Exploration Tours
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Motor Coach Tours locally and throughout the U.S. and Canada
1 One Day Casino Hops
Gaming is tracked by casinos and non-gamers will be asked not to continue participating in these type of tours. No loitering or other activities. Please limit meals to one hour. Use of players club cards is mandatory to continue participation in the programs. No suitcas- es/large backpacks on bus. Casino Management reserves right to modify this program at any time at their discretion and refunds are not offered. You’ll have fours hours to relax and enjoy the day.
Snoqualmie Casino $29 $10.00 Free Play and $10 Meal Voucher, 4 Hours to Play Oct 25th Nov 14th 80% of our tours operate on a full size coach with restroom Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am Fife: 9:50am But when our numbers fall below 10 passengers we may move the tour to our comfortable deluxe executive coach and make frequent Halloween Day at Skagit Casino $29 stops along the way. This avoids cancelations and disappointment. Halloween Specials… Dress Up Get Your Next Casino Hop Free! Sometimes a tours is specially designed for this vehicle and will Oct 31st state limit 10 passengers. If you prefer NEVER to ride on the small- Gra: 7:50am Tum: 8:10am Oly: 8:30am Tac: 9:00am FW: 9:30am er coach just say so at booking and we will note your file. Board your tour at these departure locations. Swinomish Boomin Tuesday $39 Free Play, $5.00 Meal Voucher 4 Hours to Play Some locations listed are not available on all tours. Check each Dec 11th with Holiday Light Display following tour for the departure location closest to you. We provide transfers Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am FW: 10:00am to airport from TAC,OLY, TUM & GRA only but can arrange trans- fers from other locations for a fee. Tulalip Casino $29
Meal Voucher, Buy In and Outlet Shop Shuttle Kelso, Three Rivers Mall KEL Nov 27th Park between Food Court Entrance and nearer to Safeway. Gra: 7:50am Tum: 8:10am Oly: 8:30am Tac: 9:00am FW: 9:30am (put Exploration Tours on dash)
Chehalis Loves Exit 72 Southbound CHE Park at east side of front parking lot (put Exploration Tours on dash)
Grand Mound Office (Lewis County Northbound) GRA New location is just off exit 88. Go east towards Tenino on highway 12, take second left. We are between Espresso and truck wash.
Tumwater Albertsons TUM Park in front on west side between store and Timberland bank.
Olympia Shopko, Martin Way OLY Use the center lot between Shopko and Chinese buffet.
Tacoma, Timberland Bank/Bass Pro Shop TAC At 79th & Hosmer, Park at South end of Bank. Put a paper on dash Use the right credit card when that says Exploration Tours or car may be towed. paying to get free insurance Federal Way FW Call for address to new location just off 320th. Place paper on dash We no longer offer an optional cancellation waiver, however that says Exploration Tours. many credit cards now have a comprehensive travel protec-
tion program as a member benefit. The new Costco Citi Gig Harbor Home Goods and Johnny's Fife on select departures card is one of those. We highly suggest that you check with your credit card companies to see if they offer this valuable benefit. If not, find one that does and use it for all your fu- We accept all major credit and debit cards without a fee ture travel purchases with us and all other travel providers. Ask for a copy of their policy to keep with you for emergen- cies and claims. We support the use of these cards to protect yourself, by never adding a fee to your payment. 2 1-844-878-4868 FABULOUS FALL TRIPS AND TOURS Exploration Tours
“On Your Feet” The Gloria Estefan Story... Skate America… Spectacular
This is one feel good musical! Sunday, October 21st, 2018
Saturday, October 20th, 2018 $98.00 100 level seats Activity Rating: Average Snohomish County Limited $179.00 Very Limited Availability Activity Rating: Average Portland, Oregon Includes: Transportation. Show Tickets and Lunch
Includes: Transportation, Mid Orchestra Seats, Lunch 2018 Skate America is the The story of Glo- first event in the 2018 ISU ria Estefan and Grand Prix of Figure Skat- Emilio Estefan, ing Series. The event will two people who— feature 60 athletes repre- through an unwa- senting more than vering dedication 16 nations competing to one another over three days in ladies, and their pursuit of the American men’s, pairs and ice dream— dance. The competition, showcased their returns to Everett, and we talent, their music will be attending the After- and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global noon Skate Spectacular superstardom. The musical is set to Gloria’s chart-topping, program where all partici- smash hits such as “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “1 pants plan and display a free style performance for -2-3,” “Get on Your Feet,” If you loved the energy and music spectators. We have wonderful center ice, 100 level of "Mama Mia" you will love this new show! Tac: 8:30am seating for the show. Oly: 9:00am Tum: 9:20am Gra: 9:40am CheL: 10:00am Kelso: 10:30am Gra: 7:50am Tum: 8:10am Oly: 8:30am Tac: 9:00am FW: 9:30am
Carol Burnett Live at Benaroya Hall Columbia River Gorgeous… Fall Colors, Sunday, October 21st, 2018 Cascade Locks and Pendelton Mills Outlet $179.00 Activity Rating: Average King County Friday, October 26th, 2018 $79.00 Includes: Transportation, Old Highway Barn Museum Activity Rating: Average Oregon Carol Burnett, is widely recognized for her work on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show. The Car- Includes: Transportation, Old Highway Barn Museum, ol Burnett Show ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million view- Vista House, Cascade Locks & Pendleton Mills Outlet ers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one Travel beautiful Old Columbia Highway through Troutdale in of the most honored shows in television history. During "An peak fall color with a stop at the Barn Museum for a fasci- Evening of Laughter and Reflection", Burnett will take ques- nating exhibit on the building of this historic road. Next its tions from the audience, show video clips from her shows in Vista House overlook and Multnomah Falls before landing a format that harkens back to the legendary openings of The in Cascade Locks for lunch on your own. With choices over- Carol Burnett Show where her studio audience had an unfil- looking the river, fresh fish and chips from the local market tered opportunity to engage Carol with questions and receive and even a working brewery all within three blocks every- spontaneous answers. "I love the spontaneity of these eve- one is sure to find something they like. View the fascinating nings," said Carol. "I never know what is going to ask, or fish ladders at the dam before crossing the bridge of the say, or do, so it keeps me on my toes!" She is one of the Gods and stopping at the Pendleton Mills Outlet Store. most beloved performers in entertainment industry. Tac: 7:30am Oly: 8:00am Tum: 8:20am Gra: 8:40am Cen: 9:00am Kel: 10:00am
Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm FW: 3:30pm 3 Carol Burnett Live at Benaroya Hall Yankee Tavern, a 9/11 Conspiracy Thriller
Sunday, October 21st, 2018 Saturday, October 27th, 2018 $179.00 Very Limited Availability $79.00 Activity Rating: easy King County Activity Rating: Average Snohomish County
Includes: Transportation on full size coach, Orchestra Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets, Lunch Stop Tickets and Dinner (full payment due at booking) Just when you thought you’d heard every crazy 9/11 conspir- During "An Evening of Laughter and Reflection", Burnett will acy theory, a stranger walks into take questions from the audience, show video clips from her the Yankee Tavern. Inside its shows in a format that harkens back to the legendary open- crumbling walls, a New York cou- ings of The Carol Burnett Show where her studio audience ple finds themselves caught up in had an unfiltered opportunity to engage Carol with questions what might be the biggest con- and receive spontaneous answers. "I love the spontaneity of spiracy of all. Fierce, funny, and these evenings," said Carol. "I never know what is going to ultimately mind-bending this work ask, or say, or do, so it keeps me on my toes!" of theatrical power grips you until Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm FW: 3:30pm the final word. What you don’t know can hurt you. Enjoy free Edmonds Scarecrow Festival, Country time in downtown Edmonds be- Village Pumpkins and Lunch fore the show. It has many res- taurants and cafes to pick from. Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 Gra:8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am FW: 10:00am $79.00 Activity Rating: Average Snohomish County National Geographic at Benaroya Hall…
Includes: Transportation. Shop Hops and Lunch Social by Nature We are off to Edmonds to search for Scarecrows and explore Sunday, October 28th, 2018 downtown shops. Last year more than 75 were on display and this year expect to see more than 100. The Edmonds $89.00 Activity Rating: Average King County Culinary program will host our three course lunch. Then onto Country Village where you will stay warm and dry at the in- Includes: Transportation, Tickets and Lunch Break door Pumpkin Patch all decked out with cornstalks and straw What's a human? We are, at our core, social mammals. We bales. This is a great place to talk a selfie! Then browse their build relationships, communicate, reproduce, establish territo- specialty shops all housed in charming cottages. There is ries, and adapt to shrinking resources. In these ways, we're even a tea house to cozy up in! no different than other social mammals. Chimpanzees, Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am FW: 10:00am wolves, gorillas,
and bears are Puget Sound Marching Band Competition among the most
