The Experience Quarterly

The Experience Quarterly
Currently Available Tours – as of October 2014
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Kamloops
Vernon
Kelowna
Penticton
GREETINGS FRIENDS
Fall is in the air, as summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter, and
yes it’s jacket time again! But if you crave warmth and new adventures, we have lots of
exciting Christmas tours, theatre tours, and winter get-aways planned for the fall and winter season. If a particular destination interests you, call your nearest Wells Gray office or
booking agent for details. Remember to book early so that you have access to the early
booking discounts.
The Wells Gray Team
Wells Gray Tours Fall Destination Travel Shows
Finalizing our 2015 international destinations is well underway and we are excited to share
what’s coming up with you. Join Wells Gray Tours for a media presentation of upcoming
tours, cruises and international destinations. Please RSVP to the numbers shown.
Kamloops
Tuesday, October 28
1:30 to 3:30
St Andrews Presbyterian
Church
1136 6th Ave
Kamloops, BC
RSVP 250-374-0831
Kelowna
Wednesday, October 29
1:30 to 3:30
Christ Evangelical
Lutheran Church
2091 Gordon Drive
Kelowna, BC
RSVP 250-762-3435
Vernon
Thursday, October 30
1:30 to 3:30
Village Green Hotel
4801 27th Street
Vernon, BC
RSVP 250-545-9197
Penticton
Tuesday, November 4
1:30 to 3:30
Days Inn Penticton Riverside Conference Centre
152 Riverside Rd.
Penticton, BC
RSVP 250-493-1255
Salmon Arm
Wednesday, November 5
2:00 to 4:00
Comfort Inn
1090 22nd Street NE
Salmon Arm, BC
In Partnership with Marlin Travel
RSVP 250-832-9481
Full tour itineraries can be found online at www.wellsgraytours.com or at your local office.
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 and communities
between. 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.
GST charged where applicable.
Single and triple fares are available on most tours.
Travel Wholesaler License: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924
Cover photo: Carlsbad Caverns, featured on Texas Winter Escape, itinerary enclosed, departs January 27, 2015
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OFFICE HOURS
Kamloops 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Vernon 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Kelowna 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Penticton 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed holidays & weekends
2014 SPECIAL EVENTS !
AMERICAN THANKSGIVING IN SPOKANE
4 days - November 27, 2014
$885 pp double $1095 single
LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
4 days - December 1, 2014
$695 pp double $865 single
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25 EXPLORING BC’S WEST COAST BY SAILBOAT
9 days - July 27, 2015
$6275 pp double
singles are not available
discounts up to $100 pp
This 8-day voyage operates one-way from Prince Rupert to Bella Bella in order to access
some of the most remote and wild areas of the British Columbia coast. The Great Bear Rainforest is the largest remaining area of temperate rainforest in the world. There are several
routes along the ‘Inside Passage’ and we will weave our way south along different channels, guided by the wildlife, weather and group interests. The geography ranges from the
towering Coast Mountains with waterfalls cascading thousands of feet, to large coastal islands such as Pitt, Campania and Princess Royal, and right out to the low-lying islands bordering Hecate Strait. You will sail in comfort on board the Island Odyssey which is a private
charter, just for WGT customers. The ship features 6 private cabins, 3 shared bathrooms with
2 hot showers, a comfortable salon with a natural history library, and a well-equipped galley. On deck, the large deckhouse provides a comfortable spot to watch for wildlife.
2014 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S TOURS
CHRISTMAS AT HARRISON & VANCOUVER
5 Days — December 22, 2014
$1295 pp double $1560 single
This tour stays one night at Harrison Hot Springs Resort with time to take in the healing hot springs and spa.
We dine in the lovely Copper Room featuring a three-course menu, followed by entertainment and
dancing with Patsy B. and the Lefties. A professional dance instructor, Adam Hanna, is exclusive to Wells
Gray clients as a dance partner and can offer ballroom dancing tips. We then head to Vancouver and
stay 3 nights at the Fairmont Waterfront, one of Vancouver’s most luxurious downtown hotels.
CHRISTMAS IN SEATTLE
6 Days — December 22, 2014
$1330 pp double $1675 single
This holiday tour spends one night at the lovely Harrison Hot Springs Resort with its fabulous pools, wonderful spa and elegant dining room featuring a three-course menu, followed by entertainment and dancing
with Patsy B. and the Lefties. We then head to Lynnwood, where we settle into one of our most popular
hotels, the Embassy Suites, for four nights. This tour also features two fabulous plays: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with the incredible dancing of Pacific Northwest Ballet and A Christmas Story The Musical.
