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update - Alki Tours

Update
WINTER
2016
First-Class Tours and Cruises at Fabulous Prices!
Book by March 11th
and save up to
$600
on select tours!
WIN 2
FREE
DAY TRIP
SPOTS!
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41 NEW
TOURS INSIDE
Including
HAWAIIAN
CRUISE!
Alki Tours. Because traveling
to Antarctica and winging it
usually doesn’t work.
Let’s leave “winging it”
to the birds.
At Alki Tours, we believe in the Boy Scout motto
“Be Prepared!”. And prepare we do, with over 20
years of scouting out each destination we journey
to. We make sure all of the travel i’s are dotted and
t’s are crossed, so you don’t have to.
It can be little things, like knowing where the good
restaurants are, or BIG things like making sure all
of your required paperwork is in order. Yes, even
down to what to wear (or NOT wear) in the
varied climates we will travel to.
While traveling without a guide can be “adventurous”,
walking into a Japanese restaurant and ordering the
Cherry Blossom Meat will become a rude awakening
when you discover it’s raw horse! That’s where a
good tour guide would have come in handy, don’t
you think?
So, if you would like to travel–without unpleasant
dining, or other surprises–give us a call at 1-800895-ALKI. Our helpful, friendly, courteous and kind
travel associates will do their best to earn their
merit badges by giving you great service and sound
travel advice!
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.
I wouldn’t lick
that if I were you,
Mrs. Jones!
We don’t build fires or pitch tents. But we know our way around this campground
called earth, and can help keep you clear of travel mistakes.
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Win 2 day trip tickets
playing our Facebook
“Where am I?” Contest!
The Alki Tours
Difference...
Alki Tours is giving away 2 more spots on any day
trip (excluding Snow Train) for the first person who
solves our winter “Where am I?” Contest. Each
Monday, from February 15th thru March 14th, we
will post a new clue on our Alki Tours Facebook Wall,
leading to the tour answer we are looking for. The
clue will be up on the wall at 12 noon, Seattle time.
Unbeatable Value
If you think you know the answer, simply reply in the
comment area beneath the clue. First correct answer
WINS! There was no winner last time–we fooled
everyone–where the correct answer was our
Bullets Over Broadway tour (all clues were related
to Woody Allen and his movies).
There’s no purchase necessary to win. Just log-in
Mondays for another photo hint. All images will
connect to a tour in this Update. So, here you go
with your first clue...
At-Home Pick-Up
Our service begins at your home:
On tours with flights, we offer
FREE pick-up in the Seattle area.
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
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.
Where am I ?
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.
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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 Seattle
to Washington, DC area
• 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 Alexandria, VA
ONLY
$1999 pp/do
The bottom line...
DATES: April 13-18, 2016
6 days
PRICE: $1999 per person/do
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $725
Includes round-trip airfare!
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Aloha! 15 night
Hawaiian Islands cruise
 
Thinking of a trip to the Aloha State? Cruising on the Star
Princess is an exceptional way to explore Hawaii’s island
chain. A cruise provides a relaxing option for visiting the
majority of Hawaii’s tropical ports without all the arduous
island-hopping via plane. Plus, there’s nothing quite like sailing around Hawaii’s islands and soaking in dramatic coastal
vistas by day and glimpses of lava flow by night.
Travelers dreaming of a cruise to Hawaii will find plenty of
options, too. This is a fantastic deal. Includes a 15 night
cruise to see all of the islands, transfers to Vancouver BC, all
of your meals and onboard entertainment!!!
It’s included...
• Motorcoach transportation
• 15 night cruise onboard the
Star Princess
• Ports of call:
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Kauai, Hawaii
- Maui, Hawaii
• All meals on ship
• All entertainment on ship
• Fully escorted and narrated so
you won’t miss a thing
15 Nights aboard the Star
Princess
The bottom line...
DATES: April 29-May 14, 2016
16 days
Starting at
$1449
pp/do
PRICE: Starting at $1449 per
person/do
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Starting
at $1299
Cruise only
UPGRADES:
Outside starting at $375 pp
Balcony starting at $1050 pp
Cruise taxes & fees: $170
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$100 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
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Charleston,
Savannah and
Jekyll Island
It’s included...
• Free shuttle from your Seattle
area home to SeaTac Airport
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 on Jekyll Island. 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.
• Round-trip airfare from
Seattle to Charleston and
Jacksonville to Seattle
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 w/ Christ Church
• 2 nights charming Savannah
• Tour of Savannah’s beautiful
squares and the country’s largest historic restoration
• View sites from Forrest Gump
and Midnight in the Garden of
Good and Evil
ONLY
$2599 pp/do
• Dinner at one of Savannah’s
favorite restaurants, The Lady
& Sons
you won’t miss a thing!
3 Nights Charleston
2 Nights Savannah
2 Nights Jekyll Island
The bottom line...
DATES: May 4-11, 2016
8 days
PRICE: $2599 pp/do
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Cruise Alaska and
the Inside Passage
It’s included...
 
Stop, relax, unwind and be pampered on a 6-day cruise to
the Great White North. Cruise the US and Canadian Inside
Passages on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas. Along
the way indulge in fabulous cuisine, gambling, exciting
shows and spa sessions. You will have a front row view of
the immensity of the mountains, the abundant wildlife
and the adorable towns. Uncover the Tlingit cultures in
Ketchikan, and the Grizzly Bear habitat in Prince Rupert.
All of this and more in 6 beautiful days.
• Motorcoach transportation
to Vancouver, BC
• 5 nights cruising aboard the
Radiance of the Seas
• All meals and entertainment
on ship
• Ports of Call: Vancouver, BC;
Prince Rupert, BC; and
Ketchikan, AK
5 Nights Radiance of the Seas
The bottom line...
DATES: May 15-20, 2016
6 days
Starting at
PRICE: Starting at $699 pp/do
$699 pp/do
UPGRADES: Outside $179 pp
Balcony $427 pp
Taxes and fees $118
ONLY
Royal Caribbean $599
4-night cruise
from Seattle–On Sale!
pp/do
 
Is it adventure you seek, or a restful retreat from life on
land? Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas is home to
an array of innovations that give you whatever type of
vacation you desire. For adventure, climb a rock wall that
overlooks the sea, enjoy the ice rink or mini-golf course.
If it’s zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing
Vitality Spa. Liven up your nights on the Royal Promenade,
with parades, dancing, and duty-free shopping deals. Bring
some friends and enjoy spacious public areas, enhanced
staterooms, and a spectacular three-story dining room.
Escape from it
all as our shuttle whisks you
away to board
the Explorer of
the Seas for 5
unforgettable
days. Trip includes shuttle transportation, 4 night cruise,
all of your meals and entertainment, ports of call in
Victoria and Nanaimo. You can’t afford to stay home!
It’s included...
• Roundtrip motorcoach transportation to the pier in Seattle
• 4 night cruise onboard the
Explorer of the Seas
• All meals on ship
• All entertainment on ship
4 Nights
on the Explorer
of the Seas
The bottom line...
DATES: May 16-20, 2016
5 days
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Call
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Rail across Canada
and Niagara Falls
 
For many decades,one of the ‘must-do’ 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 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.
It’s included...
• Free round-trip transportation
from your Seattle area home
to SeaTac Airport
• International airfare from
Seattle to Toronto, Canada
• 2 nights first-class hotel
accommodations in Toronto
• 4 nights aboard VIA Rail–
Silver & Blue Class service with a
private section with upper and
lower berths
• all meals onboard the train
• Welcome reception and
breakfast in Toronto
• Toronto city tour
• Excursion to Niagara Falls
• All hotel taxes & GST on
applicable items
2 Nights in Toronto
4 Nights VIA Rail’s Canadian
with sleeper
The bottom line...
ONLY
$2499 pp/do
DATES: May 17-23, 2016
7 days
Upgrade to private
berth $555 pp/do
Includes rail and airfare!
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Trains across Colorado
 
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.
It’s included...
• Complimentary at-home
pick up in the Seattle area
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
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
...and much more!
1 Night
1 Night
1 Night
1 Night
1 Night
2 Nights
Denver
Colorado Springs
Alamosa
Durango
Grand Junction
Denver
The bottom line...
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$100 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
DATES: June 18-25 OR
September 10-17, 2016
8 days
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New York City, cruise
on the Queen Mary 2
to Halifax and 4th of July
in Boston Harbor!
 
Join us for a very rare opportunity to enjoy a short trip
aboard the grandest and most opulent ocean liner of our
time, Cunard’s RMS Queen Mary 2 on the perfect summertime getaway to Atlantic Canada and Boston. Our holiday
begins in grand style at a four-star hotel in New York. The
next day, we will sail out of New York’s stunning harbor,
past the Statue of Liberty, heading north to Halifax, Nova
Scotia for a day visit.
After Halifax, we steam south to Boston to view the Boston
Harbor fireworks show. July 5th is spent at sea, giving
you time to explore the many amenities of Queen Mary 2
including the Canyon Ranch at Sea Spa, the largest ballroom
afloat, the largest library afloat and the only ocean-going
Planetarium! There are acres of open deck, swimming
pools, grand dining and more choices of enjoyment than
most small cities. Queen Mary 2 does very few ‘short’ cruises
and this is a rare chance to sample this extraordinary ship
without spending a huge amount of time or money. While
there are many ordinary cruise ships, there is only one
Queen Mary 2, heir to a proud tradition first established by
the original Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth and we invite
you to join us on this spectacular holiday.
Starting at
$2699 pp/do
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$75 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
It’s included...
• Free round-trip transportation
from your Seattle area home to
Sea Tac Airport
Seattle to New York
• Lovely overnight hotel accommodations in New York including all taxes and breakfast
• Luggage handling and transfers from the hotel to the ship
• 6 day cruise on the
Queen Mary 2
• Welcome exclusive cocktail
party on the Queen Mary 2
for Alki Tours guests
• All of your entertainment and
meals and sightseeing while on
board the ship
• Transfer from the pier to the
airport after the voyage
1 Night New York
5 Nights Queen Mary 2
The bottom line...
DATES: June 30-July 6, 2016
7 days
PRICE: Starting at $2699 per
person/do
UPGRADES: Outside–starting
at $350 pp IF AVAILABLE
Balcony–starting at $1000 pp
Includes roundtrip airfare!
Cruise taxes & fees: $176.76
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Canadian Rockies,
Calgary Stampede,
VIA Rail, grizzlies &
cruise to Ketchikan
It’s included...
• Complimentary shuttle from
Sea Tac Airport
• Airfare from Seattle to Calgary
and Ketchikan to Seattle
 
