Sunset Photo Safari
Overview
Capture the magic of the Midnight Sun in summer! 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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- State Park fees
- Professional photographer guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Anchorage Hotel pickup is available upon request. We only pick up at an Airbnb if it is near a hotel in the Downtown, Midtown, or Spenard areas. No pick up is available in Eagle River, Chugiak, or Girdwood. Guests at those locations will need to meet at a designated location.
907 East Dowling Road
Anchorage, AK 99518, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility problems
- Not recommended for child aged 8 and under
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-9299P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- This tour 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.
- Snacks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected).
- State Park fees.
- Professional photographer guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sunset Photo Safari is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility problems
- Not recommended for child aged 8 and under
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sunset Photo Safari will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- State Park fees
- Professional photographer guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility problems
- Not recommended for child aged 8 and under
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
