Sunset Photo Safari
Anchorage, Guam
Capture the magic of the Midnight Sun in summer or mid-day twilight in winter! Photograph stunning Alaska landscapes with technical and creative support provided by local, professional photographer guides who know where to be and when. This tour is designed to accommodate picture takers, but non-photographer guests are welcome to join in and enjoy the views. Natural history and historical narratives are provided along the way. Departure is based on sunset to capitalize on the best light of the day. The tour begins three hours before sunset and concludes one hour after sunset. A flexible itinerary allows for spontaneous stops to photograph wildlife en route and to highlight seasonal changes.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: 9700 Point Woronzof Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
From the Anchorage Viewpoint, we will photograph evening light on the Anchorage skyline with the Chugach Mountains in the background.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, 154th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99587
An accidental wetland that was created by the construction of the Alaska Railroad, it is now one of the area’s most active migratory bird nesting sanctuaries. Here, we will be viewing and photographing migratory birds and wildlife.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chugach State Park, Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
At the Glen Alps area of the park, located high in the Chugach Mountains, you'll photograph panoramic views overlooking Anchorage and Cook Inlet at sunset.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake Hood Harbor, 185 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502
Photograph the iconic Alaskan float plane at the busiest seaplane base in the world!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: McHugh Creek Recreation Area, Mile 112 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Learn slow shutter speed technique while photographing water cascading down a craggy mountainside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Professional photographer guide
- Local guide
- State Park fees
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility problems
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for child aged 8 and under
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Cloth face masks required for staff and guests when social distancing not possible (i.e., inside the tour van), but not out in open areas when social distancing is possible.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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