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Claire NolanPresident ofAlki Tours, GTE & lifelong World Traveller

 

For the past two decades our overriding mission has been to bring joy to the lives of our customers.  We have continued to expand and come up with more exciting trips including journeys by train, small ship river cruises and a partnership with Public Television.

In this brochure we are including epic journeys from our sister company Great Train Escapes.  I love the leisurely pace train travel provides.  It is so awesome to experience scenery only accessible by train and to have the freedom to be as social or exclusive as you desire.  On our trips, each new turn of the track brings another heartwarming story or historical tidbit from your charming guides.

You step into the open air vestibule to taste the sweet mountain air. Before you know it, you’re wrapped in conversation with one, two...three new friends. On each of our Great Train adventures, you will travel by train during the daylight hours. As the evening sun casts a golden glow on the landscape, you climb off the train–and into a comfy hotel bed. Ahhhh, the serenity.

At almost every destination, there’s an opportunity to experience more. From trekking through ancient glaciers to helicopter tours, you’re cramming in more adventure than the Indiana Jones Trilogy.

Over the years, I’ve written lots of articles on “bucket list” trips.  I know it’s an over-used term but I can’t help but gush about just how incredible these trips are. Put them on your list and join us.

Claire Nolan

All Aboard...for Rail Adventure!

Alki Tours is proud to be a partner with Public Television and other community organizations!

At-Home Pick-UpOn tours with flights, we offer complimentary round trip shuttles from your home in the Seattle area to Sea Tac Airport.

Fabulous HotelsOur hotels reflect the region we visit. Historic, luxurious, or charming, your accommodations will be one of the highlights of your holiday.

Mouth-Watering MealsSavoring local cuisine is important, so we offer many included meals as well as freedom to discover local dishes on your own.

Action-Packed SightseeingExplore the key attractions, then go beyond to dine with native families, enjoy regional cook-ing classes, and other activities.

Superb Tour Directors & GuidesTour Directors help to ensure that your trip runs smoothly. Our English-speaking guides are destination residents. They’ll show you customs and hidden gems only a local would know.

Spontaneity–The Key to Your JourneyWe 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 GuaranteedWe offer a 100% refund if you cancel 76 days prior to the departure. Good on all overnight tours except cruises and international travel.

How you see the world matters.The Alki Tours Difference...Alki vacations are highly inclusive–many travel expenses are covered in one upfront price.

We offer them very exclusive tours you will not find anywhere else–includ-ing unique, private cruises and special-access events. Ask us about creating a great vacation where a portion of the tour price goes to your group.

Important Message to Our Great Train Escapes Customers!All included airfare pricing listed in this brochure is for flights from Seattle area. Please call 800-895-2554 for airfare quotes from your city.

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I am in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.

Author John Green

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OCEAN/RIVER CRUISESScandinavia  10Greek Islands  18Vietnam & Cambodia  32Alaska Inside Passage  42Victoria to San Francisco   43Seattle to Vancouver  44Fly to Vegas/Cruise Home  50Rail to Vancouver/Cruise home  51Coast Starlight to LA/Cruise  52Portugal & Spain by Riverboat        53

RAIL JOURNEYSColorado Trains  6Glacier Park  7Rail Canadian Rockies  8Scandinavia  10New England Fall Foliage  16New Mexico Balloon Fiesta  19Smoky Mountains  20Arizona Trains  21Machu Picchu  22 Rail Canada  23Jasper, Banff & Lake Louise  30Portland Rose Festival  34Columbia Gorge  35Switzerland  37Crater Lake  41Copper Canyon  46Leavenworth Lighting Festival  48Alaska Northern Lights & Denali        49Rail to Vancouver/Cruise home  51Coast Starlight to LA/Cruise  52Rail to Chuckanut Manor  54

For more info. on any tour please call 800-895-2554 or visit alkitours.com

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It’s included...• Free at home shuttle from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport

• Round-trip air from Seattle to Denver 

• 4 scenic train rides following historic routes of the Old West:  

– Royal Gorge Route Railway

– Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad through the Rockies

– Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

– Georgetown Loop Railroad and Devil’s Gate High Bridge 

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Jeep ride up to Pike’s Peak

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• Garden of the Gods Park 

• Colorado Train Museum 

• Denver city tour

• 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners

• Fully escorted and narrated  

Where you’ll stay...1 Night    Denver1 Night    Colorado Springs1 Night    Alamosa1 Night    Durango1 Night    Grand Junction2 Nights   Denver

The bottom line...DATES: June 1-8 ORSeptember 14-21, 2019–8 days 

PRICE: $2499 pp/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $587

Prices include airfare from Seattle. Please call for prices from your home city.

