SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE TOURS September 2011 GREETINGS FRIENDS We hope you’ve all had a lovely summer! We also hope this warm weather (which finally decided to present itself) joins us for fast-approaching fall. Wells Gray Tours is thrilled to offer almost 80 guided vacations a year, and we have a superb selection of experiences waiting for you in this summary — some brand new, some old favourites, some nearby and some to distant lands. Whatever your preference, there is something here for everyone. Full tour itineraries can be found online at www.wellsgraytours.com or at your local office. Let us know if you are interested in a certain travel destination and you will be the first to know when a tour to that location is released for sale, meaning you’ll have first crack at the Early Booker discounts. We love hearing your ideas, and that way we can plan tours to where you want to go! When you book a tour with us, we include in your ticket package a special brochure called Important Tour Information . This is a guide that we write for every tour, and it is very useful when preparing for your trip. It has information such as luggage restrictions, packing tips, destination climate information and your flight schedule. We encourage you to read this handy little guide when you receive it and to make sure we have spelled your name correctly on your ticket and receipt. We want to ensure that all your documents are accurate for smooth travels. The Wells Gray Team • All tours include coach and/or air transportation, accommodation, knowledgeable tour director, and luggage handling, unless otherwise indicated. • Tours depart from Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton. Depending on the individual tour routing and number of people in a location, additional pick up points may be available or added. • Refer to each individual tour brochure for payment and cancellation policies. • HST charged where applicable. • Single and triple fares are available on most tours. STILL AVAILABLE SOOKE SUPRISES October 2 4 days $665 YELLOWSTONE & CANYONLANDS October 5 15 days $2495 CHRISTMAS IN VICTORIA December 22 6 days $1395 CUT HERE TRAVEL VOUCHER $20 valid on any Wells Gray Tour >Non Transferable >Subject to Availability >No Cash Value >New Bookings Only Cannot be combined with any other voucher. KAMLOOPS VERNON KELOWNA Expires September 23, 2011 PENTICTON 800-667-9552 www.wellsgraytours.com COMING SOON OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL GRAND RE-OPENING - April 2012 STEWART & STIKINE - August 2012 LABRADOR & NEWFOUNDLAND - June 2012 VANCOUVER TO SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA via Hawaii, Fiji & South Pacific Islands - September 2012 ANTARCTICA & SOUTH AMERICA CRUISE - January 2013 Congratulations to our Facebook Photo Contest Winners! Thank you to all the participants for showing us the world through your eyes. Visit our Facebook page to see all the excellent photo entries and watch for our next photo contest in early 2012. 1st Place - Nancy Peterson 2nd Place - Edna Peterson 3rd Place - Alf Peterson $300 Travel Voucher $150 Travel Voucher $50 Travel Voucher 3 Polar Bears in Churchill, MB Polar Bear in Churchill, MB Lillooet Ice Fields, BC THEATRE TOURS COMING SOON THE ODD COUPLE & MAMMA MIA IN SEATTLE 4 Days — March 23, 2012 The Odd Couple (at the Village Theatre in Everett) is a play about two divorced men as mismatched roommates. Mamma Mia (at The Paramount Theatre) is a funny tale about a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding, featuring ABBA’s timeless songs. CATS & HELLO DOLLY IN VANCOUVER 3 Days — April 12, 2012 Cats, based on T.S Elliot's poetry book "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats", is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Hello Dolly, one of America’s most beloved musicals about the irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi, is at The Royal City Musical Theatre in New Westminster. DAMN YANKEES & MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET IN SEATTLE 4 Days — May 14, 2012 Damn Yankees (at the 5th Avenue Theatre) is a musical about a Washington Senators fan who makes a pact with the Devil to help his baseball team win the league pennant. Million Dollar Quartet (at The Paramount Theatre) is a show inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time . JERSEY BOYS IN VANCOUVER 3 Days — September 9, 2012 Jersey Boys follows the rags-to-rock-to-riches tale of four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom and features such hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don't Cry,” “Can't Take My Eyes Off You,” “Oh, What a Night” and more. Jersey Boys plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Remember that theatre tickets are assigned in order of booking, so the earlier you book, the better your seat! YELLOWSTONE & CANYONLANDS $2495 pp double 15 Days — October 5, 2011 discounts up to $150 pp From the erupting geysers