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 charismatic of the $69.00 mammals we Activity Rating: Average Snohomish County know. We identify with them as spe- Includes: Transportation, Admission and Covered cies, groups, and Grandstand Seating even as named Each year 1000's of high school students, support staff, and individuals. enthusiastic spectators take part in this exciting event. They're also under threat. Join biologist turned photographer Marching bands from all around the Pacific Northwest con- Ronan Donovan as he talks about his work in documenting verge on Everett Memorial Stadium to compete for awards these animals and what we, as fellow social mammals, can and recognition. Typically, more than 20 bands participate in learn from them. National Geographic Live brings the top Na- 4 divisions based on size, some over 100 members! The 12 tional Geographic photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and top bands go head to head in the finals competition to take adventurers to audiences around the world to share their un- first, second, and third place overall. The stadium provides believable behind-the-scenes stories and stunning images sheltered seating for you to enjoy this day-long event, and and video—live onstage. We will arrive with plenty of time for there are plenty of food and souvenir concessions to enjoy. you to grab lunch at Benaroya café or one of many cafes just Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am FW: 10:00am a short walk away or join us at Starbuck’s Reserve. Gra: 8:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly: 9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW: 10:30am 4 Discover King Tut at OMSI in Portland The Great Junk Hunt… Granddaddy of
Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 Vintage and Artisan Markets
$89.00 Friday, November 2nd, 2018 Activity Rating: Average Portland, Oregon $64.00 Activity Rating: Easy Includes: Transportation, Admission and Lunch Activity Rating: Easy Pierce County
Experience the history of the Tutankhamun tomb excavation Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets and Dinner by seeing Tutankhamun's tomb Here is the granddaddy of all the vintage/artisan shows in the and treasures as they were dis- area....The Great Junk Hunt with 50,000 square feet of in- covered by archaeologist Howard credible Junk, it's the BIGGEST event of its kind in Western Carter in 1922. An exhibition like Washington. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, vintage no other, The Discovery of King inspired, re-purposed, handmade and much more. Voted top Tut takes visitors on a richly inter- traveling vintage market in the USA by Flea Market Style active journey into the fascinating magazine! Named one of the Top 15 Flea Markets in Ameri- world of the pharaohs. You will ca by Romantic Homes Magazine! also have time to explore other Gra: 8:20amTum: 8:40am Oly:9:00am Tac: 9:30am exhibits at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Lunch will be included. Tac: 8:00am Oly: 8:30am Tum: 8:50am Gra: 9:10am “Peacock in the Desert” Exotic Art at SAM Che: 9:30am Kel: 10:30am and India Spice Island Buffet Lunch
Explore Apollo and Space Travel… Friday, November 2nd, 2018 At an Evening at Museum of Flight $89.00 Activity Rating: Average King County Thursday, November 1st, 2018 Includes: Transportation, Admission to Seattle Art Mu- $79.00 Activity Rating: Average King County seum and Special Exhibit, Buffet Lunch Resplendent with some 250 paintings, decorative arts, tents, Includes: Transportation, Admission and Early Dinner canopies, carpets and other textiles, jewelry, and weapons The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the presented beside large-scale photomurals which evoke the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, most public stunning setting of the Peacock in the Desert will transport and dramatic drama of the Cold War between the United you to the royal palace of Jodhpur, India. Many of these mas- States and the Soviet terpieces and relics have not been seen beyond palace walls! Union. The battle of Your day will include an exotic buffet of Indian cuisine to minds and technology tease your senses. While at SAM be sure to view other per- striving to take the first manent exhibits like the ceramic room brimming with more steps on the Moon than one thousand magnificent European and Asian pieces. served as a unifying Gra: 8:50amTum: 9:10am Oly:9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW: 10:30am counterpoint to the turbulent 1960s. To- Verboort Sausage Festival & Hazelnut Farm day Apollo’s legacy Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 lives on in a new $84.00 space age that will Activity Rating: Average Verboort, Oregon take us to Mars and beyond. The Charles Includes: Transportation on full size coach with restroom, Simonyi Space Gallery Sausage meal, stop at working Hazelnut Farm includes multi-sensory exhibits that emphasize stories from The Verboort Sausage & Sauerkraut Festival is still thriving the visionaries, designers, pilots, and crews of the Space after 82 years. A fundraiser for the parish, nearly all of the Shuttle and are designed to educate and inspire all ages. food served is local and handmade. Apples are plucked from While at the Museum of Flight also enjoy the Museum's nearby orchards for applesauce, sausage is ground and Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Simonyi Space Gal- smoked on the parish grounds with a family recipe. During lery, Aviation Pavilion, and more from 5:00pm to 8:00pm your visit there is a Quilt Raffle, Plant Booth, Beer Garden, Gra: 12:20pm Tum: 12:40pm Oly: 1:00pm Tac: 1:30pm FW: 2:00pm Craft Bazaar, Bingo, Bake Sale, Potholder Game, and a Country Store. On the way home we will stop to purchase Book and pay 24 hours a day at Oregon hazelnuts direct from the farmer for a fraction of what www.explorationbustours.com you would pay in the stores. Tac: 8:00am Oly: 8:30am Tum: 8:50am 5 Gra: 9:10am CheL: 9:30am Kelso: 10:30am “Dreamgirls” a musical based on Bell, Book and Candle... a Bewitching Play
The Ladies of Motown, their music & fame Sunday, November 4th, 2018
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 $89.00 Activity Rating: Easy Activity Rating: Easy Pierce County $98.00 Activity Rating: Easy Activity Rating: Easy Portland Oregon Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets and Lunch
Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets and Lunch Halloween is the perfect time for this bewitching love story If you grew up with The Supremes, The Shirelles, James first presented in 1960! Gillian Holroyd is one of the few mod- Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, you will find this musical a ern people who can actually cast spells and perform feats of real dream. supernaturalism. She casts a spell over an unattached pub- DREAMGIRLS lisher, Shepherd Henderson, partly to keep him away from a chronicles one Mo- rival and partly because she is attracted to him. He falls head town group’s rise over heels in love with her at once and wants to marry her. from obscurity to su- But, unfortunately, Witches cannot fall in love. Find out if they perstardom. Through can live happily ever after. gospel, R&B, smooth Gra: 3:20pm Tum: 3:40pm Oly: 4:00pm Tac: 4:30pm pop, disco and more, DREAMGIRLS ex- Harrison Hot Springs, Narrated Bald Eagle plores themes of am- River Cruise and Migratory Sanctuary bition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and com- November 7th-9th, 2018 petitive world of the entertainment industry. With music $598.00 Singles Add $149.00 Very Limited Space Left by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. We have Activity Rating: Easy/Average BC Canada wonderful seating for the afternoon show. Tac: 8:00am Oly: 8:30am Tum: 8:50am Gra: 9:10am CheL: 9:30am Kel: 10:30am Includes: Transportation on Full Size coach with re- stroom, 2 Nights at luxurious Harrison Hot Springs Re- BC Harness Racing, Silver Reef Casino sort in B.C. in Waterview Rooms, Unlimited use of the Overnight and Tulalip Casino Hop hot spring pools, Three Hour Narrated Eagle Watch Cruise on the River and Eagle viewing from Platform in November 4th-5th, 2018 Harrison Mills, 1 Dinner in the Famous Copper Room, $169.00 Singles Add $49.00 Hot and Cold Breakfast Buffets, Additional Meal Stops Activity Rating: Easy BC Canada and Activities coming and going including a visit at the
Includes: Transportation, Harness Racing with Buffet George C Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary for viewing Lunch and Indoor Window Seating, Overnight at Silver of 1000s of snow geese David Todd, Tour Host reef Resort Casino Resort, $10 Meal voucher, $10 Gam- Check into Harrison Hot Springs Resort in BC for a two night ing Bonus, Breakfast and Hop to Tulalip Casino stay. You will enjoy access to the relaxing heated pools full of Grab your passport or your enhanced license and head up to natural minerals. Day two board our Eagle Safari cruise with British Columbia for a ritzy indoor and outdoor viewing areas, bathroom and onboard getaway that includes a day naturalist. Attracted by millions of salmon spawning in two Harness Racing at Fraser Fraser River tributaries, thousands of bald eagles will de- Downs Race Track and Ele- scend for a winter banquet. These extensive ‘flats’ provide ments Casino. Place you bet one of the last feeding areas of its kind for bald eagles. Here, on the horses or pull the han- 1000s of wintering migrants pack on weight, rest and social- dle on the slots all while en- ize before their springtime return to breeding in the Yukon joying a delicious hot and and Alaska. While in Harrison Mills, we also visit the Kilby cold buffet and indoor win- General Store heritage site were interpreters are dressed in dow seating. Then check into period costuming representing the 1920s when Acton took the luxurious rooms Silver over operations. The interpreters are available to answer your Reef with $10 of play and questions or just to chat about the good old days. Then stop $10 towards dinner. In the morning enjoy a late check out at the George C Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on the Pacif- and Lunch Hop to Tulalip Casino or Outlet Mall Shuttle with ic Flyway Migratory path. You will have the opportunity to gaming bonus and meal voucher view over 300 species of birds including 1000s of Lesser Gra: 7:20am Tum: 7:40am Oly: 8:00am Tac: 8:30am FW: 9:00am Snow Geese arriving from Russia. Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am FW: 9:50am
6 “Celtic Thunder” at the Keller Auditorium Ho Ho Ho Holiday Food & Gift Festival… 10th Anniversary Show One of the NW Largest Shows!