 

Trains across ColoradoFortune-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 coal-fired, 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 Excit-ing Train Journeys in the World” by the Society of American Travel Writers. You’ll also visit a place called “Garden of the Gods” on this tour rich in geologic, American and transportation history.

Durango & Silverton RR

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It’s included...• Transfers in the Seattle area to King St. Station

• 2 nights Sleeper accommodations on Amtrak’s Empire Builder 

• 2 nights hotel accommodations in Glacier National Park

• 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts

• 1930s vintage jammer joy ride over the Going-to-the-Sun Highway

• Cruise on Swiftcurrent Lake

• Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!  

Where you’ll stay...2 Nights   Empire Builder1 Night    Many Glacier Lodge1 Night    Glacier Park Lodge

The bottom line...DATES: July 17-21 ORJuly 24-28, 2019–5 days

PRICE: Starting at $2199 pp/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $625 

Available Upgrades: Deluxe Amtrak Sleeper with private bathroom–$550 per person


 

Rail to Glacier ParkThe wheels turn and the train moves slowly forward as you wave goodbye and your wonderful rail journey begins. Explore one of Amtrak’s most legendary and scenic routes as we board the Empire Builder for our trip east through the soaring mountain ranges of the Big Sky Country. Enjoy dinner in the diner before nestling in for the night. See the feature film, “Glacier Park” in the lounge car in anticipation of tomorrow’s adventure. As we leave Whitefish Montana, the train follows the Flathead River for eighty miles as it skirts the southern boundary of Glacier National Park and crosses the Continental Divide at Marias Pass, the lowest rail crossing of the Divide in the United States. 

Upon arrival at Glacier Park, our mode of transportation will change to a 1930s vintage convertible touring bus to view the extraordi-nary scenery offered on the Going-to-the-Sun Highway. The afternoon is exciting as we ascend Logan Pass, surrounded by craggy mountains, glaciers, veil-like waterfalls, lush alpine meadows and wild life. Two nights are spent in this glorious park before we board the train to Seattle.

HURRY! Limited to just 16 passengers!

Starting at $2199 pp/do

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It’s included...• Free round-trip shuttle from your home (Seattle area) to SeaTac Airport 

• Round trip airfare from Seattle to New York

• 6 nights hotel accommodations 

• Fully escorted and narrated by a licensed NY guide


• 6 breakfasts, 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  

Where you’ll stay...6 Nights   4-Star Hotel Mela

The bottom line...DATES:August 24-30,2019–7 days 

PRICE: $2899 per person/do

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1249

Includes round-trip airfare 

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The Big Apple–New York City“My kind’a town”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.  Join Alki Tours on an exciting trip to New York City.  Stay 6 nights in a hotel 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. 

Rockefeller Center

It’s included...• Free at home shuttle from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport

• Round-trip airfare

• Cruise on Alaska Marine Hwy 

• 7 nights quality hotel


• 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

• Canadian Rockies including Calgary, Banff and Jasper Snowcoach trip on the Athabasca Glacier

• 2 days rail Jasper to Prince Rupert

• Float plane and  boat cruise to see the grizzlies

• Inside passage cruise on the Alaska Ferry to Ketchikan with sightseeing!  

Where you’ll stay...1 Night    Jasper National Park1 Night    Banff1 Night    Prince George2 Nights   Prince Rupert2 Nights   KetchikanSubject to change due to Alaska Ferry service

The bottom line...DATES: July 17-24, 2019–8 days 

PRICE: $2899 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $899


 

Rail through theCanadian Rockies, Grizzlies, and sail the Inside Passage to AlaskaA trip jam-packed with thrills rolls out like this...Fly to Calgary, Alberta and overnight. The next day 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 Ru-pert.  After a lovely stay in Prince Rupert, take a float plane to Khutzeymateen Wilderness Lodge, then take a boat cruise to the Valley of the Grizzlies–home to the highest concentra-tion 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.  Limited to 20 passengers with exclusive float plane trip to the largest Grizzly Reserve in North America!

