From April 8 Travel Agent Central:
John Hall’s Alaska is offering a number of tours aimed at helping travelers see the Northern Lights. In winter, the eight-day Alaska’s Winter Wonders itinerary has multiple opportunities for Aurora-viewing, as well as a visit to a sled dog kennel, a tour of the Denali Brewing Company, and explorations of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Denali and Talkeetna. Guests will also spend a day skiing or snowmobiling at Alyeska Resort. The 10-day land / seven-day sea Three Bears of Alaska tour combines a cruise onboard the Celebrity Millennium with the opportunity to travel onboard the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks to see the Northern Lights. John Hall’s Alaska offers travel agents 5 percent commission on the total package price.
Also this winter, the Alaska Railroad continued to emphasize its Aurora Winter Train, which travels weekends between Anchorage and Fairbanks from late September through mid-May and this year increased midweek departures from late February through March. The railroad is also continuing to refine its onboard dining experience, with a particular focus on local ingredients and options for guests who have specific dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