CHRISTMAS IN VICTORIA
6 Days — December 23, 2014
$1525 pp double $1795 single
Christmas in Victoria is an annual tradition for Wells Gray Tours. We have stayed at Chateau Victoria for
many years and our guests love the Christmas décor and spirit. All rooms are one-bedroom suites. The
hotel has a fine location near the corner of Burdett and Douglas, close to the Inner Harbour and Legislative Buildings. Highlights for Christmas 2014 include a reception with entertainment by the Victoria Operatic Society, a dinner theatre at Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Christmas Lights Festival at Butchart Gardens,
and Crazy for You at Gateway Theatre. Some wonderful meals are planned including Christmas Dinner in
the Blue Crab at the Coast Harbourside Hotel, Christmas Brunch at Vista 18 atop the Chateau, and Boxing Day Afternoon Tea at Abkhazi Garden Teahouse.
25 NEW YEAR’S ON CATALINA ISLAND
$2775 pp double $3470 single
9 days - December 29, 2014
For New Year’s 2014, Wells Gray Tours is offering a unique event on Santa Catalina Island off the coast of
California. We fly to Los Angeles and ride the 1-hour fast ferry to Catalina Island. The Wrigley Gum Company bought the island in 1919 and has carefully controlled its development for the past century. In 1975,
88% of the island was deeded to the Catalina Island Conservancy, founded by the Wrigleys, and it still
protects the island today. About 3,700 people live on Catalina, almost all in the island’s only town, Avalon. Its cobblestone streets are narrow, quaint and winding. This tour stays 4 nights at the waterfront Pavilion Hotel in Avalon. Activities include a drive to the island’s interior, a culinary walking tour, the Wrigley
Botanical Gardens, and a tour of the Art-Deco Casino built in 1929 (this was not a casino for gambling;
the name is from the Italian language meaning “gathering place”). For New Year’s Eve, we attend the
gala at the Casino and relive olden days when 6,000 people gathered in its ballroom for the dances.
NEW YEAR’S IN VANCOUVER
3 days - December 31, 2014
$590 pp double $690 single
Start the new year right with two shows and a birds eye view of our nation. Our accommodation for two
nights is at the Century Plaza Hotel, located downtown on Burrard Street, two blocks from the shopping
mecca of Robson street. On this tour we visit Fly Over Canada for a coast to coast breathtaking aerial
journey through the latest in virtual flight ride technology. Then on New Year’s Eve enjoy a party in the
lounge of the Hotel and celebrate the arrival of 2015! The first show we see is Crazy for You — a toetapping good time as New York in the 1930s swings to life in this high-octane musical. Between the hijinx
and hilarity, you’ll be humming along to memorable songs like I Got Rhythm and Nice Work if You Can
Get It. The second show, Salute to Vienna has been billed as the world’s greatest New Year’s concert.
For over 60 years, the Vienna Philharmonic's “Neujahrskonzert” broadcast has thrilled 1.2 billion people
annually around the globe – a joyous celebration of the musical legacy of Johann Strauss Jr. In 1995,
concert producers, Attila and Marion Glatz, presented their first Salute to Vienna in Toronto and it was
modelled carefully after the original.
2015 SHOW TOURS
CINDERELLA & CAROUSEL IN SEATTLE
4 days - February 27, 2015
$850 pp double $1050 single
Two great Rodgers & Hammerstein shows in one long weekend
From the creators of The Sound of Music, Oklahoma! and The King and I come two other fabulous shows: Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on
the classic tale. This lavish production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all
the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper and the masked ball. Get transported back to your
childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs including In My Own Little
Corner, Impossible/It’s Possible and Ten Minutes Ago in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience. Cinderella was composed in 1957 and this 2013 revival is getting rave reviews. Carousel was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s second musical, produced in 1945. A tempestuous love story told with heart-breaking tenderness,
Carousel follows the passionate romance between carnival barker Billy Bigelow and the sweet mill worker Julie
Jordan. After his untimely death, Billy is given one day – a final chance to redeem his life – and returns to the
wife and daughter he left behind to make things right. You’ll be swept away by such cherished songs as If I
Loved You, June Is Bustin’ Out All Over, and You’ll Never Walk Alone. Time Magazine named Carousel the Best
Musical of the 20th Century in 1999.
WASHINGTON WINES & THEATRE
5 days - March 25, 2015
Featuring the revival of the musical, Camelot
$995 pp double $1250 single
discounts up to $60 pp
Camelot tells the story of King Arthur who rules his kingdom with new ideals, bringing peace to a troubled land.
The celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” and
the title song “Camelot.” This tour also offers excitement for your taste buds! You will savour delicious wines from
Lake Chelan Winery, a four-course dinner with wine and food pairing at Tsillan Cellars Winery, a gourmet dinner
at Patsy Clark’s Mansion and an orchard ride at Orondo Cider Works with cider sampling and donuts.
MAMMA MIA IN SEATTLE
4 days - March 27, 2015
$790 pp double $995 single
Two Seattle musical comedies in one long weekend
Theatre is a great way to celebrate the full range of human emotion, and our two shows on this tour focuses on
the lighter side. Mamma Mia is a truly uplifting experience that will make you laugh and cry and jump for joy.
