ANTARCTICA Experience the Magic of the Seventh

ExperiencesESCORTED GROUP TRAVEL SINCE 1972 Vol. 04 – Holiday 2019

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BC Getaways

KOOTENAYS HOT SPRINGS HARRISON HOT SPRINGS VANCOUVER ISLAND FROM TOE TO TIP B.C. FJORDS CRUISE BC Interior: February 10, 2020 - 5 Days BC Interior: March 3, 2020 - 3 Days BC Interior & Lower Mainland: May 22, 2020 - 9 Days BC Interior: June 5, 2020 - 7 Days (waitlist only) Van. Island & Lower Main: February 9, 2020 - 6 Days HARRISON HOT SPRINGS & SHEN YUN Vancouver Island: May 23, 2020 - 8 Days Vancouver Island: June 8, 2020 - 6 Days The Kootenays region is known for many incredible Vancouver. Island: March 11, 2020 - 4 Days Come and explore Vancouver Island! Only a handful of The great fjords of the British Columbia Coast rival wonders, one of which is the great variety of hot Discover the art of rejuvenation at the always popular people have travelled from toe to tip and experienced those of Norway in length and depth and have even springs. February is a beautiful time to admire the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Nestled on the both ends of Vancouver Island: Race Rocks off higher mountain scenery. This tour takes you to Knight winter wonderland of this area. Soaking up the snowy south shore of Harrison Lake, this lovely hotel has Victoria and Cape Sutil (not Cape Scott) north of Inlet, British Columbia’s longest fjord; an option to mountain scenery from the warmth of a steaming been welcoming guests for over 125 years. With five Port Hardy. There are no roads to either place, so Desolation Sound, British Columbia’s largest marine outdoor pool is nothing short of magical. This tour visits indoor and outdoor natural mineral hot springs pools, we have chartered vessels to get you there. A third park; Jervis Inlet; and the Princess Louisa Fjord. three hot springs: Fairmont, Radium, and Ainsworth. plus the Healing Springs Spa, there is something to boat excursion is on the MV Frances Barkley on its Experience the wild rush of the Nakwakto Tidal Rapids Accommodation is right next to the hot pools at please everyone. A one-hour cruise on Harrison Lake is scheduled sailing through Alberni Canal to the village and view grizzly bears up close at the Glendale River Fairmont for two nights and Ainsworth for two nights. included, otherwise the day is free for you to relax and of Bamfield in Barkley Sound. In between the toe and estuary. Come and join this unique tour, cruising some Just bring your swimsuit and be prepared to relax. indulge in the hotel’s facilities and enjoy dinner in the tip, there is so much to see and do on the Island that a fabulous scenic waterways. I $1,195 pp double, $1,480 single elegant Copper Room with dance music provided by month would not be long enough, but we have picked V $2,360 pp double, $2,725 single V $1,695 pp double, $2,045 single the Jones Boys. some well-known highlights and some hidden gems for discounts up to $100 pp this fantastic tour. L $1,645 pp double, $1,995 single The Victoria tour also spends one night at Blue Horizon book soon...filling fast! Hotel in Vancouver with many restaurants and shops I $3,185 pp double, $3,815 single V HAIDA GWAII nearby. In the evening, we go to the Queen Elizabeth $2,985 pp double, $3,515 single BC Interior & Lower Mainland: L $3,165 pp double, $3,800 single Theatre for the spellbinding performance of Shen July 22, Aug 1, Aug 6, 2020 - 7 Days/6 Days SEA TO SKY GETAWAY book soon...11 seats left! Van. Island & Lower Mainland: May 18, 2020 - 4 Days Yun, a premier classical Chinese dance and music Van. Island: July 27, 2020 - 7 Days (waitlist only) company performing classical Chinese dance, ethnic This tour begins with an elegant evening at Harrison Officially renamed from the and folk dance, and story-based dance, and orchestral Hot Springs, including a three-course dinner in the INSIDE PASSAGE & SKEENA TRAIN Queen Charlotte Islands in 2009, accompaniment. Copper Room with entertainment and dancing by BC Interior: July 11, 2020 -8 Days Haida Gwaii is an archipelago of the Lakeside Swing Band. The next day we drive I $645 pp double, $790 single Van. Island & Lower Mainland: July 10, 2020 - 9 Days more than 150 islands located through the famous Fraser Canyon and ride the Hell’s V $1,125 pp double, $1,355 single Explore the stunning North Coast by land and sea! We about 80 km off the northwest Gate Airtram. We follow the scenic Duffey Lake Road discounts up to $30 pp head north to Prince George with a stop at the historic coast of British Columbia. As the through the Coast Mountains, passing glacial blue gold rush town of Barkerville. From there we board VIA westernmost point of Canada Seton Lake, the curious estate of Walden North, Rail’s Skeena Train for a spectacular all-day journey west Haida Gwaii is known for its Cayoosh Canyon, and Joffre Glacier. During our two- WHISTLER SPRING GETAWAY to Prince Rupert in deluxe ‘Touring Class’ with seating rugged coastlines, majestic mountains, stunning night stay in Whistler, at the Delta Whistler Suites, BC Interior: May 10, 2020 - 5 Days in the dome car. From Prince Rupert we board an all- array of marine life, giant cedars, and the vibrant we ride the gondola to the top of Whistler Mountain, Each spring, Chateau Whistler hosts a celebration for day catamaran excursion to the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Haida culture. Highlights on this tour include: The admire the fabulous art collection at the Audain Art guests 55 plus but young at heart. It is an entertaining, Sanctuary and tour the restored North Pacific Cannery. Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay’llnagaay with a Museum, and learn about the resort’s history at the enlightening, and thoroughly enjoyable three-night The 500-kilometre journey from Prince Rupert to Port Haida guide, Zodiac tour around Louise Island to Whistler Museum. package with all meals included. Among the many Hardy aboard BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition takes Skedans, Skedans Village, Haida Gwaii naturalist scheduled activities, free time has been allotted daily V $1,195 pp double, $1,485 single 15 hours, all in daylight to permit great viewing of the for 1 day, Naikoon Provincial Park, Balance Rock, for you to enjoy at leisure. It could be a refreshing swim L $1,165 pp double, $1,455 single rugged coastline and abundant wildlife. Port Clements Museum, studio & artisan tour, and a in the lap pool, a treatment at the spa, hot toddies discounts up to $30 pp I $3,110 pp double, $3,685 single fabulous traditional Haida Feast. around the fire on The Mallard Terrace, a walk on V $3,395 pp double, $4,075 single I $3,270 pp double, $3,660 single Whistler’s many nature trails, or shopping at the Village L $3,410 pp double, $4,090 single V $3,225 pp double, $3,595 single Square. book soon...3 seats left! L $3,095 pp double, $3,370 single I $1,560 pp double, $1,855 single book soon...all departures selling out fast! discounts up to $80 pp

