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WHEN SHOULD I VISIT ALASKA FOR PHOTOGRAPHY – BY SEASON

Use this info to make the best decisions for your tour based on your interests.

WINTER

Don’t discount winter in Alaska. It’s beautiful and quiet and you will see extraordinary things not seen elsewhere like aurora borealis and cool deep blue glacier ice features.

NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY: Very short days and can be uncomfortably cold. Aurora is possible but not as active as around spring and fall equinoxes. However, this is the best time to capture snow and ice laden trees and forests below snow plastered mountains. It’s very quiet for wildlife. The best potential is moose in winter environments. Ice caves and glacier features are accessible but short daylight and very low sun angle mean challenging light inside glacier features. Many venues and remote lodges are shut down. Highways can be snow and ice covered for hundreds of miles for weeks at a time making road travel slower and more risky. On certain landscapes including the south side of Denali and the Alaska Range, the low winter light can produce beautiful pink alpenglow for hours.

FEBRUARY: Still cold with long nights but daylight gains become noticeable toward the end of the month. Aurora activity increases. Good potential for snow laden forests early but potential decreases as the month progresses. Ice caves and glacier features are pretty solid. The increased daylight opens up more possibilities. Wildlife is still slow with antler-less moose and a few eagles the most likely wildlife encounters.

MARCH: This is prime time and the best winter month in Alaska for photography. March is still a solid winter month that can see significant snowfalls that inhibit transportation. However, the potential for sunny days also increase as Alaska enters its driest season. Daylight increases are noticeable. Aurora activity peaks around the equinox. Winter landscapes are still fantastic with lots of snow in the mountains. Some rivers and streams typically begin to show open water which adds nice visual interest to landscapes. The number of clear days increases in March. Wildlife is still slow with the best potential being moose (bulls will be without antlers), Dall sheep and some early returning waterfowl. Ice caves and glacier features see better light with the longer days and gaining sun angle.

SPRING

This is the dry season in Southcentral Alaska. Coastal Alaska still has a predominantly cloudy climate but the number of sunny days is in spring.

APRIL/MAY: These months are tricky and generally represent the least photogenic landscape potential as melting snow and mud create a mess and colorless landscape. Aurora viewing decreases rapidly with the gaining daylight and pretty much gone by the first few days of May. NOT ALL IS LOST. Exploring marine waters in Prince William Sound and Kenai Peninsula can be fantastic on nice days. The landscape is striking with deep blue marine waters with snow clad peaks all around. Tidewater glaciers and icebergs are more accessible. Migratory marine wildlife begins returning such as humpback and orca whales, while seabirds and fresh water waterfowl begin returning en masse. The best part is it is still quiet. Cruise ships are still largely absent so there are far less tour boats on the waters than during summer.

JUNE: This is really the best “spring” month in Southcentral and coastal Alaska. The boreal forest leafs out in late May near sea level and in mid-June at higher altitudes. For landscapes, this is the best month for fresh green vegetation below snow capped mountains. Coastal lupine blooms are in late June. Babies are small and cute for moose and bear.

SUMMER

Everything is happening in summer with landscapes and wildlife. This is also the most crowded and buggiest time of year. Lodging and car rental prices are their highest due to limited supply. A summer visit requires early planning. A trip in summer should be secured no later than the previous December or January.

JULY/MID-AUGUST: This is the greenest time of year with maximum wildflowers, especially fireweed. Almost every venue is possible during peak summer except for ice caves and other glacier features. This is the most active time for most wildlife as well. Bear photography driven by summer salmon runs is also at its most productive at many spots. Moose bulls will sport beautiful velvet covered antlers. Marine mammals have pups and are frequently seen around icebergs and tidewater glaciers. All babies are still cute with increased mobility as they grow.