The show features ABBA's greatest hits woven into three wonderful love stories: a young girl about to be married; her mother about to confront the past; and the best love story of all – the audience with the cast! This
heartwarming and hilarious tale includes over 20 classic ABBA songs including Dancing Queen; Knowing Me,
Knowing You; Money, Money, Money; SOS and of course the title song Mamma Mia. You will quite literally be
dancing in the aisles! No Way to Treat a Lady is a musical comedy thriller about a publicity-crazed actor turned
serial-killer. It is based on William Goldman’s best-selling novel in 1964 that became a renowned movie starring
Rod Steiger, Lee Remick and George Segal, then a Broadway musical in 1996. With a devilish blend of humour,
romance, and murder, No Way To Treat A Lady is an exciting cat-and-mouse game complete with befuddled
detectives, meddling mothers, and glamorous socialites.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IN SEATTLE
3 days - May 8, 2015 (Interior North), May 9,2015 (Interior South)
$595 pp double $750 single
discounts up to $30 pp
The Phantom Returns to Seattle
One of the most famous musicals of all time, The Phantom of the Opera, was created by composer Andrew
Lloyd Webber and lyricists Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. It opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in London in
1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles. The Broadway production at New York’s
Majestic Theatre opened in 1988 and is still playing 26 years later, making it the longest running Broadway show
in history with over 10,500 performances. It is estimated that over 130 million people have seen the show in 27
countries and the box office gross world-wide stands at $5.6 billion. It has won over 50 awards including the
Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Award for Best Musical, seven Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards
and three Outer Critic Circle Awards. The touring production coming to Seattle has been hailed by critics as
“bigger and better than ever before”. It boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary
chandelier, the burning stage, floating candelabras, the paddle across the lake, plus new lighting designs, new
staging and new choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest on tour.
WINTER ESCAPES IN BC
LONG BEACH STORM WATCHING
$995 pp double $1250 single
5 Days — February 15, 2015
Long Beach is known for its wild winter storms. A pleasant winter experience is to snuggle up to a
warm fire and watch the rain and wind lash the hotel windows. More intrepid travellers bring lots of
warm and waterproof clothes and enjoy the weather outdoors. There is time to stroll the lovely
beach and bay at the Tin Wis Resort, but we also take you to Long Beach at Pacific Rim National
Park and to Amphitrite Lighthouse in Ucluelet to watch the waves roll in. Unfortunately, Wells Gray
Tours cannot guarantee that you will witness a thrilling west coast storm. The 2014 group
experienced wet weather, but Tofino was the warmest place in Canada in 2011!
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Day 2-3
Day 4
Richmond, BC
> Fairmont Vancouver
Airport Hotel
Tofino, BC
> Tin Wis Resort
Chemainus, BC
> Best Western Chemainus
Inn
Highlights . . .
Short walk among the towering trees at Cathedral
Grove
2 nights at Tin Wis Resort which has a magnificent setting
beside Mackenzie Beach
Lunch and shopping in Tofino
Time to beachcomb and view tidal pools at Pacific Rim
National Park
Enjoy the spectacle of big waves hitting the point near
Amphitrite Lighthouse
Leisurely morning and lunch in Parksville
Sumptuous buffet dinner and ticket for the show at the
Chemainus Theatre (show TBA)
9 meals included
KOOTENAYS HOT SPRINGS
$895 pp double $1120 single
5 Days — February 23, 2015
discounts up to $50 pp
The Kootenays region is known for many incredible wonders, one of which is the great variety of hot
springs. February is a beautiful time to admire the winter wonderland of this area. Soaking up the
snowy mountain scenery from the warmth of a steaming outdoor pool is nothing short of magical.
This tour visits three hot springs: Fairmont, Radium and Ainsworth. Accommodation is right next to the
hot pools at Fairmont for two nights and Ainsworth for two nights. Just bring your swim suit and be
prepared to relax. Customers on the 2014 tour said they wanted more time to enjoy the hot pools, so
this tour has an extra night at Ainsworth Hot Springs. An historic tour of Nelson with a local guide has
also been added.
At a glance . . .
Day 1-2
Day 3-4
Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
> Fairmont Hot Springs
Resort
Ainsworth , BC
> Ainsworth Hot Springs
Resort
Highlights . . .
Enjoy a private hot pool close to your room at Fairmont
Hot Springs Resort, and soak up the mineral rich water
Bathe in Canada’s largest hot springs pool with a water
temperature of 103 degrees F at Radium Hot Springs
Ride the “longest free ferry in the world” over to Balfour
on the Kootenay Lake ferry
Soak in the hot pools overlooking Kootenay Lake at
Ainsworth Hot Springs, the horseshoe-shaped cave is the
hottest at 114 degrees F, and the lounging pool averages
96 degrees
Plunge into the cold pool
Stop for lunch in historic Greenwood
10 meals included
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS RETREAT
$765 pp double $955 single
4 Days — March 2, 2015
discounts up to $40 pp
Discover the art of rejuvenation at the remarkable Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Located in the
Coast Mountains and nestled on the southern shore of Harrison Lake, this lovely hotel has been
welcoming guests to relax and enjoy for over 125 years. With 5 indoor and outdoor natural mineral
hot springs pools, plus the Healing Springs Spa, there is something to please everyone. Two evenings
you will dine in elegance in the lovely Copper Room with entertainment and dancing with Patsy B.
