Sunset Photo Safari

OVERVIEW
For this Anchorage photo tour, we chase the best light of the day, which at this latitude can last several glorious hours before sunset. This is a year-round tour. On this Anchorage photo tour you’ll be transported to scenic locations around Cook Inlet, Turnagain Arm and Chugach State Park to shoot a variety of enchanting subjects. Sunset Photo Safari is photographic fun for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers with high-end gear. Departure times vary according to sunset and a flexible itinerary allows for spontaneous stops to photograph wildlife en route. 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!
Tour Locations
Temperatures have been warmer (in the high 50s, low 60s F). Tour locations have included Turnagain Arm, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Glen Alps, McHugh Creek, and Potter Marsh.
Recent Wildlife Sightings
Bull moose, muskrat, various bird species including Bald eagles, Trumpeter swans, and a Red-throated loon.

Departure Times
- May 1-5:Â 7:00 pm
- May 6-7: 7:30 pm
- May 8-14: 7:45 pm
- May 15-21: 8:00 pm
- May 22-28: 8:15 pm
- May 29-31: 8:30 pm
- June 1-10: 8:30 pm
- June 11-25: 8:45 pm
- June 26-29: 8:30 pm
- July 1-9: 8:30 pm
- July 10-16: 8:15 pm
- July 17-23: 8:00 pm
- July 24-30: 7:45 pm
- July 31: 7:30 pm
- August 1-6: 7:30 pm
- August 7-13: 7:00 pm
- August 14-20: 6:45 pm
- August 21-27: 6:15 pm
- August 28-31: 6:00 pm
- September 1-7: 5:45 pm
- September 8-14: 5:30 pm
- September 15-21: 5:00 pm
- September 22-28: 4:45 pm
- September 29-30: 4:15 pm
- Jan 1-11 – 1:15p
- Jan 12-18 – 1:30p
- Jan 19-25 – 1:45p
- Jan 26-Feb 1 – 2:00p
- Feb 2-8 – 2:30p
- Feb 9-15 – 2:45p
- Feb 16-22 – 3:00p
- Feb 23-Mar 1 – 3:30p
- Mar 2-9 – 3:45p
- Mar 10-15 – 5:00p
- Mar 16-22 – 5:15p
- Mar 23-29 – 5:30p
- Mar 30-31 – 5:45p
- Apr 1-7 – 6:00p
- Apr 8-13 – 6:15p
- Apr 14-23 – 6:30p
- Apr 24-30 – 6:45p
- May 1-5:Â 7:00p
- May 6-13: 7:15p
- May 14-17:Â 7:30p
- May 18-21:Â 8:00p
- May 22-28:Â 8:15p
- May 29-Jun 10: 8:30p
- Jun 11-25:Â 8:45p
- Jun 26-Jul 9:Â 8:30p
- Jul 10-16:Â 8:15p
- Jul 17-23:Â 8:00p
- Jul 24-30:Â 7:45p
- Jul 31-Aug 6:Â 7:30p
- Aug 7-13:Â 7:00p
- Aug 14-20:Â 6:45p
- Aug 21-27:Â 6:15p
- Aug 28-31:Â 6:00p
- Sep 1-7 – 5:45p
- Sep 8-14 – 5:30p
- Sep 15-21 – 5:00p
- Sep 22-28 – 4:45p
- Sep 29-Oct 5 – 4:15p
- Oct 6-12 – 4:00p
- Oct 13-19 – 3:30p
- Oct 20-26 – 3:15p
- Oct 27-Nov 3 – 3:00p
- Nov 4-9 – 1:45p
- Nov 10-16 – 1:15p
- Nov 17-30 – 1:00p
- Dec 1-28 – 12:45p
- Dec 29-Dec 31 – 1:00p
Conditions
This is a moderate activity that involves walking short distances up and downhill, on stairs and uneven terrain. Weather conditions may range from rain, wind, and sun, and temperatures from 45°F [7 °C] to 80°F [27°C] in the summer. This Anchorage photo tour departs in all weather [barring a weather advisory)]. Some of the best photo ops happen during rain, snow or fog, and wildlife tends to be more active in cool, wet weather.
What's Included
What To Bring
Booking Policies & Liability Waiver
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