AUTUMN

This is my favorite season in Alaska and my busiest. Southcentral Alaska is still an undiscovered fall color gem. What we have over fall in the lower-48 are miles of colorful boreal forest AND untold miles of tundra fall colors. Colorful foregrounds make for pleasing and stark visual contrast with fresh snow on rugged mountains and blue and white ice of glaciers. Aurora activity increases as does the photography potential as the nights lengthen. There is a caveat. Fall can be rainy but that doesn’t mean there are not nice days and clear nights. There are. This is why we recommend at least 6 days on any tour, especially in fall to stack odds in your favor that you will catch beautiful light. Many animals are in their prime, most tourists leave, and hotel and car rental rates decrease.

AUGUST: Is a transition month. In the tundra, fall colors begin showing up mid month. By late August, fall colors are near peak in the alpine tundra of Denali National Park and along the higher elevations of the Denali Highway. Tundra areas of the Chugach and Kenai Mountains also show significant colors. Moose begin shedding velvet from their antlers and gatherings become more frequent in areas around Anchorage. Daylight decreases become more noticeable toward the end. Early aurora displays are possible. The earliest night I’ve photographed aurora in Anchorage is the 12th.

SEPTEMBER: Even more of a transition month than August. This is the month the vast boreal forest transitions. Peak forest colors near Fairbanks and higher elevations of Southcentral are around mid month. Mid month is also when you see incredible colors in both tundra and forest environments. Peak forest colors around Anchorage are in late September. Animals are in their prime. Bull moose are rutting and large bulls spar. Some salmon turn bright red colors and bears are still actively feeding. Aurora activity peaks around the equinox. Late August to late September presents a narrow window where most tundra lakes afford beautiful colors and reflections for aurora before they freeze.

OCTOBER: Most landscape photo opportunities really begin shutting down. The landscape turns brown as forests and tundra are void of leaves. Early snowfalls add visual interest and aurora displays and reflections are quite possible but so are long periods of cloudy days and a decrease in daylight. Moose are still quite active but bears begin to disperse and many viewing opportunities diminish. It is nice and quiet.

ALASKA CUSTOM TOUR IDEAS AND APPROXIMATE COSTS

(subject to third party vendor fee increases)

Use these ideas as a framework for your own custom tour. Or, we can execute these itineraries as is with your chosen dates.

Custom Alaska photo tour total costs vary depending upon many factors. These factors include: remoteness of location traveling to, season traveling, lodging location, your lodging style preference, and additional modes of transportation required or desired (e.g. helicopters, chartered boats, etc.)

The tour ideas listed below are merely suggestions and not packages. The listed costs include our guide fee, 1-2 hour orientation and presentation, ground transportation in our private van or rental vehicle (for 3 or more clients), and all expenses including accommodations, location fees, and third party vendor fees, such as air and boat charters. Client meals in most cases are separate and not included in costs.

You can choose to follow the suggested itinerary exactly, or customize it by mixing and matching elements to perfectly suit your photographic goals.

3 DAY MINIMALIST HIGHWAY

Description: Explore the road system north and south of Anchorage including the Seward and Glenn Highways. Both highways and the road to Hatcher Pass offer miles of pristine landscape photo opportunities from roadside pull outs and short walks with scenery normally only found in national parks. This tour does not include any off-highway excursions.

Tour Base: Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage and 1 night in Palmer area.

Best times: February/March, mid-June to late September.

What you can see and photograph: Mountain landscapes, both coastal and interior, cascading streams and rivers, waterfalls, distant glaciers, wildflowers and/or fall colors (in season).

Best suited for: Emerging photographers that really want to improve their craft and are less concerned about capturing gallery or portfolio images, though that is entirely possible if lighting conditions are favorable. Can include a mix of on location time and post-production and constructive critique.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet in the evening for a 1-2 hour presentation and dinner. Overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 1: Explore the Seward Highway all the way to Seward for coastal and interior mountain landscapes. Overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 2: Make a long haul north for sunrise on Denali or explore secondary roads in the Matanuska Valley photographing on Alaska State Park Lands. Overnight in Palmer area.

