LES MISERABLES in SEATTLE Also Includes Hunchback of Notre Dame June 15, 2018 - 4 Days
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LES MISERABLES IN SEATTLE Also includes Hunchback of Notre Dame June 15, 2018 - 4 Days Fares Per Person: $1165 double/twin $1430 single $1095 triple > Tour is exempt from GST. Early Bookers: $60 discount on first 15 seats; $30 on next 10 > Experience Points: Earn 28 points from this tour. Redeem 28 points if you book by May 1. Includes • Coach transportation for 4 days • Ride the Ducks in downtown Seattle • 3 nights of accommodation and hotel taxes • Gratuities for local guide and Duck driver • Locally-guided tour of unusual Seattle sites • Knowledgeable tour director • Les Misérables at Paramount Theatre • Luggage handling at hotel • The Hunchback of Notre Dame at 5th Avenue • 5 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches Theatre A Victor Hugo weekend — Les Misérables & The Hunchback of Notre Dame Les Misérables is a sweeping masterpiece that has been a record-breaking success worldwide since its London opening in 1985. It has been translated into 22 languages and been performed in front of more than 70 million people in 44 countries. Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical was re-staged for its 25th anniversary and Les Misérables is now a glorious new production with dazzling re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. It has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences, and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. It ran on Broadway for 2½ years with critics cheering “Les Miz is born again!” The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a glorious retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece. This power- ful tale of love, faith and prejudice will leave you utterly spellbound. Its lush, beautiful score is unlike any- thing in musical theatre today, featuring songs from the Disney animated feature and new music from legendary composers Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Newsies) and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell and Pippin). Immerse yourself in the power and glory of rapturous music, and melt with the passion of a magnificent story. The musical opened in Berlin in 1999 and played for three years, then was rewritten in English and performed across the USA in 2014 and 2015. Itinerary Friday, June 15: Meals: L Sunday, June 17: Meals: B We follow the Coquihalla to the lower mainland, Our day begins with the fun-filled Ride the Ducks then cross the border at Sumas. Our destination is of Seattle, where we listen to the humourist’s ver- Lynnwood on the north side of Seattle where we sion of the city’s highlights, topped off with a settle into the Embassy Suites Hotel for three splash into Lake Union and a terrific view of the nights. Consistently rated as one of our top lodg- downtown towers. At 1:30 pm at the 5th Avenue ings, the hotel had a multi-million dollar renovation Theatre, the curtain rises on The Hunchback of completed in 2016. It features a spacious atrium, Notre Dame. The musical pieces include The Bells a full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, of Notre Dame, God Help the Outcasts, the Tav- and a manager’s reception with complimentary ern Song, Esmeralda, Justice in Paris, and While cocktails and snacks each evening. the City Slumbered. Saturday, June 16: Meals: B,L Monday, June 18: Meals: B In the morning, we meet a local guide, Dick There are shopping stops at Bellis Fair Mall in Bel- Falkenbury, who conducts a driving tour with lingham and the Duty Free Store, then we cross some walking visiting “Unusual Sites of Seattle.” the border at Sumas and head for home. Then we go to the ornate Paramount Theatre for the matinee performance of Les Misérables. Enjoy the splendid music of this epic tale and 50 won- derful songs including I Dreamed a Dream, Who Am I, Come to Me, Master of the House, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One Day More, On My Own, Drink with Me, and Empty Chairs at Empty Tables. Back at the Embassy Suites, relax over cocktails and snacks. Theatre Seating • Les Misérables. Seating at Paramount Theatre is orchestra section 3 in rows K to R. • The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Seating at 5th Avenue Theatre is left & right orchestra in rows Q to AA. • Seating is assigned from front to back in the order that customers book for this tour. Tour Policies Payments: A deposit of $150 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due May 1, 2018. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Cancellation Policy: Up to April 2, your tour payments will be refunded less an administrative charge of $50 per person. From April 3 to May 1, the cancellation charge is $150 per person (the deposit). From May 2 to May 14, the cancellation charge is 40% of the tour fare. From May 15 to June 1, the cancellation charge is 70% of the tour fare. After June 1, there is no refund. Fare Changes: Changes to currency exchange rates and taxes, and surcharges from tour suppliers can occur at any time and are beyond the control of Wells Gray Tours, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up until the time of departure. Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. Please contact us for details. Photo Credit: Paramount Theatre (Broadway Across America) Activity Level: Light activity including short distances to walk and some steps such as to your theatre seats and get- ting on and off the Duck. The coach cannot carry a scooter. If you are not able to participate in Activity Level 1, Wells Gray Tours recommends that you bring a companion to assist you. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require ongoing assistance, the tour director may stop you from partici- pating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense. Travel insurance will probably not cover you. e-points: This tour earns 28 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn Experience Points, or e-points. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemp- tions offered until May 1. Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924 .