& the Lefties one night and the Jones Boys on the other night. One day is free for spa appointments
and relaxing as you wish. Another day offers several attractions in the Fraser Valley such as
Westminster Abbey at Mission, Stave Falls Powerhouse and Kilby Store Historic Site. An extra day has
been added to this traditional three-day tour to ensure that the 2015 tour is a wonderful leisurely
experience.
2015 WINTER GET-AWAYS
TEXAS WINTER ESCAPE
$5250 pp double $6995 single
31 Days — January 27, 2015
discounts up to $250 pp
Texas is a wonderful winter escape for Canadians, featuring a variety of scenery, intriguing history,
exciting cities and delightful cuisine. It is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population.
The name means "friends" or "allies" in the local native language. Texas is bordered by Mexico to the
south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area
of 268,820 square miles and a population of 25.1 million residents. So, don your cowboy hat and
boots and join us to discover the stories of the settlement of the west and the fascinating characters
who built this land. They are stories of determination and hardship, laughter and music, fellowship
and community. Yee-haw!
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5-6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9-11
Day 12-15
Day 16-19
Day 20-21
Day 22-23
Day 24-25
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Pasco, WA
Boise, ID
Salt Lake City, UT
Moab, UT
Albuquerque, NM
Roswell, NM
Fort Stockton, TX
San Antonio, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
South Padre Island, TX
Kerrville, TX
Alpine, TX
Tucson, AZ
Laughlin, NV
Visalia, CA
Redding, CA
Canyonville, OR
Lynnwood, WA
Highlights . . .
Visit the Historic Oregon Trail, which offers living history,
demonstrations, interpretive programs
Overnight in Salt Lake City, and hear the world-famous
Mormon Tabernacle Choir of over 360 members
Arches National Park, featuring the world’s finest
collection of natural rock arches
Trip to Santa Fe and Palace of Governors
Visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History; Old
Town Roswell, and the UFO Museum
Carlsbad Caverns
Spend 3 nights in the lively city of San Antonio
Stroll through the iconic Alamo
Visit the coastal city of Corpus Christi
Step-on guide tour around Corpus Christi and stop at
USS Lexington
Enjoy the Texas Aquarium, and Museum of Science &
History
Tour of gigantic King Ranch
Locally guided tour of Big Bend National Park
Board the Amtrak train and ride from Alpine to Tucson
Spend a night in Laughlin
43 meals included
WINTER JAUNT TO CALIFORNIA
$3855 pp double $5165 single
21 Days — January 28, 2015
discounts up to $200 pp
California’s temperate climate and sunny skies draw Canadian visitors looking to escape the winter
cold, and Wells Gray Tours will take you there. This leisurely tour features many of California’s favourite get-aways with two or three nights in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs and
Sacramento. Ventura is a new destination for Wells Gray and two nights at an oceanfront hotel are
included. Free days are offered in Ventura, Palm Springs and Sacramento, plus free afternoons in
San Francisco, Santa Barbara and San Diego — opportunities for you to explore on your own or relax
in the warm weather.
At a glance . . .
Highlights . . .
Day 1
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> Quality Inn
Day 2
Newport, OR
> Elizabeth Street Inn
Day 3
Eureka, CA
> Best Western Humboldt
Day 4-5 San Francisco, CA
> Holiday Inn Fisherman’s
Wharf
Day 6-7 Santa Barbara, CA
> Best Western Pepper Tree
Inn
Day 8-9 Ventura, CA
> Crowne Plaza
Day 10-12 San Diego, CA
> Embassy Suites Hotel
Day 13-15 Palm Springs, CA
> Palm Mountain Resort
Day 16
Fresno, CA
> University Square Hotel
Day 17-18 Sacramento, CA
> Holiday Inn Capital Plaza
Day 19
Canyonville, OR
> Seven Feathers Hotel &
Casino
Day 20
Lynnwood, WA
> Embassy Suites
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Oregon Coast & Redwoods
Explore the Charles Schulz Museum, the creator
of the character Peanuts
Locally guided tour of San Francisco including
Golden Gate Park, ocean beaches, Twin Peaks
and lots of history and architecture
Board the Amtrak train for an eight-hour journey
from San Jose to Santa Barbara along the coast
Locally-guided comprehensive tour of Santa
Barbara
Stop at Mission Santa Barbara “The Queen of
the Missions”
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Discovery of King Tut Exhibition
Visit the Maritime Museum, which features many
nautical displays and three historic ships
including the Star of India, the world’s oldest
active ship
Half day at San Diego Safari Park (formerly Wild
Animal Park)
Ride the spectacular Palm Springs Aerial
Tramway which ascends 6,000 feet into the San
Jacinto Mountains
Locally-guided tour of Palm Springs including
the Joshua Tree National Park
Tasting and tour at the Hilmar Cheese Factory
Locally-guided tour in Sacramento including the
state capital building
Time to explore the interesting shops and
restaurants in Old Sacramento
Take your time exploring the California Railroad
Museum which displays 21 restored locomotives
and train cars, along with many other exhibits
25 meals included
SCENIC TRAINS & BOATS OF NEW ENGLAND
$3995 pp double $4895 single
13 Days — May 24, 2015
discounts up to $200 pp
This new tour route takes you to the rolling hills, coastal beauty, and historically rich areas of New
England as we take train journeys in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Covering the most scenic of railroads available in this area, you’ll follow coastlines, climb
the highest peak in the Northeast, and enjoy a fabulous dinner train excursion. Along with these scenic railroads, we also board four different boat excursions to experience some of New England from
the powerful Atlantic Ocean. All aboard!