DAY 3: Photograph the incredible north side of the Chugach Mountains along the Glenn Highway. Overnight in Anchorage.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $6,500 – $7,700 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 4 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

3 DAY PREMIUM WILDLIFE CENTRIC

Description: This focuses on the best wildlife potential that includes 2 days of off-highway travel by bush plane and custom boat tour in protected marine waters.

Tour Base: Anchorage. All overnight stays in Anchorage.

Best times: Mid-June to late September

What you can see and photograph: Coastal grizzly bears, moose, humpback and orca whales, sea lions, sea otters, harbor seals, eagles, puffins, swans, and other waterfowl.

Best suited for: Serious wildlife photographers of all skill levels that want to prioritize big Alaska wildlife over landscape/travel subjects. Can include a mix of on location time and post-production and constructive critique.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet the night before tour starts for short presentation and going over details of the itinerary based on latest conditions and other factors.

DAY 1: Remote day trip for bears in Lake Clark National Park via bush plane (late August to late September).

DAY 2: Moose exploring Anchorage parks and adjacent Chugach State Park on foot or mountain bike.

DAY 3: Marine wildlife via custom boat charter in either Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay, or Western Prince William Sound.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $14,235 – 16,954 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 4 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

5 DAY BEST OF SUMMER SAMPLER

For wildflowers, coastal scenery, unique glacier scenery and opportunistic wildlife

Description: This is similar to the 3-day minimalist highway tour described above but adds 2 off-highway excursions by charter boat and helicopter to epic locations. In addition to the unique off highway venues, the extra 2 days allows us to revisit certain locations in better light or to improve upon first efforts. Explore the road system north and south of Anchorage including the Seward and Glenn Highways. Both highways and the road to Hatcher Pass offer miles of pristine landscape photo opportunities from roadside pull outs and short walks with scenery normally only found in national parks.

Includes 2-4 hour glacier shoot with doors off and 1-2 landings on and above the glacier PLUS an 8-10 hour custom boat tour for coastal landscapes including tide water and iceberg landscapes and marine wildlife.

Tour Base: 4 nights Anchorage, 2 nights in remote places such as Palmer and or Seward areas.

Best times: Mid-June to mid-August.

What you can see and photograph: Mountain landscapes – both coastal and interior, cascading streams and rivers, waterfalls, glaciers with blue pools, tide water glacier faces and icebergs, wildflowers, tundra, marine wildlife such as sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, possible orca and humpback whales, and some land wildlife like moose, dall sheep, black bears, waterfowl, eagles.

Best suited for: Photographers of all skill levels with a diverse interest in both landscape/travel and wildlife subjects who want to experience some more unique off-highway destinations not seen or photographed by many others. Can do a mix of on location time and post-production and constructive critique.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet the night before tour starts for short presentation and going over details of the itinerary based on latest conditions and other factors. Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 1: Sunrise along Seward Highway coast with an 8-10 hour custom boat charter in Prince William Sound or Seward. Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 2: Sunrise local area followed by exploring the Chugach and Glenn Highway photographing along the road system. Overnight Palmer area.

DAY 3: Sunrise at local lake followed by helicopter excursion involving glacier landings, ridge landings and doors off aerial landscape photography of big beautiful remote mountain landscapes. Overnight Palmer area.

DAY 4: Explore Talkeetna mountains and or capturing Denali’s south side (weather permitting) and local area wildlife. Overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 5: Short off-highway train ride and easy hike to spectacular iceberg filled glacier lake, and/or revisiting a previously explored area with better light/conditions. Overnight in Anchorage.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $15,725 – $20,795 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 6 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

5 DAY BEST OF AUTUMN LANDSCAPE AND WILDLIFE SAMPLER

Including Moose, Glaciers and Aurora

Description: Southcentral Alaska is still a lightly visited and photographed gem of fall colors. Miles of boreal forest and tundra colors below rugged peaks with virtually no crowds await the serious fall photographer. And there’s more!