A trip jam-packed with thrills rolls out like this….
Fly to Calgary, Alberta and enjoy front row tickets to the
Calgary Stampede. See the highlights of Banff National
Park before heading through the Icefields Parkway. There,
you will board a snowcoach and ascend a glacier 1000 feet
thick. Next, overnight in majestic Jasper National Park. The
following afternoon board Via Rail for a stunning two day
first-class rail journey to Prince George and Rupert.
• Cruise on Alaska Marine
Highway
After a lovely night in Prince Rupert, we will board a
boat and take a trip of a lifetime to see Valley of the
Grizzlies–home to the highest concentration of Grizzly
Bears in the U.S. Later, we will board the Alaska State
Ferry for a scenic cruise up the Inside Passage to Ketchikan,
Alaska. Watch for whales, eagles and porpoise. After
visiting the fabulous sights of Ketchikan, we will fly
back home.
• Calgary Stampede and show
ONLY
$2599 pp/do
• 7 nights quality hotel
accommodations
transportation
• 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches,
2 dinners
• Canadian Rockies including
Jasper, Banff and Icefields
Parkway by Snow Coach
• 2 days daylight rail from
Jasper to Prince Rupert
• Misty Fjords National
Monument narrated cruise
1 Night
1 Night
1 Night
1 Night
2 Nights
1 Night
Calgary
Jasper National Park
Banff
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Ketchikan
The bottom line...
DATES: July 10-18, 2016
9 days
Includes airfare, rail and cruise
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Pricebuster rail
to Glacier Park
It’s included...
 
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
• 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
2 Nights Empire Builder
1 Night Many Glacier Lodge
1 Night Glacier Park Lodge
The bottom line...
DATES: July 11-15 OR 23-27
5 days
Available Upgrades: Deluxe
Amtrak Sleeper with private
bathroom–$445 per person
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$50 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
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Heli-hiking in the
Canadian Rockies
(Bugaboo Mountains)
It’s included...
• Complimentary transfer
to Sea Tac airport
 
THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE BEST TRIPS OF YOUR LIFETIME!
Seattle to Calgary
So, what is heli-hiking? The way this works is that the lodge
is built way up in the mountains in the middle of nowhere
(but actually in the heart of beauty) and you fly, by helicopter, each day to a new mountain range or panorama. Each
“mission” involves you walking along the ridges and down
through the valleys prioritizing whatever your interests are–
be it a casual mountain stroll, flowers and fauna, glaciers
or towering spires. You can be any age and in any physical
shape. This trip is for everyone. I took my family on this trip
and my mother actually had 2 newly broken ribs at the time
and still said it was one of the best trips of her life.
• All transportation, including
10-12 helicopter flights
A heli-hiking vacation combines adventure with private
rooms in remote, alpine lodges and fantastic food. It is
unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Alki
Tours and Canadian Mountain Holidays have teamed up
to provide you with a hiking trip off the beaten path and
accessible only to a lucky few. With comfort and safety as
the highest priority, we hike during the day in the Columbia
Mountain range of British Columbia with our highly-trained
guides and spend our evenings relaxing in our lodge and
enjoying each other’s company by the fireplace.
There are 33 guests in the lodge with 22 warm and
friendly staff on-site. They were awarded the National
Geographic ADVENTURE Magazine’s Best Heli-Adventure
Company on Earth!
• 5 nights wonderful hotel
accommodations
• Daily hiking or walking with a
professional certified mountain
guide
• Use of top-quality hiking
equipment, including boots,
jackets, walking poles, water
bottles and day packs
• 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3
dinners
1 Night in Banff
1 Night in Calgary
3 Nights at the Bugaboo Lodge
The bottom line...
DATES: August 19-24, 2016
6 days
Includes round-trip airfare and
10-12 helicopter flights
ONLY
$3499 pp/do
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Pricebuster New York
City...my kind’a town
It’s included...
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 the moment you see the Manhattan Skyline silhouetted against the harbor–you’re hooked;
an adrenaline junkie’s paradise.
• Round trip airfare from
Seattle to New York
 
Join Alki Tours on an exciting trip to New York City.
Stay 6 nights 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 seven
day tour.
ONLY
$2799 pp/do
• Free round-trip shuttle from
your home (Seattle area) to
SeaTac Airport
• 6 nights hotel accommodations
by a licensed NY guide
transportation
2 lunches, 2 dinners
• 1 Broadway show
• Sightseeing includes:
- Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
- Wall Street & Ground Zero
- Empire State Building &
Rockefeller Center
- 9-11 Memorial
6 Nights Times Square
The bottom line...
DATES: August 25-31, 2016
7 days
Includes round-trip airfare
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$600 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
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Russian River cruise
St. Petersburg to Moscow
 
Step back in time when joining one of our Russian cruises.
Many of our cruises offer comprehensive tours of Moscow,
Russia’s fast moving capital with a huge variety of historic
sites including the Kremlin and Red Square as well as indepth tours of St. Petersburg, the former Imperial capital
of Russia –a beautiful and mysterious northern city with its
dreamy palaces and its courtly, European atmosphere. You
will visit many of the museums and historical sites of both of
these cities.
There are two sides to Russia: great cities Moscow and
St. Petersburg, and quaint Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl
and Uglich. On this river cruise, spend several days touring
the cities’ important landmarks: Moscow’s Kremlin, Red
Square, St. Petersburg’s Catherine Palace, Peter & Paul
Fortress and the Hermitage, and also discover the history
and culture of Russia’s heartland.
Starting at
$3299 pp/do
It’s included...
• Free round-trip shuttle transportation from your Seattle
area home to Seatac airport
Seattle to St. Petersburg and
Moscow to Seattle
• 7 night, first-class river
cruise on the MS Mistislav
Rostropovich
• Cruise porterage; all transfers
and port fees
• Entrance fees
• 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6
lunches & 7 dinners
• Special Features:
- Choice of wine for dinner
- Russian vodka tasting on board
7 Nights MS Mistislav
Rostropovich
The bottom line...
DATES: September 23October 1, 2016
9 days
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Starting
at $1499
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$100 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
Actual vessel similar to shown
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Mackinac Island’s
Grand Hotel and rail
through the fall colors
in Agawa Canyon
 
It’s included...
• At home pick up in the
greater Seattle area
Seattle to Chicago
• All transfers & luggage handling
Bask in the brilliant glow of autumn as you travel by train,
horse-drawn carriage and coach on this 8-day sightseeing
tour of Chicago, Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth and the
Agawa Canyon tour. Begin with a night in Chicago to see
the highlights of the city. Next we’ll explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. See the Music House
Museum with its one-of-a-kind collection of rare antique
musical instruments. Embark on a stunning rail journey
through Agawa Canyon during peak autumn colors.
• 1 night accommodations in
Chicago with sightseeing tour
of the “windy City”
Spend two unforgettable nights at the Grand Hotel–the
crown jewel of Mackinac Island. Explore the island by
horse-drawn carriage. Next, see Bavarian Frankenmuth
with its 19th century covered bridges, Bavarian shops
and of course we’ll see the Bronner’s–the world’s largest
Christmas store. Includes round-trip airfare, most meals,
sightseeing and gorgeous hotels.
• 2 nights at The Grand Hotel
• Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes
National Lakeshore
• Visit the Music House Museum
• Full-day, narrated scenic rail
excursion through Agawa Canyon
during autumn foliage time
• 1 night at the Bavarian Inn
Lodge in Frankenmuth
• Explore Frankenmuth
• Visit Bronner’s Christmas
Wonderland
1 lunch, 4 dinners
1 Night Chicago
1 Night Taverse City, Michigan
2 Nights Sault Ste Marie,
Michigan
2 Nights Grand Hotel
1 Night Frankenmuth
The bottom line...
DATES: September 23-30, 2016
8 days
ONLY
$2599 pp/do
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$50 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
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Pricebuster New
Mexico’s Balloon
Fiesta, Taos & Santa Fe
 