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Scandinavia is Western Europe’s most prosper-ous, pristine, and progressive corner. Starting in Sweden, our guide will show you some of the top sights, including Copenhagen’s fun-loving pedestrian center and the Little Mermaid.  Next we will board an overnight ferry for a spectacu-lar cruise to see the Norwegian Fjords.  Spend three nights in the fjords of Norway.  While there we will take an excursion on the Flam 

Railway to Norway’s wildest and most magnifi-cent fjords with rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls the cascade down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms that cling dizzily to sheer slopes.  Try dried cod in the harborside towns while listen-ing to lilting languages and Hardanger fiddles.   

Finally see Stockholm’s impressive Vasa Ship Museum, and the bay-and-moat-ringed Kalmar Castle. Join us on this unforgettable trip to see Western Europe’s least populated, most pros-perous, most literate and most liberal corner.  We’ll expand your mind, take your breath away and show you just how great the “outdoors” can be.

For more info. on any tour please call 206.935.6848 or visit alkitours.com

 

Scandinavia and cruise through the Norwegian Fjords


• Airfare from Seattle to Copenhagen and Stockholm to Seattle

• 9 nights first-class hotels 

• 7 dinners and 9 breakfasts

• Deluxe motor coach transportation

• Highlights tour of Copenhagen

• Overnight cruise to Oslo

• Sightseeing tour of Oslo

• Sightseeing in the fjords region including a cruise on the Sognefjord

• Round-trip excursion on the famous Flam Railway journey

• Scenic drive through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm

• Sightseeing tour of Stockholm


Where you’ll stay...2 Nights    Copenhagen1 Nights    Overnight ferry to Norway3 Nights    Norwegian fjords1 Nights    Oslo2 Nights    Stockholm

The bottom line...DATES: September 7-17, 2019 –11 days

PRICE: $3999 per person/do

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $999


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Norwegian Fjords

Stockholm

Copenhagen’s famous Mermaid

An overnight ferry to Oslo The picturesque Flan Railway

Copenhagen wharf

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• Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Las Vegas

• 2 nights hotel accommodations in Las Vegas

• Scenic flight trip to the Bar-10 Ranch

• Helicopter ride into the Grand Canyon

• Two-day motorized raft trip

• Jet boat to Pearce Ferry 

• 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners

• Deluxe motorcoach transfers


Where you’ll stay...2 Nights   Las Vegas2 Nights   Grand Canyon

The bottom line...DATES: September 10-15, 2019– 5 days 

PRICE: $2399 per person/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $179

Includes 3 flights, helicopter, motorized raft and jet boat

 

River raft the Grand CanyonFew adventures earn the moniker of “Trip of a lifetime” as regularly as rafting the Grand Canyon.  Ironically, millions of people get the broad overview of the Canyon but only a lucky few are able to raft it .  This “soft adventure” canyon trip is the perfect experience for people of all ages–from 9 to 99. Your adrenaline-filled holiday starts with a flight to Las Vegas.  Spend the night seeing the sights of the city that never sleeps. The next morning the excitement con-tinues as we board a plane for a scenic flight to the Bar 10 Ranch.  A day filled with cowboys, campfires, skeet shootin’–it’s all included.  

The following morning begins with an exciting helicopter trip to the bottom of the canyon to begin our river rafting journey.  Our expert guides await to navigate the waters of the lower 100 miles of the canyon. Here, the Colo-rado River’s famous rapids, though still exciting, are a bit tamer. The scenery is astounding. Massive sandstone cliffs conjure up imaginary shapes. Hidden waterfalls and pools carve their way down to the river. Wildlife is abundant, with sightings of Blue Heron, hawks, eagles and majestic Big Horn sheep. At night, the can-yon walls unveil a heaven of innumerable stars.  To exit the canyon we will board a jetboat for a thrilling trip into Pearce Ferry.  Our final night is spent in Vegas for a few more thrills before heading back to Seattle.   This incredible journey is tame enough for most adults but will surely rank as one of the best trips that you will ever experience.