Add in glaciers and their stark contrast against fall colors and aurora displays – things you won’t see at many crowded fall color hot spots in the lower-48 states. Plus, many animals are in prime condition with moose beginning to gather in their approaching rut affording more photo opportunities than during summer months. With the lengthening nights, aurora displays return and during fall before lakes freeze for the winter, there are golden opportunities to capture aurora and reflections. Quality bear viewing as a day trip is still possible at limited locations. Roads are quieter and hotel rates drop after mid-September.

Tour Base: 4 nights Anchorage, 2 nights in remote places such as Palmer and/or Talkeetna areas.

Best times: Early September to early October.

What you can see and photograph: Mountain landscapes: Miles of forest and/or tundra fall colors below rugged mountains, cascading streams and rivers, waterfalls, glaciers with blue pools, tide water glacier faces and icebergs. Wildlife: moose in prime condition, waterfowl and bears.

Best suited for: Photographers of all skill levels who love fall colors and have a wide range of interests in landscape/travel and wildlife subjects and are interested in experiencing and capturing distinctive fall imagery that isn’t available in the lower 48 states. Can do a mix of on location time and post-production and constructive critique.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet the night before tour starts for short presentation and going over details of the itinerary based on latest conditions and other factors. Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 1: Sunrise along Seward Highway coast with an 8-10 hour custom boat charter in Prince William Sound or Seward. Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 2: Sunrise local area followed by exploring the Chugach and Glenn Highway photographing along the road system. Overnight Palmer area.

DAY 3: Sunrise at local lake followed by helicopter excursion involving glacier landings, ridge landings and doors off aerial landscape photography of big beautiful remote mountain landscapes. Overnight Palmer area.

DAY 4: Explore Talkeetna mountains and or capturing Denali’s south side (weather permitting) and local area wildlife. Overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 5: Work Anchorage area parks and nearby Chugach State Park for moose with bulls sparring and searching or cows. Overnight in Anchorage.

NOTE: This tour and similar itinerary can be extended for 1 or more days.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $15,636 – $20,490 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 6 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

5 DAY INTERIOR ALASKA AUTUMN AURORA

With some fall color landscapes

Description: If capturing the aurora is your primary goal at the expense of other photo opportunities such as fall colors, marine landscape and wildlife and remote glacier shoots then basing out of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska puts you squarely under the aurora oval and photographic displays are probable and likely around the equinoxes even with very little geomagnetic activity. Of course, this is also dependent on clear skies where auroras are visible. HINT: They are not always only to the north! At these latitudes, great displays can happen in any quadrant of the celestial night sky.

Tour Base: Fairbanks. All nights Fairbanks, or, 2 nights Fairbanks, 3 nights in Delta Junction or very spartan and very remote lodging along the Dalton Highway.

Best times: late August to late September. There is a narrow window to capture the aurora, fall colors and reflections on lakes, ponds and rivers before winter and freeze-up sets in.

What you can see and photograph: Maximum aurora time with low rolling hills and trees as foregrounds near Fairbanks with more interesting mountain landscapes possible in the Alaska and Brooks Ranges. In fall, big glacier rivers, small streams and many lakes. In mid-September, vast forests in peak fall colors. Opportunistic wildlife such as moose and waterfowl.

Best suited for: Serious night sky photographers of all skill levels who don’t mind missing out on other seasonally great landscapes and photo ops further south. This tour maximizes potential for seeing and photographing aurora borealis displays. Can do a mix of on location time and post-production and constructive critique.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet the night before tour starts for short presentation and going over details of the itinerary based on latest conditions and other factors. Aurora potential may exist the day you arrive and if it does, we will hit the ground running!

DAY 1: Explore around Fairbanks for sunset followed by staying out as long as possible for potential aurora photography.

DAY 2 – 4: We will examine forecast weather both north and south of Fairbanks and make decisions on which direction to go and explore. It could mean venturing to Delta Junction to include Alaska Range landscapes with aurora, or, traveling much further and more remote into the Brooks Range.

DAY 5: Return to Fairbanks for tour end.

