Turnagain Arm Highlights Photo Tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us for a photographic exploration of the stunning coastal and mountain landscapes as we explore the highlights of the Turnagain Arm. Your itinerary includes Turnagain Arm, Chugach National Forest, and Chugach State Park, with the opportunity to photograph mountain streams, waterfalls, coastal mudflats, glaciers, and both the Chugach and Kenai mountains. Depending on the season, wildlife opportunities may include bears, moose, Dall sheep, Bald eagles, and Beluga whale.
Unlike other Turnagain Arm tours available in Anchorage, our tour does not go to well-known, crowded locations. Our objective is to take you off the beaten path to explore unique photo locations that provide great photo opportunities.
Throughout the tour, you’ll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. It’s a great way to see the sights while honing your photography skills. Book it at the start of your Alaska trip and you’ll take home your best travel photos yet!
Additional Info
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
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility limitations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tripods for smartphones and DSLR cameras
Snacks
Hotel pick up and drop off (if option selected)
Creative and technical photography instruction and support
Professional photographer guide
Natural history narrative en route
Coffee and/or Tea
Cameras
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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Turnagain Arm Highlights Photo Tour
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Moose rut
266bassamm,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked back to back private tours in hopes of capturing the moose rut. Colin Tyler was my guide both days. He was very knowledgeable and took me to all the hot spots. Was able to get some amazing shots for my portfolio. Highly recommended!!!
Great day for photos
ShelleyM1467,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colin was our guide and he was great. He helped me with the manual setting on my camera and gave me tips for taking better pictures. We were only able to see a bald eagle having some lunch. We tried looking for moose and dall sheep but no luck. He took us to spots with little people which was nice. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn a little more about photography.
Majestic Turnagain
Dean H,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on our tour with Colin. When I booked the tour I had hoped to see wildlife. Low tide and bright sunshine reduced the opportunity to see wildlife. However, the weather conditions created amazing conditions for landscape photos. Colin was very helpful in offering tips to improve composition. We were able to see bald eagles, but the Turnagain Arm and Portage Lake areas were the stars of the day!
Greatest way to transfer to Anchorage
A8724MVkristenm,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Collin and Erica were fantastic they even took us by a bald eagle nest for a photo op and pointed out how to use reflections in the lake for really beautiful shots.
Great tour!
soniacZ3806KH,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad I chose this tour from my cruise ship to Anchorage. Colin & Erica were fantastic guides, taking us to some incredible spots for viewing & photos of the scenery & wildlife. They gave some great tips to get the best shots, even for those of us using our phones. Highly recommend!
Photo tour
D8288AOscotth,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colin was great! Very knowledgeable and conversational. I highly recommend this group and him. I look forward to seeing all of the great photos.
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