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June 9, 2017

John Hall’s Alaska introduces ‘Winter Wonders’ tour for 2018

Travelers come to Alaska in winter for northern lights viewing, dog mushing, skiing and the chance to surround themselvesin a winter wonderland. “Alaska’s Winter Wonders,” the newest tour from John Hall’s Alaska, offers the best of these activities on an eight-day land tour from March 13-20, 2018.

“We’ve seen a growing curiosity from travelers about what makes winter in Alaska so special,” said John Hall’s Alaska President and Founder John S. Hall.“It really is magical –the awe-inspiring experience of the aurora borealis lighting up the night sky is just the beginning.”

Highlights of “Alaska’s Winter Wonders” include:

  • Threenights in Fairbanks, a prime location for northern lights viewing
  • Aurora borealis viewing opportunities on seven eveningsand an aurora photo workshop with photographer Frank Stegles
  • Dog mushing atTrail Breaker Kennels on the Monson family homestead
  • A private charter flight to Bettles, a small town just north of the Arctic Circle and home to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve’sVisitor Center
  • A walking tour of the Inupiaq community of Evansville
  • Walking among giant ice sculptures at the Ice Art Festival in Fairbanks
  • Exploring the funky hamlet of Talkeetna and a two-night stay at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
  • An evening of curling classes, games and dinner with the Fairbanks Curling Club
  • A flightseeing excursion over Denali, Hunter, Foraker, Silverthorne and Moose’s Tooth mountains
  • Craftbeer tasting and tour of Denali Brewing Companyin Talkeetna
  • Two nights at the Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood, Alaska’s most popular ski town
  • Dinner at the AAA Four-Diamond-award-winning Seven Glaciers restaurant atop the mountain at Alyeska Resort
  • Optional day at Alyeska Resort for skiing, a day at the Spa at Alyeska or afive-hour snowmobile tour highlighting the glaciers and backcountry valleys of the Chugach Mountains

John Hall's Alaska tour managers are full-time Alaska residents and accompany guests on every adventure to provide educational enrichment and a local’s point of view. The company’s team of Alaska travel experts acquaint themselves with client dietary and mobility needs and preferences prior to departure in order to implement appropriate plans long before guests’ arrival.

The “Alaska’s Winter Wonders” tour is limited to 28passengers to provide guests with an exclusive experience. John Hall’s Alaska also makes the trip hassle-free for clients by including all meals, accommodations, activities, baggage handling and transportation in the tour package. Rates start at $4,459 per person, based on double occupancy.

Complete tour details can be found on KissAlaska.com.

About John Hall’s Alaska

Since 1983, this family-owned and operated company has offered extensive, in-depth tour packages covering Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Rockies during the summer, fall and winter months. By land, rail, air and sea, John Hall’s Alaska offers distinctive opportunities for travel enthusiasts to discover the wildlife, native cultures and geographical wonders of the Last Frontier through one-of-a-kind itineraries. All tour itineraries are value added to include hands-on, educational attractions plus amazing wildlife and glacier viewing. John Hall’s Alaska partners with award-winning wilderness lodges and highly rated local restaurants. The company employs Alaska professionals who not only drive its luxury motor coaches, but also guide and entertain guests along the way. For more information, visit KissAlaska.com.

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Media Contact:

Meghan Aftosmis, Thompson & Co. PR

212-564-4324,

Lauren Hall, John Hall’s Alaska

907-250-2355,