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Amazing Canada

SURPRISING SASKATCHEWAN GASPÉ PENINSULA & MARITIMES & NEWFOUNDLAND THE GREAT CANADIAN ROAD TRIP BC Interior, Vancouver Island, & Lower Mainland: NEW BRUNSWICK COAST BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: BC Interior: Sept 5, 2020 - 29 Days June 8, 2020 - 8 Days BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Aug 24, 2020 - 24 Days Van. Island & Lower Main: Sept 4, 2020 - 30 Days You will never think of ‘Surprising Saskatchewan’ the June 11, 2020 -11 Days same way again. This tour features four cities and one village, and you will enjoy a variety of unique experiences, not found elsewhere in Canada. Tour the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina where police officers are rigorously trained and watch the Sergeant Major’s Parade. Visit two provincial museums, one dedicated to prairie transportation and the other which re-creates a 1910 Saskatchewan boomtown with streets and shops, all indoors. Go underground in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw where rum running and gambling were rampant 100 years ago. Soak in the therapeutic mineralized waters of Temple Gardens and Manitou Springs. Stay at the historic Bessborough Hotel, built by the CNR in grand château fashion in 1928. Learn about First Nations history at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and watch Experience the icons of Canada on this Great Canadian traditional dancing. Cruise the South Saskatchewan Road Trip! Drive the famous Trans-Canada Highway on River on a paddlewheeler. Ride the Wheatland Express a journey of over 6,000 km across our great country. train for a different look at the prairies. Tour the 2020 will be the 43rd year that Wells Gray has offered You will travel from coast to coast if you live in Victoria Prince Albert home of former Prime Minister John this Maritimes tour. No other company in British or Vancouver, and almost coast to coast if you live in Diefenbaker. Come and explore a unique region of eastern Canada. Columbia has organized this tour for so many years the Interior, while visiting many Canadian highlights. I $2,815 pp double, $3,295 single You will fly into Moncton, New Brunswick, and home or knows Atlantic Canada better than we do. All our From the towering giants of the Rocky Mountains to V $2,915 pp double, $3,395 single from Québec City. On the drive in between, there are hotels, attractions and restaurants are chosen carefully the sea of grass in the vast prairies. From the unique L $2,815 pp double, $3,295 single so many highlights and it is certainly a route that is off to ensure you have a memorable experience. Our 2020 mix of cultures in Montréal to the Scottish influence discounts up to $75 pp the beaten path. Savour a lobster lunch after learning tour stays ten nights in Newfoundland because we in the Maritimes. From the awesome view at the CN how to eat one properly. Experience the world’s highest strongly believe you should see this scenic province Tower to the spectacle of Niagara Falls. All aboard for tides at Hopewell Rocks. Drive along New Brunswick’s while you are touring eastern Canada. It has been a the adventure of a lifetime! Acadian Coast to Miramichi. Enjoy a Kitchen Party at Le highlight of our Atlantic Canada tours since 1990. Most I $8,995 pp double, $11,495 single Pays de Sagouine. Walk the sand dunes of Bouctouche. hotel stays are for two or three nights, so you do not V $9,325 pp double, $11,925 single Drive the seashore road along the Gaspé Peninsula. have to put up with the inconvenience of repacking L $9,275 pp double, $11,875 single Cruise to famous Percé Rock with birdwatching at your suitcase every morning. This tour is noted for its discounts up to $200 pp Bonaventure Island. Ride a ferry 50 km across the St. leisurely itinerary, many included meals and attractions, Lawrence River and cruise the Saguenay Fjord where and superb hotels in great locations. To reduce driving cliffs soar 350 metres from the water’s edge. Explore time, we fly from either Kelowna, Victoria or Vancouver historic Québec City with a local guide. to Halifax and return from St. John’s, NL. I $4,545 pp double, $5,280 single I $7,525 pp double, $9,310 single V $4,645 pp double, $5,380 single V $7,625 pp double, $9,410 single L $4,545 pp double, $5,280 single L $7,525 pp double, $9,310 single book soon...only 12 seats left! Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon discounts up to $125 pp

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Theatre Tours US Destinations