NOTE: This tour and similar itinerary can be extended for 1 or more days.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $13,673 – $15,425 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 6 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

5 DAY INTERIOR ALASKA WINTER AURORA

With some opportunities for winter mountain landscapes

Description: If capturing the aurora is your primary goal at the expense of other photo opportunities such as marine landscape and wildlife and remote glacier shoots then basing out of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska puts you squarely under the aurora oval and photographic displays are probable and likely around the equinoxes even with very little geomagnetic activity. Of course, this is also dependent on clear skies where auroras are visible. HINT: They are not always and only to the north! At these latitudes, great displays can happen in any quadrant of the celestial night sky.

Tour Base: Fairbanks. All nights Fairbanks, or, 2 nights Fairbanks, 3 nights in Delta Junction or very spartan and very remote lodging along the Dalton Highway.

Best times: Mid-February to mid-April, with late March being best.

What you can see and photograph: Maximum aurora time with low rolling hills and trees as foregrounds near Fairbanks with more interesting mountain landscapes possible in the Alaska and Brooks Ranges. Most waters will be frozen with almost no potential for reflections.

Best suited for: Serious night sky photographers of all skill levels who don’t mind missing out on other seasonally great landscapes and photo ops further south. This tour maximizes potential for seeing and photographing aurora borealis displays. March and even April can see brutal cold winter conditions so photographers need to be prepared for possible serious winter. In Fairbanks in mid to late March can see temperatures as low as -20F or into the low 40’sF during warm spells. Generally speaking, spring sees more clear days than fall and the winter landscape both north and south of Fairbanks can be starkly beautiful.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet the night before tour starts for short presentation and going over details of the itinerary based on latest conditions and other factors. Aurora potential may exist the day you arrive and if it does, we will hit the ground running!

DAY 1: Explore around Fairbanks for sunset followed by staying out as long as possible for potential aurora photography.

DAY 2 – 4: We will examine forecast weather both north and south of Fairbanks and make decisions on which direction to go and explore. It could mean venturing to Delta Junction to include Alaska Range landscapes with aurora, or, traveling much further and more remote into the Brooks Range.

DAY 5: Return to Fairbanks for tour end.

NOTE: This tour and similar itinerary can be extended for 1 or more days.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $14,157 – $14,991 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 6 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

6 DAY BEST OF WINTER EXPLORER

with Glacier Ice Caves, Winter Landscapes, Peak Aurora … and more!

Description: Southcentral Alaska is awesome in late winter with fantastic and unique photo opportunities you won’t see at most winter mountain destinations. Feel the positive energy of rapidly increasing daylight. Yes, as expected, it is still winter, but gone are the dreary dark days and extreme, uncomfortable cold of mid-winter. Using helicopter access, we visit deep blue glacier features that are sometimes reminiscent to slot canyons in the desert Southwest. The mountain winter landscape that is normally cloaked in deep snow serves as great foregrounds during peak aurora season. Some river waterways begin to open up adding even more visual interest. There’s more! Early season custom boat tours open up unique photo opportunities of snowy coastal mountains from deep blue marine waters with seeing and photographing early season returns of marine wildlife.

Tour Base:Anchorage – 4 nights Anchorage and 2 nights in remote places such as Palmer and/or Seward.

Best times: Late February to early April.

What you can see and photograph: Snowy Mountain landscapes in all directions! Open coastal waters with snowy mountains, unique ice caves and other glacier ice features without any technical gear (other than microspike traction devices), aurora borealis displays, dog mushing events (timing dependent), stunning coastal mountain scenery from inland marine waters, early wildlife such as eagles, sea birds, sea lions and sea otters. Custom boat tours are only done on cherry picked days with no weather issues. Depending on client priorities, any clear night has potential to see and photograph aurora.

Best suited for: Hardy photographers of all skill levels with a diverse interest in both landscape/travel and wildlife subjects willing to photograph in winter conditions. In March, temperatures can range from -10F on interior mountain nights photographing aurora, to near 50F on sunny afternoons near sea level.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet the night before tour starts for short presentation and going over details of the itinerary based on latest conditions and other factors. Overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 1: Aurora and sunrise on Denali from northern Parks Highway area. Optional morning flights and shoot over Denali. Overnight in Palmer.

