Anchorage Winter Wonderland Photo Tour

This daytime winter tour explores the natural beauty of the Anchorage area, providing access to stunning landscapes and wildlife opportunities. This tour is perfect for for sightseers and photographers alike. No photography experience needed! Explore the beauty of winter, from frosty woods to ice falls, snow-covered mountains to coastal sunsets, as you visit 4-5 different locations. Destinations can include Chugach State Park, Turnagain Arm, and the Cook Inlet coast. Departure times vary according to timing of sunset, and throughout the tour, you’ll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. This winter photo tour is fun for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers with high-end gear, and it’s a great way to see the beauty of winter while developing your photography skills. Book it at the start of your Alaska trip so you can learn tools to help you better document and enjoy the rest of your Alaska vacation!

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30 min

   Photograph the iconic Alaskan float plane at the busiest seaplane base in the world! On colder, frosty days, this location is a great opportunity to capture the contrast between the natural and the mechanical.

2. 2

   Kincaid Park

   20 min

   Keep an eye out for moose as you drive through Kincaid Park. There will be the opportunity to make stops and take short walks to better capture the natural beauty and local wildlife.

3. 3

   Campbell Creek Park

   40 min

   Your photographer guide always has their finger on the pulse when it comes to where wildlife has been spotted, and they'll make stops to ensure you have the best chance of viewing different species throughout your tour.

4. 4

   Turnagain Arm Drive

   45 min

   While driving along Turnagain Arm in the winter, you may see waterfalls that have frozen in motion. You'll also have the opportunity to capture iconic landscapes along the upper Cook Inlet.

5. 5

   Chugach State Park

   45 min

   Visiting the Glen Alps section of Chugach State Park puts you at a higher elevation, perfect for photographing the surrounding epic and snowy mountain landscapes.

6. 6

   Campbell Creek Estuary

   40 min

   End your tour by shooting the sunset, and head back to your hotel having deepened your connection with Alaska through the art of photography.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for children under the age of 12

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.