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Canyon de Chelly and Mesa VerdeThe American Southwest is home to some of the most stunning natural landscapes imagin-able. Canyons, hoodoos, and dwellings left behind by ancient inhabitants are just some of the amazing things to do in the Southwest and every last one of them is bucket list-worthy.  On this 5 day getaway you will visit  4 remote National Parks and Monuments and drive on the famous Route 66 through New Mexico and Arizona.  

Enjoy 2 fabulous nights in Canyon De Chelly at the renowned Thunderbird Lodge.  While there, we will take a 4 wheel drive SUV tour to get up-close and personal pictures.  Then Tour the Acoma Sky City Pueblo.  Sitting high atop a mesa, commanding a view of the sur-rounding countryside, Acoma Pueblo Is the the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States, dating back to about 100 A.D., with some of the current adobe dwell-ings more than 400 years old.  Next we’re off to Durango, Colorado and finally see the Old Town Plaza in Santa Fe.

It’s included...• Round-trip shuttle from your home (Seattle area) to SeaTac Airport 

• Round-trip airfare

• 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

• Visit 4 remote National Parks & Monuments: Petrified Forest & Painted Desert, Canyon de Chelly Navajo Park, 4 Corners, and Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings

• Drive famed Route 66 thru NM & AZ

• Spend 2 nights at Canyon de Chelly in the famous Thunderbird Lodge

• Canyon de Chelly SUV tour 

• Tour Acoma Sky City Pueblo

• Visit Hubbell Trading Post & Homestead

• Visit Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque

• Deluxe motorcoach with restroom

• Dinner in historic Durango, CO

• Guaranteed departure with our TAP tour partner  

Where you’ll stay...1 Night    Gallup, New Mexico 2 Nights   Chinle, Arizona1 Night    Farmington, New Mexico



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British Isles castles and countrysides–Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland

It’s included...• At home pick up in the greater Seattle area

• Round-trip international air

• 10 nights lovely hotels

• Deluxe motor coach transp.

• All sightseeing as noted in the itinerary, including:– Visit Edinburgh, Cardiff and Blarney Castles– Sightseeing in the capital cities– Visit Gretna Green– Scenic cruise on Windermere Lake in England’s famed Lake District– Tour the medieval town of York– Tour Shakespeare’s childhood home in Stratford– See the Cotswolds– Kiss the Blarney Stone– Tour County Cork

• 10 breakfasts, 5 dinners,including 2 dinner shows  

Where you’ll stay...2 Nights   Edinburgh, Scotland2 Nights   Manchester, England2 Nights   Cardiff, Wales2 Nights   Waterford, Ireland2 Nights   Dublin, Ireland


PRICE: $3899 pp/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1299

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 Discover the history and charms of the British Isles as you visit Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. See historic royal castles, the beauty of England’s Lake District and Ireland’s country-side…you’ll experience it all on this journey through these four magnificent countries.  Take a walk in the footsteps of kings and queens, heroes and criminals, writers and poets–this “best of” tour delivers.  Slip into your kilt ‘cuz were heading to the land of bagpipers and family feuds–Scotland.   Sit back and enjoy some hearty storytelling as we travel through the Sherwood Forest legends of Robin Hood. 

In the Lake District look for the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Time trip through castles in Ed-inburgh, wander crooked lanes and get a sense of some hands-on history.  For 10 days you’ll feel like one of the family in this very welcom-ing corner of Europe.

Shakespeare’s home

Cardiff Castle

County Cork

The Cotswolds

Edinburgh Castle

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COLORADO

NEWMEXICO

ARIZONA

Colorado Springs

Gallup

Taos

Phoenix

Grand Canyon

Santa Fe

MAINE

VERMONT

NEWHAMPSHIRE

R.I.

North Conway

Boston

Hyannis/Cape Cod

RAIL ROUTES

STOPS/TRANSFERS

MOTORCOACHROUTES

NewportMystic

Kennebunkport

Stowe

MASSACHUSETTS

CONNECTICUT RAIL ROUTES

STOPS/TRANSFERS

MOTORCOACHROUTES

It’s included...• 4 days sightseeing by train including: North Conway Scenic Railway, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, The Vermonter and Cape Cod Central Railway

• 4 days deluxe motorcoach sightseeing tours in Boston, Kennebunkport, North Conway, Stowe, Mystic Seaport, Newport, RI (including the Breakers Mansion) and Cape Cod

• 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners including a New England lobster bake

• Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!