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 ascention more than
1000 balloons in all shapes and colors float like a newlyopened toy box dispensing it’s 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.
ONLY
$1999 pp/do
It’s included...
SeaTac Airport
• Round-trip airfare to
Albuquerque, New Mexico
• 6 nights lovely hotel accommodations
• International Balloon Fiesta
• Sandia Peak Tram
• Taos, New Mexico touring
• Trip on the Cumbres and
Toltec scenic railroad
• Sightseeing in Santa Fe
• 4 dinners, 6 breakfasts
and 1 lunch
• All sightseeing as mentioned
2 Nights Albuquerque
2 Nights Taos
2 Nights Santa Fe
The bottom line...
DATES: October 1-7, 2016
7 days
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$100 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
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Pricebuster
New England 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. The diversity will amaze you, and the fall colors,
white steeple churches, covered bridges, and sugar shacks will
leave you speechless. Travel by train and motorcoach during
the day and nights are spent at gorgeous hotels!
Here’s a brief outline of the tour’s itinerary...
Day 1–Boston
Upon arrival, transfer on your own to our lovely hotel in
the Boston area. After checking in, you are invited to join
your Great Train Escapes tour director for a 7 pm welcome
reception–a wonderful way to meet your traveling companions before your jaunt through New England.
Day 2–Boston/ Kennebunkport, Maine
Your grand tour begins as you see the highlights of Boston.
On the agenda is the famous Old North Church where Paul
Revere got the signal to start his famous ride. Stop at the USS
Constitution, and visit Faneuil Hall. Enjoy the colorful sights
and shopping at Quincy Market with time for lunch at one of
the quaint local restaurants. In the afternoon, travel north to
Maine and the seaside community of Kennebunkport.
Day 3– Kennebunkport/ Cog Railway/North Conway
This morning board our deluxe motorcoach for a stunning
journey to New Hampshire. The panoramas are unprecedented as you enter the White Mountain National Forest–
laden with lakes and forests covered with orange and redleafed foliage. A highlight awaits as you board Mt. Washington’s Cog Railway. The magnificent views and sounds of a
steam locomotive in action and some of the steepest railroad
tracks in existence combine to make this one of the world’s
best railroad journeys. Overnight in the North Conway area.
Day 4–North Conway/Franconia Notch/Stowe Vermont
Have cameras in hand for a legendary day as you continue
your rail journey over Crawford Notch to Fabyan Station.
During this train trip see some of the most spectacular
scenery in the East, featuring sheer bluffs, steep ravines,
cascading brooks, streams, and wide mountain vistas.
Feel the nostalgia as you travel the same route that
the first trains ascended over 120 years ago. This
afternoon, we enter Vermont, the most rural of all
New England States. See a kaleidoscope of colors
in leaves of yellow, orange, red and green,
which compliment the picturesque farmlands,
picture-perfect villages and covered bridges
on the way to Stowe, a mountainous ski
village in the heart of Vermont.
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ONLY
$2299 pp/do
Day 5–Stowe/Mystic Seaport
Enjoy a scenic drive through Stowe before boarding Amtrak’s
Vermonter as you journey by rail through three states!
Travel along the spine of the Green Mountains where marble
is mined and 150,000 gallons of maple syrup is harvested
annually. Enjoy the captivating commentary as your expert
guides highlight the history and folklore of the Connecticut
River Valley. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel near the
historic whaling stations of Mystic Seaport.
Day 6–Mystic Seaport/Newport, Rhode Island/Cape Cod
In Mystic, experience life in a thriving 19th century New
England seaport village. Discover trade shops, galleries and
a world-renowned collection of tall ships. Next, board the
motorcoach for a short trip to Newport, the yachting capital
of America and playground of the rich and famous. A tour
along Ocean Drive showcases the many mansions. Enjoy a
tour through The Breakers, Vanderbilt’s turn-of-the-century
mansion with its lavish furnishings and decor. Later, cross
over the canal to Cape Cod for our overnight stay. Dinner this
evening is a traditional New England lobster bake.
Day 7–Cape Cod, Boston
Enjoy a leisurely morning before boarding the Cape Cod
Central Railroad. See why the romantic notions of adventure
and discovery lured many Cape Codders to the sea as you
wind by quaint cottages, cranberry bogs and picturesque
sand dunes. This evening, join your tour director for a festive
farewell dinner. Overnight in the greater Boston area.
Day 8–Boston
After a hearty breakfast, take time to reflect on the exciting
memories you’ll cherish from your travels through New England’s glorious fall foliage, before your flight home.
MAINE
BOOK BY
MARCH 11 FOR A
$100 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
VERMONT
Stowe
North Conway
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
• Travel bag and MORE!
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 24, 25;
October 1, 2 OR 8, 2016
8 days
CO
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Land only
Grand Canyon
Ta
Gallup
Kennebunkport
Phoenix
NEW
HAMPSHIRE
STOPS/
TRANSFERS
M
ARIZONA
RAIL ROUTES
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
CONNECTICUT
MOTORCOACH
ROUTES
R.I.
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Hyannis/
Cape Cod
M
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Newport
Mystic
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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,
Vienna &
Budapest!
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An Alki Tours Exclusive–Peak
Season Charter of the Newly
Appointed Amadeus Royal
It’s included...
• Free round-trip shuttle
to SeaTac Airport
• Round trip airfare – Fly into
Prague, return from Budapest
• 3 nights in Prague
• 8-day cruise on the Amadeus
Royal river cruise ship
Amadaus Royal Suite
• Ports of call in Prague, Passau,
Linz, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna,
Bratislava and Budapest
• All of your meals on cruise,
including wine with dinner
transportation
Amadaus Royal Cabin
3 Nights in Prague
7 Nights Amadeus Royal
The bottom line...
12 days
PRICE: As low as $3999 pp/do
UPGRADES: Mozart deck,
French balcony or suite: Call
Port charges and fees: $215
Includes airfare and cruise
Cruise Schedule
DATE
10-7
10-7
10-8
10-8
10-8
10-9
10-10
10-10
10-11/12
10-13
DAY
Fri
Fri
Sat
Sat
Sat
Sun
Mon
Mon
Tue-Wed
Thu
CITY
ARRIVE
Passau
Linz
3:30 p
Melk
7:00 a
Dürnstein
1:30 p
Vienna
11:30 p
Vienna
Vienna
Bratislava
8:00 a
Budapest
8:00 a
Budapest
DEPART
9:00 a
9:00 p
11:30 a
6:00 p NOTES
Eve. in port
Abbey tour
Walk tour
City tour
3:00 a
7:00 p
9:00 a
City tour
Night cruise
Disembark
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Smoky Mountains fall
foliage, New Orleans,
Memphis & Nashville
 
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.
It’s included...
SeaTac Airport
Seattle to New Orleans and
Knoxville to Seattle
• 2 nights in the Great Smoky
Mountains including a scenic
ride on the Great Smoky
Mountain Railroad
• Sightseeing in Nashville
including the Country Music
Hall of Fame, RCA Studios and
Studio B.
• Reserved seats at the Grand
Ole Opry
• Sightseeing tours in Memphis
including Beale Street and
Graceland
• Sightseeing in New Orleans
including the New Orleans
Cooking School and a paddlewheel cruise on the Mississippi
• 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ONLY
$2399 pp/do
2 Nights
2 Nights
1 Night
2 Nights
New Orleans
Memphis
Nashville
Gatlinburg
The bottom line...
8 days
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Peru’s Machu Picchu
and Amazon extension
 
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 the Amazon.
ONLY
$2999 pp/do
It’s included...
• Free round-trip transfer from
SeaTac Airport
Seattle to Lima; Round-trip
from Lima to Cusco
transportation
• 6 nights superior first-class
hotel accommodations
• Round-trip first-class train
from Cusco to Machu Picchu
• All transfers and entrance fees
• 2 dinners, 4 lunches and
6 breakfasts
• All in-flight meals
• Locally guided
• 12 meals
• Fully narrated and escorted
2 Nights
1 Night
2 Nights
1 Night
Lima, Peru
Cusco
Sacred Valley
Aguas Calientes
(Machu Picchu)
The bottom line...
8 days
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$150 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
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The food and
music of Cuba!
It’s included...
• Roundtrip airfare from
Miami to Havana
Just 90 miles from U.S. soil, the island of Cuba has remained
mysterious to most Americans. On Alki Tours educational
“People to People” programs to Cuba, you’ll learn firsthand
how Cuba’s indigenous, African and European roots blend
seamlessly to create one of the world’s most fascinating
cultures.
Discover why this tiny island has long been the epi-center
for Latin literature, music, and dance (cha cha cha, rumba &
salsa). Visit the gorgeous home of Ernest Hemingway, enjoy
historic walks through old Havana, meet and converse with
the locals and visit the colonial towns, quaint villages and
schools of this once forbidden land. Don’t miss this unique
and possibly once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel to Cuba
legally with Alki Tours.
• U.S. Treasury Department
license and letter of authorization, Visa and health insurance
in Cuba
• All transportation by private
air-conditioned vehicle as noted
in itinerary
• 15 Meals: 6 breakfasts,
6 lunches and 3 dinners
• Private airport transfers
with guide
• Private English-speaking
guide daily
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as per mentioned in the
itinerary
ONLY
$4399 pp/do
1 Night
Crown Plaza
Miami Airport
6 Nights Hotel Nacional
The bottom line...
8 days
from Miami!
Does not include $30 departure
tax and $75 Cuban Visa
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Arizona’s trains including
Grand Canyon, Sedona
and Verde Canyon
 