CELINE DION IN VANCOUVER THE BOOK OF MORMON IN SEATTLE PALM SPRINGS WINTER ESCAPE SKAGIT TULIP FESTIVAL BC Interior & Van. Island: April 17, 2020 - 3 Days BC Interior: May 29, 2020 - 4 Days BC Interior, Van. Island & Lower Mainland: BC Interior: April 19, 2020 - 4 Days Celine Dion has been an entertainment legend for 39 Vancouver Island: Departure TBD February 3, 2020 - 10 Days Vancouver Island: April 12, 2020 - 4 Days years. She has won 5 Grammy Awards, including Album The Book of Mormon is a religious satire musical that Relax in California’s most desirable sun destination, The Skagit Valley explodes in an abundance of colour of the Year, and remains the best-selling Canadian lampoons organized religion and traditional musical Palm Springs. We stay nine nights at Palm Mountain when the flowers blossom each spring. Although artist and one of the bestselling artists of all time with theatre, reflecting the playwrights’ lifelong fascination Resort, a favourite for Wells Gray travellers, where Mother Nature ultimately decides the dates, the record sales of 200 million copies worldwide. Her music with Mormonism and musicals. The story follows two rooms surround a palm-lined pool terrace. Breakfast is second to third week of the month tends to be good has been influenced by genres ranging from rock and young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in included each day at Ruby’s, an old style diner where timing for this showy display. Whether early or late, R&B to gospel and classical. Celine Dion’s Courage northern Uganda where a brutal warlord is threatening the decor is straight out of the 1950s. The hotel is just there are usually dainty yellow daffodils first, followed World Tour visits western Canada in April 2020. She has the local population. Naive and optimistic, the two off Palm Canyon Drive, noted for shopping, restaurants, by a rainbow of tulips, then the irises and lilies after only two performances in Vancouver and three other missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, which theatres, and art galleries. A great variety of attractions that. We visit the Tulip Festival on a weekday to avoid concerts in the Prairie Provinces. We stay two nights at only one of them knows very well, but have trouble are included: the Aerial Tram, Joshua Tree Park, Village the weekend crowds. A cruise from La Conner through the Holiday Inn. We also take a four-hour cruise through connecting with the locals who are more worried about Fest, the Air Museum or Art Gallery, the Living Desert, narrow Deception Pass and the Swinomish Channel is Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm. war, famine, poverty, and AIDS than about religion. Sunnylands Garden, and Newport Beach. another highlight. This tour stays at the luxurious Tulalip I $1,085 pp double, $1,340 single Please note that the show contains explicit language I $3,625 pp double, $4,515 single Resort and Casino and the resort’s amazing Seafood V $1,185 pp double, $1,440 single and subject matter that may not be enjoyable to all V $3,725 pp double, $4,615 single Buffet is included on the third evening. Come and book soon...filling fast! viewers. A Seattle harbour cruise, the musical The L $3,625 pp double, $4,515 single enjoy the blossoms and colours of the Skagit Valley. Wedding Singer at Village Theatre, and a guided tour book soon...filling fast! I $1,085 pp double, $1,365 single of Seattle with Smith Tower are also included. V $1,085 pp double, $1,360 single I $1,270 pp double, $1,560 single NEW YORK CITY & WASHINGTON, D.C. discounts up to $60 pp discounts up to $70 pp BC Interior, Van. Island, & Lower Mainland: May 22, 2020 - 9 days FOUR THEMED TOWNS New York City, the city of icons: the Empire State BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Building, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, May 14, 2020 - 5 Days the American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Our neighbouring state to the south celebrates its RAY T Rock, Macy’s Fifth Avenue, Radio City Rockettes, cultural heritage and rich history by continuing the LS O We plan, L U you save! traditions of old. This tour visits four towns that work E R Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ground Zero, Central S a Park, Times Square, and Broadway! There is a balance hard to maintain these traditions for future generations. d Quote this voucher on your next i Lynden’s Dutch heritage is evident throughout the

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International Tours Cruising Canada

