Anchorage Winter Photography Scenic Tour

This daytime winter photo tour explores the natural beauty of the Anchorage area, providing access to stunning landscapes and wildlife opportunities.
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 coast of Cook Inlet. Departure times will vary according to the 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!

Meeting Point

Alaska Photo Treks

907 E Dowling Rd #9, Anchorage, AK 99518, USA

Look for Suite 9 marked with signage for Through the Lens and Alaska Photo Treks. There is plenty of parking available for your rental car.

What's included:

• Tripods for smartphones and DSLR cameras
• Hotel pick up and drop off (if option selected)
• Creative and technical photography instruction and support
• Professional photographer guide
• Natural history narrative en route

Not included:

• Cameras

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Lake Hood Seaplane Base

Anchorage, AK 99530, USA

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.

30 minutes

Kincaid Park

6998 Raspberry Rd, , Anchorage, 99502-1858, Alaska

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.

40 minutes

Campbell Creek Park

2365 E 48th Ave, Anchorage, 99507, Alaska

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.

40 minutes

Turnagain Arm Drive

Seward Highway, Anchorage, Alaska

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.

45 minutes

Chugach State Park

18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, 99516, Alaska

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.

45 minutes

Campbell Creek Estuary

Selkirk Drive, Anchorage, 99502, Alaska

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

40 minutes