A good train ride provides stunning scenery, high adventure
and a bit of nostalgic romance. Sound good? Then join us
as we head to Arizona and visit the highlights of the Grand
Canyon State.
Journey aboard the Grand Canyon Railway to the edge of
the awesome Grand Canyon so you can experience the beauty of the National Park. Rail through Verde Canyon– billed as
Arizona’s longest running nature show–in first-class comfort
aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad. See Montezuma Castle
National Monument, an ancient Indian dwelling carved into
a limestone cliff. Relax with a day at leisure in Sedona for
shopping and exploring on your own, or take an optional
Jeep tour. Explore the old mining town of Jerome. Includes
round-trip airfare, beautiful hotel accommodations, 8 meals,
all of your sightseeing and fully escorted and narrated so
you won’t miss a thing.
ONLY
$1999 pp/do
It’s included...
SeaTac Airport
Seattle with airport transfers
• Experience two of Arizona’s
scenic rail excursions:
- The Grand Canyon Railway
- The Verde Canyon Railroad
• Experience the breathtaking
beauty of Grand Canyon
National Park
• Visit Montezuma Castle
National Monument
• Narrated trolley tour of
Sedona
• Lowell Observatory in
Flagstaff
• Visit the old mining town
of Jerome
• 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners
1 Nights Grand Canyon
1 Nights Williams, AZ
3 Nights Sedona
The bottom line...
6 days
BOOK BY
March 11 FOR A
$100 PER COUPLE
DISCOUNT
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Unbelievable Deals on
Long & Short Getaways
March 6-15, March 13-22
OR March 20-29, 2016
Mysteries of Copper
Canyon by rail
Do you like to
take Train Trips?
These symbols will
quickly help you
find Alki Tours
fun-filled rail trips.
Check out our train
tours website at
www.great
trainescapes.com
10 days
$1999 per person/do
Single supplement $500
Land Only
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.
We’ve even thrown in some aquatic
scenery, as we also cruise on the Sea
of Cortez. Every day is a highlight!
April 12-13 OR August 15-16, 2016
Mystery overnight tour
FOR MORE 2 days
INFORMATION, $289 per person/do
PLEASE CALL Single supplement $89
206.935.6848 This could be one of the best pres1.800.895.ALKI ents ever–a magical journey into the
unknown for 2 days and 1 night.
Enjoy guaranteed excitement and
W I N T E R fun with friendly travelers just like
you! Includes transportation, superb
hotel accommodations, breakfast,
and dinner.
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April 13-18, 2016
Cherry Blossom Parade
in Washington, DC
6 days
$1999 per person/do
See page 4
April 13-23, 2016
Holland tulips and
castles with Bruges
and Belgium
11 days
Starting at $3999 pp/do
Single supplement: Call
River cruising with us along the Rhine
means gliding past fairy-tale castles
and picture-book villages… sampling
brews and sausages in a biergarten…
contemplating the craftsmanship
inside a Gothic cathedral… meeting the vintners whose wine you’re
tasting on a visit to their vineyards,
and meandering through gorgeous
gardens. So many delights lie along
the Rhine and Moselle rivers – let us
share them with you on a 10-night
cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard MS Amadeus. From the
Netherlands to Switzerland, through
Germany, France and Luxembourg,
see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle
with jet setters in Baden-Baden;
check out the ancient university
town of Heidelberg, Remagen–rich in
World II history, and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel, Trier and
Cochem. Pay tribute to those who
fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the
Luxembourg American Cemetery and
Memorial; get a true taste of Europe
with regional specialties, local wines
and folk traditions; and enjoy an
exclusive special dinner at a historic
venue surrounded by vineyards overlooking the Rhine in Germany. It’s all
waiting for you aboard our enchanting Rhine-Moselle river cruise. And,
of course, the world famous Tulips.
You will love this trip.
April 22-26, 2016
San Antonio 125th
annual Spring Fiesta
5 days
$1999 per person/do
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 treelined 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 hand-crafted 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 wildflowers scenic country drive, baggage
handling, AFC Vacation Manager,
and round-trip airport transfers.
*Departure operated in conjunction
with our TAP Partners.
April 22-May 11, 2016
The best Panama
Canal itinerary
19 Days
Starting at $3299 pp/do
Includes airfare
Call us to
help create
a unique
company
or group
event!
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–Island
Princess. 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;
Los Angeles; and finally Vancouver.
Trip includes your airfare, a 18-day
cruise, all of your meals and entertainment on board ship!
FOR MORE
INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL
206.935.6848
1.800.895.ALKI
WINTER
UPDATE
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April 28-May 6, 2016
Rail on the Coast
Our
Starlight to LA and
Specialties sail home on the
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!
Crown Princess
9 days
Starting at $1699 per person/do
Get on board for a fun getaway
that includes a little bit of sunny
California, a little bit of the Pacific
Northwest, and a whole lot of fun.
This fabulous escape begins on the
newly refurbished Coast Starlight.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL
206.935.6848
1.800.895.ALKI
WINTER
UPDATE
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16 days
Includes cruise and transfers
See page 5
Book by March 11th for a
$100 per couple discount!
May 4-11, 2016
8 days
$2599 per person/do
See page 6
You’ll see
everything with
our professional
tour directors and
local tour guides.
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)
15 night Hawaiian
Islands cruise–
round trip from
Vancouver–on Sale!
Savannah, Charleston
& Jekyll Island
SEE
Everything
we take care
of you
April 29-May 14, 2016
May 7-8, 2016
Get settled in your sleeper accommodations and the sit back, relax and
enjoy as we wind our way to LA. See
sights you will never see any other
way than by train. The beauty of
dining and quality of cuisine while
on board will astound you. Traveling by train is so much fun. With
great food, great sights, great drinks
and great company…what more
could you want? The next day we’ll
check into the Queen Mary for an
elegant stay and tour of this historic
ship. In the morning we will head
to the Crown Princess for a cruise up
one of the world’s most beautiful
coastlines to Vancouver, BC. Pamper
yourself with entertainment, food,
wine, trains and ships in 9 days. Ports
of call are fabulous! Including Los
Angeles and San Francisco, California; Astoria, Oregon; Victoria and
Vancouver, British Columbia. Upon
return, our motorcoach awaits for a
quick trip home. This trip includes
all of your accommodations, all of
your food and entertainment for a
remarkable price.
Rail to Vancouver
and sail on the Ruby
Princess–On sale!
2 days
Seattle has its fair share of people
who live the life of the rich and
famous. But if you’re not so loaded
that a loss of $7 billion in one year
would be more than a minor blip on
your financial statement, you can
feel like a high roller for one night
on the Ruby Princess. With swimming
pools, a health spa, casinos and
Broadway-style entertainment this
will be one enchanting evening. Enjoy a ride on Amtrak’s Cascade train
to Vancouver B.C. where we will hop
the sky rail to the cruise ship terminal
and board the Ruby Princess. Snuggle
into your stateroom and enjoy the
amenities of your floating resort.
All meals and entertainment are
included on the ship.
May 15-20, 2016
Cruise Alaska and
Inside passage
6 days
See page 7
May 16-20, 2016
Royal Caribbean
4 night cruise from
Seattle–on Sale!
5 days
$599 per person/do
See page 7
May 17-23, 2016
Rail across Canada
and Niagara Falls
7 days
$2499 per person/do
Private berth upgrade $555 pp/do
Includes rail and airfare
See page 8
May 21-23, 2016
Northern Quest Resort,
Spokane Lilac Festival
and cruise on Lake
Coeur d’ Alene
3 days
$499 per person/do
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
Don’t miss
this one!
Danube
River
Cruise
See page 20
May 20-22, 2016
Springtime at
the Oregon
Garden Resort
3 days
$379 per person/do
Join us for a memorable 3-day getaway as we head south to Oregon’s
Wine Country to stay at a gorgeous
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.
head to Coeur d’Alene for a scenic
lake cruise. Includes transportation,
2 nights fab rooms, sightseeing,
and more!
June 1-2, 2016
Whale watching
and Wild Cards at the
Silver Reef Casino
2 days
$289 per person/do
FOR MORE
INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL
206.935.6848
1.800.895.ALKI
Expect a high-rolling good time on
this fun 2-day getaway. There is
something unabashedly over-the-top
WINTER
about the Silver Reef casino–even
above and beyond it being a place
where the brave risk losing a lot of
money in hopes of gaining more.
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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.
And as gaming culture becomes
increasingly popular, the casino experience has grown into far more than
blackjack and slots. The casinos have
morphed into a mecca involving fantastic food, luxurious spas, golf courses and world class entertainment.
Enjoy it all with a fabulous night at
the Silver Reef casino–known for its
in-your-face view of Mount Baker.
All of your meals, gorgeous hotel
accommodations, $10 dollar slot play
and $5 table match play are included.
After a fun-filled night, we’ll head to
historic Fairhaven for a different kind
of fun. All aboard for a deluxe whale
watching cruise. Listen to wonderful
commentary and enjoy a home style
BBQ Chicken lunch with all of the
extras and dessert. This trip puts the
“F” in fun and includes everything...
June 2-9 OR August 11-18, 2016
The Wild West of
Yellowstone,
Mt. Rushmore &
Jackson Hole
8 days
Includes airfare
Listen up, The Black Hills are a callin’: It’s time to strap on your spurs,
What’s Not Included saddle up, and git goin’. Visit the
Country departure/
incredible national parks of Wyoentry taxes may not be
ming, Montana, and South Dakota.
included in some cases.
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.
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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
Country Park. We include airfare,
hotel accommodations, 13 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.
June 7-8, 2016
4-star overnight at
Clearwater Resort
and casino hop
2 days
$169 per person/do
When you walk into Clearwater
Casino Resort, you’ll notice that the
standard rooms are really not so
“standard”. Trademarked-for-comfort bedding with 7 layers of luxury
complete with down bedding and
350-thread count linens, 32” LCD
TVs, plush robes and walk in showers. The rooms have been built to
achieve 4-Diamond status, although
other amenities will woo you away
from your room. Get your discount
gaming package and find a seat
at one of the many table games
including Pai Gow, Blackjack, Poker,
Craps and Roulette and more than
1300 video slots; swim in the zeroentry 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.
June 8-14 OR September 8-14, 2016
Maine ports-o-call
7 days
$2499 per person/do
Includes round trip airfare
Here’s how it will go: You’ll say to a
friend, “We’re taking a vacation in
Maine.” Before you can continue,
you’ll be interrupted by a barrage
of talk about lobstermen and saltsprayed air and a resort on a cliff. On
this incredible tour visit the land of
rocky coastlines, pine trees, lobster