• Travel bag and MORE!  

Where you’ll stay...2 Nights   In the Boston area1 Night    Kennebunkport, ME1 Night    North Conway, NH1 Night    Stowe, Vermont1 Night    Mystic, Connecticut1 Night    Cape Cod, MA

The bottom line...DATES: September 22-29,  September 27-October 4, September 29-October 6, OR October 4-11 2019–8 days 

PRICE: $2699 per person/do 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $595 

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New England’s fall foliage by railThe problem with fall in New England is choos-ing among the endless options of where to enjoy it.  So we’ve figured it all out for you on this 8-day epic journey to see the highlights of all six new england states by motorcoach and daylight rail.

At almost every stop, there’s an opportunity to experience more. The diversity is endless.  From cosmopolitan Boston to the rocky shorelines ofMaine; the colorful mountains of North Conway and Vermont to the ancient maritime ships in Mystic connecticut; mansions of Rhode Island 

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$2699 pp/do

North Conway Train

The Breakers

and glittering oceans of Cape cod–you’ll see all of the distinctive regions in ways you never dreamed of.

As the train rounds a corner, a mountain rises into view, painted with trees of autumn colors. You blink, and see a little white steeple church next to a placid lake with a moose grazing. As the evening sun casts a golden glow on the colored landscape, you climb off the train–and into a comfy hotel bed. Ahhhhh, the serenity. If this isn’t on your bucket list you’ve missed the train.

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• 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


Where you’ll stay...2 Nights   Albuquerque2 Nights   Taos2 Nights   Santa Fe

The bottom line...DATES: October 5-11, 2019– 7 days 




• Round-trip air from Seattle to Athens

• 3 nights 4-star hotel in Athens with daily breakfast buffet

• City tour of Athens, full day tour of Delphi via Levadia and Arachova, and excursion in Ephesus 

• 7 night cruise on the Idyllic Aegean• All meals and entertainment while onboard the ship

• Ports of call in Athens,  Mykonos, Milos, Santorini, Crete, and Kusadasi

• Welcome dinner overlooking the Acropolis and traditional Greek lunch 

• Deluxe motorcoach

• All sightseeing as mentioned


Where you’ll stay...3 Nights   Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis7 Night    cruise on the Idyllic Aegean

The bottom line...DATES: October 3-14, 2019–12 days 

PRICE: $3699 per person/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: CallIncludes cruise and round-trip airfare

 

New Mexico’s Balloon Fiesta, Taos and Santa Fe See the mother of all events as the New Mexico sky is transformed into a kaleidoscope of color at the International Balloon Fiesta. Watch more than 1000 balloons in all shapes and colors float like a newly-opened 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. 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.

 

Athens and cruise the Greek IslandsLife just keeps getting better as we fly to Greece.  Feel the pulse of the city as we spend a few nights in history-filled Athens. Walk through the ruins and in the footsteps of   Aristotle, Plato and Socrates. Among the sights you will see, you’ll visit the Acropolis, located on a rocky promontory and dating to the 5th century BC.  From atop the Acropolis our Grecophile guide will teach you how to sip ouzo, eat octopus in a taverna and show you the highlights of this fabled city.  

Then enjoy the highlight of your vacation, a 7-night cruise on the Aegean Sea cruising to some of the world’s most beautiful islands. Cruise to Santorini, still an active volcano offering one of the world’s most breathtak-ing panoramas, where you’ll see bright white buildings and cliffs rising from the Aegean Sea. Also cruise to Heraklion on Crete; Milos with its spectacular colorful rock formations and mag-nificent beaches; and Mykonos, Greece’s jet-set island with its seafront village, sandy beaches, and whitewash houses. Wander through the picturesque alleys and narrow streets, take photos of the windmills that overlook the embankment, relax at a waterfront café. When not exploring an island, enjoy the ship’s many amenities. Sunbathe, sip a cool drink, splash in the pool, and relax.

