife opportunities may include bears, moose, Dall sheep, Bald eagles, and Beluga whale. Unlike other Turnagain Arm tours available in Anchorage, our tour does not go to well-known, crowded locations. Our objective is to take you off the beaten path to explore unique photo locations that provide great photo opportunities. Throughout the tour, you’ll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. It’s a great way to see the sights while honing your photography skills. Book it at the start of your Alaska trip and you’ll take home your best travel photos yet!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
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Tour pick up schedule will be sent via email no later than 24 hours in advance of your tour start time. Hotel pick up is available for all guests staying at Anchorage-area hotels. Note that hotels in Girdwood, Chugiak, and Eagle River are not included. Pick up from Airbnbs is available on a case-by-case basis as long as the location is near an Anchorage-area hotel in the Downtown, Midtown, or Spenard neighborhoods.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Turnagain Arm Highlights Photo Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $209 per person for this Anchorage experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Tour pick up schedule will be sent via email no later than 24 hours in advance of your tour start time. Hotel pick up is available for all guests staying at Anchorage-area hotels. Note that hotels in Girdwood, Chugiak, and Eagle River are not included. Pick up from Airbnbs is available on a case-by-case basis as long as the location is near an Anchorage-area hotel in the Downtown, Midtown, or Spenard neighborhoods. Pickup points include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for children under the age of 12
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility limitations
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 verified reviews; it is run by Alaska Photo Treks.
Amber was a great guide and took us to some off the beaten path locations for photo opportunities. She was knowledgeable and personable. The pickup and drop off were flawless. This was the highlight of our visit to Anchorage.
Thank you for letting us know that Amber took such good care of you! We hope to see you again.
If you want to have photo opportunities this is the excursion. Takes you to many places outside the city, to see the lovely scenery of the countryside of Alaska. Barry was our guide, he was excellent. He helped to capture the perfect picture.
I am happy to hear how much you enjoyed your tour with Barry. Thank you for letting us know!
What a great day trip. We saw lot's of wildlife, and Erica was super helpful!
Thank you so much for letting us know how much you enjoyed your tour with Erica. We hope to see you again sometime!
This was a great experience. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Our guide Erica was very knowledgeable about different photography settings with the iPhone along with a digital SLR. Erica was a fantastic guide! I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for letting us know that Erica took such good care of you and that you enjoyed our tour so much. I am very happy to hear that! We hope to see you again sometime, but keep practicing those new photo tips!
Erica was a great Travel photographer guide showing us around the Anchorage area. We didn’t have the best weather, but she took us to some great spots. I really appreciate her help with my camera and recommending settings. It was a great day and I highly recommended if you are in Alaska.
Thank you so much for letting us know how much you enjoyed your Turnagain Arm Highlights tour! We always tell guests that it is possible to get good photos even in poor weather; I am happy to hear you go so much out of the tour and valued Erica's guidance. We hope to see you again sometime!
This was a wonderful tour. I booked rather last minute and they were wonderful about accommodating me. My tour tide, Ben, was friendly, engaging, and interesting. I'm a total amateur in terms of photography - I point and shoot with my phone. I took the tour mostly to see pretty places and learn a little about how to take pictures like a real photographer. And it was exactly what I wanted. We went to lovely spots and Ben (and others in the group, everyone was super friendly) gave me tips about how to break into photography a little more. The spots we went to were more unique than a lot of the other tours. Pick up and drop off were smooth, and communication was great. Overall would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for letting us know how much you enjoyed the tour. We are glad you signed up with us - and Saturday was definitely a better weather day than Sunday. We are happy that Ben helped you learn some new tips and that you enjoyed our unique locations so much. We really try to give a special experience with such a special place as Turnagain Arm. We hope to see you again sometime!
Great trip with Ben. Scenes were amazing. Great waterfalls. Saw moose crossing the road
I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour and Ben's guidance. Thanks for letting us know!
If you are taking a cruise that ends in Whittier, do yourself a huge favor and book a transfer tour with Colin and Raina at Alaska Photo Treks. They picked us up right at the cruise dock and turned what could have been a mundane travel day into the absolute highlight of our trip. Instead of just driving straight to Anchorage, we spent a fantastic 4 hours exploring the landscape. Colin and Raina’s local knowledge is unmatched. They knew exactly where to pull over for the best light, angles, and scenery—hidden gems and spectacular vantage points that I never would have found on my own. As a photographer, the results speak for themselves. I walked away with several absolute "keepers" from just this single 4-hour excursion. Honestly, if I had rented a car and tried to scout locations myself, I doubt I would have come home with as many incredible photos in a full week of searching. If you want to maximize your time in Alaska and capture stunning, professional-quality memories, I cannot recommend Alaska Photo Treks enough. Thank you, Colin and Raina, for an unforgettable day!
Thank you so much for letting us know that you enjoyed this tour so much. What you describe is exactly why we created this tour. We pride ourselves on hiring guides with great local knowledge and who are superb photographers - I am happy that Colin and Rain took such good care of you. We hope to see you again in the future! For those who are arriving on a Holland America ship to Whittier, the tour code is 81312, for those arriving on a Princess Cruise ship, the tour code is WH1-410.
We had a great experience. Very knowledgeable about the area and provided assistance in getting the best photo we could
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for letting us know. We hope to see you again.
I booked back to back private tours in hopes of capturing the moose rut. Colin Tyler was my guide both days. He was very knowledgeable and took me to all the hot spots. Was able to get some amazing shots for my portfolio. Highly recommended!!!
Hi, Bassan -- Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a good experience on your tours with Colin, and we're thrilled to know that you were able to make some amazing photos. We hope you're able to visit Anchorage again and join us for another tour sometime in the future. Until then, best wishes and safe travels! Anna & the APT Team
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnagain Arm Highlights Photo Tour | 5 hours | 5.0 (17) | $209 | |
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