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Alaska Photography Day Tours

Discover the majesty of the Great Land on an Alaska photography day tour.

Why Choose us?

Passionate guides. Unique tours to off-the-beaten-path locations. Safety and ethical practices. Tours for all skill levels, including smartphone photographers. Excellent customer service guaranteed.

scenic locations

Discover hidden Alaska gems with our guides. Breathtaking views guaranteed.

Active Wildlife

Experience Alaska’s wildlife with expert guides. Safety and respect for animals guaranteed.

for cellphone photographers

Smartphone photographers welcome. Expert guides provide tips for stunning shots, regardless of your equipment.

OUR DAY TOURS

STARTS AT $189

Sunset Photo Safari

Chase the best light of the day across scenic locations around Anchorage, Turnagain Arm and Chugach State Park. Suitable for all skill levels from smartphone to pro gear.

STARTS AT $209

Turnagain Arm Highlights

Photographic journey through the Turnagain Arm, surrounded by two mountain ranges and home to the highest tidal range in the United States. Tour route includes Chugach National Forest and Chugach State Park with mountain streams, waterfalls, coastal mudflats, and glaciers.

STARTS AT $189

Anchorage Winter Wonderland Tour

Daytime winter photo tour exploring the natural beauty of the Anchorage area. Access to stunning winter landscapes and wildlife opportunities. Suitable for families and all skill levels including smartphone photographers.

STARTS AT $295

Anchorage Scenic Transfer

Professionally-led small group transfer tour for cruise passengers disembarking in Seward. Captures stunning Alaskan beauty between port and destination. Suitable for sightseers as well as beginner and experienced photographers.

STARTS AT $295

Beyond Golden Hour

An all-night Alaskan light adventure from sunset to sunrise. Captures sunset, Milky Way/aurora during narrow darkness window, and sunrise. Small group tour with technical and creative guidance. Wildlife viewing potential during margins of day.

Likely to sell out

STARTS AT $295

Moose Photo Safari

Guided photo safari selecting best location to see and photograph moose in the Anchorage vicinity during the autumn rut. Professional guidance on wildlife photography techniques.

Likely to sell out

STARTS AT $189

Focus on Feathers

Year-round bird photography tour targeting Anchorage’s wonderful mix of migratory and resident birds. Guided by experienced wildlife photographers. Excellent for bird photography enthusiasts of all levels or those who simply enjoy birding.

Likely to sell out

STARTS AT $209

Drone Dreamscapes

Year-round drone photography tour selecting locations that provide great aerial compositions of Alaska’s dramatic landscape. One of the only tours in Anchorage welcoming drone photography.

STARTS AT $189

Sunset Photo Safari

For this Anchorage photo tour, we chase the best light of the day, which at this latitude can last several glorious hours before sunset.

STARTS AT $209

Turnagain Arm Highlights

Surrounded by two mountain ranges and home to the highest tide variations in the United States, the Turnagain Arm is a stunning visual journey just south of the city of Anchorage.

STARTS AT $189

Anchorage Winter Wonderland Tour

This daytime winter photo tour explores the natural beauty of the Anchorage area, providing access to stunning landscapes and wildlife opportunities.

STARTS AT $209

Anchorage Scenic Transfer

Perfect for both budding shutterbugs and seasoned photographers, this professionally led, small group transfer tour is an opportunity to capture the stunning beauty of Alaska following your cruise.

STARTS AT $295

Beyond Golden Hour

Join us as we pull an all-nighter, Alaskan-style. As we transition from spring to summer, the light in Alaska gets amazing! This tour is for those who want an adventure in light in all its best forms available in the Far North.

Likely to sell out

STARTS AT $295

Moose Photo Safari

For this tour, we are selecting the best time of year and best location to see and photograph moose in the vicinity of Anchorage.

Likely to sell out

STARTS AT $189

FOCUS ON FEATHERS

Anchorage has a wonderful mix of migratory birds and resident birds that provide year-round opportunities for the bird photography enthusiast.

Likely to sell out

STARTS AT $209

Drone Dreamscapes

Alaska is a dramatic landscape that only gets more stunning from the air. For this year-round tour, we select locations that provide great compositions from the drone’s perspective.

Likely to sell out

STARTS AT $209

Drone Dreamscapes

Alaska is a dramatic landscape that only gets more stunning from the air. For this year-round tour, we select locations that provide great compositions from the drone’s perspective.

STARTS AT $119

InstAlaska Smartphone Photography Tour

Take your cell phone to amazing places sure to dazzle your friends, family and social media following.

STARTS AT $49

Anchorage PhotoWalk

Discover Anchorage’s immediate history and unique landmarks while advancing your photography skills on this Anchorage walking tour.

STARTS AT $295

Anchorage Aurora Quest – Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

This Anchorage northern lights tour is designed to maximize fun and opportunity with the Aurora Borealis.

STARTS AT $209

Spring & Summer Aurora Quest

While the main part of the aurora season is behind us, it is still possible to see the northern lights in the Anchorage area as we fully head into spring.

STARTS AT $209

Anchorage Scenic Transfer

Perfect for both budding shutterbugs and seasoned photographers, this professionally led, small group transfer tour is an opportunity to capture the stunning beauty of Alaska following your cruise.

What to Expect

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Day Treks as we take you on a journey through the breathtaking natural landscapes of Southcentral Alaska, providing opportunities for photo enthusiasts of all levels – whether you’re a casual smartphone user or a professional photographer looking for that perfect shot.

Explore Alaska's Natural Beauty on Our Day Treks Tours

Personalized Attention and Expert Guides on Our Day Treks Tours

Flexible Tour Options to Fit Your Schedule and Interests on Our Day Treks Tours

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2013, Alaska Photo Treks [APT] is the premier operator providing Alaska photography tours in the Southcentral region. We are fully licensed and permitted, Adventure Green Certified, and 2016 – 2019 Certificate of Excellence award winners on TripAdvisor.

We also provide an invaluable service for advanced and professional photographers by knowing where to be and when to be there for the best scenic and wildlife photo ops, with expert guides to remote locations.