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$2599 pp/do

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$3699 pp/do

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Arizona’s trains including the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Verde CanyonA good train ride provides stunning scenery, high adventure and a bit of nostalgic romance. Sound good?  Then join us as we visit the highlights of the Grand Canyon State. Journey aboard the Grand Canyon Railway to the edge of this awesome 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.  Explore the old mining town of Jerome.  Relax with a day at leisure in Sedona for shopping and exploring on your own, or take an optional Jeep tour.  A great vacation in the the historic Southwest.

It’s included... Free round-trip shuttle from your home (Seattle area) to SeaTac Airport 

• Round-trip airfare from 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 tour of Sedona

• Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff

• Tour the old mining town of Jerome

• 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners  

Where you’ll stay...1 Nights   Grand Canyon1 Nights   Williams, AZ3 Nights   Sedona

The bottom line...DATES: October 20-25, 2019 –6 days 




• Round-trip airfare from Seattle to New Orleans and Knoxville to Seattle

• 2 nights in the Great Smoky Moun-tains 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

• Stay at the Graceland Guest House

• Sightseeing in New Orleans including the New Orleans Cooking School and a paddlewheel cruise on the Mississippi

• 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners  

Where you’ll stay...2 Nights   New Orleans2 Nights   Memphis1 Night     Nashville2 Nights   Gatlinburg  

The bottom line...DATES:October 8-15, 2019–8 days 



 

Smoky Mountains fall foliage rail, 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 all made it big.

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$2399 pp/do

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Mt. Washington Cog Railway

It’s included...• Free round-trip transfer from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport

• Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Lima; Round-trip from Lima to Cusco


• 6 nights superior first-class hotels

• 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

• Fully narrated and escorted  

Where you’ll stay...2 Nights   Lima, Peru1 Night    Cusco2 Nights   Sacred Valley1 Night    Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)

The bottom line...DATES: October 22-29, 2019-8 days 

PRICE: $2999 per person/do SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $599 


 

Rail to Peru’s Machu Picchu and sail Lake TiticacaPeru 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. 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 gi-ant stones of the Ollantaytambo fortress. 

Ask about our 3 day extension to Lake Titicaca.

 

Rail across Canada, Toronto and Niagara FallsFor 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 mon-umental 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 Hornblower 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 transportationfrom your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport 

• International airfare from Seattle to Toronto, Canada

• 3 nights first-class hotel 

• 4 nights aboard VIA Rail– Silver & Blue Class service with a sleepersection with upper and lower berths

• All meals onboard the train

• Welcome reception and breakfast in Toronto

• Toronto city tour

• Excursion to Niagara Falls

• Hotel taxes & GST on applicable items  

Where you’ll stay...1 Nights   in Toronto2 Nights   Niagara Falls4 Nights   VIA Rail’s Canadian                   with sleeper

The bottom line...DATES: October 24-31, 2019–8 days 

PRICE: $2899 per person/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $650Upgrade to private berth starting at $650 pp/do


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It’s included...• At home pick up in the Seattle area to SeaTac Airport

• Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Kansas City

• 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

• All transfers

• Deluxe motorcoach transport

• Highlights Include:– Tram ride through caverns– Mickey Gilley & Johnny Lee– Step on guide of Branson– Texas Tenors– Heartland Country– The Haygoods Christmas– Andy Williams Ozark   Mountain Christmas– Yakov Smirnoff– Jim Stafford Show– Shoji Christmas Show– Daniel O’Donnell– Tony Orlando with meet and   greet-our group onlyl

• Fully escorted and narrated so you don’t miss a thing!  

Where you’ll stay...1 Night    Kansas City4 Nights   Welk Resort, Branson

The bottom line...DATES: November 12-17, 2019–6 days 

PRICE: $2399 per person/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $699 

Includes round-trip airfare!

 

Pre-Christmas inBranson and meet Tony OrlandoChristmas 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 the best 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 world, including those mentioned at right- you will even meet Tony Orlando!  Five days filled with action-packed shows and 4 of the nights at the wonderful Welk Resort!  This trip even includes most meals and your airfare.  

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$2399 pp/do

SPECIAL MEET & GREET WITH

Tony Orlando... JUST FOR US!