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 Saturday, November 10th, 2018 $159.00 $69.00 Activity Rating: Easy Portland Oregon Activity Rating: Average Portland, Oregon
Includes: Transportation, Dinner and Show Tickets Includes: Transportation, Cracker Barrel Lunch Stop Storming onto the main and Admission to the Show stage at the Keller Audito- This festival is one of the largest holiday celebrations in the rium in Portland is Interna- Northwest, drawing thousands of attendees annually who tional megastars Celtic happily complete their holiday shopping early. With hundreds Thunder. Continuing their & hundreds of exhibitors the festival will provide shoppers tradition of paying homage with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. to the musical culture and Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, wood, music, photog- traditions of Ireland. The raphy, toys, Christmas décor, and much more makes this a show is a mix of lively, fast gift buyer’s delight. There is a large gourmet food area where paced songs like “A Place in The Choir” “Galway Girl” and you can sample and purchase a wide range of food items “Raggle Taggle Gypsy” and slower classic ballads like including tea, chocolates, pasta, soups, dips, meats, coffee, “Danny Boy” Noreen” and “Buachaille On Eirne” that portray jams, shortbread, salsas, oils & vinegars, honey, sauces and a more nostalgic and romantic side Their showmanship is many more delights, all tax free! Tac: 8:30am Oly: 9:00am wonderful. Sprinkled with just the right humor! Tac: 12:30pm Tum: 9:20am Gra: 9:40am CheL: 10:00am Kel: 11:00am Oly: 1:00pm Tum: 1:20pm Gra: 1:40pm Che: 2:00pm Kelso: 3:00pm
Teatro Zinzani Cabaret Dinner Show and MOHAI Special Exhibit… America in WWI Woodinville Wine at “Hollywood & Vine” and Special Culinary School Buffet Sunday, November 11th, 2018 Friday, November 9th, 2018 $149.00 $84.00 Activity Rating: Average King County Activity Rating: Easy Portland Oregon Includes: Transportation, Pre-Show Wine Tasting and Includes: Transportation, Admission & Lunch Early Full Production Dinner Show Start with a delicious Asian inspired buffet presented by local As Teatro ZinZanni prepares to celebrate 20 years of pre- Culinary students. Then stroll through the halls of the Muse- senting cirque, um of History and Industry and view the special exhibit comedy and cab- The World War I era — 1914 to 1919. Through original arti- aret in the Pacific facts, images, voices, interactives and multimedia presenta- Northwest, the tions, this exhibition tells the extraordinary stories of Ameri- beloved and ele- cans—both legendary and unsung—during this turbulent gant Spiegel tent time. Gra: 8:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly: 9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW: 10:30am will open its doors
Seaside Oregon Wine Walk & Shop Hop this Fall at a brand-new world Saturday, November 10th, 2018 headquarters location. Situated in the heart of wine country in $74.00 no wine $64.00 Woodinville WA, Teatro ZinZanni’s dazzling new production Activity Rating: Average Oregon Coast will invite audiences to come experience its signature blend
Includes: Transportation, Wine Walk Tickets and Free of love, chaos and dinner with a vintage twist — Hollywood & Vine. Teatro ZinZanni’s dazzling new production will invite Time to Indulge, Dine and Shop audiences to come experience its signature blend of love, More than twenty Oregon Wineries will chaos and dinner with a vintage twist. This year we offer the showcase their best inside local stores. full production evening show, instead of the abbreviated mat- There will be complimentary appetizers, inee. This way you really get the full experience! too! A commemorative wine glass and Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm Fife: ID bracelet are provided with wineries will charging a nominal tasting fees. Tac: 8:30am Oly: 9:00am Tum: 9:20am Gra: Book and pay 24 hours a day at 9:40am CheL: 10:00am Kelso: 11:00am www. explorationbustours.com 7 Check out the new Space Needle The Adventures of Harry Nile Observation Deck… Clearly Breathtaking! Imagination Theater... Live Radio Play
Sunday, November 11th, 2018 Monday, November 12th, 2018 $84.00 with Chihuly Glass Garden $98.00 $94.00 Activity Rating: Easy King County Activity Rating: Easy King County
Includes: Transportation, Admission to New Sky Deck Includes: Transportation, Dinner and Show and Option to Add Chihuly Glass Garden Here's one radio detective who is still on the case. HARRY For the first time in half a century, the Space Needle has NILE, a fictional private detective in Los Angeles and Seattle been totally transformed to take your visit to the next level — during the 1940's and 50's, is the title character of a new-time and beyond. Now, incredible radio detective series, The Adventures of Harry Nile. This views of water, mountains series started on January 1, 1976 and is still going strong - and city are no obstacle. For it's now heard internationally. While most new Jim French the first time, explore both shows are recorded at his Bellevue studio, tonight you can be levels of the Space Needle part of the studio audience of a new radio dramas at the Kirk- with new, floor-to-forever land Performance. glass your views are as limit- Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm Fife: 3:30pm less as your options. On the view floor you, will step out Tango Dance Spectacular… “Tangueros onto the world’s first revolv- Del Sur”, 16 Member Dance Troupe ing glass floor with Seattle at Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 your feet. Eat inside at the Atmos Café where you can sip, snack, and soak up the views with the best bites and brews $98.00 Activity Rating: Easy Portland, Oregon from the Pacific Northwest or dine on the ground level at The Amory featuring local Food Truck stationary stations. You Includes: Transportation, Early Dinner and Tickets can add tickets to the Chihuly Glass Gardens at the base of Deemed "tango at its truest" by The New York Times, the needle for a different view of the top or take the monorail Tangueros del Sur's elegant, modern take on the traditional into Westlake Center for some early holiday shopping in Argentinian dance smolders with passion and artistry. Dancer downtown, our staff will show you how, -choreographer Natalia Hills, who starred in the hit show For- Gra: 8:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly: 9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW: 10:30am ever Tango, lights the spark for this 80 Years of Marvel Comic Super Heros… 16-member Over 300 original items on exhibit troupe, now com- ing to perform at Sunday, November 11th, 2018 Portland's Arlene $84.00 Schnitzer Concert Activity Rating: Easy King County Hall, courtesy of Includes: Transportation and Admission White Bird. In Check out the largest exhibition ever staged at Paul Allen’s Romper El Piso Museum of Po. MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes fea- (Break the Floor), tures more than 300 original artifacts including iconic art- the fiery ensem- work, costumes, and props from such comics and films as ble's intricate footwork and precise partnering bring the Afro- Captain America, The Avengers, Jessica Jones, and many Argentinian past of the famed dance into the 21st century, more. The exhibition invites guests to journey through Mar- accompanied by a live band of master musicians on the ban- vel’s 80-year history from inception to modern day with com- doneon, cello, guitar, piano and percussion. Tac: 1:00pm ics, films, artifacts, and interactives. Immersive set pieces Oly: 1:30pm Tum: 1:50pm Gra: 2:10pm CheL: 2:30pm Kel: 3:30pm place guests into classic comic book scenescapes like Tony Stark’s lab, giving them a first-person view of the super hero’s world, while a thrilling soundscape by composers Lorne Balfe and Hans Zimmer completes the scene. Bring We accept all major credit and debit cards without a fee out the kid in you or share as an early Christmas gift with a kid you love. The Amory (former Center House) offers won- derful local food truck stationary stations for lunch. Gra: 8:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly: 9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW: 10:30am 8 Specialty Foods Holiday Shop Hop Come one, come all to the wackiest show
Friday, November 16th, 2018 to hit Portland in a long time!
$69.00 Sunday, November 18th, 2018 Activity Rating: Average King County $94.00 Includes: Transportation and lot’s of unique food shops Activity Rating: Easy Portland Oregon
Most chefs will tell you that the key to a great meal is great Includes: Transportation, Lunch and Show ingredients. Shop Hop to the Market Spice Store and a real Darcelle's female impersonation revue has been a local en- French Market with an amazing tertainment legend since 1967. In this hilarious new show, array of specialty salts. Stop by Six contestants from all over the United States are vying for Borracchini's, a Seattle historic one crown – who will win? Will it be Kevin Cook a.k.a. Poi- Italian bakery. They make beauti- son Waters as Miss Texas, Pepe Raphael as Miss Industrial ful and lavish pastries and NE, Joe Healy as Miss Bible Belt, Shaun Hennessy as Miss breads. Stroll through the exotic Deep South, Collin Carver as Miss West Coast, Jeremy Asian offerings, freshest seafood Sloan as Miss Great Plains, orJames Sharinghousen as and amazing produce at Uwaji- Frankie. You might even be picked to help crown Miss Glam- maya. The fortune cookie and ouresse 2018. This glitzy extravaganza is still emceed by the noodle shops are just across the street! Pacific Food Import- grande dame herself, Darcelle XV, who turns 88 this year! ers, is a large supermarket with an eclectic variety of interna- Be part of the fun – no show is the same and receives a re- tional ingredients, cheeses & bulk foods in a brick ware- spectable 4.7 from on-line reviews, enjoyed by all age house. Don’t miss the seasonal and specialty chocolates that groups. Tac: 8:00am Oly: 8:30am Tum: 8:50am Gra: 9:10am are import from countries all over the world. At Saars Super CenL: 9:30am Kel: 10:30am Saver Foods you will find a wide variety of ethnic products including Asian, Eastern European (candies folks), Middle Reno for Thanksgiving with Eastern and Hispanic foods. We never stay too long at one Two Buffet Dinners and Holiday Show place and there's lots of options to graze on along the way. Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am FW: 10:00am November 19th-24th, 2018 $549.00 Singles Add $149.00 UNIQUE Holiday Craft Bazaars Activity Rating: Easy Multi State
Saturday, November 17th, 2018 Includes: Transportation on Luxury Coach with Re- $69.00 stroom, 2 Nights Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Sce- Activity Rating: Average King County nic Drive over Shasta and the Siskiyou's, 3 Nights
Includes: Transportation, Multiple Holiday Bazaars in- Eldorado Casino in Reno, Holiday Dinner Show “The cluding the Pre Black Friday Bazaar, Spartan Craft Ba- Unbelievables, Christmas Spectacular” Starring Eva zaar, Junk and Vintage Bazaar and the Gooble Up Clair from America’s Got Talent, Thanksgiving Dinner Craft Food Bazaar! with Reserved Seating, 3 Breakfast Buffets and meal Come get a jump on your holiday shopping at the pre-black vouchers and bonus play Harold and Jackie Hosting holiday bazaar. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” is what you’ll be day of entertainment, door prizes, raffle gifts and quality ven- singing as we depart for Reno for a tour that is thankful for dors. Continue to the most unique gift bazaar called Gobble our Harvest and Blessings and rings in the beginning of the Up, where all products are specialty food items that you can Christmas season. Jackie and Harold will be onboard our even taste! Next the Spartan Recreation Center will be trans- new luxury full size coach with just over 30 lucky customers formed into a festive gallery of handcrafted treasures and onboard. Enjoy fun games like turkey races and a white ele- treats. There will be 65 juried artisans selling their handcraft- phant gift exchange. On arrival in Reno check in for a three ed items with something for everyone. Finish at the unique night stay at the Eldorado in deluxe rooms. The hotel is at- Vintage Bazaar with about 40 vendors selling antiques, eve- tached to Silver Legacy and Circus Circus by enclosed sky- rything vintage, housewares, art, furniture, clothing, re- walks. If your really naughty we will leave you there, but if purposed, salvage, and some handcrafted. It'll also feature your nice we have some optional activities to offer while in great food, Santa onsite for photo opportunities while you sip town. These include an amazing Christmas Spectacular fea- on warm drinks, nibble on holiday treats and listen to live mu- turing Eva Clair from America’s got talent with more twinkles sic. With so many great ideas, you should be able to find than a Christmas Tree. Of course we will also gather togeth- special gift finds for everyone on your list. er with friends for a Thanksgiving feast. Tac: 8:30am Gra: 7:20am Tum: 7:40am Oly: 8:00am Tac: 8:30am FW: 9:00am Oly: 9:00am Tum: 9:20am Gra: 9:40am CheL; 10:00am Kelso: 11:00am 9 Thanksgiving Buffet in historic Roosevelt Christkindmarkt in Leavenworth…. Room at Lake Quinault Lodge Bavarian Christmas Market
Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 Saturday, November 24th, 2018 $94.00 $69.00 Activity Rating: Easy Quinault Rain Forest Activity Rating: Average Chelan County
Includes: Transportation on full size coach with re- Includes: Transportation on full size coach with re- stroom, Scenic Drive and Buffet Holiday Meal stroom, Festival, Outdoor Market Place Lantern Parade, The historic Quinault Lodge was built in 1926 in a wilderness Treats and Activities on the bus rustic style reminiscent of classic lodges in the Adiron- The Christkindlmarkt of Leavenworth, Washington is a true dacks.We will travel over the rivers and into the rain forest gem of the holiday season. The city center, modeled after a where our Thanksgiving celebration will take place alongside traditional Bavarian village, is the perfect setting for a Ger- a placid six-square-mile long lake. Seemingly stuck in time man-style Christmas market which is rivaled only by Helen, you will be greeted by a roaring fire in the lobby. After having Georgia. The dream of most girls in Germany is to be the all you care to enjoy from the hearty buffet in the historic Roo- “Christkind” or sevelt Room, sip a drink by the grand brick fireplace under “Golden Angel” the huge antlers, relax by the fire, play a board game with which is the sym- friends, gaze out at the lake or take a stroll the loamy trails of bol of Christmas the Hoh Rain Forest, one of the largest temperate rain forests in German- in the country. Here, the ambiance, chef inspired cuisine, his- speaking coun- toric and natural beauty makes a perfect Thanksgiving in the tries. At the Wel- country. With any luck we may even spot a heard of Elk! come ceremony, Tac: 8:30am Oly: 9:00am Tum: 9:20am Elma: 10:00am Abr: 10:30am she will be joined by City dignitar- Clearwater Casino Thanksgiving ies, and Mr. and with Holiday Feast and Waterfront Rooms, Mrs. Santa Claus, Leavenworth’s Special $1.00 Table Games and Slot Party own Enzian Alphorns, and the Boellerschutzen. . In traditional
November 22nd-23rd, 2018 fashion the Christkind will welcome all to the Market and share wishes for the Christmas holiday season. During the $189.00 Single add $89.00 even a variety of holiday music will be enjoyed by all. an Activity Rating: Easy Kitsap added bonus, those who attend the Christkindlmarkt with us Includes: Transportation, Waterfront Rooms, Thanks- can visit the Nutcracker Museum featuring the world’s largest giving Feast, Special Gaming Offers, Live Music private collection of antique nutcrackers. We end the day as Clearwater Casino Resort knows a thing about fun! So, come the town glows with lights and the lantern parade begins with take a break from your relatives and let us entertain you! participant carrying their Thanksgiving festivities include $1 Blackjack, Craps & Rou- hand-crafted, glowing lette, 2X Slot Points with carded, $1,000 Drawings at 8pm & lanterns and the children 10pm and cards to win cash, bonus plays, and merchandise. with their parents follow Why slave away on a hot stove when you can have our fan- Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus tastic bevy of chefs do the work for you? No cleaning up and through the streets to the you can burn off those extra calories by walking over to the Gazebo. Gra: 8:20am slots and table games afterward! Shuttle #1 Gra: 8:50am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am Fife: 9:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly: 9:30am Shuttle #2 Tac: 12:00pm subject to change
Don’t Worry, We Price Match All Advertised Pricing Applies to tours advertised in print or online that have matching components. This includes hotel ratings, meal types, ticket locations and day of departure. Price match requires original copy of advertisement along with review and approval of our management and be requested at time of booking your tour. If we reduce the price of our tour, we price match all current bookings automatically (does not apply to limited time promotions or coupons) Tours offered by non profits such as senior centers and service organizations does not apply. 10 Jinglefest, Poulsbo and “A Greater Molback’s Poinsettias , Country Village Tuna Christmas” Comedy Shops and Bellevue Garden D’lights
Sunday, November 25th, 2018 Monday, November 26th, 2018 $94.00 $64.00 Activity Rating: Easy Kitsap County Activity Rating: Easy King County
Includes: Transportation , Holiday Craft and Gift Includes: Transportation, Shop Hop. Light Display Show, Free Time in Poulsbo & Holiday Comedy There’s so much to see and do at Molbak’s, it’s easy to lose Jinglefest features a wonderful selection of exhibitors and track of time, so we have allowed plenty to explore the poin- crafters offering a wide array of gifts, specialty food items and settia displays, gift shop and if you find yourself craving a pick original crafts. Check out the -me-up. Visit Russell’s Garden Café & Wine Bar where you specialty stores and have lunch can treat yourself to rejuvenating farm-fresh fare from the on your own in Pouls- kitchen of renowned Northwest Chef Russell Lowell. Home- bo's historic Little Norway. made hearty soups, salads, quiche, sandwiches, and wood- Then take a seat and rest your fired pizza — take your pick. We also have a great selection feet inside the Jewell Box The- of Northwest wines and made-to-order espresso drinks. Of ater as you take in a hilarious course there are many other options all around. Then off to holiday comedy. I t’s Christmas Country Village for some additional retail therapy in charming in the third-smallest town in specialty shop filling small cottages. Maybe you could duck Texas, Greater Tuna. Radio into the tea shop for a cup of English Tea. Then finish the day station OKKK news personali- at Bellevue Garden D’lights to see the gardens in bloom ties Thurston Wheelis and through the magic of LED lights! It features over half a million Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest, won flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls. 14 times in a row by Vera Carp. In other news, voracious Joe Gra: 8:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly: 9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW : 10:30am Bob Lipsey’s production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. It’s small town craziness at its finest! Get Ready to Rock... “Jefferson Starship” Gra: 7:50am Tum: 8:10am Oly: 8:30am Tac: 9:00am at Clearwater Casino Resort
An Unforgettable Christmas with Thursday, November 29th, 2018 The Music of Nat King Cole $89.00 Activity Rating: Easy Kitsap County Sunday, November 25th, 2018 $119.00 Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets, Free Time Activity Rating: Easy Portland Oregon Jefferson Starship rose from the ashes of Jefferson Airplane
Includes: Transportation , Sunday Brunch, Drive Through Light Display, Show Tickets Join us for a trip to downtown Portland and tickets for the matinee show of “An Unforgettable Christmas”. Enjoy Chica- go sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (Jesus Christ Superstar, Side Show, Oklahoma) as he warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat King Cole. Chicago Tribune calls the Award-nominated Martin “Destined for Stardom: One of the Hot New Faces of Chicago Theatre,” and BCR and is ready to fill your evening with music that defined a gen- News praises, "Martin's vocal ease would have done Nat eration and spanned decades – songs such as White Rabbit King Cole proud." Martin intimately relates Cole’s personal (1967), Somebody to Love (1976), Miracles, Count on Me, journey, while presenting a festive cocktail of hits including “L Jane, We Built This City (1985) . Featuring multi- -O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” “The Christmas Song,” and “All I Want instrumentalist David Freiberg, drummer Donny Baldwin, For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.” We will start with a Chris Smith on keyboards and synth bass, Jude Gold on lead Sunday Brunch, allow time to view the tree and window dis- guitar and GRAMMY Nominee Cathy Richardson anchoring plays in downtown Portland and wonderful seats for the the female lead vocal spot made famous by Grace Slick. Jef- 2:00pm show and driver the lights on our return home. What ferson Starship remains dedicated to their music. a wonderful way to kick off the holidays. Tac: 8:00am Gra: 2:20pm Tum: 2:40pm Oly: 3:00pm Tac: 3:30pm Oly: 8:30am Tum: 8:50am Gra: 9:10am Cenl: 9:30am Kel: 10:30am 11 1-844-878-4868
HERE COMES THE HOLIDAYS Exploration Tours
Kick Off the Holidays … Bellevue Shops Grotto Festival of Lights, Bob’s Red Mill with Snowflake Lane, Molbak’s & Buffet and 100 Decorated Holiday Trees
Friday, November 30th, 2018 Saturday, December 1st, 2018 $59.00 $69.00 Activity: Average King County Activity: Average Portland Oregon Includes: Transportation, Admission to Festival of Trees Includes: Transportation on Full Size Motor, Special and Grotto Festival of Lights, Bob’s Red Mill Lunch Stop Holiday Buffet, Exclusive Coupons & Party on the Bus Wander through a magical winter wonderland filled with stun- It only happens once a year and those that book early get ning Christmas trees, over 100 of them with 100,000 twin- a special day in a very big way. Holiday games on the bus, kling lights, at Portland’s Festival of Trees. Break for lunch over 42 varieties of poinsettias, ice apples and Kringles. A on your own at Bob’s Red Mill Company Store (Turkey Rice buffet lunch of holiday favorites with all the trimmings is & Tomato Basil soups of the day) and 500 bulk bins to shop included. Finish at Bellevue with shopping and Snowflake for whole grain products. Then stroll through the Grotto’s Lane, a magical holiday spectacle of live toy soldier drum- Christmas Festival of Lights & Carols featuring over 500,000 mers, exhilarating music and animated snow characters lights, is the largest Christmas choral festival in the while snow is falling all around you. world. The concert chapel holds 600 guests. Tac: 9:30am Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am Fife: 9:50am Oly: 10:00am Tum: 10:20am Gra: 10:40am CheL: 11:30am Kel: 11:00am
Rocking Holiday Fun in Victoria B.C. with musical “Roy Orbison”, Three Holiday Light Shows and Two Nights Chateau Victoria
Nov 30th-Dec 2nd, 2018 $398.00 ppdo Singles Add $149.00 Activity Rating: Average
Includes: Two Nights Chateau Victoria, Dickens Market Craft Show, National Gingerbread Competition, Festival of Trees, Sea of Lights Ship Parade, Lighted Truck Parade, Tickets to Roy Orbison Tribute Show at Elements Casino or Butchart’s Magic of Christmas Travel by coach and ferry to Victoria. Check in for a two night stay at the Chateau Victoria and get bundled up for the viewing of lighted boats complete with hot choco- late. Day two stay in town for shopping or join us for the much-loved Dickens Fair, “Deck the Halls” with over 70 vendors, a stroll through Canada’s National Gingerbread Showcase, where talented bakers from across Canada show off their creativity and “sweet” masterpieces! At the Festival of Trees you’ll find 65 stunning trees up and down the halls of The Bay Centre. This year you choose between the Roy Orbison Tribute Show "the Lonely" that delivers a sensitive and dynamic show featuring 22 of his hit songs from from 1960 to ’64 at Elements Casino or Butchart Gardens Magical Christmas with traditional carolers, festive brass bands, ice rink and the 12 Days of Christmas Light Display. You also will be able to grab a view of the lighted truck convoy, with over 70 vehicles fabulously decorated with lights and decorations. Your final day book and early holiday tea at The Fairmont Empress, ride one of the horse-drawn trolleys that circulate throughout downtown on the weekend, a unique way to see the sights and take a break while you rest your weary feet. Listen for your holiday favorites in carolers roaming the streets or check out the Teddy Bear holiday exhibit at the Grand Pacific. Boarding the 4:00pm ferry back to Port Angeles. Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am Gig: 10:00am
12 Leavenworth Lighting Festival Leavenworth Lighting and Brunch and Overnight At The Bavarian Inn At Mountain Springs Lodge
December 2nd-3rd, 2018 Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 $269.00 ppdo Singles add $129.00 $89.00 Activity Rating: Easy Chelan County Activity Rating: Easy Chelan County
Includes: Transportation, Sunday Brunch Buffet, 1 Includes: Transportation, Brunch and Activities Night Bavarian Inn just steps from the town square, Travel into the soaring mountain peaks to the Bavarian vil- Breakfast (optional sleigh ride weather permitting) lage of Leavenworth for a holiday extravaganza guaranteed to turn even the Grinch into a Christmas fan. Arrive Mountain Springs Lodge for a Sunday Brunch Buffet that includes a Made-to-Order Omelet Bar, Waffles & Aebleskivers, Fritata Eggs, Hashbrowns & Potatoes, Biscuits & Gravy, House Cured Bacon & Sausage, House Smoked Salmon, Fresh Seasonal Fruits, French Toast Homemade Soup & Salad, Homemade Pastries and other delicious treats! After brunch weather permitting a sleigh ride can be purchased for $30 or simply enjoy relaxing by the fire. Continue into the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth with ample time to explore the shops, warm up with some spiced wine or cider and gather in the town square to sing silent night as each building becomes ablaze in lights. We return for home one hour after the light- ing and if you need a warm up, just join us across the street.