of Yellowstone to the soaring peaks of the Grand Tetons, from the depths of the Colorado River canyons to the sweeping vistas of Arches Park, this tour has an amazing variety of natural wonders. We visit six famous national parks: Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Dinosaur, Colorado, Arches and Canyonlands. At a glance . Highlights . Day 1 Spokane, WA > Scenic drive across the panhandle of Idaho and into > Red Lion Hotel Montana along the Clark Fork River > Day 2 Butte, MT Sightseeing drive around Yellowstone Park with stops at Old Faithful Geyser, the Norris Geyser Basin, Mammoth Hot > Butte Plaza Inn Springs and mighty Yellowstone Falls Day 3-4 West Yellowstone, MT > Grand Teton National Park where the Grand Teton Range > Holiday Inn peaks tower to nearly 14,000 feet Day 5 Jackson, WY > Visit to Utah’s Dinosaur National Monument > Lexington Inn > Grand Junction’s Museum of the West, Art on the Corner Day 6 Rock Springs, WY in downtown, and Colorado National Monument > Best Western > Arches National Park featuring the world’s finest collection Outlaw Inn of natural rock arches Day 7 Grand Junction, CO > 2 hour jetboat cruise through the incredible gorges of the > Grand Vista Hotel Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park plus a Hummer 4x4 excursion. Day 8-10 Moab, UT > Locally guided tour of Salt Lake City, and musical > Canyonlands Inn performance by the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Day 11-12 Salt Lake City, UT Choir of over 360 members > Shilo Inn > 18 meals included Day 13 Boise, ID > Red Lion Inn Day 14 Kennewick, WA > Red Lion Inn THANKSGIVING AT TSATSA----KWAKWAKWA----LUTENLUTEN LODGE $1075 pp double 6 Days — October 7, 2011 discounts up to $60 pp Quadra Island’s Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge is the perfect setting for a relaxing Thanksgiving getaway. Every room has a private balcony and a view of the ocean. Add a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner and 2 theatre productions for an ultra long weekend of enjoyment. At a glance . Highlights . Day 1 Victoria, BC > Walking tour in downtown Victoria to discover her history > Chateau Victoria and unique architecture Day 2 Chemainus, BC > Ticket to Amadeus at Chemainus Theatre > > Chemainus Festival Inn Scenic drive up island to Rathtrevor Beach, Englishman River Falls, and unique Coombs Market Day 3-4 Quadra Island, BC > 2 nights at the magnificent Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge > Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge > Tour of Quadra Island with Rebecca Spit and visit to the Day 5 Richmond, BC Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre > Holiday Inn > Delicious Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge > Ticket to Steel Magnolias at the Gateway Theatre > 10 meals included NEW ORLEANS & CAJUN COUNTRY $2865 pp double 10 Days — October 12, 2011 discounts up to $150 pp Experience Louisiana with all your senses as we explore Cajun Country with its peaceful bayous, Plantation Country where history truly comes to life, and New Orleans, defined by cultural riches, sensual indulgences and unparalleled service. At a glance . Highlights . Day 1 Renton, WA > The outdoor Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge > Quality Inn > Plantation Country along the Mississippi River with stops Day 2 Baton Rouge, LA at Oak Alley and Laura plantations > Drury Inn > Locally guided tour of Cajun Country with Avery Island Day 3-4 Lafayette, LA (home of the Tabasco factory) and Martin Accordions > > Drury Inn Boat cruise through the Cypress swamps > Locally guided driving tour of New Orleans with City Park Day 5-8 New Orleans, LA and famous St. Charles Avenue, and walking tour of the > Inn on Bourbon Street French Quarter Day 9 Renton, WA > Afternoon sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River on > Quality Inn board the paddlewheel Natchez Riverboat > Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, where 90% of the floats used in Mardi Gras are made > Elaborate estate of Longue Vue House and Gardens > Cooking lessons at the New Orleans School of Cooking > 1 day to explore fascinating New Orleans on your own > Deluxe brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, the largest courtyard in the French Quarter > 15 meals included BRANSON $2830 pp double 10 Days — November 8, 2011 discounts up to $160 pp The entertainment in Branson is non-stop, filled with music, laughter and legends of the stage. Bring your sense of fun and excitement to experience 11 musical shows including Daniel O’Donnell’s annual performance in Branson. At a glance . Highlights . Day 1 Renton, WA > Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage > > Quality Inn Brett Family show, known for their beautiful harmonies > Day 2 Overland Park, KS Locally guided sightseeing tour to Branson’s sites including College of the Ozarks > Drury Inn > The Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theatre