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Update FALL 2014 First-Class Tours and Cruises at Fabulous Prices! Book by October 15th and save up to $1000 on select tours! WIN 2 FREE DAY TRIP SPOTS! See page 3 100 ENORMOUS DEALS INSIDE Pack your trunk and live LARGE on an Alki Tour! What’s the difference between an African elephant and an Asian elephant? ...About 3000 miles! HA! Good one! But seriously, Alki Tours can show you the REAL difference, up close. Nose-to-trunk. And these aren’t some lame trips to the zoo. We lead fellow travelers to safaris in Africa–to witness these majestic beasts in their natural habitat–and arrange for them to ride elephants in exotic destinations like India and Thailand. We also gently “squeeze” our vendors with the weight of a bull elephant. The result, besides cries of “UNCLE!”, is that you get world-class journeys crammed with so much value, that like an elephant, you’ll never forget them. So pick up your elephone and give us a call at 1-800-895-ALKI to book a tour that features these Kings of the Jungle. Then get ready to pack your trunk for adventure. Alki Tours is a partner of TAP, Travel Alliance Partners, a privately-owned corporation, managed by 30 premier tour operators across North America. Our network has a wide variety of tours, and the buying power to offer you destinations worldwide at affordable prices. Let us help you check off your bucket list of travel dreams. Alki Tours’ expertise along with our partner companies make available to you exclusive and unique itineraries, innovative concepts, and unparalleled travel opportunities. So don’t put off until tomorrow what can be done today! Let Alki Tours help you TAP into the destination of your dreams. Don’t care much for elephants? Well, we’ve got tons of tours that we guarantee are 100% elephant-free. But better check under the hotel bed, just in case. I don’t think i’m gonna fit in the overhead bin! don’t worry. alki tours will find a way to pack you all in! You get a Jumbo-sized itinerary with every Alki Tours vacation! PAGE 2 Win 2 day trip tickets playing our Facebook “Where am I?” Contest! Alki Tours is giving away 2 more spots on any day trip (excluding Snow Train) for the first person who solves our fall “Where am I?” Contest. Each Monday, from September 22th thru October 20th, we will post a new clue on our Alki Tours Facebook Wall, leading to the location we are looking for. The clue will be up on the wall at 12 noon, Seattle time. If you think you know the answer, simply reply to the weekly clue in the comment area beneath it. First correct answer WINS! Congratulations to our summer contest winner, Sheri Thompson Kaufmann, from Bellingham, who correctly guessed Memphis, part of our Smoky Mountains fall foliage tour. There’s no purchase necessary to win. Just log-in Mondays for another photo hint. We’re looking for a place, which is part of a tour in this Update. So, here you go with your first clue... The Alki Tours Difference... At-Home Pick-Up Our service begins at your home: On tours with flights, we offer FREE pick-up in the Seattle area. Unbeatable Value It’s not just our affordable prices– it’s what’s included that makes an Alki Tour a great value. Like round-trip air and much more! Fabulous Hotels Our hotels reflect the region. Historic, luxurious, or charming, your accommodations will be one of the highlights of your holiday. Mouth-Watering Meals Savoring local cuisine is important, so we offer some included meals as well as the freedom to discover local flavors on your own. Great Sightseeing Alki Tours vacations are actionpacked! Explore the key attractions, then go beyond to dine with native families, enjoy regional cooking classes, and other activities. Superb Tour Directors & Guides Where am I ? Your Tour Director is with you to ensure that your trip runs smoothly. Our English-speaking guides are destination residents. They’ll show you customs and hidden gems only a local would know. Spontaneity It’s the key to your journey! We make sure that your travel experience is seamlessly executed, but we’ll also take time to enjoy an unexpected wildlife sighting or a rare and beautiful sunset. Refund Guaranteed If you have a code reader on your smartphone, you can snap this QR Code to go straight to our Facebook page and click on the Wall button to post your answer. We are proud to offer a 100% refund if you cancel 76 days prior to departure. Good on all overnight tours with the exception of cruises and international travel. PAGE 3 We have tickets! Oprah’s “The Life You Want” weekend in downtown Seattle It’s included... • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • Overnight hotel accommodations at the lovely Warwick Hotel “I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling and summon the courage to live it,” Oprah Winfrey says. • Wine and cheese reception Friday, Oprah takes the stage at Key Arena in a moving and intimate one-woman show. She brings her story and vision to life, creating a transformative journey for every person in the audience. Saturday, Oprah unleashes that energy, leading a day-long gathering of thousands, with “life trailblazers,” each of whom brings a unique power to connect, dig deep and open hearts and minds. From teaching to one-on-one connection, to music, laughter and breathtaking moments, this will be an unforgettable life experience. • One dinner and one breakfast O Town: An Interactive Event Experience Your event ticket includes access to O Town—a pop-up town square where all the connection, self-discovery and energy of Oprah’s Life You Want Weekend gets amplified! Join the giant dance party. Connect with inspiring entrepreneurs who’ve made their own dreams come true. Indulge your style, your smile, your beauty, your hair– and every part of your self care—with the help of expert pamperers! Picture YOU on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine…and make it a reality at the O, The Oprah Magazine Lounge. See luminaries like Gayle King and Creative Director Adam Glassman while you’re there. Take a trip down memory lane in the Oprah Show Gallery highlighting 25 years of memorable Oprah and celebrity guest moments. Unleash your creativity on a graffiti art wall. Post your photo to the ‘My Best Selfie’ smile wall. Celebrate yourself and your friends–Oprah style. • Tickets for two days to see Oprah • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 1 Night Warwick Hotel, in downtown Seattle The bottom line... DATES: November 8-9, 2014 2 days PRICE: $599 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $199 Featured Speakers Include: Rob Bell–One of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2011. Elizabeth Gilbert–International bestselling author of “Eat, Pray, Love.” ONLY $599 pp/do Mark Nepo–NY Times best-selling author of “The Awakening.” PAGE 4 Pre-Christmas holiday in Branson Christmas is a magical time in the Ozarks and it’s even more exciting because we have some of the best seats in the house. Your days and nights are filled with incredible shows, great food and glitzy displays. See some of the best performers in the world– Dublin’s Irish Tenors/ Celtic Ladies, Yakov Smirnoff, The Lennon Sisters & Osmond Brothers, Daniel O’Donnell, SIX Christmas Show, AYO–Voices of Glory, Larry Gatlin and Gatlin Brothers or Jonah, College of the Ozarks, Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show, and Titanic–The Legend Continues (shows subject to change). All this and more in 6 days of fun. It’s included... • At home pick up in the Seattle area to SeaTac Airport • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Springfield/Branson • 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners • All transfers • Deluxe motorcoach transport • Highlights: – Dublin’s Irish Tenors/ Celtic Ladies – Yakov Smirnoff – The Lennon Sisters & Osmond Brothers – Larry Gatlin or Jonah (TBA) – College of the Ozarks – Daniel O’Donnell – Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show – Titanic, The Legend Continues – SIX Christmas Show – AYO–Voices of Glory • Fully escorted and narrated so you don’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 5 Nights Welk Resort Hotel, Branson The bottom line... DATES: December 3-8, 2014 6 days PRICE: $1899 pp/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $499 Includes round-trip airfare! ONLY $1899 pp/do PAGE 5 Snow Train to Leavenworth Treelighting Festival A trip to the North Pole isn’t in the cards this Christmas. But who needs negative temps and tons of travel, when you can join us on the only daylight train to the legendary Christmas town of Leavenworth to see the annual Lighting Festival. The fun begins as you board the train, cozy into your seat and enjoy a continental breakfast. The changing scenery outside will compete for your attention onboard the train as oom-pa-pah bands, carolers, magicians and Santa perform through the aisles. Upon arrival in Leavenworth, the fun continues in the streets of this Bavarian mountain town, that’s dressed up to look and feel, as The New York Times wrote, “a bit like the interior of a snow globe.” We’ll take in the season as we roam around this “perfect place to spark the holiday spirit,” where horse-drawn carriages glide down the roads, carolers stroll, and vendors sell delicious holiday fare. Later, we’ll gather for the highlight of the day: In one truly magical moment, the entire town will become illuminated in a synchronized display that rivals the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree (and is a whole lot more charming). After, reboard the train where dinner, more entertainment, hot chocolate and our fabulous staff awaits to make your christmas wishes come true. ALWAYS A SELLOUT. BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW BEFORE THE HOLIDAY RUSH! • Private, VIP Cars Available • Great for Company Parties! It’s included... • Round-trip train from Seattle, Edmonds or Everett Stations to Leavenworth, Washington • Bus shuttle into Leavenworth • Continental breakfast • Catered box dinner • Lots of on board holiday entertainment Departure locations... Seattle–King Street Station Edmonds–Edmonds Train Station Everett–Everett Train Station The bottom line... DATES: Dec. 6, 13, OR 20, 2014 PRICE (starting at): Coach seating $179 pp Premium seating $249 pp Dome seating $299 pp Winner of KING5’s Best of the NW 2013 15 different on board entertainers each trip, including: • NBC’s The Voice performers like Mycle Wastman and Stephanie Anne Johnson • Garrison Keillor’s band– the Canote Brothers • Nationally renowned magicians • Holiday quartets ....and many more! PAGE 6 Música de Cuba! 30th International Jazz Festival of Havana Enjoy the rhythm of Latin jazz in venues scattered throughout Havana. Sponsored by famed Cuban musician Chucho Valdes and the Cuban Institute of Music, the International Jazz Festival of Havana showcases some of the biggest names in Jazz, along with talented new artists. In addition to the festival, we’ll visit the National Museum of Fine Arts, Hemingway haunts, a night at the Buena Vista Social Club and a special Jazz workshop with Cuban musicians. Stroll the famous Malecon, wander in the picturesque historic center of Havana, lounge in a doorway in your Fedora and ride in a classic convertible, all to the sultry sounds of Cuban Jazz! ONLY $3950 pp/do It’s included... • Expert bilingual Cuban guide • Tickets to jazz outings and rumba session • A jazz workshop directed by respected Cuban jazz artists • Buena Vista Social Club performance • Accommodations as listed in itinerary • Cuban government emergency medical insurance plan up to $1,000 • Multi-course traditional meals highlighting Cuban cuisine (all meals included except for 1 breakfast and 1 dinner) • Bottled water daily & national drinks (local beers & mojitos) • Live music while dining and 4 evening jazz concerts • Transport by private motor coach while in Cuba • RT charter flight from Miami • All entrances as listed in your itinerary • Airport transfers while in Cuba • Special insider “people to people” experiences • Gratuities for driver and guides • Informational gathering before departing for Cuba Where you’ll stay... 1 Night Miami 6 Nights historic Havana The bottom line... DATES: December 13-20, 2014 8 days PRICE: $3950 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $675 Land and charter air from Miami to Havana. Departure tax not included. PAGE 7 Exotic Thailand– Hill Tribes, temples and elephants “Gilded in Gold,” and “Venice of the East,” are long-time quotes use by travelers to describe Thailand. You can see the golden spires of Buddhist temples and colorful ship traffic on the shore of the river in one of the most exotic places in Asia. Cruise by long tail boat to the chaotic floating market bustling with strange foods and people trading wares from boat to boat. Watch monks meander through temples punctuated with lotus flowers. Visit the northern region to see a working elephant village in Chang Mai and the native people of the mountainous Chang Rai. You will not want to miss out on this adventure of a lifetime. ONLY $2899 pp/do It’s included... • At-home pick up in Seattle area • Roundtrip international airfare from Seattle to Bangkok • All transfers • Intra-country airfare from Bangkok to Chiang Mai • 10 Breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners including one Thai dance performance • Sightseeing included (Highlights of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai): - Grand Palace - Jim Thompson House - Nakhon Pathom - Ancient ruins of Ayutthaya - Wat Muang Temple - Oxcart ride to Wat Sri Chum - Chiang Mai Elephant Camp - Orchid Farm - Floating Market - Boat ride along the Kok River - Local English speaking guides • Fully escorted so you won’t miss a thing Where you’ll stay... BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $200 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT 4 Nights 1 Night 1 Night 4 Nights 1 Night Bangkok Pitsanuloke Lampang Chiang Mai Chiang Rai The bottom line... DATES: January 9-21, 2015 13 days PRICE: $2899 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $645 Includes round-trip airfare Our Tour Guide, Tyson, is an expert on Thailand! PAGE 8 Winter rail trip to Jasper, Banff & Chateau Lake Louise Ice Fest Our snowy mountain holiday begins as we board Via Rail for a stunning train trip into the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy sleeping accommodations, fabulous food and first-class service as our train winds past the ice-choked Thompson River, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies and mountain vistas. Watch for large concentrations of elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats as we enter the Park boundaries. Disembark in Jasper and board a deluxe motor coach for a remarkable trip through the Icefields Parkway–one of the world’s most scenic drives. Spend two nights at Chateau Lake Louise, one of Canada’s most beautiful landmark hotels. During the festival, 20 teams from around the world will have 53 hours to create ice masterpieces which will last until April. Next, we’re off to Banff. You’ll see a castle at the base of Mt. Rundle–our hotel for one night. See the sites of the charming town of Banff and live like royalty at the Banff Springs Hotel before departing to Jasper for our rail trip home. Starting at $1999 pp/do It’s included... • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from Seattle to Vancouver, BC • 2 nights Via Rail Silver and Blue Class Section room accommodations with upper and lower berth and shared bath • 3 nights deluxe hotel accommodations: 2 at Chateau Lake Louise, 1 in Banff • 2 full breakfasts, 2 dinners • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 2 Nights Sleeping accommodations on train 1 Night Banff Springs Hotel 2 Nights Chateau Lake Louise The bottom line... DATES: January 23-28, 2015 6 days PRICE: Starting at $1999 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $689 UPGRADES AVAILABLE: Private room with private bath $485 per person/do PAGE 9 Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons & Jackson Hole in winter In the winter the crowds leave the park just as the real show begins. Experience Yellowstone as it becomes an enchanting land of frozen waterfalls, steaming fumerols and wildlife. Spend 3 memorable days touring the park’s highlights by heated snow coach–imagine a tank on nordic skis: it’s warm, with big viewing windows. Around every corner a new surprise may await–herds of elk and bison lounging on thermal hot spots, an otter tobogganing down the banks of a river or coyotes mousing in the snow. End your day with a dramatic finish as you watch (an almost private showing) of the eruption of Old Faithful. Spend 1 night in charming West Yellowstone, 2 nights at the new Old Faithful Snowlodge in Yellowstone, and a fantastic night in Jackson Hole Wyoming and a night in Salt Lake City! It’s included... • 3 days of touring Yellowstone by snow coach–highlighting 80% of the accessible areas in the Park • Elk refuge sleigh ride • Naturalist Talks • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • 6 nights accommodations • 2 dinners, 1 lunch, 4 breakfasts • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 2 Nights 1 Night Salt Lake City West Yellowstone Yellowstone Old Faithful Snow Lodge Jackson Hole The bottom line... DATES: February 2-7, 2015 6 days PRICE: $1899 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $475 ONLY $1899 pp/do Land Only. For air, add $300 pp BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $100 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 10 Iceland–glacier walks and Northern Lights It’s been called the most spectacular show on earth, and you can see it live in Iceland! We’re talking about the northern lights–or aurora borealis–those mysterious lights that dance across the night sky. And with its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is one of the best places on earth to witness this incredible phenomenon. Although sightings can’t be guaranteed, this 6-day escape will provide opportunities for adventures like snowmobiling or super-jeep safaris while chasing the lights. The country’s winter nights are longer and darker than almost anywhere else in the world—the perfect canvas for a mystical lights show. You’ll get to explore Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world, with Center Hotel Plaza as your home base. Despite the latitude, warm ocean currents make the climate more similar to New England’s than Siberia’s. On a tour of the Golden Circle, stop to marvel at roaring waterfalls, bubbling hot springs, and towering geysers—all the result of Iceland’s unique geothermal activity. You’ll also take a dip in the Blue Lagoon, which owes its striking color to volcanic minerals that turn the hot spring water milky blue. Iceland’s astounding natural phenomena and pitch-black sky will redefine your idea of a winter wonderland. It’s included... • Complimentary at-home pick up in the greater Seattle area • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Iceland • All transfers • Luggage handling at hotels • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • Meals: 4 breakfasts • Highlights include: - Reykjavik City Tour - Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site - Gullfoss (the Golden Waterfall) - Strokkur, the Great Geysir’s little brother - Geothermal power station Hellisheiðarvirkjun - Geothermal outdoor swimming pool in Laugardalur - Reykjanes peninsula and the Blue Lagoon • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 4 Nights hotel in Iceland The bottom line... DATES: February 7-12, 2015 SOLD OUT! NEW DATEs: January 31February 5, 2015 / 6 days PRICE: $1699 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $299 Includes round-trip airfare ONLY $1699 pp/do PAGE 11 Fly to LA, rail to San Antonio, and cruise the Caribbean A fun holiday begins with a short flight to Los Angeles. Upon arrival, we’ll head to the train station to board Amtrak’s Sunset Limited Superliner train. Spend two fun nights winding through dramatic Southwest landscapes. Enjoy comfortable sleeping accommodations and all of your meals while onboard. We’ll disembark in San Antonio. Discover the lure of the Old West in this enchanting city, referred to as the “American Venice” because of its sidewalk cafés, historic architecture and famous river centerpiece. Spend three fun nights on the famous Riverwalk. Our local guide will show you the Alamo, Mission of San Jose and the colorful Mexican market place. Finally we’re off to Galveston to board the Navigator of the Seas for a 7-night cruise. Ports of call include: Galveston; Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel. It’s included... • Free at home shuttle from your Seattle area home to Sea Tac Airport • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Los Angeles and Houston to Seattle • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • 2 nights sleeping accommodation on the Sunset Limited • 2 nights hotel accommodation in San Antonio, Texas • Breakfast in San Antonio • 7 night luxury cruise on the Navigator of the Seas. Ports of call: Galveston, Texas; 2 days at sea; Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Cozumel, Mexico • All of your meals while on board the Sunset Limited train • All meals and entertainment on the ship Starting at $2599 pp/do Where you’ll stay... 2 Nights On the Sunset Limited train 2 Nights San Antonio 7 Nights On the Navigator of the Seas luxury liner The bottom line... DATES: February 18March 1, 2015 / 12 days PRICE: Starting at $2599 pp/do Includes sleeper cabin on train and inside cabin on ship. Upgrades available: Deluxe sleeper with private bath $405 pp. Outside cabin upgrade: $225 Balcony cabin upgrade: $425 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Starting at $1399 Taxes and fees: $107.82 Includes airfare, rail and cruise PAGE 12 Spring training and dinner with the Mariners! Watch 95 mile-an-hour fastballs scream three strikes across the plate. Listen to bats crack and crowds scream as bases are loaded. Grab a cold beer and have one of our boys sign your shirt or cap. WE INCLUDE AN EXCLUSIVE DINNER WITH SELECT MARINER PLAYERS AND COACHES. You will have the opportunity to talk to these guys, get autographs and listen to them talk “ball”. Big league stars are up close and personal in the small confines of Peoria Stadium. This creates a once-in-a-lifetime experience for ball fans young and old. This fun-in-the-sun trip includes: round-trip airfare to Phoenix, tickets to four games (with Home Plate seats!), transfers to and from the stadium, wonderful hotel accommodations and local sightseeing! Includes deluxe breakfast each morning and a dinner with the players and a custom mariners sports merchandise package. ONLY $2399 pp/do It’s included... • Free home pick-up within the Seattle area to SeaTac Airport • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Phoenix • 5 nights hotel accommodations walking distance to the field • Great tickets to 4 games • Special Welcome Dinner with select Mariners Team members and Coach • Deluxe motor coach transportation between airport, hotel, games and all scheduled activities • Service of Mariners reps • Deluxe breakfast each morning of your stay • Custom Mariners sports merchandise package Where you’ll stay... 5 Nights Phoenix The bottom line... DATES: March 11-16, 2015 6 days PRICE: $2399 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $459 Includes round trip airfare! BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $200 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 13 China by rail – Beijing, Xian & Shanghai – plus Tibet extension Peek into the past, present and future of China and Tibet on this fantastic 10 day journey (14 with Tibet extension). A colorful mosaic unfolds as we fly to Beijing. Walk the famous Great Wall of China. Discovery the mysteries of China’s Forbidden City and Imperial gardens. Tour the old, narrow streets of Beijing by rickshaw. Then leave this ancient city by China’s new high-speed bullet train. This high-tech train travels at speeds of 400 km per hour bound for the ancient city of Xian. In Xian, stand before 8,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and hear the incredible story of its discovery in 1974. After, fly to Shanghai, a bustling port and the economic heart of China, whose futuristic skyline will leave you speechless. Explore Old Town’s narrow streets and relax in the tranquility of the Yuyuan Garden. Enjoy a locallyguided tour of the waterfront district known as the Bund which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River. Famous for its gorgeous colonial buildings, you’ll feel as though you have stepped back into 19th-century Europe as you wander among the impressive Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Trip includes 3 flights, 1 train ride, first class hotels, deluxe motorcoach transportation, locally guided and meals and sightseeing as per itinerary. It’s included... • Free at-home shuttle from your Seattle area home to Sea Tac Airport • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Beijing / Shanghai to Seattle • High-speed train from Beijing to Xian • Intra china airfare from Xian to Shanghai • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, Dinner and Cultural Show • All sightseeing as mentioned. Highlights: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong Tour by pedicab, Ming Tombs, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, the Bund and Acrobat Show in Shanghai • English-speaking local guides • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing Where you’ll stay... 4 Nights Beijing 2 Nights Xian 3 Nights Shanghai The bottom line... DATES: March 27-April 5, 2015 10 days BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $150 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT ONLY $2699 pp/do PRICE: $2699 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $390 Includes round-trip airfare! Call About Our Extension to Tibet: April 5-9, 2014 / 4 days $1684 per person/do Single supplement $274 Includes: Airfare from Shanghai to Llasa, Tibet and Llasa to Seattle; 4 star hotels; all of your meals; sightseeing including Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, Bahkor St., Norbulina and Nunnery, Sera Monastery, Tibetan Dinner and Cultural Show PAGE 14 Washington, DC and Cherry Blossom Parade The epic story of American democracy comes to life in our nation’s capital city. View the extraordinary monuments throughout the National Mall that commemorate the heroes who have shaped our past, including the World War II Monument, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Join a local guide at the Tomb of the unknown soldier and see the eternal flame. Tour George Washington’s home and gardens. Uncover the gems of the Smithsonian Institution as you explore some of its world-renowned museum collections. Tour Washington National Cathedral and admire the architecture of this magnificent building that took 83 years to complete. On a guided tour, learn about Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Indulge in local crab and dine in an historic tavern. Sit in reserved seats at our Nation’s Cherry Blossom Parade. Join us for this extraordinary exploration of America’s history and culture in Washington, D.C. It’s included... • Free at-home shuttle from your Seattle area home to Sea Tac Airport • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Washington, DC • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • 5 nights hotel accommodations • 2 Dinners, 5 Breakfasts • All sightseeing as mentioned: -US Capitol Building -Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials -Vietnam and Korean War Memorials -Supreme Court -Library of Congress -Iwo Jima Memorial -Ford Theater -Reserved grandstand seats for the Cherry Blossom Parade -Mt. Vernon -Arlington National Cemetery • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 5 Nights Washington, DC ONLY $1999 pp/do The bottom line... DATES: April 8-13, 2015 / 6 days PRICE: $1999 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $725 Includes round-trip airfare! BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $75 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 15 Downton Abbey and English Castles The most watched PBS Television series now comes to life as we take you to the sites used in the series–Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), and Waddesdon Manor. Experience the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Kew Palace & Gardens, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and the Roman Baths dating from 3,000 BC. With a very limited supply of tickets available for public visits to Highclere Castle, this is a very special vacation. Ask about our Iceland extension! AN ALKI TOURS EXCLUSIVE! THE ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL 2016! It’s included... • At home pick up in the greater Seattle area • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to London • All transfers • 6 nights deluxe accommodations in London • British Museum • Highclere Castle–Downton Abbey • Westminster Abbey • Tour of London • Kew Palace & Gardens • Windsor Castle • Stonehenge • The ancient Roman baths • The Jane Austin Center • Waddesdon Manor (fictional Hazby Park) • Cotswold Village of Bampton (from film) ONLY $3899 pp/do • Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 6 Nights Deluxe hotel in London The bottom line... DATES: April 9-16, 2015 / 8 days PRICE: $3899 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $960 Includes round-trip airfare Ask about our Iceland Extension PAGE 16 The Panama Canal grand adventure Sail from ocean to ocean on this fabulous highlights cruise. Stand face-to-face with the grandeur of the Panama Canal aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Grand Class ship–Coral. Whether you cross from Atlantic to Pacific or vice-versa, you’ll encounter experiences that lifelong explorers like Magellan could only dream of. When your ship enters the canal, it will rise 85 feet in one of the legendary Gatún Locks. As you cross the Continental Divide a new world of wonder and amazement awaits you on the other side. Join us for what will undoubtedly be an enlightening and rewarding journey at an incredible price! Cruise the following ports: Fort Lauderdale; the island of Aruba; Cartegena, Colombia; Panama Canal (cruising); Costa Rica; Nicaragua; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Diego; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Victoria, BC and finally Vancouver. Trip includes your airfare, a 21-day cruise, all of your meals and entertainment on board ship! The BEST Panama Canal Itinerary around! It’s included... • At-home pick-up from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport • Red-eye flight from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Transfers to/from the ship • 21 day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle onboard the Coral Princess • Ports of Call Include: – Fort Lauderdale – Aruba in the Carribbean – Columbia – Costa Rica – Nicaragua – Cabo San Lucas, Mex. – San Diego – Los Angeles – San Francisco – Victoria, BC – Vancouver, BC • All shipboard meals and onboard entertainment Where you’ll stay... 20 Nights Princess Cruise Line’s Coral Princess The bottom line... DATES: April 11-May 2, 2015 22 days PRICE: Starting at $2999 pp/do Outside cabin upgrade: $700 Balcony cabin upgrade: $1250 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Call Taxes and fees: $455 Includes airfare, cruise, entertainment and all meals! Starting at $2999 pp/do PAGE 17 Charleston, Savannah and Jekyll Island Experience the history, charm and singular hospitality of the Low Country in Georgia and South Carolina, considered America’s most beautifully preserved architectural and historical treasure. Hobnob at opulent southern mansions and plantations of Charleston then pollinate your passion for rich culture in the heart of historic Savannah. This city is a model of Southern grace with 21 garden-filled public squares ringed by Antebellum town houses. Soak in two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Enjoy a down-home style meal at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room, a Savannah icon. Explore one of America’s oldest plantations, Boone Hall. Visit charming Beaufort. Explore the history of Savannah and Antebellum Charleston. Visit the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida. It’s included... • Free shuttle from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Charleston and Jacksonville to Seattle • Deluxe motorcoach transportation for touring • Welcome Reception • 4 dinners and 6 breakfasts • Round trip airport transfers • Local guides for all city touring • 3 nights in Charleston • Magnolia and Middleton Plantations • Tour Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island including Christ Church • 2 nights in charming Savannah • Tour of Savannah’s beautiful squares and the country’s largest historic restoration ONLY $2499 pp/do • View sites from Forrest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil • Dinner at one of Savannah’s favorite restaurants, The Lady & Sons • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 3 Nights Charleston 2 Nights Savannah 2 Nights Jekyll Island The bottom line... DATES:April 14-21, 2015 8 days BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $75 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 18 PRICE: $2499 pp/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $620 Includes round-trip airfare! America’s best– the Canyonlands In the desert, when the sky opens up with rain, water cuts through the earth and canyons are formed. Standing at the base of the red canyons is like being in some great open-air cathedral of stone. Everyone should see Zion National Park once in their life. A canyon so awe-inspiring that the early Mormon pioneers gave it the name. This tour begins in the “Neon canyon” Las Vegas, then heads out to see the National Parks; Bryce, Zion, Lake Powell and Grand Canyon–you’ll see them all. This tour includes round-trip airfare from Seattle, first and last night in Vegas, a night at Zion Park lodge, Kanab, Lake Powell Resort and the Grand Canyon. See why they call it the “land of enchantment”. ONLY $1999 pp/do It’s included... • Free round-trip transportation from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport • Round trip airfare from Seattle to Las Vegas • 6 nights comfortable hotel accommodations • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • 12 meals: 5 dinners, 1 lunch, 6 breakfasts • Entrance fees into the National Parks • 1/2 day cruise on Lake Powell • Unbelievable sightseeing featuring Zion National Park, The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Lake Powell • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing Where you’ll stay... 2 Nights 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night Las Vegas Zion Kanab Lake Powell Maswick The bottom line... DATES: April 26-May 2, 2015 7 days PRICE: $1999 pp/double occ. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $539 Includes round-trip airfare! BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $75 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 19 Cruise Singapore, Thailand, India and Dubai! You will never have a more exotic holiday than this one. Put your seats in the locked and upright position as we journey to the far east and land in sunny Singapore. We’ll give you the key to unlock this city’s ancient treasures before boarding Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas. See the jungles in Kuala Lumpur; relax on the white sand beaches in Phuket, Thailand. Sail the Indian Ocean and stop in vibrant Sri Lanka where you can tour by three-wheeled tuk tuk or have lunch on the Promenade. Grab your magic carpet because next up is India. One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian coast of India, Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and the center of the Indian spice trade. Next immerse yourself in culture in the city of New Mangalore and then Goa. Final stop in India is Bombay–India’s Bollywood! Just as you think life couldn’t be more exciting, we will cruise to Dubai. See the world’s tallest building, dine with sharks, ride a camel, ski indoors–all of the unimaginable is real in Dubai. Trip includes: 1 night in Singapore, 14 night cruise, all of your meals and entertainment while on the ship and transfers! It’s included... • All transfers • Luggage handling • 1 night Singapore • 14 night cruise onboard the Rhapsody of the Seas • All meals on ship • All entertainment on ship Where you’ll stay... 1 Night Singapore 14 Nights on the Rhapsody of the Seas The bottom line... DATES: May 1-17, 2015 / 17 days PRICE: Starting at $2599 pp/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Call UPGRADES (starting at): Outside $475 pp Taxes & fees: $195.95 Land and cruise only Call for group air pricing Starting at $2599 pp/do PAGE 20 Trains across Colorado It’s included... Fortune-seekers, loggers and dreamers streamed to Colorado after the discovery of gold in 1859 and silver in the 1870s. Now you can ride those historic routes of the Old West, traveling on trains that remain 100 percent coalfired, steam-operated and maintained in their original condition. Wind through breathtaking canyons and remote wilderness in the San Juan National Forest. Journey through the Rockies on the railroad voted one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting Train Journeys in the World” by the Society of American Travel Writers. You’ll even take a “Ride to the Clouds” and visit a place called “Garden of the Gods” on this tour rich in geologic, American and transportation history. • Complimentary at-home pick up in the Seattle area • Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Denver & transfers • 5 scenic train rides following historic routes of the Old West: 1. 14,110 foot climb on the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway 2. Royal Gorge Route Railway 3. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad through the Rockies 4. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, voted one of the “Top ten most exciting train journeys in the world” 5. Georgetown Loop Railroad and Devil’s Gate High Bridge • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • U.S. Air Force Academy and Cadet Chapel ONLY $1999 pp/do • Garden of the Gods Park • Denver city tour • 13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners • Fully escorted and narrated ...and much more! Where you’ll stay... 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 2 Nights Denver Colorado Springs Alamosa Durango Grand Junction Denver The bottom line... DATES: June 20-27, 2015 8 days PRICE: $1999 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $587 Includes round-trip airfare! BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $200 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 21 Pricebuster rail to Glacier Park Explore one of Amtrak’s most legendary and scenic routes as you board the Empire Builder and wind east through soaring mountains to the Big Sky Country. Along the way, enjoy a fabulous dinner in the diner, watch a movie in the lounge and let the gentle rocking of the train lull you to sleep in your cozy bed. Awaken in the morning to a hearty breakfast and at the entrance to Glacier Park. Glacier spans more than 1 million acres, and is blessed with 175 mountains and 760 lakes, dozens of glaciers, and home to animals ranging from mice to goats to grizzly bears, hundreds of species of birds, fish and plants. Some of Glacier’s other stories are about grand human accomplishments–the railway, the roads and lodges. Spend two nights seeing the highlights of the park. Travel over the legendary Goingto-the-Sun Highway by 1930’s convertible touring bus and stay in historic lodges at night. Finally, reboard the Empire Builder for an overnight rail journey home. The combination of rail, convertibles, history and one of the world’s most beautiful parks makes this trip epic. Starting at $1599 pp/do It’s included... • Transfers in the Seattle area to King St. Station • 2 nights Sleeper accommodations on Amtrak’s Empire Builder • 2 nights hotel accommodations in Glacier National Park • 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts • 1930s vintage jammer joy ride over the Going-to-the-Sun Highway • Cruise on Swiftcurrent Lake • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 2 Nights Empire Builder 1 Night Many Glacier Lodge 1 Night Glacier Park Lodge The bottom line... DATES: July 10-15 OR 23-27, 2015 / 5 days PRICE: Starting at $1599 pp/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $525 Available Upgrades: Deluxe Amtrak Sleeper with private bathroom–$445 per person BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $150 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 22 New England’s fall foliage by rail Be one of the few in the world to take a train and motorcoach tour to see the highlights of all six New England states in autumn. Begin sightseeing in historic Boston, then continue east to see the lighthouses and rocky shoreline of Kennebunkport, Maine. The diversity will amaze you as we wind our way from the coast to the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont. The fall colors, white steeple churches, covered bridges, and sugar shacks will leave you speechless. Relive maritime history in Mystic, Connecticut and then continue to Newport, Rhode Island’s waterfront mansions. Finally, rub elbows with the Kennedys on an overnight stay in Cape Cod. Travel by train and motor coach during the day and nights are spent at gorgeous hotels! It’s included... • 4 days sightseeing by train including: North Conway Scenic Railway, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, The Vermonter and Cape Cod Central Railway • 4 days deluxe motorcoach sightseeing tours in Boston, Kennebunkport, North Conway, Stowe, Mystic Seaport, Newport, RI (including the Breakers Mansion) and Cape Cod • 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners including a New England lobster bake • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! • Travel bag and MORE! ONLY $2299 pp/do Where you’ll stay... 2 Nights 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night In the Boston area Kennebunkport, ME North Conway, NH Stowe, Vermont Mystic, Connecticut Cape Cod, MA The bottom line... DATES: September 26, 26 OR 27; October 2, 3 OR 4, 2015 8 days PRICE: $2299 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $525 Land only BOOK BY OCTOBER 15th FOR A $150 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT PAGE 23 Danube River cruise– $1000 less than our competitors! Sail right into the pages of a storybook along the legendary Danube, through pages gilded with history, and past the turrets and towers of castles steeped in legend. You’ll meander along the fabled “Blue Danube” to grand cities like Vienna and Budapest where kings and queens once waltzed, and to gingerbread towns that evoke tales of Hansel and Gretel and the Brothers Grimm. If you listen closely, you might hear the haunting melody of the Lorelei siren herself as you cruise past her infamous river cliff post! During this 12-day journey, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the celebrated Danube River. Explore both sides of Hungary’s capital–traditional “Buda” and the more cosmopolitan “Pest”–and from Fishermen’s Bastion, see how the river divides this fascinating city. Experience Vienna’s imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley. And in Germany, explore a baroque cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss immortalized the “Blue Danube” in his famous melody. Starting as low as $3999 pp/do Featuring : Prague, Budapest & Salzburg! PAGE 24 An Alki Tours Exclusive–Peak Season Charter of the Newly Appointed Amadeus Royal It’s included... • Free round-trip shuttle from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport • Round trip airfare – Fly into Prague, return from Munich • 3 nights in Prague • 8-day cruise on the Amadeus Royal river cruise ship • Ports of call in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Durnstein, and Prague • All of your meals on cruise, including wine with dinner Amadaus Royal Suite • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • Optional Extension – 3 nights in Innsbruck with trips to Saltzburg, Italy and Bavarian King Ludwig castles • Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! Where you’ll stay... 3 Nights in Prague 7 Nights Amadeus Royal Amadaus Royal Cabin The bottom line... DATES: September 26October 7, 2015 12 days PRICE: As low as $3999 pp/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Call BOOK BY OCT. 15th FOR UP TO A $1000 PER COUPLE DISCOUNT UPGRADES: Mozart deck, French balcony or suite: Call Port charges and fees: $215 Includes airfare and cruise Cruise Schedule DATE 9-30 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-4 10-4 10-5 10-6 DAY Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Sun Sun CITY ARRIVE DEPART NOTES Budapest 4:00 p Overnight Budapest 7:30 p Bratislava 12:30 p 10:00 p Eve. in port Vienna 7:00 a Overnight Vienna 1:30 a Dürnstein 7:45 a 9:00 a Melk 12:00 p 2:00 p Mon Tue Passau 10:00 a Regensburg 1:00 p 9:30 p 7:00 p Eve. in port PAGE 25 Unbelievable Deals on Long & Short Getaways 4 SPOTS LEFT! October 14-21, 2014 Smoky Mountains fall foliage, New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville 8 days $2099 per person/do Single supplement $599 Includes round-trip airfare Tune into Alki Tour and Travel Talk with co-host Claire Nolan on KIXI AM880, every Sunday at 10:30 am for the latest info on tours and travel FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 26 Join us for an unforgettable fall trip through America’s musical heartland. Get all jazzed up as we head to New Orleans for two powerful nights in this soulful city, filled with incredible cuisine, amazing jazz and unending nightlife. Next, we’ll make a pilgrimage to see Elvis Presley’s beloved home, Graceland. Dine on some typical southern cuisine on Beale Street during our stay in colorful Memphis. You won’t be singing the blues as you pack your bags for your next leg of the tour. Welcome to the undisputed capital of Country Music–Nashville. This city is the home of RCA Studios, Studio B, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Opryland. The next day, depart our hotel for a ride on The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad through Nantaha Gorge along the Tennessee River with highlights like Horseshoe Curve, Fontana Lake Trestle and spectacular scenery during the height of fall colors. In 8 days, see some of the best fall foliage in the nation and discover the world where Fats Domino, Elvis, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline made it big. October 17-18, 2014 Fall rail & sail the Columbia River Gorge-ous 2 days $339 per person/do Single supplement $89 All aboard for a scenic rail journey through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. The Gorge is 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep and packed with scenic highlights. Take in gorgeous views of Beacon Rock, the second largest monolith next to the Rock of Gibraltar, Multnomah Falls falling 620 feet, The Bridge of the Gods and 11,000 foot Mt. Hood–the highest peak in Oregon. We’ll disembark in Wishram and then spend the night in the Dalles. The next morning, we’ll board the Columbia Sternwheeler for a fabulous narrated brunch cruise. We’ll do some fun sightseeing in Portland before our trek home. October 24-26, 2014 October in Whistler 3 days $329 per person/do Single supplement $159 Join us for 3 days of riotous fun as we head up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler. Spend two nights at the lovely Listel Hotel located in the heart of the Olympic Village. Oozing with fabulous boutiques, yummy places to eat, great outdoor entertainment, fun pubs…this is an adult playground. Our volume discount makes this an irresistible opportunity! October 29-November 1, 2014 Best of Catalina, Halloween on the Queen Mary and J. Paul Getty getaway 4 days A SCARY GOOD DEAL! $999 per person/do Single supplement $369 Includes round-trip airfare A frighteningly fun getaway begins with a flight to California and ferry over to semi-tropical Catalina Island. Spend two nights seeing the highlights of this Hollywood haunt... lovers cove, the pastel village loaded with boutiques, the stunning countryside with roaming buffalo and the historic, art deco Casino. Next ferry to the Queen Mary for a chance to sleep–if you dare. Everyone knows the ship is haunted and is no stranger to haunted happenings. Throughout the years, Queen Mary employees, guests and visiting psychics have reported unexplainable events and paranormal activity aboard the ship. From the start, a thick fog takes advantage of the Queen Mary’s shipping port surroundings. The eerie effect perfectly sets the overall “sea evil” maritime madness tone. What better way to spend Halloween? The grand finale is a trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum–rated one of the world’s best. Includes round-trip air, 3 nights lovely hotels, motorcoach, ferry fares, breakfast daily, welcome dinner and fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing! October 26-November 6, 2014 Machu Picchu and the Galapagos– Two of the most magnificent highlights of South America Do you like to take Train Trips? 12 days $5178 per person/do Single supplement: Call Includes 6 flights When it comes to creating the perfect tour for the perfect price, it’s survival of the fittest–which makes this trip a natural selection. On this trip of a lifetime you will see two of Latin America’s most impressive sights. First follow the footsteps of the ancients as you walk among the impressive ruins of the “Lost City of the Incas”–Machu Picchu. After seeing the highlights of Peru, we will fly to Ecuador. This Darwinian dream begins in Quito–a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After seeing the sights we will fly to the Galapagos Islands to board our ship–the Coral 2. Adaptation is easy aboard the ship, built explicitly for touring the islands. The ship features a well stocked bar and beautifully prepared regional cuisine. Each day a knowledgeable local naturalist ferries you to the islands and walks you on trails that Darwin himself once trodden upon in search of marine iguanas, penguins, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and nesting sea turtles. Just don’t experiment with delayed gratification because once this tour disappears, it really is extinct. Tour includes 6 flights, first class hotels, sightseeing, cruise and most meals. These symbols will quickly help you find Alki Tours fun-filled rail trips. Check out our train tours website at www.great trainescapes.com FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 27 WAITLISTING! October 27-November 1, 2014 Polar Bears of Our Specialties Manitoba–$2000 less Great Prices Volume contracting for hotels and services allows us to offer wholesale rates. And you’ll know the cost in advance. Fun and Friendship Meet travelers as active and curious as you are! Many lasting friendships begin while touring! SEE Everything You’ll see everything with our professional tour directors and local tour guides. we take care of you From beginning to end, we take care of all the details so you can concentrate on having the time of your life! All tours departing from SeaTac are provided with complimentary Shuttle Service from your home. (There is a small service charge for pickups outside the Seattle area) FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI than competitors! 