Highlights . . .
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Renton, WA
> Quality Inn
Day 2-3
Portland, ME
> Hilton Garden Inn
Day 4-5
Lincoln, NH
> Mountain Club on
Loon Resort
Day 6
Ogunquit, ME
> Meadowmere Resort
Day 7-9
Cambridge, MA
> Holiday Inn Express
Day 10-11 Providence, RI
> Biltmore Hotel
Day 12
LaGuardia, NY
> Clarion Hotel
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Locally-guided tour of Portland, Maine
Two-hour scenic cruise past lovely Victorian
cottages on the shorelines of Great Diamond
and Long Island
Train excursion on the Conway Scenic Railroad
Enjoy five courses of fine cuisine on the Café
Lafayette Dinner Train
Visit Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm, to admire
their 5000 best Christmas Trees
Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the
world’s first mountain-climbing rack-and-pinion
railway
Driving tour of Maine coastline villages
Maine Lobster boat tour to see and learn how
Maine lobstermen make their living
Downeast Lobsterbake with musical
entertainment
Board the Amtrak train and travel from Wells to
Boston
Afternoon city tour of Boston with a local guide
Board the Tall Ship Liberty Clipper for a delightful
brunch cruise
Visit the Boston Tea Party Museum, named the
Best Museum in New England
Cape Cod Railroad with First Class seats
Locally-guided tour of Newport
Tour of The Breakers mansion
Schooner Aquidneck Newport harbour cruise
Amtrak train from Providence RI to Stamford CT
19 meals included
COMING SOON 2015!
Theatre on the Island - March
Skagit Tulip Festival - April 19
Easter at Oak Bay Beach Hotel - April
Salt Spring Island - May 8
Haida Gwaii - August 13
Maritimes & Newfoundland - August 25
Ask for your detailed itinerary !
$5895 pp double $6595 single
COAST TO COAST BY TRAIN
15 Days — June 7, 2015
Experience Canada’s national railway, VIA Rail, on an epic journey from Vancouver on the Pacific
coast to Halifax on the Atlantic coast. Along the way, get to know the character of various parts of
the nation, yet find that element that makes us all uniquely Canadian. From the towering giants of
the Rocky Mountains to the sea of grass in the vast prairies; from the unique mix of cultures in Winnipeg and Montréal to the Scottish influence in the Maritimes; from the awesome view at the CN Tower to the spectacle of Niagara Falls, you will see it all. All aboard for the adventure of a lifetime!
At a glance . . .
Highlights . . .
Day 1-2
Day 3-4
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VIA Rail’s The Canadian
Winnipeg
> Radisson Hotel
Day 5-6
VIA Rail’s The Canadian
Day 7-8
Toronto
> Fairmont Royal York
Day 9-10 Montréal
> Fairmont Queen
Elizabeth Hotel
Day 11
VIA Rail’s The Ocean
Day 12-14 Halifax
> Cambridge Suites
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Locally-guided tour of Winnipeg
VIA Rail’s The Canadian from Vancouver to
Toronto with disembark in Winnipeg, Sleeper Plus
Class
Visit the Manitoba Museum
Authentic visit to the Mennonite Heritage Village,
with a traditional Russian lunch
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Free time at The Forks where the Assiniboine River
meets the Red River
Enjoy a Cultural workshop in Winnipeg with dinner
and entertainment
Locally-guided tour of Toronto
Ride the fast elevators up the CN Tower
Spend a day at Niagara Falls and enjoy a
sightseeing tour
Board the Hornblower for a cruise to bottom of
Niagara Falls
Theatre production in Toronto (show TBA)
VIA Rail Toronto to Montréal, Business Class
Explore the vibrant city of Montréal with a Local
guide, including the Pointe-à-Callière
Festive dining, revelry and entertainment at Le
Festin du Gouverneur
An afternoon at Montréal’s Biodome and
Botanical Gardens
VIA Rail’s The Ocean from Montréal to Halifax,
Sleeper Plus Class
Locally-guided tour of Halifax, including Halifax
Citadel National Historic Site and visit the
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Fun and flavourful tour of Alexander Keith’s
Brewery
Enjoy a musical comedy at Grafton Street Dinner
Theatre
Travel with a kilted guide to Peggy’s Cove, one
of the most picturesque fishing villages along the
Eastern seaboard
26 meals included
Wells Gray Tours is proud to introduce to our clients the Tour 25 travel experience.