TURKEY & GREECE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY SABLE ISLAND & ATLANTIC CANADA CRUISE ST. LAWRENCE & OTTAWA RIVERS CRUISE BC Interior: March 28, 2020 - 22 Days BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: With Adventure Canada BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Vancouver Island: March 29, 2020 - 21 Days August 2, 2020 - 24 Days BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Aug 24, 2020 - 10 Days Experience a different kind of river cruising on the Lower Mainland: March 29, 2020 - 20 Days June 13, 2020 - 14 Days intimate Canadian Empress, which carries only 66 passengers in 32 cabins. We will sail the St. Lawrence River from Kingston to Montreal and the Ottawa River. All shore excursions are included. A highlight of our cruise is the opportunity to pass through seven locks between Kingston and Montreal, experiencing an overall change in water level of 75 metres. The ship docks most nights in a town along the St. Lawrence or Ottawa Rivers, so you can go ashore at your leisure and explore the area. Although the ship enters the USA several times, it does not dock there, so no passport is required. Roland and Anne Neave, owners TOUR of Wells Gray Tours, cruised on the Canadian Empress in September 2016 and loved the whole trip. We have TOUR since offered four cruises with excellent reviews. 25 I from $5,085 pp double, $6,690 single 25 V from $5,185 pp double, $6,790 single In 2020 the 42nd Passion Play will be performed L from $5,060 pp double, $6,665 single in the small Bavarian town of Oberammergau. This From the wild tides of the Fundy Isles, to the stunning Turkey and Greece are fascinating countries, thanks discounts up to $100 pp theatrical re-enactment of the life of Christ is only views from Cape Breton Highlands, to the remote to a long and varied history. The Hittite, Greek, performed every ten years to fulfill a promise made shores of Newfoundland’s south coast, Atlantic Roman, Byzantine, Seljuq, and Ottoman civilizations almost 400 years ago. This incredible production Canada offers picturesque views, outstanding bird are represented in beautifully preserved monuments. GREAT LAKES CRUISE involves over 2,000 performers, musicians, and stage and marine mammal opportunities, and unique natural BC Interior, Van. Island & Lower Mainland During this tour, you will explore the modern cities that technicians who are all residents of the village. Join us wonders at every turn. Be among the lucky few to have have sprung up among the ancient sites, cruise the Aug 27, 2020 - 13 Days and experience this amazing event! In addition to this experienced the wonder of the famous wild horses of stunning Aegean Islands, and discover the fascinating Come and experience lake cruising on board an performance we will also explore the best of Germany, Sable Island. Immerse yourself in the diverse history history of the Turks and Greeks. This tour flies to intimate ship. The Victory I carries only 200 passengers Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and the Italian Alps. of Atlantic Canada where centuries of overlapping Istanbul and returns from Athens on Lufthansa, so no in 105 staterooms. Enjoy relaxing and taking in the Book early to ensure your spot on this very special tour, culture—Mi’kmaq, Acadian, English, Scottish, Irish, and time is wasted driving. The leisurely schedule includes scenery during the days, nightly entertainment, as it won’t be offered for another ten years. French—have left their mark on the landscapes. With four nights in Istanbul and Athens, several two-night three meals a day plus afternoon tea, cocktails, wine expedition stops in Newfoundland, Cape Breton, Nova and beer are complimentary & shore excursions are stays, and a three-day Aegean cruise with stops at I L $12,995 pp double, $14, 535 single Scotia’s south coast, and the Fundy Isles, every stop four islands. Expert multilingual guides travel with us included at most ports. We visit all five of the Great V $13,095 pp double, $14,635 single is a highlight! Expedition staff are experts on Atlantic Lakes. Dispersed throughout the Great Lakes are on the drives through Turkey and Greece and conduct book soon...filling fast! Canada including geology, glaciation, history, and flora sightseeing tours in several cities. approximately 35,000 islands. The largest is Manitoulin and fauna. Special guest, author Margaret Atwood, Island in Lake Huron, the largest island in any inland will also offer a presentation. 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Cruises

