ELTON JOHN at Rogers Arena in Vancouver September 21, 2019 - 3 Days
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ELTON JOHN At Rogers Arena in Vancouver September 21, 2019 - 3 Days Fares Per Person: $1275 double/twin $1555 single $1205 triple > Please add 5% GST. > Experience Points: Earn 28 points from this tour. Includes • Coach transportation for 3 days • Ticket to Elton John concert at Rogers Arena • 2 nights of accommodation and hotel taxes • Knowledgeable tour director • Indian Arm lunch cruise • Luggage handling at hotel • 3 meals: 3 lunches Elton John — an entertainment legend for 51 years Sir Elton Hercules John was born Reginald Dwight in 1947 and burst onto the entertainment scene when he was 20 years old. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriting partner since 1967 and they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. Elton John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive #1 albums in the U.S.A., 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, and 27 Top 10, including nine which reached #1. Candle in the Wind, re-written in 1997 and dedicated to Princess Diana, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the U.K. and U.S.A. singles charts. In 1969, his debut album, Empty Sky, was released. Elton John has also achieved success in musical theatre, composing the music for The Lion King, Aida, and Billy Elliot. He has received five Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music and charitable services" in 1998 and has performed at a number of royal events such as the funeral of Princess Diana in 1997 and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert in 2012. In early 2018, Elton John announced that he was retiring from touring. His three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour began in September and will consist of over 300 shows on five continents. Vancouver will be one of only five Canadian concerts. Itinerary Saturday, September 21: Meals: L lights while sailing through the calm, blue waters We drive the Coquihalla to Vancouver and stay of Indian Arm. A delicious buffet lunch is served on two nights at the Century Plaza Hotel which enjoys board and features fresh BC salmon and chicken. an excellent location on Burrard Street with lots of The rest of the afternoon is free time in case you shopping and restaurants nearby. want to visit with friends or relatives. A transfer is provided to the Granville Island Market. Tonight, Sunday, September 22: Meals: L we go to Rogers Arena to see Elton John, starting At 11 am, we depart on a Harbour Cruises vessel at 8 pm. for a four-hour cruise through Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm. Experience this magnificent coastal Monday, September 23: Meals: L mountain fjord right in Vancouver’s backyard. Old We depart in late morning and head for home growth forests, pristine waterfalls, various wildlife, with a lunch stop in Chilliwack. and large waterfront homes are some of the high- Seating Seating is booked in Rogers Arena in Sections 307, 309, 310, 311, 313, 318, 320, and 323. Important note: It rarely happens, but performers occasionally get sick, or some mishap causes the cancellation of the concert. This can occur even an hour before the performance begins. We know that this would be ex- tremely disappointing for our customers, but the only refund we would be able to obtain for you would be the actual ticket price for Elton John’s concert. The hotel, motorcoach, and other tour services are all prepaid and are non-refundable at short notice. Tour Policies Payments: A deposit of $400 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due July 18, 2019. By pay- ing the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level, and Cancellation Policy outlined. , Cancellation Policy: Up to May 17, 2019 your tour payments will be refunded less an administrative charge of $200 per person. From May 18 to July 18, the cancellation charge is $400 per person (your deposit). From July 19 to August 16, the cancellation charge is 60% of the tour fare. After August 16, there is no refund. Fare Changes: Changes to taxes and surcharges from tour suppliers can occur at any time and are beyond the con- trol 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: Policies for Comprehensive and Trip Cancellation & Interruption are 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 must be purchased no later than at final payment. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Activity Level: Light activity including short distances to walk and stairs, mainly to and from your Rogers Arena seats. The coach cannot carry a scooter. If you think you may have difficulty participating in Activity Level 1, Wells Gray Tours recommends that you bring a companion to assist you. The tour director and driver have many re- sponsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. 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 tours over 3 days. You can accumulate enough points to earn a free tour (this tour eligible until July 18). Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924 .