traps, lighthouses and maritime
history. Travel in style, spending two
an event like none other! A great
overnight tour begins with a train
trip to Portland. Once in the city,
enjoy a luncheon cruise along the
Willamette River. Next, check into our
lovely hotel–centrally located so you
can enjoy the festivities in town! The
next day, celebrate the nation’s second largest floral parade. You’ll have
a chance 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 12-18, 2016
Majestic Sierra Parks
by train–Monterey,
Yosemite, Sequoia
and Kings Canyon
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7 days
$2599 per person/do
nights at the Westin hotel in Portland, Maine; 2 nights at the Grand
Hotel in Bar Harbor; and 2 nights in
Boothbay Harbor. See Kennebunkport, Nickels Sortwell House in
Wiscasset, Mr. Battie at Camden Hills,
Acadia National Park, the Farnsworth
Museum, Boothbay Harbor cruise
and the Thomaston Maine State
Prison Store. *Operated with our
Travel Partners.
June 10-11, 2016
Rail to the Portland
Rose Festival
2 days
$359 per person/do
Whoever said “Life isn’t a bed of
Roses”, clearly hasn’t seen this tour.
In 2016, the Rose Festival will celebrate
108 years of tradition and innovation–
This first-class, 7 day getaway begins
with a short flight to LA. Spend a fun
day seeing the sights of Hollywood.
The next day, live like a movie star as
you board our private, deluxe dome
rail car. Enjoy lovely meals onboard
including wine and cocktails from
LA to Monterey. Along the way we
will visit 3 National Parks; Yosemite, Kings Canyon and the Sequoia
Redwoods. Highlights include the
Monterey Aquarium, Cannery Row,
17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Carmel
by the Sea, John Steinbeck Country
and lunch at his boyhood home.
Includes 13 meals, private rail travel
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June 15-17, 2016
Canada’s Harrison
Hot Springs Resort &
Hell’s Gate Tram
3 days
$389 per person/do
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
Do you really
need 12 pairs
of shoes for a
6 day tour?
No. You are
not Kim
Kardashian.
travel to coastal fishing communities
to meet the friendly and hospitable
people of today. Boat tours provide
the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, depending on
the time of the year, icebergs! Sample local food and drink to become
an honorary “Newfoundlander”!
*Departure operated in conjunction
with our TAP Partners.
June 18-25 OR
Trains across Colorado
8 days
$1999 per person/do
See page 9
just as sumptuous: two nights at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Relax and
unwind in the hot mineral pools at
the resort, which was the first of its
kind in British Columbia. Trip includes
transportation, 2 nights hotel, buffet
breakfast each morning, Afternoon
Tea, a 5-course dinner in the Copper
Room and Hell’s Gate. Hell’s Gate is
nature at its most magnificent. At
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!
June 20-July 1, 2016
Shanghai and highlights of Japan cruise
13 days
Single suppl. starting at $1499
Cruise only
Call us for group air rates
Ahh, Asia. How we love you so…
and how to even begin to describe
the sheer spectacle of ancient
June 17-29, July 1-13,
OR July 15-27, 2016
Circle Newfoundland
& Labrador tour
13 days
$3599 per person/do
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temples wedged between soaring
skyscrapers? Or lush green islands a
stone’s throw away from the sights,
sounds, and smells of pulsating cities? It’s this weird, wonderful, and
bewildering juxtaposition of East
meets West, traditional versus modern, opulent wealth paired with farflung villages, which is so exciting
to millions of travelers from all over
the world. It’s also why you should
come with us to Asia. Put your seat
in the locked and upright position
and were off to exotic Shanghai.
After a dazzling night, board
Royal Caribbean’s luxury liner the
Quantum of the Seas. Unpack once
and indulge in all the ship has to
offer. With a greatest hits list of
Asian cities like Shanghai, China;
Sapporo Island, Tokyo, Nagoya,
Kobe and Miyazaki, Japan. We will
show you the best of Japan for less
than $140 dollars per day including
your cruise, all of your meals and
shipboard entertainment. Cheers to
a journey of a lifetime!
June 10-12, 2016
Salt Spring Island– The San Juans
of Canada
3 days
$499 per person/do
This is a red hot deal. Two nights
on gorgeous Salt Spring Island. Meander the island visiting the Island’s
brewery, local gardens and the
colorful market. Includes deluxe
motorcoach transportation, 2 nights
lovely hotel accommodations, most
of your meals, great sightseeing,
local guides and fully escorted and
narrated so you won’t miss a thing!
June 30-July 6, 2016
New York City, cruise
on the elegant
Queen Mary 2 to
Halifax and 4th of July
in Boston Harbor!
7 days
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July 4-5, 2016
Rail and sail to the
largest fireworks
display west of the
Mississippi
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2 days
$359 per person/do
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
Willamette River. After an elegant
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charts around here?
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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.
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July 10-18, 2016
Canadian Rockies,
Calgary Stampede,
Via Rail, Grizzlies,
Inside Passage and
Ketchikan
9 days
$2599 per person/do
Includes airfare
See page 11
July 11-15 OR 23-27, 2016
Rail to Glacier Park
5 days
See page 12
July 17-18, 2016
Sequim Lavender
Festival and overnight
at Manresa Castle
2 days
$279 per person/do
Fields of lavender. Sunshine.
Picture-perfect farm houses. Whitecapped mountains in the distance.
No, you’re not in southern France–
you’re in Sequim, on Washington’s
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of this sweet-smelling herb annually
during its peak bloom season in
July. The Sequim Lavender Weekend includes a day of lavender farm
tours, community fairs, and other
special events. The 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. 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, dinner, tour and shopping time in Port Townsend, fully
escorted and narrated by a professional Tour Manager.
July 18-20, 2016
Cruise Canada’s
Princess Louisa Inlet
by boat & float plane
3 days
$579 per person/do
Princess Louisa Inlet is so beautiful
that once visited, you don’t need
to see the rest of the world since
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
Island Mail Boat cruise, steam train
ride, ferry rides and some meals.
August 17-19, 2016
Seven Feathers
Casino & jet boat
the Rogue River
provide an overview of mountains
jutting out of the sea, clusters of
islands, channels and inlets. You’ll
love this 3-day getaway.
August 9-12, 2016
Pacific Rim and cruise
the Broken Islands
4 days
$899 per person/do
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
3 days
$379 per person/do
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 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, fruitsmothered pancakes, fluffy madeto-order omelets, and more. Grab
your Lady Luck and get ready for a
different kind of green as we head to
Hell’s Gate Jet Boats for a cruise up
the Rogue River. Lunch is a mouthwatering BBQ in the middle of the
wilderness with million dollar views.
Tonight, try your luck on the worldclass 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.
August 19-24, 2016
Heli-hiking in the
Canadian Rockies
(Bugaboo Mountains)
6 days
$3499 per person/do
Includes round-trip international
airfare & 10-12 helicopter rides
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August 22-30, 2015
The alpine
villages of
Switzerland
You could have
a very bad hair
day in Ireland
if you bring the
wrong one.
9 days
$3999 per person/do
You may think you have seen
Switzerland, but you have not seen
THIS part of the Swiss Alps. What a
wonderfully refreshing change from
the busy, always moving schedule of
most tours. Fly round-trip to Zurich
and unpack for 6 nights at the 4star Hotel Silberhorn in the little
village of Wengen. The town overlooks the Lauterbrunnen Valley at
3800 feet, but surrounded by 10,000
foot mountains such as Eiger, Monk,
and Jungfrau. Enjoy breakfast and
dinner daily as you use your pass
to ride on trains, gondolas, aerial
trams, and lake steamers. Each day
you will visit a different attraction and travel just like the local
Swiss do! See Grindelwald, Brienz
woodcarvers, Interlaken, Lucerne,
August 25-31, 2016
New York City
7 days
$2799 per person/do
See page 14
Fall rail & sail the
Columbia River
Gorge-ous
2 days
$299 per person/do
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.
Canyonlands by
adventure by rail
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8 days
$2499 per person/do
Includes airfare
Ride the rails via Amtrak to experience the beauty of Colorado and
Utah. After an overnight in Denver,
enjoy a daytime ride on the train
from Denver to Grand Junction,
Colorado. You’ll venture to the Red
Cliffs Adventure Lodge in Moab,
on the Colorado River. From there
you’ll tour Dead Horse Point State
Park, Arches National Park, enjoy a
float trip on the Colorado River, and
explore Canyonlands National Park
by jet boat. But wait, there’s more...
Later, have a picnic at Capitol Reef,
travel through Escalante National
Monument, visit Bryce Canyon, take
a day trip to Zion National Park and,
finally, end with a city tour of Salt
Lake City! *Departure operated in
conjunction with our TAP Partners.
Overnight in Lake
Chelan and Stehekin
3 days
$499 per person/do
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
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.
September 23-October 1, 2016
Russian river cruise–
St. Petersburg
to Moscow
9 days
Includes round-trip air
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Mackinac Island’s
Grand Hotel and
rail through the
fall colors in
Agawa Canyon
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September 24, 25;
October 1, 2 or 8, 2016
New England’s
fall foliage by rail
8 days
$2299 per person/do
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October 1-7, 2016
New Mexico’s
Balloon Fiesta,
Taos and Santa Fe
7 days
$1999 per person/do
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October 2-13, 2016
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great on your
trip to Thailand...
and then you
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Danube River cruise–
$1000 less than our
competitors!
12 days
As low as $3999 per person/do
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and cruise
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October 7-9, 2016
Fall colors, covered
bridges of Linn County,
Mennonite Festival &
wine country
3 days
$469 per person/do
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A weekend of fun begins as we
head south to Oregon to visit
vineyards, see the largest collection
of covered bridges in the West, and
partake in an auction. Enjoy the
sights as our guide explains how
pioneers built more than 400 covered bridges in the 1850’s with only
hand tools. The romance of covered
bridges draws you in with thoughts
of long-ago days when life was simpler and technology non-existent.
When there were horse-drawn wagons, ladies in long flowing dresses,
and lovers stopping beneath their
cover for a quick kiss or two–away
from prying eyes and disapproving
looks. After some great “selfies”,
we’ll head to a spirited Mennonite
Auction. During the event, you can
taste homemade goodies, participate in the auction or browse
handcrafted items by Mennonite
artisans. A great tour always ends
with lots of wine, so we will imbibe