Let's light up the Bavarian Town of Leavenworth with an Gra: 7:20am Tum: 7:40am Oly: 8:00am Tac: 8:30am overnight package that is sure to keep you warm and cozy The Wizards of Winter… If you love Trans- inside as the town celebrates just across the street. On De- cember 2nd we arrive Mountain Springs Lodge for Sunday Siberian Orchestra, this show is for you!
Brunch. Served by the roaring fire, it features Made-to-Order Thursday, December 6th, 2018 Omelet Bar, Waffles & Aebleskivers, Fritata, Eggs, Hash- $89.00 browns & Potatoes, Biscuits & Gravy, House Cured Bacon & Activity Rating: Easy Kitsap County Sausage, House Smoked Salmon, Fresh Seasonal Fruits, French Toast, Homemade Soup & Salad, Homemade Pas- Includes: Transportation, Tickets and Free Time tries and beverages. With bellies full continue to the Lighting Wizards of Winter will bring their musical intensity, stage the- Festival in full swing. Your hotel is just across the street and atrics and holiday fun to the theater at Clearwater you are welcome to relax in the lobby until your rooms are Casino for an even- ready at 3:00pm. Be sure to walk across the street at 4:30pm ing holiday fun! Fea- to witness the magic as the town goes dark and each building turing former mem- wakens with twinkling magic, the tree lights and all sing Silent bers of classic rock Night. Now that the crowds have went home you can browse bands Trans- the shop or grab a late night apps and a warm drink. The fol- Siberian Orches- lowing morning a buffet breakfast in waiting downstairs and tra, Rainbow, Ted we will not be checking out until noon and departing at Nugent Band, Blue 2:00pm for home with a couple special stops along the way. If Oyster Cult and oth- the weather cooperates you can add a sleigh ride for just $30. ers! The Wizards of We are limiting this to 20, book early! Winter perform a Gra: 7:20am Tum: 7:40am Oly: 8:00am Tac: 8:30am Fife: 9:00am holiday rock opera titled “Tales Beneath a Northern Star”, This 12 member ensemble boasts soaring vocal harmonies, precision string instrumentation, powerful percussion and We accept all major credit and debit cards without a fee stunning keyboard work, layered around a rich storyboard that evokes December’s past! Celebrate the season with the Wizards! Before the show, Clearwater has multi choices for dinner on your own from $8.95 to the three course fine dining special for $40 (need reservations for this option). Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pmTac: 3:00pm Gig: 3:30pm 13 Tax Free Christmas Shopping Wonderland Holiday Art & Craft Show at Woodburn Outlets… 114 Stores and Victorian Belle “Million Lights”
Thursday, December 6th, 2018 Saturday, December 8th, 2018 $59.00 $79.00 Activity Rating: Easy Oregon Activity Rating: Easy Portland, OR
Includes: Transportation, Lunch Stop at Cracker Barrel Includes: Transportation , Early Dinner at Huber’s We never pay retail for anything, so why should you? Wood- Portland’s oldest restaurant and Admissions burn Premium Outlets is located in Oregon and offers 114 Begin with lunch at Huber’s, Portland’s oldest and histori- stores for tax free shopping. From Build a Bear to Eddie Bau- cally charming restaurant. Founded in 1879, is known for er and Disney Store to Yankee Candle. You can find all your roast turkey & Spanish coffee. Then browse through 250 gifts here in one spot, at a discount and with additional sav- booths at the Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art and Craft ings with out exclusive coupon books and shopping bags. Market. Finish with a visit the Victorian Belle mansion for Can this get any better? Oh yes it can… a stop for lunch on Miracle of a Million Lights. The mansion and the entire 2.5 your own at Cracker Barrel with time to explore there amaz- acres is filled with a million plus twinkling lights that turn ing Country Store. Tac: 8:30am Oly: 9:00am Tum: 9:20am Gra: 9:40am this historic Portland landmark into a Christmas wonder- CheL: 10:00am Kel: 11:00am land! Inside this historic Victorian jewel is 35 uniquely- decorated Christmas trees, decorations and rooms filled The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling with period antiques and vintage heirlooms. Tac: 7:30am Competition & Pike Place Night Market Oly: 8:00am Tum: 8:20am Gra: 8:40am Cen: 9:00am Kel: 10:00am
Friday, December 7th, 2018 Holiday Pops with the Seattle Symphony $59.00 Saturday, December 8th, 2018 Activity Rating: Average King County $98.00 Includes: Transportation, Free Time at Pike Place, Se- Activity Rating: Easy King County attle Window Displays, Holiday Lobbies and 40 Plus Includes: Transportation, Tickets and Lunch Caroling Teams Competing Outdoors A holiday tradition, this year Seattle Pops spreads the heart- It’s the 32nd Annual Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Car- felt warmth of the season with humor, joy and a stage full of oling Competition special guests. The holiday magic happens with the help of from 6:00pm - brilliant pianist Tony DeSare, soulful singer Capathia Jenkins 8:30pm in down- and the University of Washington Chorale for this heartwarm- town Seattle & ing program featuring seasonal classics, traditional favorites Westlake Park. and that holiday cheer you love. Gra: 9:20am Tum: 9:40am Oly: We will head out 10:00am Tac: 10:30am FW: 11:00am early with a stop at the Pike Place NW Gospel Choir with Oregon Symphony Market full of treats like fresh Sunday, December 9th, 2018 baked buns filled $98.00 with BBQ Pork, made to order mini doughnuts, hot Pike Activity Rating: Easy Portland OR
Place Market tea, steamy bowls of chowder and tons of spe- Includes: Transportation, Tickets and Lunch cialty shops with gift ideas galore. Since we are already in It’s the 20th Anniversary of Gospel Christmas, the tradition town, you’ll arrive the competition early to admire holiday win- that just gets bigger and better, year after year! Join Oregon's dows and get a great position for one of Seattle's most magi- Northwest Community Gospel Chorus, a gifted, group of all cal and festive nights! This heart-warming tradition attracts ages that includes singers and musicians from the Gospel thousands to be immerse in the holiday spirit as 40+ caroling Music Workshop of America, as well as churches and various teams sing their hearts out on downtown streets while they other music ministries. These premier gospel singers join the compete for Best Choral, Most Creative, and People’s Choice Oregon Symphony for an afternoon that’s sure to have you Awards. The top teams compete in a sing-off on the Figgy on your feet, clapping and joyfully celebrating the true spirit of Main Stage in Westlake Park. Bundle up for the weather and the season. Includes a Southern inspired Lunch and Free enjoy our warm and cozy shuttle from place to place, Time for Shopping or Holiday Window Displays in Downtown Gra: 11:20am Tum: 11:40am Oly: 12:00pm Tac: 12:30pm FW 1:00pm Portland before the 4:00pm show. Tac: 8:30am Oly: 9:00am
14 Tum: 9:20am Gra: 9:40am CheL: 10:00am Kel: 11:00am Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Celtic Women "Best of Christmas" Concert & Brunch Buffet at Chukanut Manor at Benaroya Hall
Sunday, December 9th, 2018 Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 $169.00 $119.00 Activity Rating: Easy Whatcom County Activity Rating: Easy King County
Includes: Transportation, Tickets and Brunch Buffet Includes: Transportation, Tickets and Dinner The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the crea- Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of mul- tors of The Sound of Music and South Pacific is delighting ti-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they pre- audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This sent The Best of Christmas Tour with the Seattle Symphony, lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw- featuring music from the all-female ensemble’s most favorite dropping transfor- Yuletide songs. Prepare for an enchanting and festive even- mations, and all the ing filled with mesmerizing music and holiday cheer. moments you love Gra: 2:20pm Tum: 2:40pm Oly: 3:00pm Tac: 3:30pm FW: 4:00pm including the pump- kin, the glass slipper, Tickle Me British this Holiday with the masked ball, and a Hilarious Comedy and Silver Reef Casino some surprising new twists! Score includes December 12th-13th, 2018 “In My Own Little Cor- $179.00 ppdo Singles add $49.00 ner,” “Impossible/It’s Activity Rating: Easy Whatcom County
Possible,” and “Ten Includes: Transportation, 1 Night Silver Reef, Minutes Ago” in this Snoqualmie Casino or Outlets, Tickets and Dinner hilarious and romantic Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a teacups and head to Silver Reef casino for a hilarious holiday dream . . . or a really great pair of shoes. Sunday Brunch buf- romp. On our way to Silver Reef, stop at Tulalip for gaming fet at Chukanut Manor, a historic culinary roadhouse on sce- of shopping. Then check into Silver Reef for an overnight stay nic chuckanut drive, featuring a selection of salads and tradi- and a $10.00 free play and $10.00 dinner voucher. Depart for tional breakfast fare, grilled oysters, cold poached salmon, a short drive to the Mt Baker Theater where catastrophe omelet bar and wonderful desserts. This is a touring Broad- strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding way cast. Sunday Brunch buffet at Chukanut Manor, a histor- the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innova- ic culinary roadhouse on scenic chuckanut drive, featuring a tive and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Redefining selection of salads and traditional breakfast fare, grilled oys- immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy have ters, cold poached salmon, omelet bar and wonderful des- received over 20 comedy awards to their name sweep the serts. This is a touring Broadway cast. audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with Gra: 7:20am Tum: 7:40am Oly: 8:00am Tac: 8:30am FW 9:00am whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at
Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Celebration Christmas. On our way home choose a stop at Snoqualmie Casino with buy in and lunch voucher or additional shopping Monday, December 10th, 2018 time at the Northbend Outlets with lunch on your own. Skip $89.00 Very Limited the show, stay at Silver Reef and deduct $30. Activity Rating: Easy Kitsap County Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm
Includes: Transportation, Tickets, Dinner Free Time A World of Christmas Wonder Awaits when The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Safeco is transformed into the biggest Walk Boys has spawned dozens of country hits and a number one pop smash. Their string of hits includes the country-pop chart through Light Festival -topper Elvira, as well as Bobbie Sue, Dream On, Thank God For Kids, American Made, I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Includes: Transportation, Tickets, Dinner Free Time Sometimes, Fancy Free, Gonna Take A Lot Of River and many others. The group has scored 12 gold, three platinum, and one double platinum album—plus one double platinum Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of mul- single—and had more than a dozen national number one ti-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they pre- singles and over 30 top ten hits! sent The Best of Christmas Tour with the Seattle Symphony, Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm featuring music from the all-female ensemble’s most favorite 15 Yuletide songs. Prepare for an enchanting and festive even- ing filled with mesmerizing music and holiday cheer. Phone 2062154800 “Jane Eyre”, the Classic Musical Christmastown” A Holiday Noir
Thursday, December 13th, 2018 Saturday, December 15th, 2018 $119.00 $98.00 Activity Rating: Easy King County Activity Rating: Easy King County
Includes: Transportation, Show tickets and Early Dinner Includes: Transportation , Winner of five Tony Awards, this fairytale of love and sus- Lunch and Tickets pense is a sweeping story with In this film noir-inspired holiday timeless themes that don’t need thriller, hard-boiled detective Nick special effects to catch you at- Holiday investigates some un- tention. When a spirited young holiday-like shenanigans taking orphan finds an unexpected place in Christmastown that sends him on a search for the home with a wealthy family, she truth about Big Red. Add a glamorous elf, a used-Christmas- also – against all odds and ex- tree salesman, a muckraking reporter, and a quick-thinking pectations – finds love. But cab driver, and you have the “best new holiday romp!” strange voices from the attic Gra: 8:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly: 9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW: 10:30am and dark secrets from the past spark flames of fate that could Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor consume them all. With sweep- Dreamcoat at Seattle Musical Theater ing music in a new chamber version of the celebrated musi- cal, this classic love story soars to life. Satuday, December 16th, 2018 Gra: 2:20pm Tum: 2:40pm Oly: 3:00pm Tac: 3:30pm FW: 4:00pm $89.00 Activity Rating: Easy King County One Night Only... 65 Plus Lighted Boats on Includes: Transportation, Show tickets and Lunch Parade during Special Argosy Event In the biblical land of Caanan, Joseph – the favorite son of
Friday, December 14th, 2018 Jacob – is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. $98.00 Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a Activity Rating: Average King County series of adventures, including befriending a hilariously Elvis- like Pharaoh before ultimately confronting and revealing him- Includes: Transportation , Early Dinner and Special self to his brothers. A truly timeless tale, Joseph and the Ship Parade Viewing Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is set to a multitude of musi- This is the biggest Ship Parade of Boats Nights of the sea- cal genres, spanning from country-western and calypso to son and a special event unlike any other night of the Argo- pop and rock and roll from the powerhouse team that brought sy Lighted Boat trips. This year we have changed thing up us Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber with a pre- and Tim Rice. Join us at Seattle Musical Theatre for this show din- spectacular holiday season performance! ner, a spe- Gra: 9:20am Tum: 9:40am Oly: 10:00am Tac: 10:30am FW: 11:00am
cial viewing area of the HANDLE WITH CARE" A Holiday Comedy
boats and Sunday, December 16th, 2018 live enter- $89.00 tainment. Activity Rating: Easy King County There will Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets & Early Dinner be an add- This Northwest premiere, is a delightfully fresh holiday ro- ed special mantic comedy dusted with magic. Ayelet, a young Israeli twinkle to Lake Union on this festive evening as the bright- woman with little command of English, reluctantly travels with ly decorated boats from multiple yacht clubs arrive Lake her grandmother to America at Christmastime. Circumstanc- Union to begin their promenade westward through the es both hilarious and sad bring Ayelet together with Josh, a Fremont Cut. Gather at our viewing party for panoramic young man who has little command of romance. Is their at- views of the flotilla. It’s a holiday event that should not be traction an accident, or destiny generations in the making? missed! Last year more than 65 boats participated and it “It’s hilarious and heartwarming” says the NY Times. In a hol- was a one very magical evening. iday twist, enjoy the show first and then dinner following. Gra: 1:25pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm FW: 3:30pm Gra: 11:20am Tum: 11:40am Oly: 12:00pm Tac: 12:30pm FW: 1:00pm 16 Tacoma Singing Tree & Fantasy in Lights Danny Vernon Inspirational Elvis Christmas
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 $159.00 $59.00 Activity Rating: Easy Pierce County Activity Rating: Easy Pierce County
Includes: Transportation, Tickets, Light Show & Dinner Includes: Transportation, Buffet We invite you to join us this Christmas for a celebration un- Dinner and Show like any other in the Northwest. This dazzling show has be- Revisit the era of Elvis with Danny come a treasured holiday event and is known for being one Vernon's Elvis Family Christmas. of the largest and longest running productions in the country. You’ll be transported to a winter won- This season’s production is back with new songs and sets for derland filled with laughter, singing and holiday cheer! Danny you to enjoy and we can’t wait to share it with you! The show Vernon, who captures Elvis’ characteristic charm, style, voice features a multi-tiered orchestra, festive 175 member choir, and energy, will have the whole family dancing and singing lively cast of characters, and a brand-new story that will cap- along. Enjoy all-you-can-eat cuisine with a Rotisserie Station, ture your heart and reawaken your fondest Christmas memo- Pizza Station, Mongolian! Plus all your original favorites! Over ries. Bring your friends and family for an evening of holiday 100 delicious options from a feast of entrées to a savory carv- music, breath-taking lights and sets and an inspirational story ing station. Don’t forget to try the decadent desserts. that will make you laugh and may very well bring you to Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm Gig: 3:30pm tears. Before the show we will host an early dinner and a drive through the always popular "Fantasy in Lights" featur- A perfect little Christmas in Victoria BC ing millions of LED light displays, many including movement. Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm Tac: 3:00pm December 24th-26th, 2018
$498.00 ppdo Singles add $149.00 Pacific NW Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” & Holiday Tea in Georgian Room Includes: Transportation, Two Nights Victoria BC Hotel, Three Course Christmas Eve Dinner and Show and the Thursday, December 20th, 2018 Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Christmas Day Breakfast with Gift $179.00 Exchange, Christmas Day Tea at the Empress Hotel, Activity Rating: Easy King County Christmas stroll through Holiday Magic at Butchart Gar-
Includes: Transportation , Wonderful Lower Galley den, Late Check Out with Boxing Day Shopping Seats and Elegant High Tea Have yourself a merry little Christmas with Exploration This is a Nutcracker of serious scale Tours and friends. Take the ferry RT from Port Angeles, featuring PNB’s stellar orchestra, a check in early for a two night stay in Victoria BC. Dress up 48-dancer company and 140 stu- in your sparkles as we head to the beautiful Tudor Oak dents dancing 70 roles in two sepa- Bay Beach hotel.The evening begins with a cocktail recep- rate casts over the run. It delivers up tion and glass of sparkling before the doors open. Once multiple surprises including an ani- inside you will be seated for a beautiful three-course plated mated 3D film, a trip that will have dinner in our elegant David Foster Foundation Theatre. you flying over tree tops, down the Following dinner, the lights will dim and the show will begin main street of a 19th century New England town, and up with a mix of comedy, music, sing-alongs and more. As the the driveway of a grand manor. Every audience member evening ends, enjoy a farewell of hot chocolate and cook- arrives at this Nutcracker like one of the guests at the par- ies before departing for home. Christmas Day join us for a ty. This magical afternoon includes premium raised seat- Christmas Day Brunch in Vista 18 where Executive Chef ing on the orchestra Gallery level and includes an Holiday and his culinary team will be showcasing the best locally High Tea in the elegant Goergian Room at the Fairmont sourced foods that Vancouver Island has to offer including Hotel in Seattle. The hotel is one of the grand old wedding seafood, Prime Rib and Glazed Ham. Walk it off this even- cake wonders out of a 1930s movie, and will be dripping ing with an early visit to Butchart Gardens Holiday Magic in holiday attire. Experience the elegant splendor of After- Celebration complete with carolers, brass band, ice rink noon Tea with high ceilings, large Palladian windows and and the 12 days of Christmas Lights. Wake up to Boxing spectacular chandeliers. A delectable offering of house- Day (similar to our Black Friday) and shop till our late made sandwiches and pastries await you for this special check out or even wide the downtown trolley, float the har- bor in one of the decorated water taxis or grab tea at the service with a specially designed children’s tea available. Gra: 8:50am Tum: 9:10am Oly:9:30am Tac: 10:00am FW: 10:30am Empress Hotel before the ferry at 2:00pm for home. 17 Gra: 7:50am Tum: 8:10am Oly: 8:30m Tac: 9:00am Gig: 9:30am Christmas Dinner on the Willamette River The Lion King at the Paramount and Largest Holiday Light Show in the NW Sunday, December 30th, 2018
Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 $189.00 $159.00 Activity Rating: Easy King County
Activity Rating: Easy Portland, OR Includes: Transportation , Orchestra Seating, Early
Includes: Transportation , Holiday Fun on Bus, 2.5 Lunch (we have only center single seats left)
Hours Cruise with Buffet & Live Entertainment, Cele- The Lion King continues to brate on the Portland Spirit with your fellow Explorers amaze, with astounding visuals Christmas Day on the river! that will make this a show youll Experience a lavish traditional holiday buffet aboard a luxuri- remember forever. Marvel at the ous yacht all while you enjoy the calm waters of the breathtaking spectacle of animals Willamette River and the beautiful scenery of Portland light brought to life by an enormous up. Sail away at 4:30pm and enjoy a traditional holiday buffet company of international perform- feast with none of the preparation or clean up. The holiday ers, whose detailed costumes, spread includes, pasta salad, sliced roasted turkey, carved carved masks, and intricate roast beef, fresh winter vegetables, rosemary stuffing with makeup will transport you to the apple and hazelnuts, mashed potatoes and yams, pan roast- gorgeous vistas of the African savanna. There are 6 indige- ed gravy, fresh baked breads. Your meal will be accompa- nous African languages sung and spoken throughout the nied by live piano entertainment and the meal finishes with show: Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Congolese. Our seasonal cheesecakes, apple torte, hot tea and coffee. Win- departure includes an early lunch at 11:00am and a 1:00pm ter Wonderland is the most popular and largest light show in matinee performance with wonderful center orchestra and the Northwest spanning the track at Portland International right and left of center aisles. We have less than 10 tickets left Raceway. Spectators can enjoy the most spectacular drive- for a close to sell out performance. Final payment due now. through light show in the region, viewing over 250 colorful Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am FW: 10:00am light set pieces and many fully animated scenes from the comfort of our bus. Tac: 11:30am Oly: 12:00pm Tum: 12:20pm Big Band & Beethoven New Years Bash Gra: 12:40pm CenL: 1:00pm Kel: 2:00pm December 31st, 2018– Jan 1st, 2019 $249.00 ppdo Singles Add $79 Pasadena Rose Parade, Ride and Fly… Activity Rating: Easy Portland OR
Grandstand Seats, New Years Party Includes: Transportation, 1 Night Portland Hotel with
December 26th, 2018-January 2nd, 2019 Happy Hour and Dinner, Tickets to Special Oregon $1298.00 ppdo singles pay $549.00 Symphony Concert and After Party, Resolution Break- Activity Rating: Average Multi States fast Buffet and late check out
Includes: Transportation on full size coach, 3 Nights to What finer way to ring in the New Southern California, 3 Nights Rose Festival Hotel next to Year than with Duke Ellington’s de- lightfully cheeky twist on Tchaikov- the largest one-level shopping mall in Western North sky’s classic, followed by Beetho- America, Famous Hearst Castle. Scenic Coastal Drive, ven’s Ninth Symphony and its glori- Mission Santa Barbara, Regan Library, Mission Hotel Holi- ous Ode to Joy? A little bit smart, a day Light Display, Bandfest Competitions, Equifest Horse little bit sassy, thoroughly exhilarat- Show, Float Barns, New Years Party, Grandstand Seats ing. Two Sopranos and a tenor and for Parade, Return Air to Seattle bass join the PSU singers, Oregon Repertory Sing- Travel south to California for the Pasadena Rose Parade. ers, and Pacific Youth Choir for an evening you will not for- In California travel along scenic Highway 101 taking in get! Start a early check in to your hotel and a hosted Happy Hearst Castle dripping in holiday decorations and historic Hour and dinner before we arrive the concert hall to ring in Mission Santa Barbara. Check in for a 4 night stay literally 2019 Continue into the lobby of Benaroya for an after party walking distance to hundreds of shops and restaurants. following the performance with a glass of champagne. Then You will enjoy all Pasadena Rose Festival events and a we “Take the Elevator Home” to our Oregon hotel for the little Exploration magic! You will spend 4 Days enjoying all night. The next morning join us for a fun "Resolution" hot and the Festivities leading up to the Rose Parade. Call for a full cold breakfast buffet. Where our Tour Manager shares our itinerary or look online at www.explorationbustours.com hopes, dreams and humorous goals for 2019. . Tac: 11:30am Oly: 12:00pm Tum: 12:20pm Gra: 12:40pm CenL: 1:00pm Kel: 2:00pm 18
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“The King & I” Broadway in Portland Seattle Rock Orchestra performs The Beatles: Number Ones Saturday, January 12th, 2019 $169.00 Saturday, February 2, 2019 Activity Rating: Easy Portland, OR $89.00 Includes: Transportation, Tickets, Dinner Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets and Lunch Taking inspiration from the popular Beatles compilation al- Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The bum “1,” Seattle Rock Orchestra (SRO) celebrates the band's New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award- broad swath of No. 1 hits that reigned on both the U.K. and winning Lincoln Center Theater U.S. charts, along with their charming B-Side companions production. One of Rodgers & (many of which are hits in their own right). Featuring the Hammerstein’s finest works, The songs "Can't Buy Me Love," "Eight Days A Week," King and Iboasts a score that fea- "Yesterday," Penny Lane," "Hey Jude," "Something," "Let It tures such beloved classics as Be," and many more. Seattle Rock Orchestra (SRO) was “Getting To Know You,”“I Whistle born out of the desire to marry the unabashed performance a Happy Tune,”“Hello Young Lov- energy of rock ‘n ‘roll with the broader palette of musical nu- ers,”“Shall We Dance” and ances treasured in classical music. Founded by bassist & “Something Wonderful.” Set in composer Scott Teske, SRO is a full orchestra with strings, 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells woodwinds, brass, percussion, choir and a rotating cast of the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship guest vocalists. SRO celebrates and perpetuates the orches- that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonow- tral tradition while exploring the rich history of rock and pop ens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an music and delivering performances that are spectacular, fun, imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives educational, and of exceptional quality. Gra: 2:20pm Tum: 2:40pm and children. The King and I is too beautiful to miss. Oly: 3:00pm Tac: 3:30pm Federal Way: 4:00pm Tac: 8:30am Oly: 9:00am Tum: 9:20am Gra: 9:40am CenL: 10:00am
Kel: 10:00am The Choir of Men... A Concert Party
January and February Go South for Winter Thursday, February 7th, 2019 on one of these Specially Priced Tours! $98.00 Activity Rating: Easy Cowlitz County
Includes: Transportation, Show tickets and Pub Meal All Priced at just $1298.00 ppdo The Choir of Man IT'S A PARTY... IT'S A CONCERT...it's the runaway hit It's a pint-filled good Arizona Verde Canyon Rail time set in a working pub that combines hair-raising harmonies, high-energy dance and live Per- Texas Two Step in San Antonio cussion with foot-stomping chore- ography. The multi-talented case Exploring Louisiana & Mississippi of nine handsome blokes sing everything - pub tunes, folk, Broadway, classic rock - all to roof French Quarter with Bahama Cruise -raising heights. It's the best singing, dancing, stomping, pub crawl of a concert you'll ever attend! CHEERS! Pub style meal before the 7:30pm show. Find detailed itineraries online at Tac: 2:00pm Oly: 2:30pm Tum: 2:50pm Gra: 3:10pm CheL: 4:00pm www.explorationbustours.com or call to have one mailed to you. 2019 Big Book Coming Soon! 19 NW Flower and Garden Show “Come From Away” On 9/11, the world
Thursday, February 21st, 2019 stopped… Broadway in Portland
$69.00 Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 Activity Rating: Average King County $169.00
Activity Rating: Easy Portland, OR Includes: Transportation, Admission and 5 Hours at the Show (depart 4:00pm) Includes: Transportation , Show Tickets and Lunch Join us in downtown Seattle as we celebrate Gardens of the The true story of the small town that welcomed the world. World with 23 fully landscaped display gardens, 100 free “Come from Away” takes you into the heart of the remarka- world-class seminars, and thousands of treasures in the gar- ble true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small den & vintage marketplaces. The Northwest Flower & Garden town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures Festival is the best annual event to gather ideas and inspira- clashed and nerves ran night, but uneasiness turned into tion for beautiful living spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into gardener or just starting to dig in the dirt, there’s something enduring friendships. Broadway’s Come From Away has won for everyone! If you have your own tickets, deduct $20 and Best Musical all across North America! Don’t miss this ride with us to the show. Let us know at booking, breathtaking new musical “It takes you to a place you never Gra: 8:20am Tum: 8:40am Oly: 9:00am Tac: 9:30am Federal Way: 10:00am want to leave!” Tac: 8:30am Oly: 9:00am Tum: 9:20am Gra: 9:40am CenL: 10:00am Kel: 10:00am
Mariners Spring Training in Arizona
March 6th-12th, 2019 $1898.00 ppdo Singles add $598.00 Activity Rating: Average Arizona
Mar 6th Doubletree North Phoenix, a Resort Hotel Choose PDX or SEA as Departure Airport . Five Nights at the DoubleTree NW Phoenix only 15 Minutes to Peoria Ball Park, To- night Mariners face off against Oakland at home.