PRESIDENT’S CRUISE BALTIC CRUISE CROATIA BY LAND AND SEA ANTARCTICA, ARGENTINA & CHILE CRUISE On the Danube River with Avalon Waterways On Holland America’s Zuiderdam Small Ship Cruising on MS Sea Swallow On Holland America’s Westerdam BC Interior: June 9, 2020 - 20 Days BC Interior & Van Island: July 11, 2020 - 17 Days BC Interior: Aug 30, 2020 - 17 Days BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Van. Island & Lower Main: June 10, 2020 - 18 Days Lower Mainland: July 12, 2020 - 15 Days Van. Island & Lower Main: Aug 31, 2020 - 15 Days January 26, 2021 - 28 Days Step back in time among Tallin’s medieval TOUR spires, take in St. Petersburg’s dazzling palaces, experience Scandinavian cool in Helsinki and Stockholm, and soak up the 25 history and modern charm of Berlin and Hamburg. This romantic 10-night cruise, round trip from Copenhagen includes guided excursions in every port and visits to all the key attractions. In addition, we have two full days and three nights to explore the cobbled streets and fairy tale charm of Copenhagen before embarking the cruise. I from $9,635 pp double, $12,260 single V from $9,785 pp double, $12,410 single L from $9,330 pp double, $11,770 single book soon...only 6 seats left!

For the seventh annual President’s Cruise, Wells Gray Book Cruises Early Spellbinding beaches, dramatic cliffs, ancient walled Wells Gray Tours only offers this very special TOUR Tours is returning to Avalon Waterways. Roland and towns, and a relaxed way of life—Croatia is ranked opportunity to visit the 7th continent every Anne Neave invite you to join them for this exciting to avoid disappointment among the world’s top 20 most popular tourist few years. There are so many highlights cruise from the mouth of the Danube River on the Black destinations for a reason! Croatia is best seen from on this tour, but the most memorable will 25 Sea upstream to Budapest, Hungary. Some of Europe’s land and sea, and this tour has been designed to do likely be the four days cruising among the major capital cities are along the Danube River, a Early booking is essential for cruises just that. We start with 2½ days in historic Dubrovnik, gigantic icebergs of Antarctica. On board experts will testament to its importance in history. Award-winning as cruise lines can recall our unsold the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Its picturesque Old Town present lectures about glaciology, geology, natural land programs help you experience each destination, staterooms as departure dates approach is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in history, and history, plus the ice pilot may take a break with guided sightseeing in every port, engaging port or when ships get close to capacity. Europe with centuries-old forts, buildings on marble from the bridge to explain his route finding skills. Other lectures, VIP access into key destinations, no waiting streets, and dazzling views of the cliffs and the sea. memorable experiences include elegant Buenos Aires, in lines, and great cultural immersion and storytelling We then board the MS Sea Swallow, to sail to the awesome Iguazu Falls, the isolated Falkland Islands, thanks to skilled cruise directors and guides. There seaside coastal towns of Ston, Korčula, Hvar, Šibenik, the thrill of rounding Cape Horn, Ushuaia (the world’s will also be a tour of Budapest highlights and multi- and Trogir. The ship is intimate, carrying only 36 southernmost city), the Chilean Fjords and Darwin day tours before and after the cruise in Romania and passengers, and was built in 2019. We finish the tour Channel, and cruising past the vast Amalia Glacier. Slovakia. back on land and visit Zadar, Pag Island, Zagreb, and I from $13,995 pp double, $18,730 single I from $12,510 pp double, $18,995 single the awesome waterfalls of Plitvice National Park. V from $14,145 pp double, $18,880 single V from $12,345 pp double, $18,650 single I from $10,275 pp double, $14,290 single L from $13,945 pp double, $18,680 single L from $12,195 pp double, $18,500 single V from $10,075 pp double, $13,880 single book soon...only 7 seats left! book soon...only a few seats left! L from $9,925 pp double, $13,730 single discounts up to $100 pp