and toast to “A good life”.
October 11-18, 2016
Smoky Mountains
fall foliage, New
Orleans, Memphis
& Nashville
8 days
$2399 per person/do
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October 11-20, 2016
Classic Italy by rail
10 days
$3899 per person/do
Take part in this immersive experience exploring the best of Italy. For
centuries it was the center of civilization, and Italy continues to fascinate
with historic cities, majestic vistas,
and hill towns frozen in time. Our
tour is not only a visual delight, but
gives you the chance to savor Tuscan
ambiance and cuisine. The art of Renaissance Italy is indeed brilliant and
extraordinary, mixing imagery from
classical mythology, pagan folklore,
and medieval Christian legend, and
symbology. The Sibyls – prophetic
pagan sorceresses with the tails of
snakes hidden under their skirts-were
said to have foretold the coming of
Christ and thus were incorporated
into Christian legendary, taking their
place on the ceiling of the Sistine
Chapel painted by Michelangelo.
On this tour you will ride in comfort
on the high speed rails, traveling
upwards of 200 miles per hour.
This comfortable mode of travel
will allow you to experience Italy’s
highlights while only changing hotels
once. Travel to Venice in the north,
and as far south as the Amalfi Coast.
of Walla Walla. Experience the
history and culture as you talk to
the pilots while they are filling the
immense 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.
You will have the perfect blend of
cities and smaller quaint Italian villages, like Siena. You will stay four
nights each in Rome and Montecatini, a resort village in Tuscany located
a short distance between Florence
and Pisa. This is a complete vacation
including admissions to many of the
famous sights including the Vatican,
Colosseum, the Academia with the
statue of David, as well as the preserved ancient city of Pompeii.
October 14-16, 2016
Walla Walla balloon
stampede and
wine tasting
3 days
$459 per person/do
Four ducks, a sheep and a rooster
were the first creatures to ever take
a hot air balloon ride. In October,
humans will fly over the vineyards
October 14-20, 2016
West Virginia
mountain rails and
trails–featuring four
scenic rail excursions
7 days
$2199 per person/do
Includes round-trip air
Ride the rails back to the glory
days of railroading in West Virginia
through scenic rolling mountains
and past lazy rivers. Experience the
best of Appalachian cuisine, culture
and entertainment. Tour includes
4 rail trips, guided tour of Morgantown (home of actor Don Knotts),
lively entertainment at American
Mountain Theater, an exciting jet
boat excursion aboard the Miss M.
Rocks in the New River Gorge, and
much more!
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can one of you go
get me a Bratwurst?
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As you can see, this is a VERY popular event! And this is just a shot of
people looking for a Starbucks in town.
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8 days
$2999 per person/do
Includes airfare
See page 23
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 4 flights,
first-class hotels, deluxe motorcoach
transportation, local guides, meals
and all sightseeing as per itinerary.
October 20-30, 2016
October 22-29, 2016
October 20-27, 2016
Peru’s Machu Picchu
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Beijing, Xian and
Shanghai, China by
bullet train
11 days
$2999 per person/do
Peek into the past, present and
future of China on this fantastic, 11
day journey. 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 terracotta 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 and relax in the tranquility of
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$4399 per person/do
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October 23-28, 2016
Arizona’s trains
including the Grand
Canyon, Sedona and
Verde Canyon
6 days
$1999 per person/do
Includes airfare
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October 29-November 1, 2016
Best of Catalina,
Halloween on the
Queen Mary and J. Paul
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TACULAR
TOUR!
$999 per person/do
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 30-November 9, 2016
Croatia and
Slovenia–On sale!
11 days
$2899 per person/do
Medieval architecture, tranquil
lakes, local villages and Croatian
charm will delight you on this tour
featuring Dubrovnik, Lake Bled,
Ljubljana, and the pearls of the
stunning Dalmatian coast. Begin
your exploration with two nights
in Opatija, the “Riviera of Croatia”
and an Istrian gem. Explore Plitvice
people during a home-hosted dinner. Explore the white stone buildings, winding alleys, and massive city
walls of the ancient harbor town,
Dubrovnik. Step inside Diocletian’s
Palace and back into Roman times in
Split’s old town. Explore Ljubljana,
Slovenia’s quaint capital city, and
float on a “pletna” boat on serene
Lake Bled.
November 3-4, 2016
Ocean Shores &
Quinault Beach Resort
2 days
$179 per person/do
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 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!
Shanghai
and highlights of
Japan cruise
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November 5-11, 2016
Florida coast to coast–
Featuring Fort Myers,
Sarasota, the Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale,
Miami and Key West
7 days
$2599 per person/do
National Park by foot and by boat,
a place where waterfalls cascade
down sheer cliffs connecting 16
pristine lakes. Connect with the local
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Walt Disney was right: Florida is a
place that captures the imagination.
The landscape is exaggerated, and invites exaggeration. Spanish explorers
saw manatees and imagined them
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mermaids; Ponce de Leon saw crystalclear springs and imagined them
fountains of youth. Developers saw
swamps and sold them as paradise,
but if they are, there’s plenty of the
devil in them. See the highlights of
this great state in 7 sun-filled days.
Visit Miami–the most Latin city in the
world north of Mexico. It’s a vibrant
mix of Cuban, Haitian and Colombian cultures (just to name a few)
splashed against a pastel backdrop
of distinctive art deco architecture
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and turquoise waters of Biscayne
Bay. Motor along to Tampa to see
the homes of Thomas Edison and
Henry Ford and then you’ll have the
opportunity to experience the wilds
of the Everglades. Stand still long
enough to see an alligator’s back
surfacing above the water. If you’ve
ever wanted to run away and join
the circus, Sarasota is the place to
go. John Ringling (yes, of Ringling
Brothers fame) made Sarasota the
winter home for his circus. His legacy
lives on here in the Ringling Museum
Complex, which includes his former
home, a fine art museum, and of
course, a circus museum. Finally we
will ship out to Key West, where the
high-and low-brow mix it up with a
devil-may-care attitude. *Departure
operated in conjunction with our
TAP Partners.
November 7-12, 2016
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shows. Your days and nights are
filled with incredible entertainment,
great food and glitzy displays. See
some of the top performers and
sights in the country, including–
Danny O’Donnell, Andy Williams
Christmas Show, Yakov Smirnoff,
Liverpool Legends, the Beatles
Christmas, Maxine’s Christmas Carol,
Tribute to Marty Robbins, Johnny
Mathis, Mel Tillis, Million Dollar
Quartet, Piece Arrow, Shoji Tabuchi’s Christmas Show, College of the
Ozarks, Dick Clark’s American BandStand Grill and more! Six days filled
days with action-packed shows and
all of your nights at the wonderful
Welk Resort! This trip even includes
most meals and your airfare.
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 to blockbuster
Thanksgiving holiday
in Alderbrook Resort
and Spa
2 days
$369 per person/do
Perched on the edge of Hood Canal,
this resort dons a four-star rating.
The views are spectacular–offering
waterfalls, mountain peaks and
forests. Indulge yourself. Imbibe in
a cocktail by the fire, walk on the
beautifully groomed trails or just
kick back and read a book. Includes
deluxe motor coach transportation,
one night at Alderbrook Resort,
sightseeing along Hood Canal, juice,
pastries and a memorable Thanksgiving feast.
November 25-December 13, 2016
Cruise Venice, Greece,
Israel, Suez Canal,
Oman, Dubai–on Sale!
19 days
$2899 per person/do
Join us on a fascinating smorgasbord
of cultures as we cruise on the Vision
of the Seas for a 16-night cruise.
Embarking in Venice and disembarking in Dubai, your itinerary includes
ports of call in Venice, Italy; Athens,
Greece; Haifa and Jerusalem, Israel;
Salalah, Oman; and Dubai. While in
Athens you can visit the Acropolis
of Athens which is filled with history or you could visit the National
Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem
Amtrak car. It’s so relaxing, truly a
vacation while onboard. Here is
your opportunity: Board the Silver
Solarium for a luxurious trip bound
for Seattle. Your journey includes
an assortment of roomettes and
beautifully appointed bedrooms,
plus a glass domed top for viewing.
The car features mahogany interiors
and original brass hardware. You’ll
be served with vintage railroad silver
and china, with a bar featuring full
service complimentary cocktails, a
lounge with club chairs, and your
own private chef!
Southern Florida,
Key West with 5 day
Bahama cruise
from the port of Ashdod, where
you can explore the many famous
landmarks in the city, including the
Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock
and Zion Gate. The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea, and a transit through
it is an unforgettable experience as
you navigate the narrow locks and
waterways. You will see some of
the worlds greatest sights in 19 days.
This trip includes round-trip airfare,
hotel accommodations in Venice
and Dubai, a 17 day cruise, all of
your meals while onboard the ship…
you can’t afford to stay home!
Exclusive private rail
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2 days
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private rail car from LA to Seattle.
The private part of it is really key.
It becomes your home. You don’t
have that same feeling on any other
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Save the date! Cancel all plans. Put
your frozen lasagna on hold. You
will be busy November 30-December 9th! Yup, we’ve found a way to
recharge your solar batteries on this
outrageously fabulous holiday. This
includes 3 awesome nights sightseeing around Miami, two nights in the
Florida Keys, and four nights on the
gorgeous Norwegian Sky cruising
the Bahamas. That’s right–this 10
day getaway includes round-trip airfare, hotels, sightseeing, entertainment and most of your meals.
December 6-7, 2016
The 5-star Empress
Hotel and Butchart
holiday lights
2 days
$389 per person/do
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
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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 7-15, 2016
Christmas markets in
Germany, France,
Austria & Switzerland
9 days
$2999 per person/do
Visit a wide array of traditional
Christmas markets, historic towns
and amazing scenery of the Alps
and the Black Forest. Each region
celebrates in its own way with
unique food, song and wares. You
will have plenty of time to explore
these specialty Christmas markets.
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You will also enjoy guided tours of
Innsbruck, where the town bustles
with Christmas markets; Salzburg,
where the sound of music fills the
air and people ice skate under
Mozart’s statue; Freiburg and the