Tours indicated by this icon on our website and brochures are Tour 25
departures, meaning group capacity is a maximum 25 participants or less.
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This allows Wells Gray Tours to create a more personal, flexible and authentic experience,
which is perfect for many destinations. Travelling in smaller groups allows us to access
exciting new places and to offer more up close, personal and unique encounters. It is one
more way we are working to meet your evolving travelling preferences.
Look for the Tour 25 logo for a more intimate travel experience.
2015 CRUISE DESTINATIONS
$3785 pp double from $4995 single
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE
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15 Days — February 3, 2015
discounts up to $150 pp
Treat yourself to a 10 day cruise aboard Holland America’s Noordam, and savor a vacation defined
by enriching activities, fine cuisine, room to move and intuitive personal service. You are sure to create memorable adventures on your Caribbean cruise that will inspire you for a lifetime. Life on the
islands offers more than awe-inspiring views of vast blue waters and hilly scenery. Each port city has
its own unique flavour and rhythm.
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Day 2-3
Day 4-13
Day 14
Renton, WA
> Quality Inn
Fort Lauderdale
> Embassy Suites Hotel
Holland America’s
Noordam
Renton, WA
> Quality Inn
* NOTE FOR ALL CRUISES *
Early booking is essential. Unsold
staterooms are taken away when the
ships get close to being full.
Highlights . . .
10 days on Holland America’s Noordam
Relax on the sandy beach at Half Moon Cay in
the Bahamas
Full day in Turks & Caicos on the island of Grand
Turk
Visit Santa Barbara de Samana
Spend a day in Bonaire, the island where there
are more flamingoes than humans
Enjoy a full day in Curacao, a Dutch island with
a diverse economy dominated by tourism and
international trade
Spend a leisure day in Aruba, which is only 19
miles long and 5 miles wide
Ports of call include Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk,
Santa Barbara, Kralendijk, Willemstad,
Oranjestad
35 meals included
$5540 pp double from $6970 single
TRANS-ATLANTIC CRUISE TO SPAIN
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21 Days — April 5, 2015
discounts up to $125 pp
This cruise features 8 days at sea and 5 days visiting ports in the Azores, Gibraltar, Island of Mallorca
and Spain, plus the port of disembarkation, Barcelona. The cruise is most likely to appeal to people
who enjoy lots of time on the ship, many relaxing days at sea, good books or movies, and shipboard
activities or entertainment. The ports are: Horta in the Azores, Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediterranean, Malaga with a tour to the fabulous Alhambra Palace, Alicante, Palma on the Island of
Mallorca, and Barcelona where we stay two nights before flying home.
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Day 2-3
Day 4-17
Day 18-19
Day 20
Renton, WA
> Quality Inn
Fort Lauderdale
> Hotel TBA
Nieuw Amsterdam
Barcelona
> Hotel HCC St. Moritz
Richmond, BC
> Fairmont YVR Hotel
Highlights . . .
14 days and nights on board the Nieuw Amsterdam
Reservation in the elegant Pinnacle Grill on board the
ship
Locally guided tour in Gibraltar
Tour of Grenada, the awe-inspiring Alhambra Palace,
and the spectacular Generalife Gardens
Full day and guided tour in Alicante, visit the Castle of
Santa Barbara, the promenade Explanada de
Espana, Barrio de la Santa Cruz and the14th century
Basilica of Santa Maria
Half-day tour of the mountainous island of Mallorca
2 full days in Barcelona, including a city tour with a
local guide
Visit the Cathedral, the Columbus Monument, and
Pueblo Español (Spanish Village)
Stroll down Las Rambles which cuts through the heart
of the city centre and is a vibrant and lively
promenade filled with Barcelona action at its best
Visit the Picasso Museum, and tour two homes
designed by Antoni Gaudi
50 meals included
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Send us your favourite shot from your Wells Gray Tours adventure and we’ll enter it in our Facebook Photo
Contest. You could win a $300 Travel Voucher! Contest closes December 31, 2014.
What we’re looking for: Pictures you’ve taken while travelling with Wells Gray Tours that show your exceptional
experiences. Action photos, close-ups, destinations, people, places, nature or culture – give us your best shot!
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appearing in photo, date, destination and tour. There is no limit on the number of entries per person.
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2nd Place - $100 Travel Voucher
3rd Place - $50 Travel Voucher
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$7960 pp double, from $10,620 single
BEST OF CANADA’S ARCTIC
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30 Days — August 1, 2015
discounts up to $300 pp
Join Wells Gray Tours for an unforgettable journey to the Canadian Arctic. The Canadian Arctic will
leave you inspired by the explorers who came before you and the Inuit people who live in this region now. Enjoy a traditional lunch at an Inuit home, an Inuit fashion show, and pan for gold on Bonanza Creek before boarding the Oosterdam for a 7-day cruise from Seward to Vancouver. This tour
is scheduled for August, so you can enjoy colourful fall foliage, pleasantly warm days and cool
nights. This enormous natural paradise is a place where ancient traditions, untouched landscapes
and incredible wildlife exist together like nowhere else on Earth.