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST CRUISE GRAND FRANCE RIVER CRUISE COLUMBIA RIVER CRUISE SAN DIEGO TO VANCOUVER CRUISE BC Interior: May 17, 2020 - 11 Days Van. Island & On Holland America’s Eurodam With Avalon Waterways on Holland America’s Oosterdam Lower Main: May 16, 2020 - 12 Days BC Interior: April 10, 2020 - 7 Days BC Interior, Van. Island:October 1, 2020 - 22 Days BC Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Come and admire the spectacular sights along the Lower Mainland: April 11th - 6 Days Lower Mainland: October 2, 2020 - 21 Days April 20, 2020 - 13 Days storied Columbia River as we cruise from Clarkston to Enjoy a spring getaway to Palm Springs and San Diego Join us on this spring cruise from Vancouver to Seattle Portland. All shore excursions and daily lectures by a and then cruise the Pacific Coast back to Vancouver. on Holland America’s Eurodam. We sail for four nights Columbia River expert are included. Highlights include We begin with three nights in Palm Springs where we with stops in charming Victoria, BC and historic Astoria, Nez Perce National Park, Bridablik House, Lewis take in some of the highlights, including a guided tour Oregon. A guided tour of Victoria and cruise gratuities and Clark Center for Arts & History, Franklin County of Joshua Tree National Park. Then it’s off to San Diego are included. On our return trip from Seattle, we drive Historical Society, First Territorial Capitol Interpretive for two nights before embarking a seven-night cruise to through Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains and Center, The Reach Interpretive Center, Sacajawea Vancouver with stops in Catalina Island, Santa Barbara, stay overnight at the quaint Bavarian themed town of State Park, Original Courthouse Museum, Fort Dalles San Francisco, and Victoria. Leavenworth. Museum & Interpretive Center, Bonneville Dam, Flavel I from $3,805 pp double, $5,025 single I from $1,950 pp double, $2,625 single House Museum, and the Columbia Gorge Discovery V from $3,955 pp double, $5,175 single L from $2,020 pp double, $2,610 single Center. L from $3,790 pp double, $5,010 single discounts up to $40 pp I from $6,570 pp double, $9,575 single discounts up to $90 pp V from $7,020 pp double, $10,160 single L from $7,020 pp double, $11,755 single discounts up to $60 pp Coming Soon! 2020 & 2021 Tours Call our office to be added to our “interested list” for a specific tour. When the tour comes out for sale, we will notify you before releasing the tour to the public. Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn Give the Gift about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. October is one of the most beautiful times to Jersey Boys in Seattle – April 2020 visit as the weather is very pleasant and the summer of Whitehorse and Glacier Bay Cruise – June 2020 crowds have disappeared. This river cruise is on two Alberta Summer Theatre – July 2020 Avalon ships — Poetry II on the Rhône and its tributary the Saône, and Tapestry II on the Seine, with a high Calgary Stampede – July 2020 speed train trip in between. Off the ships, the land Travel Leavenworth Summer Theatre – August 2020 programs help you truly experience each destination, Wells Gray Tours gift certificates Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville & Nashville – Sept. 2020 with guided walking or driving tours included in make great Christmas gifts! Contact San Juan Islands Cruise – September 2020 every port, engaging port lectures, VIP access into your local office to find out more. Taste of Italy – October 2020 key destinations, and great cultural immersion and Circle Lake Superior – October 2020 storytelling, thanks to highly skilled cruise directors and Mexico’s Copper Canyon – October 2020 guides. We are confident that Avalon Waterways helps you experience France as it truly should — quietly, with Pasadena Rose Parade – December 2020 romance, culture, comfort and enrichment. Egypt & Jordan – November 2020 I from $14,595 pp double, $16,095 single Costa Rica – January 2021 V from $14,745 pp double, $16,245 single Belize Winter Getaway – February 2021 L from $14,435 pp double, $15,865 single Amazing Australia – February 2021 discounts up to $300 Portugal – March 2021 Natural Wonders of Iceland – June 2021 15 14 15 ExperienceThe Wells Gray Tours Difference Wells Gray Tours is a well-established tour company with over 47 years of experience providing packaged travel. We are proud to be BC-owned and operated with five regional offices to provide you with exceptional, personalized service. We are committed to offering quality guided vacations that allow you to explore the world stress-free at a good price. Whether you are looking for BC getaways, international tours, cruises, or senior guided tours, we can help. Unforgettable experiences. Unbeatable value. Uncomplicated travel. Are you ready? It’s time to explore! www.wellsgraytours.com 1-800-667-9552

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