French Alsace region. We have
planned three unique dining events
including a dinner high above the
city in Innsbruck at the Olympic ski
jump site and in a 200 year old wine
cellar at a German winery. Your last
night, after your farewell dinner,
we have planned a special treat–a
Christmas choir concert inside an
850-year-old church.
December 9-11, 2016
Rail to Leavenworth
Treelighting Festival &
Icicle Village Resort
3 days
$499 per person/do
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 Village. 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.
January 9-21, 2017
Exotic Thailand,
Hill Tribes, elephants,
floating markets,
and Burma!
13 days
$2899 per person/do includes
Exotic Thailand–“Gilded in Gold,”
and “Venice of the East,” are longtime 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.
January 20-25, 2017
Winter rail to Jasper,
Banff and Lake Louise
during the International Ice Festival
6 days
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.
January 30-February 4, 2017
Iceland, glacier walks
and northern lights
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6 days
$1699 per person/do
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
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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.
February 15-26, 2017
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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 enchant-
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$89 per person
C’mon. Where’s your sense of
adventure? These trips aren’t for
control freaks–just fun people that
like a little mystery in their lives.
If you love good food and good
times– you will delight in these
tours. Includes transportation,
sightseeing and lunch.
March 10, 2016 – 7:30pm show
Jersey Boys
$179 per person
“TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves
the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS,
the 2006 Tony, Grammy and Olivier
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ing 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 Liberty
of the Seas for a 7-night cruise. Ports
of call include: Galveston; Roatan,
Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and
Cozumel.
Award®-winning Best Musical about
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The
Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob
Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick
Massi. This is the true story of how
four blue-collar kids became one of
the greatest successes in pop music
history. They wrote their own songs,
invented their own sounds and sold
175 million records worldwide – all
before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS
features their hit songs Sherry, Big
Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What
a Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off
You. “THE CROWD GOES WILD!”
cheers The New York Times. Includes
transportation, dinner and orchestra
level seats.
March 21, 2016
All-you-can-eat
crab feed and
prime rib dinner at
Chuckanut Manor
March 24, 2016
New Holocaust
Museum, lunch at
Palisades and tour
Theo’s Chocolates
$89 per person
Through stories and artifacts of local
Holocaust survivors, the museum’s
exhibit engages visitors in the history
of the Holocaust and challenges
them to consider how each person’s
actions make a difference. The
Holocaust Center is proud to be only
the third location in the country
to showcase personal objects from
the State Museum at AuschwitzBirkenau. After an inspiring morning,
$94 per person
Take our motorcoach to an unforgettable dinner at Chuckanut Manor
Seafood & Grill, and dine like Louis
the XIV! Not only is the location
spectacular–on Chuckanut Drive
overlooking Samish Bay and the San
Juan Islands–but the food is out-ofthis-world as well.
March 23, 2016
Capitol tour,
Governor’s mansion
and lunch at
Budd Bay Café
$89 per person
Take a fascinating walk through
history as we tour both the State
Capitol building and then the
Governor’s Mansion. The Mansion
is the oldest standing building on
the Capitol Campus. The red-brick,
Georgian-style, Executive Mansion
has been home to Washington’s Governors since 1910. Fully restored and
furnished with many antiques from
the American Federal period. After,
enjoy an incredible lunch at the Budd
Bay Café, Olympia’s finest restaurant
boasting 180 degree views of the bay
and the Capitol Building. Photo ID
and Legal Name (as on your photo
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we will head to Palisades Restaurant
for beautiful lunch overlooking the
Sound. After enjoy a factory tour
at Theos. You will hear the story of
cocoa, including the amazing transformation of the cocoa fruit into
what we know and love as chocolate! We also touch on the social and
environmental issues related to cocoa
and cocoa farmers. Best of all, you’ll
get to try their amazing products!
The first half hour of the tour is
seated, while the second half hour is
a guided walking tour through the
facilities where you’ll see where they
make chocolate from bean to bar.
March 30, 2016
Red Wind Casino
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Boehm’s chocolate
making class, Maltby
Café and Flower World
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$89 per person
A deliciously fun day begins with a
candy making class at Boehm’s! You
will have an opportunity to make
some candy and have a full tour
of the factory and grounds of this
iconic candy maker. You will leave
with between ½ and ¾ of a pound
of candy!! Then indulge in lunch at
the famous Maltby Café. Finally we’ll
head to the Flower World to explore
acres of gardens and goodies.
April 6, 2016
Train to Chuckanut
brunch and the tulips
of Skagit Valley
$99 per person
An action-packed day combines the
loveliest sights of the Pacific Northwest. Begin with a scenic train trip to
Bellingham on the Amtrak Cascades.
Then indulge in a “split-your-pantssized brunch at Chuckanut Manor.
Ten pounds and a few patches later,
we’re off by motorcoach to see the
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. See the
gardens and bulb farms in all their
splendor. You’ll have time to buy
flowers and bulbs so that you can
turn your garden into the envy of the
neighborhood.
April 9, 2016
Whale watching cruise
and Whidbey Island
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tons. Each year, gray whales migrate
north from Mexico to Alaska with
their calves in tow. March and April
are peak season to catch a glimpse
of these large mammals in the Puget
Sound’s calm waters. Enjoy this fun
spring activity with the whole family!
April 12, 2016
Skagit tulips and
Cracked Crab Cruise
$109 per person
An inspiring day awaits as we visit
the Skagit Valley in full bloom. Cast
your eyes on endless fields of tulips
in all colors of the rainbow with the
deep purple Cascades looming in the
distance. Spend a bit of time enjoying the charming town of La Conner
before boarding the Viking Star for
a 2.5 hour gorgeous cruise through
Saratoga Passage to Deception Pass.
Along the way enjoy an all-you-caneat cracked crab and chicken feast.
April 20, 2016
Lunch at McMenamin’s,
whiskey distillery,
tour the Seattle Times,
and Molbak’s
$89 per person
Begin with a fun tour and lunch at
Tavern on the Square–McMenamin’s
newest establishment. Then we’ll
tour to see how the Seattle Times
is created. One of the most popular
parts of the tour is watching the
robots pick up enormous rolls of
newsprint and move them to the
press. Finally we’ll head to Molbak’s
to see the garden delights before
our trip home.
April 29, 2016
Hulda Klager lilac
farm and grist mill
$94 per person
A unique day is in store as we make
our way to Hulda Klager’s Lilac
Farm. Overseen by Hulda’s great
granddaughter, this wonderful old
Victorian-style house and its 4-acre
lilac garden are a tribute to Hulda’s
incredible story. She so loved her
lilacs that she hand pollinated 600
different types with a turkey feather
beautiful shores of Lake Washington. A lovely lunch is included at
Anthony’s on Lake Washington.
May 10, 2016
Island sanctuary for big
wild cats, Hood Canal &
Alderbrook Resort
$94 per person
and crochet hook, selling the flowers to survive the Depression. Enjoy
lunch at the Oak Tree Restaurant.
Next, take a trip back in time as you
tour an antique grist mill. All of this
in one beautiful bloomin’’ day.
May 4, 2016
Land of the
Plain People
$99 per person
Join us for an unbelievable trip back
in time as we visit a Hutterite Colony
in a small town east of the mountains. See the land of the “plain
people” where time has stood still
for a hundred years. Distinguished
by their German speech and oldfashioned style of dress, the Hutterites cling tightly to their unique
religious and cultural traditions.
Listen to their life stories and have
a homemade lunch at a typical Hutterite house before heading back
to Seattle. You’d have to travel as
far away as the Pennsylvania Dutch
Country to see sights like this!
May 7, 2016
Kirkland artist tour
and lunch at Anthony’s
$79 per person
Celebrate all things creative as you
explore the scenic neighborhoods
of Kirkland and tour artist studios.
Meet the artists and watch them at
work as they create masterpieces
including ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, metal works and
more. We will explore the scenic
neighborhoods of Kirkland, on the
Ever wondered what happens if you
buy a cute, cuddly little baby tiger
and then they grow from little kitty
to ferocious feline? If you are in
this predicament, we know just the
place. Nestled among the evergreens on Harstine Island is The Wild
Feline Advocacy Center that houses
displaced wild felines in a natural
environment. This center is home
to bobcats, caracul, servals, jaguarrundi, tigers and more. The grounds
are as beautiful as the institute’s
goals. After a fascinating tour,
we’re off to Alderbrook Manor for a
lovely lunch.
Welcome to
Iceland (top)
and Sweden
(bottom).
Home of rotted
fish chunks.
YUMMERS!
May 12, 2016
Wild Horse Wind
Farm, wineries and
Road House Grill
$94 per person
You’ve seen them up on the hills
of Ellensburg, spinning their blades
from the famous wind we have here,
but have you ever been up close and
personal with one of those gigantic
wind turbines? Each turbine stands
351 feet tall and weighs 223 tons
(FYI: an elephant weights about
8 tons, so that’s approximately 28
elephants heavy!) This fun trip packs
an educational punch. It’s amazing
what these windmills can do, but
even more amazing how small you
feel standing next to one. The wind
farm was built by Puget Sound Energy in 2006 and has since expanded
to a total of 149 turbines on 10,000
acres of land. Those turbines produce
enough energy to power 80,000
homes! A guide will take us through
the facility complete with displays
and videos explaining how energy is
produced from wind and sun. After,
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we’ll go inside a tower and see how
it all works. The views are amazing.
The day includes transportation,
tour, lunch at the Road House Grill
and wine tasting.
May 15, 2016
Fees, fie,
fo, fum.
Foreign
transaction
fees are dumb.
(And avoidable).
Sunday brunch at the
Columbia Gorge Hotel
$109 per person
A glorious day is in store as we depart Seattle and head to Portland’s
Cascade Locks for an incredible
Sunday Brunch at the magnificent
Columbia Gorge Hotel. Indulge
in a 7-course brunch including
champagne and scones with “honey
from the sky”. See the highlights of
the Columbia River Gorge National
Scenic Area, as we pass the greatest concentration of high waterfalls
in America including Multnomah
Falls (the nation’s second highest),
May 18, 2016
May 25 OR July 13, 2016
Enjoy a luscious brunch at one of