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Quesnel, BC
> Best Western Tower Inn
Day 2
Dawson Creek, BC
> George Dawson Inn
Day 3
High Level, AB
> Best Western Mirage
Hotel
Day 4-5
Fort Smith, NWT
> Pelican Rapids Inn
Day 6
Fort Providence, NWT
> Snowshoe Inn
Day 7-8
Yellowknife, NWT
> Explorer Hotel
Day 9-10
Fort Simpson, NWT
> Nahanni Inn
Day 11-12 Muncho Lake, BC
> Northern Rockies Lodge
Day 13-14 Whitehorse, YT
> Best Western Gold Rush
Inn
Day 15
Dawson City, YT
> Downtown Hotel
Day 16
Dempster HWY
> Eagle Plains Hotel
Day 17-18 Inuvik, NWT
> Mackenzie Hotel
Day 19-20 Dawson City, YT
> Downtown Hotel
Day 21
Tok
> Golden Bear Lodge
Day 22
Anchorage, AK
> Dimond Center Hotel
Day 23-29 Holland America’s
Oosterdam
Highlights . . .
Visit Wood Buffalo Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
with naturalist tour
Interpretive walks with a local guide at Salt Plains and
Karstland
Visit the Northern Life Museum, and outstanding Prince
of Wales Museum
Boat trip on Great Slave Lake with lunch served on an
island
Thrilling air excursion into the wilderness of Nahanni
National Park, with a 1½ hour visit at Virginia Falls, and
scenic views of Mackenzie Mountains and Ram Plateau
Naturalist walk at Muncho Lake
Relaxing swim at Liard Hot Springs
Board restored sternwheeler SS Klondike
See the Frantic Follies, a hilarious vaudeville show
2 days of great scenery along Dempster Highway
Fly to Tuktoyaktuk on a chartered plane
Locally-guided tour of the town of Tuktoyaktuk and a
traditional lunch at an Inuit home
Gold panning on Bonanza Creek
Casino gambling at Diamond Tooth Gerties and a
vaudeville show
Dredge #4 National Historic Site
7-day Holland America cruise from Seward to
Vancouver
48 meals included
* NOTE FOR ALL CRUISES *
Early booking is essential. Unsold
staterooms are taken away when the
ships get close to being full.
NORWAY FJORDS PRESIDENT’S CRUISE
from
$8655 pp double $10,775 single
22 Days — July 1, 2015
Roland and Anne Neave invite you to join them for this Norway Fjords Cruise, the Third Annual
President’s Cruise. Once a year, the Neaves choose a cruise route somewhere in the world and host
their President’s Cruise. Roland founded Wells Gray Tours in 1972 and is the company’s President. The
first President’s Cruise went to the Eastern Mediterranean in 2013 and the second through the
Panama Canal in 2014. During the Norway cruise, Roland and Anne will host several receptions and
social events. They look forward to renewing old acquaintances or meeting you for the first time.
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2015 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS
25 NICARAGUA WINTER GET-AWAY
$5295 pp double $5735 single
18 Days — January 19, 2015
On this unique tour, we travel through some of the richest habitats of Nicaragua, from the Pacific
Lowlands to the Central Volcanic Highlands, from Central America’s two largest fresh water lakes
(Lago de Managua and Lago de Nicaragua) to the Pacific beaches, and from colonial towns built
in the 16th century to modern cities. The tour is accompanied throughout by a Wells Gray tour director and a bilingual Nicaraguan guide. A variety of fine hotels are arranged such as Barcelo in
bustling Managua, El Convento in historic Leon, Alhambra in colonial Granada, and Pelican Eyes
Resort in San Juan del Sur. Come and admire the natural and historic wonders of Nicaragua and
get away from a Canadian winter for 2 ½ relaxing weeks.
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Renton, WA
> Quality Inn
Day 2
Managua, Nicaragua
> Hotel Barcelo
Day 3-4
Leon
> Hotel El Convento
Day 5-6
Esteli
> Hotel Hex
Day 7-8
Matagalpa
> Selva Negra
Mountain Resort
Day 9-11 Granada
> Hotel Alhambra
Day 12-15 San Juan del Sur
> Pelican Eyes Resort
Day 16
Managua
> Hotel Barcelo
Day 17
Renton, WA
> Quality Inn
Highlights . . .