It’s included...• At home pick up in the greater Seattle area

• Roundtrip airfare

• Motorcoach transportation

• Ferry fares

• J. Paul Getty Museum

• Daily breakfast, 1 dinner

• 2 nights Catalina

• 1 night onboard the Queen Mary


Where you’ll stay...2 Nights    Catalina Island1 Night     On the Queen Mary

The bottom line...DATES:October 29-November 1, 2019–4 days 

PRICE: Starting at $1299 perperson/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $499Includes round-trip airfare

 

Best of Catalina, Halloween on the Queen Mary and J Paul Getty getawayA frighteningly fun getaway begins with a flight to California and ferry over to semi-tropi-cal 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 hap-penings. 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 Hal-loween?  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, wel-come dinner and fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!

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Colonial Williamsburg at ChristmastimeChristmas is a prime time of year to visit Colo-nial Williamsburg, America’s largest interactive history museum. In 2017, Architectural Digest called Colonial Williamsburg the best town in America for Christmas celebrations. The season comes to life with world-renowned holiday decorations and 18th-century seasonal programming. 

This phenominal trip includes the epic Grand Illumination Fireworks show and dinner at the Historic Shields Tavern, a fireside holiday feast at Busch Gardens, historic guided sightseeing tours in Jamestown and Yorktown, the incred-ible American History Museum, an interactive Witch Trial, lunch at the old Chickahominy House; a wonderful holiday show, dinner at Campbells Tavern, and the Grand Parade with costumed interpreters bringing to life the history of this 301 acre revolutionary city. Luxuriate at at our 4-star resort hotel located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. This is the perfect trip to usher in the holidays.

It’s included...• Round-trip transportation from your Seattle area home to SeaTac Airport 

• Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Richmond, VA

• 6 nights 4-star hotel 

• 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners

• Deluxe motorcoach  transportation

• Sightseeing inlcudes:- Grand Illumination- Busch Gardens Christmas dinner- Jamestown settlement tour- Christmas Parade in Merchant Square - Yorktown tour & historic homes- Riverwalk Landing- Yankee Candle Village- American Revolution Museum...and more!


Where you’ll stay...6 Nights   Woodlands Resort Hotel

The bottom line...DATES: November 29-December 5, 2019–7 days 


Includes round-trip airfare  

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$2499 pp/do

It’s included...• Round-trip air from Seattle to NYC

• Luggage handling

• 5 nights at the 4-Star Hotel Mela in Times Square

• 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners

• Experience two Broadway shows

• Embark on a voyage to experience “Lady Liberty” up-close

• Join a local guide for a tour of New York City’s time-honored landmarks

•Enjoy breakfast at the famous Ellen’s Stardust Diner, featuring singing wait staff


Where you’ll stay...5 Nights   4-Star Hotel Mela

The bottom line...DATES: November 27-December 2, 2019–6 days 



 

Thanksgiving in the Big AppleExperience “the Big Apple” alive with the holi-day spirit on this spectacular 6-day tour, with a stay at the hotel Mela, a boutique 4-star hotel in Time Square! From Rockefeller Center to Greenwich Village, New York City shines even brighter during the holiday season. 

Spend five nights in the heart of Midtown close to Central Park’s skating rink and Times Square all dressed up for the holidays. Take your seat and watch the curtain rise for an exciting Broadway show. See the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, featuring the world famous Rockettes! Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. See the Empire State Building and Central Park. Visit the poignant 9/11 Mu-seum and Memorial. Enjoy plenty of free time on your own to shop and see the elaborate 5th Avenue holiday window displays.  

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$2699 pp/do

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Exotic Thailand– Hill Tribes, temples and elephants

It’s included...• At-home pick up in Seattle area 

• Roundtrip international airfare from Seattle to Bangkok


• Intra-country airfare from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

• 10 Breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners including one Thai dance performance

• Sightseeing included (Highlights of Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai):- Grand Palace- Jim Thompson House- Nakhon Pathom - Ancient ruins of Ayutthaya- Wat Muang Temple- Oxcart ride to Wat Sri Chum - Chiang Mai Elephant Camp- Orchid Farm- Floating Market - Boat ride along the Kok River- Local English speaking guides

• Fully escorted so you won’t miss a thing   

Where you’ll stay...4 Nights   Bangkok1 Night    Pitsanuloke1 Night    Lampang4 Nights   Chiang Mai1 Night    Chiang Rai

The bottom line...DATES: January 9-21, 2020 –13 days 


Includes round-trip airfare and 2 intra-country flights!  