PLEASE CALL Seattle’s best restaurants–the But206.935.6848 tered Biscuit. After, a docent will
1.800.895.ALKI guide us through a number of Lakewold’s spectacular gardens designed
by renowned landscape architect
W I N T E R Thomas Church. This horticultural
wonderland is laden with roses,
ferns and rare plants. Finally, enjoy
a fun tour of Thornewood Castle, a
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La Conner Seafood
& Prime Rib House,
and jet boat
Deception Pass
dramatic cliffs, Beacon Rock (the
second largest rock monolith in the
world) and historic Bonneville Dam.
FOR MORE $94 per person
UPDATE
May 25 OR June 8, 2016
$94 per person
Have you ever wondered what it
would be like to be smuggled into
the US in a burlap bag? In the early
1900s there were plenty of people
who got to have that experience
courtesy of Ben Ure. Find out what
he did with his cargo when he was
outrunning the law on your Deception Pass Tour aboard the Island
Whaler. The prison rock quarry
operated from 1910 through 1914,
and its nearby barracks housed some
40 prisoners, members of an honors
program out of Walla Walla Prison.
Learn about Deception Pass, the
Bridge and surrounding area on this
amazing tour. Experience the thrill
of the fast jet boat through Deception Pass with a knowledgeable park
ranger interpreter. Enjoy a great
lunch in La Conner.
Tour Thornewood
Castle, Lakewold
Gardens and lunch
at Buttered Biscuit
INFORMATION,
3-story mansion nestled on American Lake. The castle was chosen by
Disney to be Rose Red the central
figure in Stephen King’s mini-series.
The renovations required restored
the castle to its original beauty.
Tour the mansion, and its sunken
garden.
Cruise to remote
Sucia Island
$129 per person
MUST
BOOK EARLY!
One of the true island gems of
the San Juan’s lies up north on the
Canadian border. San Juan Cruises
can take you out to this exclusive
jewel that is only accessible by
private yacht or charter vessel. Bring
your friends and family out for a
beach picnic and nature walk on
this stunning island. Lunch includes
the best fried chicken, potato salad,
chips, fresh fruit and champagne or
sparkling cider. Depart the Bellingham cruise terminal aboard the
recently remodeled M/V Salish Sea.
You’ll enjoy up to 2 hours on this
scenic cruise to Sucia Island watching for wildlife as your captain tells
you interesting stories and explains
the natural history of this unique
part of the San Juan Islands.
June 2, 2016
Mt. St. Helens blast
zone and lunch
$99 per person
Volcanologist David Johnston is
one of the 57 who lost their life at
Mt. St. Helens during the May 18,
1980 eruption. The completion
of Johnston Ridge marks the end
of a 12 year, $100 million dollar
capitol investment and it is remarkable. Our day includes driving up
the Spirit Lake Highway to Johnson
Ridge. This center is within 5 miles
of the mouth of the crater. You will
have spectacular views of the still
steaming lava dome, crater, pumice
plane and landslide deposit. The
interpretive exhibits show how the
eruption shaped the mountain, lessons that we learned from the past,
the power, speed and direction of
the blast and much more. A huge
lunch is included.
June 7, 2016
Quinault rainforest
walk and
Roosevelt Room
$94 per person
Just beyond the shores of brilliant
Lake Quinault are the temperate
Quinault and Hoh rain forests,
known for their record-sized trees
and slugs. These lush forests are
like no other in the world. Feel
like you’ve stepped into a storybook and experience the magic of
a deep forest lake and the giant
old-growth trees in the surrounding
Quinault Rain Forest. Have lunch
in the Roosevelt Room overlooking Lake Quinault. The lake is
eight-and-one-half miles long and
plunges more than 1000 feet at
its deepest point. The valleys that
cradle Lake Quinault, the Quinault
Rain Forest and the Hoh Rain Forest
are truly the “Valleys of the Rain
Forest Giants.”
June 9, 2016 – 7:30pm show $179 pp
June 11, 2016 – 2pm show $189 pp
June 12, 2016 – 1pm show $189 pp
Motown the Musical
It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now
Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE
MUSICAL is the true American dream
story of Motown founder Berry
Gordy’s journey from featherweight
boxer to the heavyweight music
mogul who launched the careers of
Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey
Robinson and many more. Motown
shattered barriers, shaped our lives
Don’t Miss
This One...
New
England
Fall
Foliage
See pages 18-19
and made us all move to the same
beat. Now, experience it live on stage
in the record-breaking smash hit
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL! Includes
transportation, lunch or dinner and
orchestra level seating.
June 12 OR July 10, 2016
Legendary Sunday
Brunch in Paradise
$94 per person
It doesn’t have to be lonely at the
top. A great day in the mountains
begins as we journey south to
Mt. Rainier National Park. Rolling
farmlands hide the violent past of
Mt. Rainier and provide “in your
face views” on the way to Paradise
for a legendary brunch. Two massive
fireplaces warm the lobby, richly patterned Native American rugs bring
color and texture to the historic log
inn built in 1930. And ooh la la , the
menu-eggs, breakfast meats, western
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potatoes, portabella ravioli, asparagus chicken on wild rice...and the
seafood-crawfish, salmon, shrimp,
oysters...and Roast Baron of Beef...
and then the desserts-out of this
world.
ings of trees, broad lawns with
borders of shrubs, and woodland
walks. Plants range from diminutive
erythroniums to large rhododendrons and towering Douglas firs.
June 15, 2016
June 18, 2016
Chuckanut Bay
Cracked Crab cruise
DON’T
FORGET...
To Book
EARLY for
discounts!
$99 per person
Enjoy a fun day as we head to
Bellingham where we’ll board the
Viking Star for a historical cruise of
Bellingham Bay. The vessel has large
viewing windows and ample outside
deck space. Indulge in a feast
with Northwest’s finest Dungeness
Crab, baked chicken, broccoli salad,
old-fashioned potato salad, locally
baked French bread, and for dessert,
something decadent. Oh yeah!
June 16, 2016
Weyerhaeuser Mansion
and Dunn Gardens–
Lifestyles of the rich
and famous
$89 per person
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For the first time ever we’re getting
a rare look inside Tacoma’s fabled
Weyerhaeuser mansion. See inside
this majestic home full of secret
hideaways and doors that will
surprise you. See the exquisite home
perched on 5.97 acres overlooking Puget Sound, Vashon Island &
Cascade mountains! This 52 room,
3-story Jacobethan Mansion was
built in 1923 by John & Anne Weyerhaeuser. Fabulous features include
pipe organ; elevator; 3 staircases;
secret doors; and rare, white oak
millwork! Landscaping was designed
by Olmsted Brothers, of New York’s
Central Park fame! Enjoy lunch
in Tacoma and then were off to
see Dunn Gardens. The esteemed
Olmsted Brothers Landscape firm
designed the Dunn Gardens in 1915.
One hundred years later the vision
of the Gardens as a place of timeless
grace has been realized. Notable
features include naturalistic group-
Rail to Portland’s
Saturday Market
& lunch
$109 per person
Jump on board the Cascade train
to Portland, and enjoy lunch upon
arrival. Next, shop till you’re broke
at the Saturday Market – known as
the longest open-air crafts market
in the country. Located in the heart
of Portland’s historic Old Town, 276
artists, craftsman and cooks create
colorful displays under the bridge
and into the park. At the end of the
day, our driver will lie on his back
and use his feet to cram all of the
goods into the bus bin. The excitement never ends.
June 18, 2016
The gardens
of Whidbey
$94 per person
A summer’s bounty of sumptuous
private gardens are open for one
day only! See an intimate retreat
with water view, garden in the
woodlands, a waterfront native plant
estate and a garden connoisseur’s
delight. We’ll meander from garden
to garden and then stop in Langley.
If you haven’t been to Langley lately,
you will be pleasantly surprised by
the number of artisan boutiques.
Enjoy the ferry ride, a luscious lunch
and sweet smelling flowers.
July 4, 2016
4th of July cruise $89 per person
Bring your buddies and celebrate the
4th of July with a bang as we cruise
on Lake Union for a blockbuster
show. We call this the “million goose
bumps” cruise as the Seattle skyline
turns into a virtual Roman Candle.
Price includes: transportation and a
two hour fireworks cruise! Must be
21 or over to board.
July 7, 2016
Crystal Mountain
brunch and
wildflower walk
$94 per person
A spectacular day awaits as we head
to Crystal Mountain Summit House
for Sunday brunch. We’ll ride two
chairlifts to the top where the views
and the food simply take your breath
away. After, you’ll have time to take
a wonderful walk to see the flowers
and wildlife living in the subalpine
zone. Bring your camera!
July 9, 2016
Tour San Juan Island
$99 per person
A fun day begins as we take a scenic
ferry through the San Juan Islands to
Friday Harbor. Enjoy lunch along the
water and then take a narrated tour
to see the highlights of the island...a
lavender farm, whale watch park,
San Juan County Park, Snug Harbor,
alpaca ranch, English Camp, American Camp, Westcott Bay Sculpture
Park, San Juan Vineyards, Lakedale
Resort and Roche Harbor. After, we’ll
board the ferry for a quick trip home.
July 10, 2016
Chihuly’s Pilchuck
School of Glass annual
open house and lunch
in La Conner
$94 per person
Once a year the Pilchuck Glass
Studio opens its doors to the public.
Visit the school’s extensive studios,
take docent-led tours to see the international glass masters, attend an
artist slide talk, meet and speak with
artists about their works in progress.
After viewing the gallery, we’ll head
to La Conner for a fabulous lunch.
Take time to shop the boutiques
before headin’ back to Seattle.
July 20 OR August 24, 2016
Orcas Island, Rosario
Resort, and Deer
Harbor Inn
$99 per person
A stunning day is in store as we depart
for the Anacortes ferry and wind our
way through the San Juan Islands to
Orcas. Our destination is Rosario
Resort. Enjoy a wonderful self-guided
tour of the gorgeous mansion built
in 1909 by turn-of-the-century ship
builder, Robert Moran. Later, dine
overlooking the water at the Deer
Harbor Inn before our ferry ride home.
Sorry.
These coupons
are NOT good
in Lima, Peru nor
just about any
other place
we visit!
December 3, 10, OR 17, 2016
A holiday tradition–
Leavenworth
Snow Trains!
Starting at $189 per person
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 changing scenery
outside will compete for your attention onboard the train as oom-papah 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
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 one truly magical
moment–the entire town will become illuminated in a synchronized
display that rivals the Rockefeller
Center Christmas tree. After, reboard the train where dinner, more
entertainment, hot chocolate and
our fabulous staff awaits to make
your Christmas wishes come true.
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Tour Conditions
Office Hours Mon – Fri 9am-5pm PST
Dates closed in 2016 – Feb 15, May 30,
July 4, Sept 5, Nov 24-25, Dec 23, 29, 30
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
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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
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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
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.
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.
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change, amend or omit these policies at
anytime without notice.
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