DAY 2: A doors-off helicopter shoot focusing on aerial landscape photography and glacial features in the Chugach Mountains. Overnight in Palmer.

DAY 3: Local area sunrise, or sleep in from aurora. Explore coastal landscapes along Seward Highway. Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 4: Sunrise along Turnagain Arm followed by all-day custom boat charter in Prince William Sound or Resurrection Bay, Seward. Return and overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 5 & 6: More focus on aurora in local area, revisit Denali South if weather was not favorable on first attempt and option for additional helicopter flight to more glacier and ice features. Overnights in Anchorage.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $15,747 – $21,655 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 6 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

7 DAY GRAND SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA WILDERNESS LANDSCAPE AND WILDLIFE

Description: Experience and photograph the best of Alaska’s most unique and epic landscapes and wildlife the way it was meant to be – remote and out in the wild! This tour idea maximizes off-highway day trip excursions via bush plane, charter boat, helicopter and even by rail to see legendary Alaska wilderness at its finest! You will see and photograph both interior and coastal landscapes and wildlife that most photographers never see.

Custom charter boats take us to abundant marine wildlife and coastal mountains with tidewater glaciers. Helicopter access affords unparalleled aerial photography opportunities with landings to places not reachable by any other way. Bush planes, in season, take us to photograph wild brown bears in incredible locations. Overnight trips for bear photography are possible based on on seasonal availability.

Full day of remote bear photography in August and September.

Tour Base: Anchorage. Depending on client preferences, all nights can be in Anchorage or places within a 2 hour drive such as Seward and Talkeetna

Best times: Mid-June to late September.

What you can see and photograph: Stunning and remote mountain landscapes, interior and tide water glaciers with icebergs and blue pools, sweeping glacier and mountain views from high ridge vantage points, waterfalls, fjords, seasonal colorful flora (wildflowers or fall colors), marine wildlife and birds, moose, brown bears, waterfowl and other opportunistic wildlife.

Best suited for: Serious photographers, with diverse interests in all things wild, who are confident in their photography skills, have a spirited desire for adventure travel, who prioritize off the beaten path and unique wilderness photography opportunities over costs. Photographers willing to go the extra mile and have the patience to do what it takes to get the best shots (within legal, ethical and safety parameters, of course) and even better, who are willing to hike a few miles, if necessary, will greatly benefit from this style of tour.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 0: Meet the night before tour starts for short presentation and going over details of the itinerary based on latest conditions and other factors. Local area sunset if conditions and light are favorable. Overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 1: Bear photography day adventure via bush plane to remote location in Lake Clark or Katmai National Parks. (Based on seasonal bear concentrations and availability. Mostly August and September.) Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 2: Sunrise shoot, and custom all-day boat charter in Prince William Sound. Sunset shoot on Kenai Peninsula and overnight in Seward.

DAY 3: Morning helicopter aerial shoot with 2 landings for photography. Overnight Seward.

DAY 4: All day custom boat charter into Kenai Fjords National Park photographing marine wildlife and landscapes. Road travel back to Anchorage with opportunistic photography along the way. Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 5: Sunrise hike to remote pass and lake, or sunrise hike looking for photogenic moose, followed by off-highway train ride to a remote lake with a glacier and icebergs. Overnight Anchorage.

DAY 6: Morning moose hike in local park or trails. Drive to Palmer or beyond. Doors off aerial landscape shoot and remote glacier shoot via helicopter. Overnight Palmer.

DAY 7: Sunrise shoot of Denali followed by our final aerial shoot via bush plane over and around Denali and Ruth Amphitheater in Denali National Park from Talkeetna. Return to Anchorage for final night of tour.

Approximate costs (2026/2027): $30,255 – $37,589 Final cost may vary based on various seasonal accommodation rates and lodging availability. Price includes our guide fee, ground transportation in our private van, and 6 nights accommodations for 1-2 people sharing a room.

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