Mar 7th Cincinnati Away Game and “Malt Shop Tour Highlights Include Memories” Dinner Show with the Rhythm Cats Our game today is in Goodyear. Following the game we head for the All Transportation including RT Air from SEA or PDX and Silver Star Theater and an evening with the Rythem Cats. “Malt Shop Memories” you will instantly recognize (B,D) deluxe company coach with restroom in AZ 6 Nights 4 Star Doubletree Resort, Mar 8th Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium Only 10 Miles from Peoria Sports Complex Chicago Cubs Evening Game at Home Full Hot and Cold Breakfast Buffet each morning Visit WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO AND AQUARIUM: where you will ex- perience close encounters of a different kind. Here it is ok to touch 6 Mariner Games including 4 Home Games and feed many of the animals, including giraffes! Then freshen up, Seating Club Level Day and Dugout Night Games before tonight's game. (B) Warm Up Shuttle for some home games Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium Mar 9th Mariners vs LA Dodgers Away After the game freshen up and take off for our hosted BBQ in a real Lake Pleasant Sightseeing Cruise orange grove. You will have an opportunity to purchase fresh fruit or BBQ in an Orange Grove and The Duttons Show ship some home. Then take a seat inside for an evening with The Malt Shop Memories show with Rhythm Cats Duttons, for a taste of Branson! (B,D) 9 Meals, Professional Guide
Mar 10th Cleveland Indians at Home, Warm Ups or Old Fire House Distillery Tour with Sliders This morning make a pit stop in Old Peoria at the Fire House Distillery for a tour, tasting and sliders or head over to the Peoria Sports com- plex for warm ups. After the game we head back to the hotel for some R&R (B,S)
Mar 11th Kansas City Royals at Home Night Game Lake Pleasant Sightseeing Cruise Enjoy a 90-minute scenic cruise on beautiful Lake Pleasant with narration of the lake's history and wildlife. Learn the Agua Fria River, HoHoKom Tribe, The New and Old Waddell Dam. You may see wild burro, deer, coyote, foxes, bald eagles and other bird species. Lake Pleasant has 116 miles of shoreline. Texas Roadhouse House dinner and early arrival for tonight’s game. (B,D)
Mar 12th Old Scottsdale, Date Farm & Return Flights (B,S) 20 Bring your Pickers and Crackers to the Opening Day at Safeco… Mariners Baseball 23rd annual Ocosta AYCE CRAB FEED! Saturday, March 28th, 2019 Saturday, March 9th, 2019 $159.00 $84.00 Activity Rating: Easy King County Activity Rating: Easy Grays Harbor County Includes: Transportation, Premium 100 Level Tickets Includes: Transportation, All you care to eat crab, Section 140, Third Base Side, Early dinner... Our bus parks spaghetti and garlic bread, Crabby Bingo & Daffodils directly across from the stadium. Arrive early with plenty of Gather your friends and family and get on the bus for the time to enjoy all the opening ceremony activities. 22nd Annual Ocosta Booster Club Crab Feed. Your meal in- Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm TAC: 3:00pm FW: 3:30pm cludes crab, spaghetti, garlic bread and Cole- Pirates of Penzance… a Musical Farce
slaw. There is also an Sunday, March 31st, 2019 ongoing raffle during the $79.00 event with great prizes. Activity Rating: Easy King County We have a boat load of fun planned on the bus Includes: Transportation, Tickets and Lunch with crabby bingo and a Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious, hopeful farce follows young crazy scavenger hunt. Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to This is an all you care to eat at the event (however no baggies an ineffectual but raucous band of pirates. He disavows the allowed). There may be a small wait outside, so dress for the pirates' way of life and falls for the beautiful Mabel, the Major- weather. In order to help the community serve everyone, we General Stanley's songbird daughter. He wins her heart, but limit our stay to 1.5 hours. We also stop on the way home at when the Pirate King discovers that General Stanley has lied the Satsop daffodil fields and purchase cut flowers, potted about being an orphan to keep the pirates from stealing all of bulb. There will be lots of spring color! his belongings and carrying off his bevy of beautiful daugh- Tac: 9:00am Oly: 9:30am Tum: 9:50am Gra: 10:10am ters, an "ingenious paradox" may prevent the budding ro- mance and lead to the death of "The very model of a modern Asleep at the Wheel - When Bob Wills was Major-General." Gra: 1:50pm Tum: 2:10pm Oly: 2:30pm TAC: 3:00pm FW: 3:30pm King and it was Texas Swing
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 “RAGS” The Granddaddy of Garage Sales
119.00 Sunday, March 31st, 2019 Activity Rating: Easy Cowlitz County $79.00
Includes: Transportation, Tickets & Western Dinner Activity Rating: Easy King County
You can bet you’ll be dancin’ down the aisles and swingin’ all Includes: Transportation and Shopping Stops night long when the Wheel rolls into town! Ray Benson found- This thing is the granddaddy of garage sales and it is all in- ed Asleep at the Wheel doors! In fact it takes two buildings at the Kitsap Pavilion and in Paw Paw, West Vir- a team of volunteers all week to set it up. Items ranging from ginia 48 years ago. Now sporting equipment and kitchen utensils to books, clothes and based in Austin, the furniture are donated by the public for the sale. These are band holds 10 Grammy sold at reasonable prices. The proceeds then benefit the par- awards, 20 studio al- ticipating rotary clubs which use the money to award scholar- bums and 20 singles on ships and pay for community projects. Remember you have a the Billboard country bus to haul it back in. We’ll be there early to get the deals and charts. The Grammy after time in charming Poulsbo for lunch and more shopping. Award-winning Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Tac: 9:00am Oly: 9:30am Tum: 9:50am Gra: 10:10am WILLS and His Texas Playboys is the band’s most recent re- lease (2015) and marks their third full-length Bob WILLS trib- ute album. Featuring 22 acclaimed collaborations, the all-star We accept all major credit and debit cards without a fee lineup includes legends such as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and George Strait and newcomers like the Avett Brothers, Amos Lee, Old Crow Medicine Show and other fine talents. Tac: 3:00pm Oly: 3:30pm Tum: 3:50pm Gra: 4:10pm CheL: 4:30pm 21 See the Stars of Branson at Music Fest... Carmen... Seattle Opera at McCaw Hall one theater with multiple showcases! Friday, May 17th, 2019
April 10th-16th, 2019 $169.00 Activity Rating: Easy King County $1498.00 ppdo Singles add 398.00 Activity: Easy/Average Branson, MO Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets and Dinner
Includes: Transfers to SEA or PDX from select loca- Bizet’s sexy thriller about an everyday soldier’s ill-fated ob- tions, Roundtrip Air, Transportation on full Size Motor session with the ultimate femme Coach, 6 Nights Hotel, Unique Local Dining, Two Full fatale is arguably the world’s Days at Music Fest in Branson (see and meet the Stars most popular opera. Featuring with over 20 Showcase performances over two days at an unrivaled procession of fa- one theater!) miliar melodies, Bizet’s lavish Lambert’s Throwed Rolls, Kanas City Sights and more score brims with brilliant orches- This is a one a year event that let’s you see a huge selection tration. Moving like a runaway of Branson entertainment over two days at one theater. Each train from its rousing, iconic show is each different and features a sampling of Branson overture to the shocking, tour- finest performers showcasing their regular show. What a de-force finale, Carmen packs great way to see a lot of different entertainment in one place. all the vibrancy and volatility of a bullfight into an irresistible Each day, prior to the theatrical event. In French with English Subtitles concerts there are spe- Gra: 1:20pm Tum: 1:40pm Oly: 2:00pm Tac: 2:30pm FW: 3:00pm cial events at the Music Fest tents and indoor “Wicked” The Musical Broadway in Portland venues. Check out the Annual Iron Chef “Savor Sunday, July 21st, 2019 the Flavors” Cookoff, $179.00 you never know who will Activity Rating: Easy Portland, OR
be cooking up some- Includes: Transportation, Show Tickets and Brunch thing special! Don’t Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in miss the “selfie with the the Land of Oz...but from a different angle. Long before Doro- stars” booth and auto- thy arrives, there is another graph booth for guests to meet and greet your favorite Bran- girl, born with emerald-green son personalities. Your friends back home will be green with skin—smart, fiery, misunder- envy! Last years line up included these Branson shows and stood and possessing an ex- entertainers. Day 1 All Hands on Deck, Forever Young, The traordinary talent. When she Temptations by Legends in Concert, Baldknobbers, Black- meets a bubbly blonde who is woods, Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai AYO, George Dyer, exceptionally popular, their Haygoods, Raiding the Country Vault and Clay Cooper. Day initial rivalry turns into the un- 2 Patsy Cline & Friends Remembered, New South, Hot Rods likeliest of friendships…until & High Heels, The the world decides to call one Bretts, Hank Wil- "good," and the other one liams Revisited, "wicked." With a thrilling Hughes Brothers score that includes the hits Young Folks, Pierce "Defying Gravity," "Popular" and "For Good," Wicked has Arrow, Billy Dean, been hailed by The New York Times as "the defining musical Million Dollar Quartet of the decade." Time Magazine cheers, "if every musical had and the Oak Ridge the brain, the heart, and the courage of Wicked, Broadway Boys. This years line really would be a magical place." Tac: 7:30am Oly: 9:00am -up announced Tum: 8:20am Gra: 8:40am CenL: 9:00am Kel: 10:00am soon. With Dog- woods in full bloom, Its quite simply a beautiful time to spend in the Ozark. Full sightseeing on the way to and from Branson Book and pay 24 hours a day at and a pre-night hotel in Kansas City. www. explorationbustours.com Departures time TBA 45 days prior 22
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apply. Tours with show tickets will require final payment 45 days before Age Requirements Our tours are designed for active adults over the departure unless supplier has additional requirements. age of 40. We welcome our customers to bring a guests over 18 and at our discretion on special departures as young as 8 years old. There 1 Night tours require a deposit of $25.00 pp at time of booking. Final may be additional charges as we receive special discounts for our cus- payment is due 30 days before departure unless supplier has additional tomers based on age. We may turn away without a refund anyone 40 or requirements. Itineraries will be sent via email to you 7 days prior to under that did not give notification at registration or access additional departure. You do not need to print this as we provide copies on depar- fees day of. ture. No refunds for cancellations after 45 days prior to the departure date. EXPLORATION TOURS ARE SCENT FREE ENVIORNMENT Please be sure to wash all articles of clothing. We are a scent free tour Tours 2-4 Nights require a $50.00 pp deposit at time of booking unless company and ask you refrain from using any perfume, cologne or otherwise noted and final payment is due 45 days in advance for bus scented beauty products before or during the tours. and air only tours (rail and cruise travel may have different deposit and payment requirements). You will receive itineraries and other infor- DISABILITIES & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS Our tours are design for mation 7 to 14 days prior to departure. All tours are non-refundable active travelers 40 plus. Any physical disability requiring special assis- after final payment. tance boarding the coach must be reported at time of booking and at least 72 hours prior to departure. Any passenger requiring special as- Cruises and Tours 5 Nights and over a $100.00 pp deposit is re- sistance for a mental or physical limitation must be accompanied by a quired at booking unless otherwise noted, cruises will require an addi- traveling companion who is able and responsible to assist. Dietary re- tional deposit which can be paid with your credit card directly to the strictions must be called in to our office at least 72 hours in advance cruise lines. These Tours are fully refundable up to 60 days in advance and although we try and accommodate these requests it is not always (cruises are 90) and after this are 100% non-refundable and do not possible, so please bring with you or be prepared to locate items you allow for name changes. may need. Exploration Tours may cancel a tour up to one hour before departure DISCLAIMER Exploration acts only as an agent for hotels, carriers, time due to unsafe road conditions and reschedule the tour at a future independent contractors & suppliers which provide services for the cli- date, no cash refunds will be issued. Tours that are delayed by me- ents. Exploration Tours does not assume any responsibility nor shall it chanical failure, traffic delays, weather or other acts of God will be oper- be liable for any loss, cancellation, cost, delay, accident, injury or dam- ated to the best of our ability and you will be responsible for additional age to a person or the property of a client arising from our service or the expenses that may accrue from the delay. If you leave your departure service of one of our providers. We maintain the right to cancel, alter or location before one hour has passed from your scheduled departure change any tour or the components of a tour that we deem necessary. time you will not be refunded. Our drivers will not wait more then 5 Exploration Tours reserves the right to withdraw a tour at any time at minutes after scheduled departure their discretion and refund the client. Rates are based on current tariffs and are subject to change up to the departure of a tour. Exploration The tours begin at the Exploration Coach Lines bus yard located Tours & our partners provide parking as a service only and are not re- at Highway 12 and Old highway 99 in Grand Mound behind the sponsible for damages, towing or theft. We accept no responsibility for Truck Wash. We own our coaches and operate the our tours under the actions of any Insurance Company. We reserve the right to remove Exploration Coach Lines LLC, a licensed Interstate motor carrier. any passenger from a tour for disruptive behavior or ill health. The pas- DOT #2533071 WA UTC # CH-65602 NW Bus Association senger will be responsible for charges incurred to return home. Pay- ment of your tour means acceptance of all Exploration’s policies.
1- 844- 878- PRSRT STD 4868 Exploration Tours US Postage Paid Olympia, WA PO Box 190 Rochester, WA 98579 Permit NO 67
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