Here at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we are excited to sponsor tours and travel to destinations that inspire wonder, knowledge, and discovery! 

Northern Lights Trip, February 2017

See the Northern Lights With The Old Farmer’s Almanac!

Join us in Alaska to see the aurora borealis from February 26 to March 3, 2017. Led by the Almanac’s astronomy editor, Bob Berman, this 6-day, 5-night adventure promises to be the trip of a lifetime.

By night, behold the blazing and magical curtains of light. By day, tour Alaska!

Highlights include:

• accommodations, most meals
• luxury bus transport in Alaska
• Museum of the North, University of Alaska Fairbanks
• World Ice Art Championships
• dog sledding
• hot springs pool
• astronomy lectures
• photography tutorial
• optional train tour
• and much, more more!

Space is limited! For details and reservations, visit Northern Lights Tour 2017.

 

Why Book With The Old Farmer’s Almanac?

Only The Old Farmer’s Almanac can bring you tours that are like stepping into the pages of its trusted and beloved publications!

We keep tours small and personal, amazing and informative—tours that you will remember forever. Accompanied by experts in specific fields, travel to some of the most fascinating places in the world to experience astronomical events such as grand auroral displays, as well as to locations that complement an existing hobby, passion, or profession—or inspire a new one. 

Based on 20 years of experience conducting such tours, we promise safe, comfortable journeys to exceptional destinations.

Tour Testimonials

Here’s just a sampling of what we heard on recent tours:

Northern Lights Tour

“The tour more than met my expectations…all of the add-ons (dog sled ride, sno-cat ride, ice carving championship) were wonderful …and I love museums.”

“This was a wonderful tour and more than met our expectations. I look forward to further opportunities to travel with this company. Meeting several people from all over the country and different background was wonderful. We had a good group and it was the right size.”

“I totally enjoyed this trip. And it was especially nice meeting the staff of the OFA. They were all so friendly and gracious.”

Glorious Garden Tour

“A trip of a lifetime”
“I don’t have to worry about a thing, everything is being taken care of”
“I’m surprised at the beauty and variety of the gardens” 
“The food is great”
“The tour guides were wonderful”
“I have died and gone to heaven”