6 days $3498 per person/do Single supplement $699 Includes airfare, internal flights, tundra buggies and fuel surcharge November 5-6, 2014 Ocean Shores & Quinault Beach Resort 2 days $179 per person/do Single supplement $89 You’ve gotta see this beautiful 4-star hotel located at Ocean Shores. If this hotel were any closer to the water, you’d need fins. The resort is surrounded by ocean and 200 acres of protected wetlands offering unparalleled views of nature’s beauty from virtually every window. With 150 over-sized guest rooms, each with 10 PAGE 28 Casino hop and holiday lights 3 days $299 per person/do Single supplement $140 Get outta the house and grab some holiday cheer. This party on wheels begins as we head south for a stop at Spirit Mountain Casino. Then, grab your winnings and we’ll head to the Coast and spend a night at the gorgeous 3 Rivers Casino. Check in, get your gaming package, enjoy a great dinner and take in some entertainment. The next day we head out to the Mill Casino for a second day of gaming excitement, followed by a visit to Shore Acres to see more than one quarter of a million holiday lights. Heading home, we’ll follow the Oregon Coast, stopping along the way for some sightseeing. There’s fun to be had around every corner. December 3-8, 2014 Pre-Christmas holiday in Branson 6 days $1899 per person/do Single supplement $499 Includes airfare See page 5 December 9-10, 2014 foot ceilings, fireplaces, dual dressing room vanities and large sitting areas you’re sure to be in the lap of luxury. To top it off they have a swimming pool and full service spa. The only thing left to mention is the international-style casino with the latest in electronic gaming machines and a huge array of table games...odds are you’ll love this place! November 8-9, 2014 Oprah’s The Life You Want weekend in downtown Seattle F A L L 2 days UPDATE December 2-4, 2014 $599 per person/do Single supplement $199 See page 4 The 5-star Empress Hotel and Butchart Holiday Lights 2 days $389 per person/do Single supplement $119 All aboard for a wonderful way to usher in the holidays as we board the Victoria Clipper for a memorable night at the renowned Empress Hotel. The Fairmont Empress sits majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour. This Vancouver Island hotel is located in British Columbia’s capital city and features turn of the century architecture, classic beauty and an unrivaled location on the water. Since 1908, it is Vancouver Island’s most celebrated resort and spa. Tonight, enjoy a fabulous trip to see the holiday lights. Once a year, Butchart comes alive with spectacular illuminations, music and holiday festivities. Stroll through the grounds and enjoy. The next day is yours to see the sights and do some holiday shopping. In the early evening, reboard the Clipper for a scenic cruise home. December 12-14, 2014 Rail to Leavenworth Treelighting Festival 3 days $499 per person/do Single supplement $139 Celebrate the Christmas season in style as we travel on Amtrak’s Empire Builder over Stevens Pass to Leavenworth. Upon arrival, a motorcoach awaits to whisk you away to 2 nights at the Best Western Icicle Inn. Stay in the heart of this quaint Bavarian Vil- lage. The next morning enjoy breakfast at your leisure. Then spend the whole day at the Leavenworth Tree Lighting Festival. Enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, entertainment and strolling carolers before the town is magically illuminated at dusk! After the festivities, we will return to Seattle by motorcoach. December 13-20, 2014 Música de Cuba! 30th International Jazz Festival of Havana 8 days $3950 per person/do Single supplement $675 Includes RT airfare Miami/Havana See page 7 January 9-11, 2015 Mountaintop luxury in the North Cascades at Sun Mountain Lodge–On sale! 3 days $399 per person/do Single supplement $149 Book by October 15th for a $75 per couple discount! Winter is a magical time in the Methow Valley, when the crowds fade and a blanket of snow hushes life’s dull roar to a whisper. The mountains beckon backcountry and downhill skiers with the promise of fresh powder and sunny days, and cross-country skiers take advantage of more than 140 miles of impeccably groomed ski trails. Strap on a pair of snowshoes for a walk in the snow-covered woods or climb aboard a horse-drawn sleigh. Sun Mountain Lodge offers ski and snowshoe rentals, world-class ski instruction, up-to-date grooming reports, trail maps, and tips on the best places to go. If you’re into downhill skiing, be sure to bring your fat boards along and take a side trip to the affordable, friendly Loup Loup Ski Bowl. After a hard day at play, the Spa at Sun Mountain provides a welcomed sanctuary to rejuvenate the body and soothe the soul. Indulge in a peppermint foot scrub or hot river rock massage, then toast the sunset with a selection from the wine cellar’s more than 600 labels. Savor AAA Four Diamond award-winning cuisine featuring locally grown meat and produce, or go casual in the Wolf Creek Bar & Grill and enjoy home-cooked hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere accented with Don’t miss this one! Danube River Cruise See page 24 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 29 spectacular views. Price includes breakfast, sightseeing and guaranteed fun. January 9-21, 2015 REGULATIONS on International Travel Fees. We comply with the Department of Transportation’s mandate that government taxes and all fees be included in advertised tour prices with airfare. Fuel Surcharges By signing up for the group air option you are reserving, not purchasing, your space. Airlines reserve the right to change the fuel surcharge at time of ticketing. Since surcharges have been calculated in the price of your ticket, we expect that any additional surcharge increases will be minor. What’s Not Included Country departure/ entry taxes may not be included in some cases. 206.935.6848 10 days $1999 per person/do Single supplement $300 Land Only January 23-28, 2015 Four times the size of the Grand Canyon, Copper Canyon is one of the most dramatic panoramas in the world. Man’s greatest engineering feat within this defiant geography is the railroad which traverses it. Almost 100 years in the making, the tracks climb from sea level to nearly 8,000 feet, crossing some of the highest bridges in the world and 87 tunnels including a mile-long, 360 degree spiral. This rail line is rated one of the most scenic train routes in the world. You’ll never forget this diverse trip from deserts to mountains, forests to tropical coastlines. Every day is a highlight. 13 days $2899 per person/do Single supplement $645 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $200 per couple discount! See page 8 Winter rail to Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise during the International Ice Festival 6 days Starting at $1999 per person Single supplement $689 See page 9 February 2-7, 2015 Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons & Jackson Hole In Winter 6 days $1899 per person/do land only Air add for $300 per person Single supplement $475 Book by October 15th for a $100 per couple discount! See page 10 Iceland, glacier walks and northern lights 1.800.895.ALKI 6 days $1699 per person/do F A L L Single supplement $299 Includes round-trip airfare See page 11 UPDATE PAGE 30 Mysteries of Copper Canyon by rail Exotic Thailand’s Golden Triangle February 7-12, 2015 SOLD OUT! FOR MORE NEW DATES– INFORMATION, January 31-February 5, 2015 PLEASE CALL February 7-16 OR February 21-March 2, 2015 February 10-12, 2015 Wild Horse Casino and elk feeding 3 days $289 per person/do Single supplement $109 Book by October 15th for a $40 per couple discount! When it comes to a getaway packed with fun and vibrant nightlife, its a one-horse race. Lasso Lady Luck at the Wild Horse Casino Resort Hotel. Grab a partner for a two night stay at the Pacific Northwest’s highest paying casino, also featuring an 18hole championship golf course set at the base of the Blue Mountains. Wild Horse Pass’s gaming areas are a far cry from the saloons of the Old West. Play the latest multi-level progressive slots, saddle up at one of the five blackjack pits or visit the poker room to try your nand at Texas and Omaha hold’ em. The next day, we will have a shuttle to Tamastlikt Cultural Center or shop at Pendleton Mill. On the trip home, we’ll see one of our state’s most magnificent mammals in jaw dropping large numbers at the Oak Creek Wildlife Elk and Big Horn Sheep Feeding Area. Watch a herd of more then 1,000 elk as they show up for chow time at 1:30pm every day. Best thing about this tree day getaway is your paycheck for a great time. So ya better tie this one up before it gets away. Ya hear? February 18-March 1, 2015 Fly to LA, rail to San Antonio and cruise the Caribbean 12 days Starting at $2599 per person/do Single supplement starting at $1399 Includes round-trip airfare See page 12 April 17-26, 2015 Pricebuster Costa Rica 9 days $2499 per person/do Single supplement $699 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! Think, ‘’Me Tarzan, you Jane.” Jungles, explosive volcanoes, and banana plantations may not seem very romantic. But our Costa Rica adventure will reveal a magical world where the air is cleaner, the greens are greener and life a little slower and sweeter. Explore lush rainforests, walk along pristine beaches with crashing white waves and enjoy the call of distant howler monkeys all while staying in luscious hotel accommodations. Costa Rica has so much to offer. After spending a night in San Jose, we’ll leave the big city for a 2 night stay in the shadow of an explosive volcano with nightly eruptions that can be seen from our hotel. Next, our trip is looking up as we visit Monteverde Cloud Forest. Called a cloud forest because of its altitude, the clouds penetrate through the forest creating a stunning canopy rich with birds, butterflies and thousands of larger- than-life plants. Finally were off to stay on the Pacific Coast, walking secluded beaches, swimming to tropical reefs teaming with colorful fish and exploring Manuel Antonio Park. 8 days later....we’ll put you on a plane and bring you back to civilization. March 11-16, 2015 Mariners Spring Training – and special dinner with players and coaches CHECK OUT ALKITOURS.COM FOR WEB ONLY SPECIALS! 6 days $2399 per person/do Single supplement $459 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $200 per couple discount! See page 13 March 12-18, 2015 New Orleans & cruise the mighty Mississippi 7 days $2199 per person/do Single supplement $499 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $100 per couple discount! Find out where the river runs wide and the crawfish hide as we travel to the deep South and cruise the muddy Mississippi. Live it up with 6 nights in the heart of New Orleans steeped in history, Creole cookin’ and gorgeous Antebellum mansions. We’re going to do it all. City tours in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Natchez and New Orleans. Tour the swamps and gator farm– home to alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boars, snakes, turtles, bald eagles, black bears and birds. Take a Cajun cooking class. See his- FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 31 We don’t mean to be NOSEY, but just when WAS the last time you got to hug an elephant? toric plantations, visit the D-Day Museum, tour the Mardi Gras Float Factory and cruise the mighty Mississippi. This city will cast a voodoo spell on you with its great sites, indigenous cuisine, gardens and music! Includes round trip airfare, gorgeous hotels, sightseeing and most all meals. of Kells, drink a Guinness and dance the paint off the floor in a local pub. As we circle the Emerald Isle together, you’ll kiss the blarney stone and visit the Gaelic city of Dingle where English is a second language. See the stone fences, fuzzy sheep and small villages as we visit the Connemara Region. The trip wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Cliffs of Moher. March 24-25 OR June 16-17, 2015 Mystery overnight tour 2 days $289 per person/do Single supplement $80 Looking for something completely different—a brand-new journey into the unknown for 2 days and 1 night— guaranteed excitement, and fun with friendly travelers just like you? We’ll here you go! Includes transportation, superb hotel accommodations, breakfast, and dinner. On the Emerald Isle there’s 50 shades of green and none of them are jaded. Sign up early. Because you can’t plow a field by turning it over in your mind, don’t you know. April 7-8, 2015 March 27-April 5, 2015 China by rail– Beijing, Xian & Shanghai plus Tibet extension 10 days $2699 per person/do Single supplement $390 Includes round-trip airfare See page 14 Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! March 31-April 8, 2015 Affordable Ireland 9 days $2999 per person/do Single supplement: $790 FOR MORE Includes round-trip airfare INFORMATION, Book by October 15th for a $75 per couple discount! PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 It’s said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten, and for once the 1.800.895.ALKI blarney rings true. Learn how to celebrate life on a 9 day tour through F A L L the Irish countryside–a land filled with so much love and fun you’ll want to toss your itinerary to the wind. Begin with 2 nights in Dublin. See the book UPDATE PAGE 32 Canada’s River Rock Resort and Skagit Valley tulips 2 days $219 per person/do Single supplement $109 Even if you don’t know a tulip from a rose, this trip will blow you away. The tulips in the Skagit Valley pop their heads up for a month-long party every April. Acres of multi-colored tulips beg for a little camera time as we take country roads past farmers and land blanketed with flowers and surrounded by looming mountains. Tour some gorgeous gardens before continuing north to Canada’s River Rock Casino. This hotel is “sprinkled” (actually gushing) with amenities including three restaurants, several bars and lounges, an international food court, a 1,000-seat theater and waterfront boardwalk. The casino is open all night, and sleeping in shouldn’t be a problem; the beds are ohhh sooo luxurious. Nest in your oversized room, enjoy the lounge entertainment and, of course, indulge at the spa. On the way home we will stop at the Silver Reef Casino for a gaming package, lunch and fun. April 8-13, 2015 Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, DC 6 days $1999 per person/do Single supplement $725 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $75 per couple discount! See page 15 April 10-17, 2015 Downton Abbey & English castles AN ALKI TOURS EXCLUSIVE! THE ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL 2016! 8 days $3899 per person/do Single supplement $960 Includes round-trip airfare See page 16 April 11-May 2, 2015 The Panama Canal grand adventure 22 days Starting at $2999 per person/do Single supplement: Call Includes air, cruise, entertainment and meals! See page 17 April 22-May 2, 2015 Romantic Rhine riverboat tulips cruise 11 days Starting at $3999 per person/do Single supplement: Call Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! When you stop on to a European river cruise, your breath will be taken away by the magic that separates you from everyday life on dry land. Board the brand new Amadeus Silver II and visit Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland. You’ll glide past imposing medieval castles, vibrant gardens, charming canals and windmills. Every gentle bend of the river reveals another fascinating port of call, history and language as we take our included shore excursions to see the gardens in Amsterdam, the Black Forest in Germany, Dusseldorf with its Baroque castles, the fascinating history of Cologne, Koblenz one of the most beautiful towns in Germany with 2,000 years of history, charming Speyer, and unforgettable Strasbourg. Trip includes international airfare, 7 night cruise, excursions, 2 nights in Germany with a visit to the Black Forest, all of your meals and transfers for a price that is $1000 dollars per person less than Viking & Ama cruise lines. DON’T FORGET... To Book EARLY for discounts! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI Tour Shots: Thailand Everyone enjoys the unique shopping experience at Sukrit’s Hat Shop. Except for the boogers. FALL UPDATE PAGE 33 April 14-21, 2015 Savannah, Charleston & Jekyll Island We Love Groups! Alki Tours offers lots of bonuses to groups of 15 or more, plus: • Maximum value, guaranteed prices & outstanding experience • Round-trip transportation to/ from your group’s pick-up location • We custom design fabulous itineraries • Want to travel for FREE? get a group and call us to find out how!! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 34 8 days $2499 per person/do Single supplement $620 Includes round-trip airfare See page 18 Book by October 15th for a $75 per couple discount! April 24-28, 2015 San Antonio 123rd annual Spring Fiesta 5 days $1899 per person/do Single supplement $459 Includes round-trip airfare True to the Mexican half of its Tex-Mex roots, San Antonio is like a piñata–chock-full of surprises and exploding with excitement. History buffs, of course, will not want to forget the Alamo, but more contemporary travelers will find a host of modern attractions along the city’s meandering River Walk–a tree-lined waterfront playground where cafés and clubs virtually spill over the banks. Art galleries and fusion restaurants are in no short supply, and the bustling open-air mercado at Market Square offers everything from handcrafted turquoise jewelry and Western wear to the choicest local produce. Its included: Reserved seats for the coronation of the Queen and the Fiesta Flambeau Parade, City tour with the Alamo, IMAX movie, Buckhorn Saloon, San Jose Mission,Tower of the America’s 750’ high view, private boat cruise of Paseo del Rio, day trip to Austin with LBJ Library, day trip to Fredericksburg with LBJ Ranch and Nimitz WWII Museum, spring wild- flowers scenic country drive, baggage handling, AFC Vacation Manager, and round-trip airport transfers. April 26-May 2, 2015 America’s best– The Canyonlands 7 days $1999 per person/do Single supplement $539 Includes round-trip air Book by October 15th for a $75 per couple discount! See page 19 May 30-31, 2015 Bring Fido for a four PAWS overnight at Suncadia Resort 2 days $289 per person/do Single supplement $129 Book by October 15th for a $50 per couple discount! Pups are pulling their owners onto the only motorcoach ‘dog-cation’ in the country. Time to get out and play. The fun begins as you and your pooch board our deluxe motorcoach and head in high-style to Suncadia Resort. This ‘4 paws” resort is a premier all-season mountain hotel near Roslyn located on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascade mountains. Snuggle into your deluxe digs with your furry friend and then join the pack for wine-tasting, trail walking, golfing or make an appointment at their unforgettable spa. After dinner, count the stars and let the pine-scented air clear your mind. The following day, we’ll head to the charming town of Roslyn to wander the funky local market and shop at the local haunts. Trip includes round-trip transportation, a night at Suncadia Resort, wine-tasting, a dog friendly feast and sightseeing and a goodie bag for your pooch. May 1-17, 2015 Cruise Singapore, Thailand, India and Dubai 17 days Starting $2599 per person/do Single supplement: Call Land and cruise See page 20 May 4-9, 2015 Screaming deal on a cruise to Alaska 5 days $799 per person/do Single supplement: Call Stop, relax, unwind and be pampered on a 6-day cruise to the Great White North. Cruise the US and Canadian Inside Passages on Princess Cruise Line’s Grand Princess. Along the way indulge in fabulous cuisine, gambling, exciting shows and spa sessions. You will have a front row views of the immensity of the mountains, the abundant wildlife and the adorable towns. Uncover the Tlingit cultures in Ketchikan, and the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska’s capital city–Juneau. All of this and more in 6 beautiful days. May 7-9, 2015 Walla Walla balloon stampede and wine tasting balloons. After the mass ascension the cameras flash and the corks fly for a toast of champagne. Includes wine tasting, the Whitman Mission, some meals, transportation and floating dreams. May 9-14, 2015 Cruise to San Francisco and Coast Starlight home A mouse going on an Alki Tours vacation! 6 days Starting at $999 per person/do Call for single supplement Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! Stop. Breathe. Do you feel that? Stress leaving the body is a beautiful thing. Close your eyes and enjoy this 5 day rail and sail getaway. Luxuriate with 4 days of grand class cruising as we sail from Vancouver stop in Victoria and then sail to San Francisco on the Golden Princess. Soak in the jacuzzi, give your muscles a break in the spa, dine on gourmet food and thrill to Broadway entertainment. Disembark in San Francisco and see the highlights. Wander historic Fisherman’s Wharf breathe in the salty sea air and gobble 3 days $459 per person/do Single supplement $179 Book by October 15th for a $40 per couple discount! Four ducks, a sheep and a rooster were the first creatures to ever take a hot air balloon ride. In May, humans will fly over the vineyards of Walla Walla. Experience the history and culture as you talk to the pilots while they are filling the immense What is grey, has 4 legs and a trunk? FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 down some seafood, then grab a compulsory cup of hot chocolate at Ghirardelli Square , see the largest and oldest Chinatown in North America, a vibrant community that possesses both charm and culture. In 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 35 the evening, board Amtrak’s wonderful Coast Starlight. Snuggle into your cozy accommodations for our overnight rail journey back to Seattle. Relax, take into the scenery, exhale. We Love Groups! Alki Tours offers lots of bonuses to groups of 15 or more, plus: • Maximum value, guaranteed prices & outstanding experience • Round-trip transportation to/ from your group’s pick-up location • We custom design fabulous itineraries • Want to travel for FREE? get a group and call us to find out how!! May 13-16, 2015 Fly to San Francisco and Princess coastal cruise home 4 days Starting at $799 per person/do Call for single supplement Includes airfare San Francisco is a city seemingly always poised for a postcard. Its hills, which cluster together neighborhoods of multicolored Victorian homes, are as recognizable as the fog that rolls in at all times of the year. Take a tour and discover the city’s many personalities–it’s always a show! Spend two days in San Fran and then board the Star Princess for a beautiful coastal cruise to Vancouver, BC. Upon arrival, we will bring you back to Seattle. Price includes airfare, cruise, transfers, hotel, sightseeing, and all of your entertainment and meals onboard the ship. nancial statement, you can feel like a hi-baller for one night, at least, with an overnight stay on a Princess Cruise Lines ship. With swimming pools, a health spa, casinos and Broadway-style entertainment this will be one enchanting evening. Snuggle into your stateroom and enjoy the amenities of your floating resort. All meals and entertainment are included on the ship. The following day, we’ll bring you back to Seattle. May 21-27, 2015 Rail across Canada and Niagara Falls 7 days $2499 per person/do Private berth upgrade $555 pp/do Single supplement $625 Includes rail and airfare Book by October 15th for a $200 per couple discount! For many decades, one of the ‘mustdo’ holidays on every travelers list has been the legendary cross-Canada train trip, from Toronto to Vancouver, in vista-dome comfort. A trip packed with monumental thrills begins with a flight to Toronto where you will spend a few action-packed days seeing the sights, sounds and history of multi-cultural Toronto. Then, enjoy a full day tour to mighty Niagara Falls. Get an up-close look at the Falls on the Maid of the Mist May TBA, 2015 FOR MORE INFORMATION, A night on a Princess cruise to Vancouver, BC PLEASE CALL 2 days Starting at $169 per person/do 206.935.6848 Single supplement: Call 1.800.895.ALKI Seattle has its fair share of people who live the life of the rich and F A L L famous–Bill Gates and Paul Allen, anyone?–but if you’re not so loaded that a loss of $7 billion in one year would be a minor blip on your fi- UPDATE PAGE 36 cruise. Next, you’ll find yourself at the train station awaiting your departure for a rail journey across Canada! Then the doors close, you’ll snuggle into your accommodations and you’re off for an epic adventure through a country that spans 6 time zones. Enjoy incredible dining, and first-class service as you roll past picturesque villages, through cosmopolitan cities, across rolling prairies, over the Rockies and to the rugged Pacific Coast. Every day of this trip is a highlight. May 22-24, 2015 Springtime at the Oregon Garden Resort 3 days $379 per person/do Single supplement $110 Join us for a memorable 3-day getaway as we head south to Oregon’s Wine Country to stay at a gorgeous new hotel–The Oregon Garden Resort. We will spoil you rotten as you snuggle into this garden of Eden, sitting amidst 80 acres of garden grounds. Each room has a fireplace and private garden patio or deck. See the sights of historic Silverton, a town painted with “larger than life” murals; shop for antiques and we’ll do a bit of wine tasting, too. A tram is located outside the lobby for a colorful trip into the 80 acre Oregon garden. This is a screaming deal. The hotel alone will cost this shortly. May 22-24, 2015 Northern Quest Resort, Spokane Lilac Festival and cruise on Lake Coeur d’ Alene– 4 stars and 3 days 3 days $499 per person/do Single supplement $139 Book by October 15th for a $40 per couple discount! You’ve got to see this place! Your winning holiday begins with a trip over the Cascades to Spokane for the famous Lilac Festival–rated one of the best and largest festivals in the country. Spend two nights at the 4-star Northern Quest Resort. Be pampered in the upscale spa and salon. Satisfy your hunger at one of 14 restaurants offering everything from burgers to fine dining. Cheer on your favorite team on the largest HDTV screen (measuring 30 X 10 feet) east of the Cascades. Or try your luck with true Las Vegas style gaming, and enjoy world-class entertainment. We’ll spend time at the festival and then head to Coeur d’Alene for a scenic lake cruise. Transportation, 2 nights fab rooms, sightseeing, meals and more! June 3-4, 2015 4-star overnight at Clearwater Resort and casino hop 2 days $169 per person/do Single supplement $89 SAVE ONLINE When you walk into Clearwater Casino Resort you’ll notice that the standard rooms are really not so Book any 1-5 day “standard”. Trademarked-for-comfort tour online and bedding with 7 layers of luxury save an additional complete with down bedding and 350-thread count linens, 32” LCD TVs, $10. Book a tour 6 plush robes and walk in showers. The days or longer rooms have been built to achieve 4-Diamond status, although other and save an amenities will woo you away from additional $50! your room. Get your discount gaming package and find a seat at one of the *One-time discount only. many table games including Pai Gow, Does not include Snow Train Blackjack, Poker, Craps and Roulette and more than 1300 video slots; swim in the zero-entry pool; take a stroll through the Native Art Gallery, spoil yourself in the Angeline Spa and dine in one of four incredible restaurants. Rooms overlook either a sunny southern view of Agate Passage or a luscious landscape of Northwest trees and vegetation. Our trip includes casino hopping at 7 Cedars Casino, ferry fares, accommodations, deluxe continental breakfast, gaming packages and sightseeing. FOR MORE June 5-6, 2015 Rail to the Portland Rose Festival INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 2 days $329 per person/do Single supplement $85 1.800.895.ALKI Whoever said “Life isn’t a bed of Roses”, clearly hasn’t seen this tour. In 2015, the Rose Festival will UPDATE FALL PAGE 37 Compare... Our prices to the Competition! celebrate 107 years of tradition, innovation and celebration–an event like none other! A great overnight tour begins with a train trip to Portland. Once in the city, enjoy a scrumptious luncheon cruise along the Willamette River. Next, check into our lovely hotel–centrally located so that you can enjoy the festivities in town! The next day, celebrate the nation’s second largest floral parade. You’ll have the opportunity to wander amongst the amazing floats, see the craftsmanship and discover how they make them. Then we’re off to the Coliseum where we’ll watch the Grand Floral Parade from our reserved seats. Hurry, this trip sells out every year, so if you snooze, you’ll lose! June 10-12, 2015 Canada’s Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Hell’s Gate Tram 3 days $379 per person/do Single supplement $229 Until George Clooney agrees to let you crash at his 18th-century Italian villa (he hasn’t yet responded to any of your e-mails regarding the matter?—how rude), consider a getaway just as sumptuous: two nights at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Relax and unwind in the hot mineral pools June 16-19, 2015 Southwest Sampler– Moab, Arches and raft the Colorado River 4 days $1699 per person/do Single supplement: Call Includes round-trip air Book by October 15th for a $100 per couple discount! Surrounded by an immense red rock playground, Moab, Utah is the perfect setting for a kid-friendly family outing and this Southwest Sampler provides just the right amount of adventure for the whole gang. You’ll get a taste of the “best of the Southwest” on this 4-day, 3-night getaway. First, you’ll spend 2 relaxing nights in luxurious comfort at the Gonzo Inn–the perfect location adjacent to shopping, restaurants, a city walking path, and only one block from the Moab Adventure Center. You’’ll explore the wonders of Arches National Park and experience one of Moab, Utah’s most renowned adventures–an off-road Hummer Safari. Top it all off with 2 days of Colorado River rafting (no paddling required. The guide does it all) plus one night of all-inclusive beach camping and star-gazing and you’ll return with endless stories and unforgettable memories. This trip is perfect for all ages be it 6 or 96! June 18-June 28, 2015 Kenya and the Wildebeest migration FOR MORE INFORMATION, at the resort, which was the first of its kind in British Columbia. Trip includes PLEASE CALL transportation, 2 nights hotel, buffet 206.935.6848 breakfast each morning, Afternoon 1.800.895.ALKI Tea, a 5-course dinner in the Copper Room and Hell’s Gate. Hell’s Gate is nature at its most magnificent. At F A L L peak spring levels, over 200 million gallons of water surge through this 35 metre (110 ft) wide gorge. That is twice the volume of Niagara Falls! UPDATE PAGE 38 11 days $5299 per person/do Single supplement $1476 Includes round-trip air Book by October 15th for a $100 per couple discount! Home to the Great Wildebeest Migration (one of the “Seven New Wonders of the World”), the Masai Mara is arguably one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world. Over two million of these fantastic July 4-5, 2015 Rail and sail to the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi 2 days $329 per person/do Single supplement $99 beasts migrate annually from the Serengeti and roam through the Mara in July. The legendary game reserves are filled with wildlife and sweeping vistas that seem to go on forever. See lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hippos, rhinos, monkeys and baboons all from the comfort of your open-air safari vehicles! The Kenyan people are warm, wonderful and fascinating. We will visit the tribal villages and have the opportunity to pick up fabulous souvenirs. You will love this once-in-a-lifetime trip! June 20-27, 2015 Trains across Colorado 8 days $1999 per person/do Single supplement $587 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $200 per couple discount! See page 21 All aboard Amtrak’s Cascades for a scenic rail trip to Portland. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy the sights this great city has to offer. Next, freshen up at our lovely hotel before a dazzling evening. All aboard the Portland Spirit for a spectacular cruise on the Columbia River. After an elegant dinner, enjoy front row views of the largest fireworks extravaganza west of the Mississippi. The next day, enjoy a lovely breakfast before heading to the train station for our trip home. REFER A FRIEND! And save $50 on your next extended tour! See back cover July 16-18, 2015 Cruise Canada’s Princess Louisa Inlet by boat & float plane 3 days $579 per person/do Single supplement $295 Princess Louisa Inlet is so beautiful that once visited, you don’t need to see the rest of the world since FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI Tour Shots: Kanab, Utah Bob and Betty audition for the upcoming Twilight saga movie. Bob, you nailed it. Sorry Betty, werewolves do not wear glasses. NEXT! FALL UPDATE PAGE 39 You think THIS is a neat trick? You ought to see how Alki gets you so much more for your travel dollar! there is no other scenery that can beat it. Conde Nast called this “One of the top 10 destinations to visit in the world”. It takes a bit of effort to reach as it’s only accessible by boat or plane. In 3 days, you’ll take a motorcoach, ferry, private boat and sea plane! Stay 2 nights on the Sunshine Coast. The next day, board a boat for a thrilling cruise through fast rapids and marvel at granite-lined walls that stretch skyward from sea level to nearly seven thousand feet. At the heart of the inlet, cascades of water descend thousands of feet down the granite walls, culminating in the boiling white water of Chatterbox Falls. Next, board a float plane for an incredible 20-minute flight. This will provide an overview of mountains jutting out of the sea, clusters of islands, channels and inlets. You’ll love this 3-day getaway. July 19-20, 2015 Sequim Lavender Festival and overnight at Manresa Castle 2 days $259 per person/do Single supplement $109 Fields of lavender. Sunshine. Picture-perfect farm houses. White-capped mountains in the distance. No, you’re not in southern France– you’re in Sequim, on FOR MORE Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. INFORMATION, Sequim celebrates the beauty and usefulness of this sweet-smelling PLEASE CALL herb annually during its peak bloom 206.935.6848 season in July. The Sequim Laven1.800.895.ALKI der Weekend includes three days of lavender farm tours, community fairs, and other special events. The F A L L tours allow you to get an up-close view (and smell!) of the blooming fields and to learn how the growers cultivate and use their lavender. UPDATE PAGE 40 Farms on these tours provide different amenities and entertainment, including gift shops, food and crafts booths, live music, and U-pick lavender blooms. After you enjoy the festivities we’ll head to Manresa Castle for a fun overnight stay. Price includes: motorcoach transportation to Sequim, round-trip ferry fares, juice and pastries in the morning, the festival and tours, overnight in Port Townsend at Manresa Castle, buffet breakfast, tour and shopping time in Port Townsend, fully escorted and narrated by a professional Tour Manager. July 11-15 OR 23-27, 2015 Rail to Glacier National Park 5 days Starting at $1599 per person/do Single supplement $525 Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! See page 22 August 1-7, 2015 Islands of New England 7 days $2699 per person/do Single supplement $525 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $200 per couple discount! Dotting the edge of Massachusetts– buoyed in the waters of the Atlantic–Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Newport, Rhode Island embody the beauty of the sea-swept New England towns. These islands are best seen by foot, and by boat, and by coach and on this tour we will do it all. Walk the beaches to see wildlife, stroll through neighborhoods of historic Victorian homes, and shop in antique stores filled with history and spiced with potpourri. Rub elbows with the rich and famous as we tour the Gilded Age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island; step back in time at Plimoth Plantation; see the sights of Boston and enjoy the best lobster feast this country has to offer. All of this and more in 8 magical days. Includes August 14-21, 2015 The Wild West of Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore & Jackson Hole Boston; Newport Rhode, Island; Martha’s Vineyard; Nantucket and Block Island. Food, ferries and fun. August 11-14, 2015 Pacific Rim and cruise the Broken Islands 4 days SELLS OUT FAST! $799 per person/do Single supplement $329 Book by October 15th for a $75 per couple discount! Thrill to shipwreck stories. Probe the mysteries of the rain forest. Learn about the rich heritage of the Nuuchah-nulth First Nations people on this gorgeous 4-day getaway. Spend 3 nights exploring Vancouver Island by mail boat, train, ferry, and motorcoach! We’ll cruise on a working freighter through the Broken Islands delivering goods, kayakers and passengers to remote villages accessible only by boat. Have your camera in hand to capture the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife in the Pacific Rim. Bears, whales, sea lions, seals and more inhabit the region. Next, board the Alberni Pacific Railway steam train for the ride to the McLean Mill National Historic Site, home of Canada’s only remaining steam-powered sawmill. The surrounding community has been restored to what it was a century ago, giving visitors a glimpse of what it was like to live and work as a logger and mill worker in the early part of the 20th century. You might even be held up by the notorious Beaufort Gang, train robbers on horseback. The steam train also makes a stop at the Chase and Warren Winery for a tour and tasting. Trip includes transportation, 3 nights Vancouver Island, Pacific Rim National Park, Broken Island Mail Boat cruise, steam train ride, ferry rides and some meals. 8 days Starting at $2599 per person/do Single supplement $589 Includes airfare Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! Listen up, The Black Hills are a callin’: It’s time to strap on your spurs, saddle up, and git goin’. Visit the incredible national parks of Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota. Fly into Salt Lake City (1 night) with city tour, genealogy class, and the Mormon Tabernacle. Continue by coach to Jackson Hole (1 night) and the Grand Tetons National Park. Next, we stay 2 nights right in Yellowstone National Park with a full day of sightseeing. Stop at Lake Yellowstone, Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Hayden Valley and more. See elk, deer, bear, moose, buffalo, and so much more. Next, travel east to tour the Buffalo Bill Cody western museum and also visit the Little Big Horn, site of Custer’s Last Stand. A cowboy country overnight in Sheridan before arriving in the Black Hills of South Dakota for 2 nights at the wonderful K Bar Lodge. Tour the Mt. Rushmore Memorial by day and night, the Crazy Horse Memorial to Sitting Bull, Deadwood, and Bear Don’t miss this one... Downton Abbey See page 16 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 41 Country Park. We include airfare, hotel accommodations, 12 meals, sightseeing, deluxe motorcoach transportation and transfers. Tour is operated in conjunction with our travel partners. What are ya waitin’ for? Giddyup, this tour always sells out fast. August 19-21, 2015 Seven Feathers Casino & jet boat the Rogue River SAVE ONLINE Book any 1-5 day tour online and save an additional $10. Book a tour 6 days or longer and save an additional $50! 3 days $339 per person/do Single supplement $175 Some vacation opportunities are lucky, some are smart, and some have the good fortune of being both. Get ready to ante up on our trip to Seven Feathers Resort and Casino, where a two-night stay is an ace in your hand that needs to *One-time discount only. Does not include Snow Train FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 42 be played. You’ll feel like you’ve hit the jackpot at this luxurious resort. In the morning, go double or nothing with the hotel’s generous breakfast buffet. There’s virtually no limit to this high-stakes breakfast that offers golden-brown French toast, fruit-smothered pancakes, fluffy made-to-order omelets, and more. Grab your Lady Luck and get ready for a different kind of green as we head to Hell Gate Jet Boats for a cruise up the Rogue River. Lunch is a mouth-watering BBQ in the middle of the wilderness with million dollar views. Tonight try your luck on the world-class casino floor that boasts more than 3,000 of the latest casino slots and video poker games, table games including blackjack, baccarat, craps, and roulette, a 24-hour poker room, and two high-limit areas. Includes: deluxe motorcoach, sightseeing, 2 breakfasts, jet boat and BBQ, $5 slot play and a $5 meal voucher. This 3-day getaway is a triple seven. September 5-8, 2014 Rail to Crater Lake 4 days $699 per person/do Single supplement $269 Book by October 15th for a $50 per couple discount! Few forget their first glimpse of Crater Lake on a clear summer’s day—21 square miles of water so intensely blue it looks like ink, ringed by cliffs towering up to 2,000 feet above. Mt Mazama erupted and the collapsed caldera and melting waters formed a lake more than 1,900 feet deep, the deepest lake in the United States. Wildflowers, along with hemlock, fir, and pine, recolonized surroundings. Black bears, bobcats, deer, marmots, eagles and hawks returned. Now it’s your chance to visit the gem of the Cascades. Begin with a scenic train journey from Seattle to Eugene. Overnight at a gorgeous hotel and after a hearty breakfast, we will make the ascent to Crater Lake for a wonderful two night stay. Spend at least a half day touring the 33-mile Rim Drive, enjoying its many overlooks. Thanks to some of the cleanest air in the nation, you can see for almost 90 miles in every direction. After being so close to heaven we will pack up and take the train home–happy, relaxed and at peace with the world. September 9-15, 2015 New York City 7 days $2799 per person/do Single supplement $1249 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $200 per couple discount! Frank Sinatra himself claimed “If you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere”–and indeed New York lives up to all expectations. From Chelan. The next day we’ll cruise to remote Stehekin for an overnight at the lodge. See the way the locals live in this community accessible only by boat or float plane. Don’t settle for run-of-the-mill when you deserve one-of-a-kind—just when you thought you had lake vacations all figured out, this escape washes up to exceed your expectations. the moment you see the Manhattan Skyline silhouetted against the harbor–you’re hooked; an adrenaline junkie’s paradise. Join Alki Tours on an exciting trip to New York City. Stay 6 nights at the Sheraton Hotel Manhattan in the heart of Time Square. Enjoy orchestra seats at an award-winning Broadway show, see some of the world’s greatest artistic achievements at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, cruise to Ellis Island and see the Beacon of Freedom, the Statue of Liberty; wander along the wall of devastation at Ground Zero, get pumped up at Wall Street, and visit the “Top of the World” in the Empire State Building. We pull out all of the stops on this 7 day tour. September 9-11, 2015 Overnight in Lake Chelan and Stehekin 3 days $499 per person/do Single supplement $179 Lakeside retreats can seem selfexplanatory—you retreat to a lake, after all. But things get a lot more interesting when that body of water is one of the most remarkable in the world: the 1,500-footdeep Lake Chelan. “Lake Chelan, often compared to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, is a true natural wonder, warm as any summer beach at one end, glacier-chilled and full of Kokanee salmon at the other,” says The New York Times. “The most productive apple orchards in the country cling to the sunny hillsides in the dry part, while moss-covered homesteads and the state’s only one-room schoolhouse await the explorer’s eye near Stehekin.” The first night is spent on the shores of September 17-19, 2015 Harvest time in Walla Walla, rail the Columbia Gorge and jet boat Hells Canyon 3 days $699 per person/do Single supplement $199 Book by October 15th for a $100 per couple discount! This trifecta of fun combines the wine country, Hells Canyon and the Columbia Gorge. In the sleepy southeastern corner of Washington state, a quiet revolution is under way. Meet some of the passionate (even obsessed) vintners, chefs, and farmers who are making Walla Walla this country’s next great wine destination. While Walla Walla brims with antiques, charming shops and vineyards, the real action takes place an hour north in Lewiston, Idaho. Here we will experience the “end of the road”, by hopping on a jet boat for a thrilling tour into Hells Canyon. The Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America–deeper than the Grand Canyon and punctuated with sheer rock walls, white water and wild life. Your adventure continues as you board Amtrak’s Empire Builder with a stunning trip through the Columbia River Gorge. See the mighty Bonneville Dam, Beacon Rock, and 620-foot-high Multnomah Falls. Upon arrival in Vancouver, WA, our motorcoach awaits to whisk us back to Seattle. Tour includes wonderful hotels, full day jet boat cruise, deluxe motorcoach transportation, and many meals. Hop Aboard! Our most popular Rail Trips...Rail across Canada, Trains across Colorado and New England fall foliage FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 43 September 15-23, 2015 Rail to LA and sail on the Ruby Princess Why did the 2 elephants cross the river? Because they had their swim trunks on! 9 days $1699 per person/do Single supplement: Call Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! Here’s a great opportunity to leave town and head for some sunshine. Join Alki Tours for this fun tour that combines Amtrak’s famous Coast Starlight train, with a Baja California cruise and lots of fun surprises! Start by boarding the Coast Starlight in Seattle and head south through Redwood forests to a magnificent coastline. Amtrak will pamper us with all meals included. After dinner, fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the train and whistling rails. Enjoy a second day of rail with the scenic beauty of the California Coast. Arrive in Los Angeles and our pre-cruise begins as we board the Queen Mary for the night! She may never leave the dock, but this wonderful treat will give us a peak into cruising past as we enjoy the luxury of an earlier era. After a hearty breakfast onboard, have time to explore the Coast Starlight, a night on the Queen Mary, a night in Hollywood and 4 nights on the Ruby Princess. Everything is included on this wonderful holiday. September 25, 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 2015 New England’s fall foliage by rail 8 days $2299 per person/do Single supplement $525 Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! See page 23 September 26-October 7, 2015 Danube Rivercruise– $1000 less than our competitors! 12 days As low as $3999 per person/do Single supplement: Call Includes round-trip airfare, cruise and transfers Book by October 15th for up to a $1000 per couple discount! See pages 24-25 September 27-October 1, 2015 Amazing deal– Disney Dream Cruise from Vancouver to San Diego FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 44 the Queen Mary before boarding Princess Cruise Line’s Ruby Princess, which will be our home for the next four nights. A fun and comfortable Grand Class Cruise Line, The Ruby will be a place to relax and enjoy the sunshine as we cruise between the ports of Los Angeles, Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. We will explore Hollywood. Enjoy a festive farewell dinner and restful night’s sleep before re-boarding the Coast Starlight home. Trip includes: overnight accommodations on 5 days Starting at $899 Single supplement: Call Includes air and transfers Book by October 15th for a $100 per couple discount! Your dreams will come true as we depart Seattle for Vancouver, BC for an unforgettable 5-day cruise to San Diego on the Disney Wonder. This luxury liner has 11 massive decks, and 950 cast & crew members to cater to your every need from dawn until dusk. The food, service, rooms, activities and entertainment are delivered with the attention to detail that Disney is so famous for! Imagine state-of-the-art theatres with live shows and first-run movies; Broadway-caliber, song-and-dance spectaculars; a vast array of uniquely themed bars, nightclubs and lounges. The ship features an elegant spa, hair salon and state-of-the-art fitness center–providing the finest in personal care. Past clients say, “Once you go on this cruise you will never be able to go on another cruise line because this one is exceptional”. Trip includes your airfare, cruise, meals, entertainment and transfers. Ports of call in Vancouver, Victoria and San Diego. Bring your family and friends. They will love you for it! October 3-9, 2015 New Mexico’s Balloon Fiesta, Taos and Santa Fe 7 days $1999 per person/do Single supplement $565 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $100 per couple discount! See the mother of all events as the blue New Mexico sky is transformed into a kaleidoscope of color at the International Balloon Fiesta. During the mass ascension more than 1000 balloons in all shapes and colors float like a newly-opened toy box dispensing its goods into space. Spend 2 nights soaking up historic Albuquerque before weaving our way past artists living in isolated mountain villages and colorful adobe houses along the High Road to Taos. Get a glimpse into the past at holy site Chimayo, and Taos Pueblo, a community that has been inhabited by descendants of the same tribe for over a thousand years. After 2 nights discovering Taos, soak up the stunning southwest scenery on the Toltec and Cumbres narrow gauge railway. We save the best for last as our travels continue with 2 fantastic nights in Santa Fe. A local guide will show us the highlights... see the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase, St. Francis Cathedral and the colorful Town Plaza. Sign up now because space is disappearing faster than the balloons. October 22-29, 2015 Peru’s Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca 8 days $2999 per person/do Single supplement $410 Includes round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! Peru is a country oozing with passion. If you say the word Peru slowly, it slides around in your mouth like expensive whisky; sweet, hot and sensual. That’s how the country itself feels. Peru’s sensuality, mood and emotions are always bubbling away right at the surface. This fully-guided, eight day trip introduces you to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. Spend two days exploring this mountaintop village carved from stone, and see the remains of temples, houses and baths all surrounded by indescribable scenery. A knowledgeable guide brings the mountain fortress to life, detailing the history and culture of this ancient place. The expedition highlights include: Lima’s Plaza Mayor and Gold Museum: Cuzco, the Temple of the Sun and the fortress of Sacayhuaman; a train journey along the beautiful Urubamba River on the way to Machu Picchu; and the giant stones of the Ollantaytambo fortress. This unbeatable price includes: round-trip airfare from Seattle, 6 nights first-class hotels, many meals, an Alki Escort as well as a local Peruvian expert. Ask about our 4 day extension to Lake Titicaca to explore the fascinating floating reed islands of the Uros people. Call us to help create a unique company or group event! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 45 October 31-November 19, 2015 A Roman holiday by rail and cruise three continents case come to life: ocean, mountains, desert, plains, waterfalls and wildlife 20 days Starting at $3299 per person/do Single supplement: Call Includes land, train, cruise and round-trip airfare Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! Tune into Alki Tour and Travel Talk with co-host Claire Nolan on KIXI AM880, every Sunday at 10:30 am for the latest info on tours and travel Dreaming of how to pack a mélange of top travel thrills and cultural treats into a 3 week vacation? You’ve found it! This 20-day tour by air, rail and cruise will surround you with the romantic canals of Venice, the Renaissance in Florence, the must-see sights of Rome and then cruise the deep blue waters of the Atlantic to ports of call in Morocco, Spain and the shimmering Canary Islands. This incredible holiday includes: roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Venice and returning from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle. Two wonderful nights in Venice; a train trip to Rome, 2 days in Rome and then a 15-night luxury cruise aboard Celebrity’s ship the Constellation. Ports of call include Rome, Florence, Cartagena Spain, the Canary Islands, Morocco and Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy 20 days of fun in the sun, while eating the finest foods, enjoying world-class entertainment and wonderful company. This all inclusive trip is a steal at only 169 dollars per day! October 19-November 1, 2015 Dazzling South Africa and Swaziland FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 14 days $2999 per person/do Single supplement $657 Land Only Book by October 15th for a $150 per couple discount! 1.800.895.ALKI See one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth roaming free as nature intended. No cages, no bars. FALL Experience the astonishing beauty and consummate adventure that captures the magnificence of four distinct nations. It’s nature’s show- UPDATE PAGE 46 extraordinaire. It’s Southern Africa, where diversity reigns and where visitors are welcomed as never before. Our trip includes Cape Town–ranked one the world’s most beautiful cities. A jeep game safari at Kruger National Park, a water safari at St. Lucia Estuary, 16-mile-long Blyde river Canyon, Soweto, former home of Nelson Mandela and a special overnight in the Kingdom (country) of Swaziland. Alki Tours 1 Day Deals Book any day tour online and receive a $10 discount!* *One-time discount only. Does not include Snow Train. September 25, 2014 SOLD OUT! NEW DATE October 22, 2014 New Day Northwest, Ray’s Boathouse lunch and tour MOHAI $69 per person Join Margaret Larson and various guests; authors, musicians, fitness and health experts, celebrities and sports stars as we celebrate what’s great about the Northwest. After the show we’ll head to Ray’s Boat House for a fabulous lunch. Finally lets see the new exhibits at the Museum of History and Industry. September 28, 2014 Salmon Bake at Kiana Lodge and Bloedel Reserve $94 per person Join us for some fun as we ferry to Bainbridge Island. Begin with a tour through Bloedel Reserve. The lush gardens, meadows, ponds and history will inspire you. Next we’re off to Kiana Lodge. The name means “Garden of the Gods” and you’ll see why when we feast in a lovely restaurant surrounded by trees and water. Enjoy incredible salmon, clams, rosemary potatoes, coleslaw, fresh vegetables, homemade rolls and chocolate scones with raspberry sauce. October 2, 2014 Baker and Mt. Shuksan, the most photographed mountain in the United States. A gourmet lunch is included! Mama Mia! October 9, 2014 Washington Wine Stomp $99 per person Leave the driving to us as we head over Chinook Pass to see Yakima’s great wine harvest. Along the way, enjoy lunch at Whistlin’ Jacks Lodge. Located in the mountains along the Naches River, this is one of the most unique places you will ever dine. After lunch, we’ll continue east to see the workers harvest grapes in the fields and sample some of Washington’s finest wines. October 11, 2014 Leaf Peepers dream… Get Crackin’ at the Mt. Shuksan, Mt. Baker Port Angeles Crab & the Ring of Fire and Seafood Festival $89 per person Here’s a Nice Idea... An Alki Tours Gift Certificate lets you give a unique and memorable gift to a loved one. $94 per person Are you a leaf peeper but embarrassed to admit it? Well, you can surround yourself with your own kind on this tour. In the middle of the fall peepers from all over the Northwest creep out to see the foliage spectacle in the Cascades. Up north there is a sleeping volcano overrun with deciduous trees. You’re getting Jump on a ferry for a scenic trip to Port Angeles’ scenic waterfront for the big show! Events include cooking demonstrations, the “graba-crab” crab derby, more than 50 local arts and crafts booths, family activities, environmental education programs, and great live music on the Festival stage. The highlight of Crabfest is an old-fashioned crab feed complete with large kettles of fresh local Dungeness crab, sweet corn and organic cole slaw. A wine and beer garden will offer tastings by the Olympic Peninsula Winery Association and a selection of Northwest craft beers. FOR MORE excited aren’t you? Leaf peepers go mad over the incredible display of colors, as we wind our way along the Nooksak River to the Mt. Baker Visitor Center. Be sure to have your camera loaded as we ascend the highway up to Artist Point; you will be able to capture views of both Mt. October 16, November 19, 2014 OR January 14, 2015 INFORMATION, EACH DATE IS A DIFFERENT DESTINATION! 206.935.6848 Mystery Tours $89 per person C’mon, hop on board! Where’s your sense of adventure? This trip isn’t for control freaks–just fun people PLEASE CALL 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 47 that like a little mystery in their lives. Think of these trips like a present– you wouldn’t want to receive them unwrapped would you? Includes lunch. October 24, 2014 Beauty and the Beast at the Paramount $139 per person Not sure Alki’s Roman Holiday tour is a travel masterpiece? What, do I have to paint you a picture? Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and November 12, 2014 Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Hotel and the Gates Foundation $89 per person Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea in the Georgian restaurant at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The hotel features high ceilings, Palladian windows and spectacular chandeliers making the perfect setting for Afternoon Tea. Tea includes your choice of Fairmont Tea, mixed berries, finger sandwiches and sweets. Next, enjoy a fascinating tour of the Gates Foundation and learn how they are helping causes worldwide. November 27, 2014 A Kiana Lodge Thanksgiving $99 per person Photo: Joan Marcus the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Includes orchestra seats, a wonderful dinner and deluxe motorcoach transportation. November 5, 2014 Holiday shopping in Vancouver & Culinary Academy FOR MORE $99 per person INFORMATION, A fun and festive day awaits as we PLEASE CALL journey north to Vancouver, BC to 206.935.6848 holiday shop in this chic city while taking advantage of the great 1.800.895.ALKI exchange rates. Our day will include a 4-course Christmas feast at the F A L L renowned Culinary Academy and shopping at all of the hot spots… Granville Island, Robson Street and Gastown! UPDATE PAGE 48 Thank the gods for this lovely feast as we travel to Kiana Lodge for Thanksgiving by motorcoach. Kiana Lodge is so gorgeous that many films and magnificent magazine shoots have taken place here in what Native Americans call “the Garden of the Gods”. Pamper yourself in the 6 acre waterfront haven surrounded by tall firs and fragrant cedars. The historic main lodge with leaded glass windows and a huge crackling fire is where we will indulge in our dinner. Be prepared for raspberry-glazed turkey, countrystyle stuffing, lodge potatoes, panroasted vegetables, sweet potato rolls, homemade pumpkin pie with whipped cream, mulled cranberry cider and coffee or tea. Magnifique! November 30, 2014 Play it Again Santa– Seattle Men’s Chorus with guest Linda Eder at Benaroya Hall $99 per person Who better to highlight all of the campy, fun, and … well …gay apparel we have to wear during the holiday season than Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC)! Dress up in your favorite holiday sweater and join in the celebration! This rip-roaring show for the whole family will have you dancing in your seat while you experience holiday favorites, along with smash new hits! Includes transportation great seats and dinner. in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small”, decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos. Don’t miss this record-breaking Broadway hit this holiday season. Includes transportation, lunch and orchestra seats to this fabulous show! November 30, 2014 Holiday cruise on the Fraser River Paddlewheeler in Vancouver, BC $109 per person Whether you want to join in “A Christmas Sing-a-long,” or relax with a complete Turkey Buffet, this Paddlewheeler Cruise can provide you with all the trimmings to make this your most Happy Holiday! December 4, 2014 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Paramount $139 per person Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three-time Tony Award winning director Jack O’Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative team in this delightful musical production.. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for December 6, 13 OR 20, 2014 Leavenworth Snow Bus $69 per person REFER A FRIEND! Get in the holiday spirit as we travel over the mountains to Leavenworth’s Treelighting Festival. Smell chestnuts roasting on an open fire, see carolers strolling through the streets and watch as the entire town is illuminated in one fell See back cover swoop at dusk. On the way home, imbibe in some holiday cheer. Enjoy shopping and lunch on your own in this festive town. And save $50 on your next extended tour! December 6,13 OR 20, 2014 Santa Express to the Zoolights $89 adults/ children $69 A magical day awaits as we board the Christmas train bound for Tacoma. With bells ringing and carolers singing were sure to be seeing St. Nick on the train. If your child has been good, the jolly old man has a beautifully wrapped package awaiting (if not, a lump of coal). The Cascades train will wind along the tracks on its way to Tacoma. Then Santa and his elves whisk you away to Pt. Defiance Zoo to rendezvous with the reindeer. Delight your senses with a dazzling display of half a million colored lights shim- FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 49 What’s big, grey and has 3 ugly stepsisters? Cinderelephant! mering in the night. See the huge replica of Mt. Rainier and cross through a myriad of lights into a dreamland of giant spiders! In the early evening our magical, holiday bus carries us home. The tour includes: One way train transportation, deluxe motorcoach transportation a hearty snack, Santa, elves and admissions! December 6,13, OR 20, 2014 A holiday tradition– Leavenworth Snow Trains! Starting at $179 per person FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 50 A trip to the North Pole isn’t in the cards this Christmas. But who needs negative temps and tons of travel, when you can join us on the only daylight train to the Christmas town of Leavenworth to see the annual Lighting Festival. The fun begins as you board the train, cozy into your seat and enjoy a continental breakfast. The scenery outside will compete for your attention onboard the train as oompa-pah bands, carolers, magicians and Santa perform through the aisles. Upon arrival in Leavenworth, the fun continues in the streets of this Bavarian mountain town, that’s dressed up to look and feel, as The New York Times wrote, “a bit like the interior of a snow globe.” We’ll take in the season as we roam around this “perfect place to spark the holiday spirit,” where horsedrawn carriages glide down the roads, carolers stroll, and vendors sell delicious holiday fare. Later, we’ll gather for the highlight of the day: In one truly magical moment, the entire town will become illuminated in a synchronized display that rivals the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree (and is a whole lot more charming). After, re-board the train where dinner, more entertainment, hot chocolate and our fabulous staff awaits to make your Christmas wishes come true. December 7, 2014 Yappy howlidays on the Lake $59 per person–dogs are free :) Once again, it’s all paws on deck... this time in December to enjoy an exclusive, canine-friendly cruise on Lake Washington as part of a Northwest holiday tradition since 1949: the Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival. Every year, the Argosy Christmas Ship sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, over 45 in total. Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances to these communities, all broadcast via a state-of-the-art speaker system. On shore, thousands of people gather around roaring bonfires anticipating the arrival of the Christmas Ship and on the water, a parade of boats, all lit up in festive holiday lights, follow in its wake. As part of this annual tradition, you and your canine companion will cruise aboard the Goodtime II to enjoy the holiday season with your hound. Sip on champagne while your pooch is treated to hors d’oeuvres. Get a photo of your four-legged matey with Santa Paws himself. And, howl along with the carolers as they sing their festive songs. This is a cruise only. You and your pooch need to meet at the Leschi Marina at 5pm and will return at 7pm. Take me! I’ve been very good this year. December 10, 2014 Holiday lights at Thornewood Castle and Zoolights $94 per person This holiday trip is an Alki Tours exclusive- no other Tour company is able to go to Thornewood Castleso be one of the lucky few. See the single largest holiday light display in the Puget Sound area and the only one of its kind. First tour Thornewood Castle which has been beautifully decorated for the holidays. Next, Point Defiance Zoo and Aqua-rium is blinding with over a half million lights in all colors of the rainbow–brilliantly illuminating the trees, pathways and buildings. In addition, we’ll see over 100 larger-than-life replicas of many zoo animals. A wonderful dinner is included. December 12, 2014 Warm Beach holiday lights and dinner theater $89 per person Every year the Lights of Christmas festival illuminates Warm Beach, where dazzling light displays can be explored on foot or in a wagon pulled by draft horses. Along the way enjoy the sounds of Victorian carolers, visit the three performance stages with a variety of live music and holiday booths. Finally settle in for an elegant 6-course meal and a wonderful holiday theater performance. This trip sells out quickly so don’t delay. December 14, 2014 Teatro Zinzani’s Beaumount & Caswell in Hacienda Holiday $179 per person The dynamic duo of Beaumount and Caswell return for an adventure that will take them south of the border! Show business couple, Clifton Caswell and Vivian Beaumount, are set to headline once again at the Ha-Ha-Hacienda and reunite with the owner, Diego Griego. As the oft-married/ divorced pair prepare to renew their vows during this annual holiday, Diego senses all is not well in paradise and sees an opportunity to rekindle a romance with Viv. The arrival of the bon vivant team has also ignited the passions of many within the club including an ‘on point’ fortune teller with a sultry concoction to share, a pair of high flying poets hoping love will take them to new heights, a bad boy bartender who juggles bottles while breaking hearts, and a tango dancing couple that burn the floor (and so much more) with their sultry moves. With a combination of fast-paced repartee, slapstick humor, and musical comedy this Hacienda Holiday is not to be missed! This matinee show includes round-trip transportation and fabulous seats for a funtastic show! December 18, 2014 Don’t Miss This One... Islands of New England See page 40 Christmas parade of boats and dinner at Anthony’s $99 per person The Spirit of Seattle is the Official Christmas Ship and is decorated with hundreds of shimmering white lights and festive holiday garland. Aboard the ship, some of the finest Northwest choirs sing holiday greetings. These performances are broadcast via speakers to people gathered at bonfire sites along the route. On the water, other decorated boats join in the festivities by following the Christmas Ship, forming the largest holiday flotilla in the world. Enjoy transportation to the boat, a festive 21/2 hour cruise and holiday dinner. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 51 January 30, 2015 Dirty Dancing at the Paramount $159 per person DON’T FORGET... To Book EARLY for discounts! Dirty Dancing—The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. ” London’s Sunday Express says “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” January 17, 2015 A mountain sleigh ride, lunch and Leavenworth’s Bavarian Ice Festival $94 per person Join us for some old fashioned fun as we journey east to Leavenworth for a Snowy Mountain Sleigh Ride. Experience the joy of winter with sleigh bells ringing, glistening snow, frosty air, open meadows, and snow covered trees. The draft horses are as gorgeous as the cowboy’s steering them. Enjoy lunch at King Ludwig’s before you’re bundled in thick blankets and the boys crack the whip and we’re off on a beautiful journey. Sip some hot cider before FOR MORE we head into Leavenworth to enjoy INFORMATION, the Bavarian Ice Festival. Later, we’ll PLEASE CALL head over the pass for home. 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 52 February 12, 2015 Northwest Flower and Garden Show and lunch at the Columbia Tower $89 per person Western Washington winters may seem long and dreary, but you know you can start looking forward to spring when it’s time for the annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show. This is the third largest flower show in North America. The display gardens are the heart and soul of all world-class flower shows. Highlights include 24 different display gardens, a container garden exhibition, and a “Flora Fantasia” display. You can also enjoy seminars and a marketplace. After, enjoy a fabulous lunch at the top of the Columbia Tower. February 22, 2015 Rail to Chuckanut Manor for Sunday brunch $94 per person All aboard the Cascade for one of the nation’s most scenic rail trips. Upon arrival in Bellingham, a deluxe motorcoach will take you to Chuckanut Manor for a fabulous luncheon. Indulge in a feast while soaking up the out-of-this-world views of Samish Bay. Sunday Champagne Brunch Glass of Champagne or Sparkling Cider Fresh Fruit, variety of salads, Eggs Benedict Chef’s Scramble, Omelet & Pasta Station, Cold Poached Salmon, Grilled Samish Bay Oysters, Home Fried Potatoes, Waffles, French Toast, Crepes, Cinnamon Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Bacon & Sausage, Carved Roast Beef and Carved Baked Ham. March 7, 2015 Captain Whidbey’s Ship of Fools lunch and the Penn Cove Mussel Festival $89 per person Grab your muscle shirt and we’re off to Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove Mussel Festival. Take a historic walking tour of this darling town, watch mussel cooking demonstrations, the daily mussel eating competition, and then board the Glacier Spirit for a Penn Cove Mussel Farm boat tour. You will finally get the answer to that burning question- where do mussels come from? Next, we’re off to Captain Whidbey’s for a fabulous lunch. Get some pics at Deception Pass before we motor on home. March 26, 2015 7:30 pm show - Dinner March 29, 2015 1:00 pm show - Lunch Mamma Mia! $149 per person Over 50 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! May 3, 2015 - 1:00 pm show - Lunch May 7, 2015 - 7:30 pm show - Dinner The Phantom of the Opera $179 per person Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new pro- duction of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, will come to Seattle as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before.” This Phantom features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. You save BIG with an Alki Tour, and that ain’t peanuts... but I wish it were! July 11, 2015 - 2:00 pm show - Lunch July 30, 2015 - 7:30 pm show - Dinner Wicked $179 per person Back by “popular” demand. Variety calls Wicked “a cultural phenomenon,” and it continues to break box office records across North America. Winner of over 50 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times). Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete–and completely satisfying–musical in a long time” (USA Today). FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI FALL UPDATE PAGE 53 Tour Conditions We Love Groups! Alki Tours offers lots of bonuses to groups of 15 or more, plus: • Maximum value, guaranteed prices & outstanding experience • Round-trip transportation to/from your group’s pick-up location • We custom design fabulous itineraries • Want to travel for FREE? get a group and call us to find out how!! Office Hours Mon – Fri 9am-5pm PST Dates closed in 2014– Nov. 27-28, Dec. 23-25, and Dec. 31-Jan 1. Reservations Reservations can be made by phone @ 206935-6848 or online at www.alkitours.com. Confirmation will be mailed within 2 business days to your address on file. If you do not receive your confirmation within 1 week please call Alki Tours as space may be released without notice. Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of your deposit. After final payment, a paid in full confirmation will be mailed out for overnight tours only. For tours involving planes, trains or cruises please provide your legal name and birthdate as listed on the identification you will be using on the tour. If your ticket does not match your identification you could be denied boarding. Form of Payment Check or cashiers check should be made out to Alki Tours Inc. and mailed to: Alki Tours 6417-A Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle WA 98136. Please note currency fluctuations may apply to published rates. All taxes, fuel surcharges, security charges and any other taxes, charges or fees imposed by airlines, airports, governments etc. are not included in tour price. Advertised prices include a 4 percent cash discount. If payment is not made by check, please add 4 percent to the final balance. Gift Certificates Gift certificates are good toward purchase of any tour offered by Alki Tours and are not redeemable for cash. Lost or stolen gift certificate cannot be replaced or credited. Late bookings Tours booked within 30 days of departure may incur a late fee of $50 per reservation in addition to overnight delivery charges. Passports & Visas FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 206.935.6848 1.800.895.ALKI A valid US Passport is required for all international travel. Your passport should be valid for 6 months from your scheduled return date of travel. For information on applying for a US Passport visit www.alkitours.com and click on the travel information button on the bottom of the home page. Non US passport holder should check with their consulate for travel requirements. It is the responsibility of the passenger to obtain all the necessary travel documents required for entry into any foreign country. PLEASE NOTE: MYSTERY TOURS MAY REQUIRE PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Tour Escorts FALL UPDATE PAGE 54 Most tours are fully escorted. Alki Tours reserves the right to substitute a local guide for tours falling below 20 passengers. Cruises are generally unescorted for numbers below 15 passengers. Airline Tickets Name changes or substitutions are considered cancellations and penalty fees apply. Tickets are purchased in group/bulk and mileage may not be available on all tickets. Airline tickets are capacity controlled and may not be available at the advertised rate for late bookings. Alki Tours will automatically request aisle and adjacent seats for those traveling together but cannot guarantee seat assignments. Alki Tours is not responsible for airline baggage fees. Pickup times & Locations One-Day tours–Pickup times & locations are determined 3 days prior to departure. Once set, we will call you with the exact time & location closest to your home. Overnight tours–The pickup times & locations are determined 2 weeks prior to departure. Once set, they will be included in your travel documents and mail to you. For the benefit of the group, we pick up at the three locations most convenient for the majority of the passengers traveling on that particular tour. The following are the most common locations: Shoreline Senior Center, Bothell Landing, Northgate, Coleman Ferry Dock, West Seattle, Fife, Olympia, Southcenter Ramada River’s Edge, Bellevue or Kirkland, Special pickups can be made for groups of 15 or more in the Seattle area and 20 or more in some outlying areas. Refund will not be made because your requested location was not chosen as a pickup for the tour you are signed up for. One-Day Tours After final payment has been made we will call you with your pick-up time and location three days prior to departure. If we are unable to contact you it is your responsibility to contact Alki Tours for this information. Pick-up times and locations are also posted on www.alkitours.com if you forget your time. No refund will be given for missing your pickup for any reason. 31 days or more prior to departure full refund minus any non refundable tickets or guarantees*. No refund for cancellations 30 days or less to departure or non-appearance the day of departure. *Tickets on the Leavenworth Snow Train and Stampede Pass Train are not refundable once purchased. Phone fees for any kind of payments taken by phone are not refundable. Overnight Land Tours A deposit will be due 7 days after booking. Final payment due 75 days prior to departure. We will mail out your travel itineraries and all of your travel details 7 to 14 days prior to departure. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE, medical and baggage insurance when making the initial deposit for your tour, in order to give yourself peace of mind and to provide for any unforeseen circumstances. Contact Alki Tours for details at time of booking. Land tours 2 days and longer, refunds are based on full tour price. 100% REFUND UP TO 75 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. 74-61 days prior to departure 75% refund 60-41 days prior to departure 50% refund 40-31 days prior to departure 25% refund No refund for cancellations 30 days or less to departure or non-appearance the day of departure. Phone fees for any kind of payments taken by phone are not refundable. Tours WITH Airline Tickets In addition to the cancellation policies listed in our brochure and flyers, any penalties assessed by the airlines are the responsibility of the passenger. It is important to remember that airlines tickets are confirmed 30-90 days prior to departure. Tickets are subject to airlines policies and are generally not refundable or transferable (no name changes) after purchase. Fuel surcharge may be added to tours with airfare included up to 30 days prior to departure. Alki Tours is not responsible for any additional fees (including baggage charges) assessed by airlines. Cruises, Trains and International Tours Space cannot be confirmed until a deposit is received. Since all Cruise & Train companies have different policies governing cancellations please contact Alki tours for policies specific to your trip upon booking. Please note: Currency fluctuations may apply to advertised rates up to 10% of tour price. General Policies Cancellations must be received IN WRITING to affect any credits or refunds. Cancellations will be determined on the date received in our office. Refunds cannot be made on unused tours, transfers or individual features voluntarily cancelled/omitted by the passenger. All other refunds will be made for the value of unused features, less applicable cancellation penalties. Complimentary Home Shuttle Pickup For tours that include round trip airfare, Alki Tours will arrange Round-trip shuttle service to the airport from your home within the Seattle area if requested at time of booking. Your pickup location will be the address listed on your invoice unless otherwise noted on your invoice. Shuttle Express is an independently operated company. Alki Tours will schedule services to pick you up as a courtesy for your convenience. It is your responsibility to call Shuttle Express immediately at the number listed on your documents if your shuttle is late or if you have any concerns regarding your transfer to/from the terminal. You are responsible for arriving at the airport in time to make the flight. Changes to your pickup location made within 30 days of departure will result in a $25 fee per change. Hotels The name of each hotel will be provided in a detailed itinerary with your final documents. Due to limited hotel capacities, Alki Tours Inc. will occasionally substitute a hotel of similar quality other than those listed rather than change or cancel your itinerary. Responsibility The Tours outlined herein will be carried out under the management of Alki Tours, Inc. (herein referred to as “the Company”). The Company acts only as agent for hotels, carriers, independent contractors or suppliers to passengers engaged in carrying, accommodations and providing other services to passengers. The Company does not assume any responsibility nor shall it be liable for any loss, cancellation, costs, delays, irregularity, accident, injury, or damage to person or property damage, loss or theft of baggage and personal effects arising from or in connection with such services. The Company reserves the right to cancel or alter any itinerary, tour, accommodation as conditions require. In the event the Company is unable to provide the confirmed accommodation, it will endeavor to arrange substitute accommodations and any difference in price will be adjusted accordingly. If substitute accommodations are unavailable, the amount paid for accommodations will be refunded. The Company reserves the right to withdraw the tour for any reason before departure date, in which the amount paid to the Company will be refunded. Rates quoted are based on current tariffs at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by Alki Tours of Seattle, WA and any dispute shall be governed by Washington State law & subject to the jurisdiction of the County of King in Washington State. In calculating the cost of your trip, Alki Tours has relied on your consent to these terms & in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. MEMBER Tipping Guidelines Day Trips: $2-$3 per person for the escort and driver. Extended Trips: $4-$6 per person per day. Additional recommendations will be provided in your travel documents. Alki Tours “NO GROUCH” Policy We reserve the right to not accept or retain as a tour passenger any person whose condition or behavior impedes the operation of the tour or affects the rights, welfare or enjoyment of the tour by other passengers. To be determined solely by Alki Tours. Extra Cost Provision As on any trip, inclement weather and other conditions beyond our control may prevent or delay departure of a scheduled airline, ship, train or motorcoach. If as a result you must book an extra hotel night all costs are solely your responsibility, not Alki Tours Inc. or any other supplier. WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Alki Tours reserves the right to withdraw, change, amend or omit these policies at anytime without notice. 206.935.6848 Copyright 2012 Alki Tours Inc. All rights reserved. Layout copy and design are service or trade marks of Alki Tours Inc. Washington State Seller of Travel 601-433-609 & 601-901-435. FALL 1.800.895.ALKI UPDATE PAGE 55 PAID Seattle, WA Permit No. 6892 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE We’ve got tours you will find NOWHERE else! In this Fall Update you will find 6 journeys that are only offered by Alki Tours... • Downton Abbey for 2015 • Tickets to Oprah • Cuban International Jazz Fest • Overnight Getaway with Your Dog • Mariners Spring Training with Players and Coaches Dinner • Exclusive, peak-season Danube River cruise charter See page 3 Enter to WIN... Our “Where am I?” Contest! 6417-A FAUNTLEROY WAY SW SEATTLE, WA 98136 Downton Abbey Danube River Cruise October 29-November 1, 2014 $50 First Time & Loyal Traveler Discounts!* Best of Catalina, Halloween on the Queen Mary and J. Paul Getty getaway SEE PAG E 27 4 days $999 per person/do Single supplement $369 We offer loyal travelers a way to earn travel savings through our Refer-aFriend Program. Each new customer you refer that travels with you on a tour 6 days or longer, will earn you $50 towards your next journey. They’ll receive our Update brochures, along with a First-Time Traveler Savings Credit good for $50 on their next journey! Call us for details. For reservations: 1.800.895.ALKI or www.alkitours.com