Tour of the colonial city of Leon, including the
impressive Basilica Catedral de La Asuncion, Ruben
Dario Museum and the Ortiz Gurdian Art Gallery
Walk around the San Jacinto Hot Springs, and visit
the Museo Leyendas y Tradiciones, built inside an old
prison
Tour of the modern city of Esteli
Enjoy an agriculture tour of La Garnacha, including
a cheese factory, the stone craft workshop
“zopilote”, and a medicinal plant farm
Sample delicious coffee and tour a coffee
plantation in Matagalpa
Take part in a sustainable farm tour, including an
organic laboratory, greenhouses, homes of workers
and learn sustainable farming methods
Learn to roll your own cigar at the Dona Elba Cigar
factory, learn to make chocolate at ChocoMuseo
Drive to the top of Mombacho Volcano and admire
the panoramic view over Lago de Nicaragua
Boat excursion to Zopango Island with bird watching
4 nights in the Pacific Coast town of San Juan del Sur
47 meals included
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25 TURKEY & GREECE WITH AEGEAN CRUISE
$7325 pp double $8475 single
22 Days — April 12 , 2015
From the ancient ruins in Athens to the cultural relics in Istanbul, Greece and Turkey offer experiences sure to
delight. This tour is filled with history, beautiful scenery, and awe-inspiring sights. Step back in history to visit the
Acropolis in Athens and Delphi’s archaeological site; browse the market stalls filled with peddlers in Istanbul;
and sail through the wonderful Aegean islands for 3 days.
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3-5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10-12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17-18
Day 19-20
Day 21
Vancouver, BC
Overnight flight to
Frankfurt & Istanbul
Istanbul
Canakkale
Bergama
Pamukkale
Kusadasi
Cruise on Louis Lines
Athens
Olympia
Delphi
Kalambaka
Thessaloniki
Athens
Richmond, BC
Highlights . . .
3 full days in Istanbul, including a full day tour
Historical sightseeing aboard the Bosporus cruise, and visit
the leisure district of Taksim Square, in the heart of Istanbul
known for its restaurants and shops
Guided tour of the ancient city of Troy
Overnight and tour in the city of Pergamon, perched atop
a windswept mountain along the Turkish coastline
Soak in the natural, soothing hot thermal pools in
Pamukkale
Enjoy a tour of Ephesus, built in the 10th century BC and visit
St. Mary’s House – the shrine of Virgin Mary
Board Louis Cruises, and sail through the wonderful
Aegean islands for 3 days
Visit the Island of Patmos “The Jerusalem of the Aegean”
Spend a full day in Rhodes, the largest, most fertile of the
Greek islands and the Islands of Crete & Santorini
Locally guided tour of the historical capital of Europe,
Athens and see the Acropolis, which is nominated as one
of the 7 wonders of the modern world
Visit Corinth, and the archaeological site, Mycenae, with a
panoramic view across the Argoild to the Saronic Gulf
Drive and overnight in Delphi, the city which was thought
by the Greeks as the middle of the entire earth
Spend a day in Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage
Center, and walk to the monasteries on the top of the rock
towers
48 meals included
IRELAND
$5195 pp double $5885 single
16 Days — June 3, 2015
discounts up to $280 pp
This is the 4th time that Wells Gray Tours has offered a tour to Ireland and our travellers have been thrilled with
the experience. We have partnered again with Discover Ireland Tours, a company based in Cork that is committed to connecting groups to the real people of Ireland. Our tour circles the island and includes not only the
major cities and sights, such as Giant’s Causeway, Ring of Kerry and Blarney Castle, but also those personal
experiences that put you in touch with the people. You will experience a horsedrawn cart trip through Muckross Park, tea & scones with a local family, and an overnight stay at a farmhouse. So don your richest green,
pocket your lucky shamrock, and go where Ireland takes you.
Highlights . . .
At a glance . . .
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3-5
Day 6
Day 7-9
Day 10-11
Day 12
Day 13-14
Day 15
Richmond, BC
> Fairmont Vancouver
Airport Hotel
Over night flight to Dublin
Belfast
> Europa Hotel
Londonderry
> City Hotel
Galway
> Foster Court Hotel
Killarney
> Dromhall Hotel
Farmhouse stay
Dublin
> Wynn Hotel
Richmond, BC
> Fairmont Vancouver
Airport Hotel
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Locally guided tour of Belfast, the city known for its vibrant
nightlife, youth culture and arts scene
Visit Carrickfergus Castle and Titanic Belfast Exhibition
Walk across the exhilarating Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Admire the rock formation at Giant’s Causeway
Locally guided walking tour of the Walls of Derry
Visit the lovely Belleek Fine China Factory
A fun morning at Connemara Pony Farm
Time to wander through Kylemore Abbey and Gardens
Drive along the Cliffs of Moher, one of the most
photographed sites in Ireland
Sheep dog skills demonstration
Travel the Ring of Kerry, a spectacular drive
Muckross House and Gardens
Board horse drawn carts, locally known as Jaunting Carts
for a tour in Killarney National Park
Tea and scones with a local family
Kiss the Blarney Stone and shop at Blarney Woollen Mills
Overnight farmhouse stay in Kilkenny, enjoy a relaxed
atmosphere for dinner and breakfast and learn about
rural life
Wander through the medieval town of Kilkenny and visit
Kilkenny Castle
Tour the Guinness Storehouse Brewery and enjoy a
perfectly poured pint of Guinness
Merry Ploughboys Pub Traditional Irish Night, and guided
tour of Dublin
23 meals included
The Wells Gray Tours Advantage
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* Ladies Only Tours
* Experience Rewards Program
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