The Northern Lights Extensions are not yet bookable as standalone trips. Please check back in a few weeks or checkout our signature Ultimate Northern Lights Photography Tour & Workshop.

If you are currently booked on Brown Bears of Katmai in the Fall or Polar Bears of the Alaskan Arctic and would like to participate in the Northern Lights Extension please contact us at:

adventure@backcountryjourneys.com

or by calling 928-478-1521

Northern Lights Extension

Level 1
Activities include road-based photography sessions and /or light walks. Sometimes they involve getting into and out of small boats depending upon the trip (all of our standard & boat-based trips are level 1). Walks are generally on smooth dirt trails or paved pathways.

Level 2
Activities include light walking along maintained dirt trails and pathways with your camera gear. Mileage is generally between three and five miles but elevation gain is never more than a few hundred feet.

Level 3
Activities include walking and hiking along trails that may have more significant elevation gain. Mileage is generally between four and seven miles and elevation gain may be up to 1500 feet. Trails may be uneven, rocky and slippery.

Level 4
Activities include hiking on more challenging trails that are steep, uneven and with elevation gain up to 2500 feet. Mileage will vary but can range from five to nine miles.

Level 5
Our most challenging activity level for those who like to really push it! Activities include steep hiking on rough, rugged trails and often in trail-less wilderness areas. Expect significant elevation gain and lots of sweat!

Trip Difficulty Ratings

We offer both standard & boat-based photography trips as well as hiker trips that cater to those who want to put on the miles in order to get the shot! Accommodations are always included on Backcountry Journeys trips and we have several different styles that can range from comfortable Lodge-Based trips, Cruises, Wilderness Eco-Lodge trips, Backpacking & Wilderness Camping trips. Read more about our trips styles by clicking below.

Photography Trip Types

We offer this trip as either a stand-alone photo safari or a trip extension to our signature Wildlife of Costa Rica tour.

When making your reservation for the main Wildlife of Costa Rica trip simply add the trip extension at checkout.

After all - you are traveling all the way to Costa Rica you might as well spend a few more days!