There is certainly a lot to smile about when you vacation in Thailand.  You’ll encounter an ancient, fascinating culture; friendly, welcom-ing people; gorgeous, peaceful countrysides and bustling, modern cities; and the most amazing shopping—unbelievable bargains included!  Start your journey in the capital city of Bangkok, and then travel by motor coach to 

the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the historic River Kwai and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. 

Next, you’ll fly to Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost city, and visit the Hill Tribes of the surrounding region. Continue by road to Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North” and visit the working Elephant Village.  In 13 magical days enjoy fascinating sights, fabulous hotels, exquisite food and great company.  You will not want to miss out on this trip of a lifetime. 

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$2899 pp/do

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Winter rail to Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise during the Interna-tional Ice FestivalOur snowy mountain holiday begins as we board Via Rail for a stunning train trip into the Canadian Rockies.  Enjoy sleeping accommoda-tions, 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 concen-trations of elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats as we enter the park boundaries.  Disem-bark 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, teams from around the world will have 53 hours to create ice master-pieces 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 this charming town and live like royalty at the Banff Springs Hotel before departing to Jasper for our rail trip home.

It’s included...• Complimentary at-home pick up in the greater Seattle area

• Round-trip air Seattle to Iceland

• Transfers/luggage handling at hotel


• 4 breakfasts

• Highlights include:- Reykjavik City Tour- Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site- Gullfoss (the Golden Waterfall)- Strokkur, the Great Geysir’s little brother- Geothermal power station Hellisheiðarvirkjun- Geothermal outdoor swimming pool in Laugardalur- Reykjanes peninsula and the Blue Lagoon


Where you’ll stay...4 Nights    hotel in Iceland 

The bottom line...DATES: January 25-30 OR February 3-8, 2020–6 days 



 

Iceland, glacier walks and northern lightsHURRY, SELLS OUT QUICK!

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. With its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is one of the best places on earth to witness this incredible phenom-enon. 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 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 similar to New England’s. On a tour of the Golden Circle, stop to marvel at roaring waterfalls, bubbling hot springs, and towering geysers—all the result of Iceland’s unique geothermal activity. You’ll also take a dip in the Blue Lagoon, which owes its striking color to volcanic minerals that turn the hot spring water milky blue. Iceland’s astound-ing natural phenomena and pitch-black sky will redefine your idea of a winter wonderland.

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$2199 pp/doStarting at

$2599 pp/do

It’s included...• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from Seattle to Vancouver, BC 

• 3 nights Via Rail Silver and Blue Class Section room accommodations with upper and  lower berth and shared bath

• 3 nights deluxe hotel: 2 at Chateau Lake Louise, 1 in Banff

• 2 full breakfasts, 2 dinners


Where you’ll stay...3 Nights   Sleeping accommo-                 dations on train1 Night    Banff Springs Hotel2 Nights   Chateau Lake Louise

The bottom line...DATES: January 24-30, 2020–7 days 

PRICE: $2599 per person/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1099UPGRADES AVAILABLE: Private room with private bath $755 per person/do


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It’s included...• Complementary at home pick from your Seattle area home to SeaTac airport (if you purchase group air)

• 3 nights in a 4-star hotel accommodation in Siem Reap

• Cambodia’s Angkor Wat World Hertage Archeology Site

• 7 nights cruising the Mekong River on the RV Tonle Pandaw

• 2 nights 4-star hotel in Saigon

• All meals

• All activities and entrance fees as described in your itinerary

• Guided tours with local experts

• Special nature outing along the way

• Talks on the history and ecosystem of Southeast Asia

• All shore excursions


Where you’ll stay...3 Nights   Siem Reap2 Nights   Saigon7 Nights   on the RV Tonle Pandaw

The bottom line...DATES: February 13-25, 2020–14 days 

PRICE: Starting at $4795 pp/doSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $2398

Land and cruise only

 

Vietnam and Cambodia–Sail the MekongI just returned from an incredible river cruise in Vietnam and Cambodia.  Prior to heading to  seeing Cambodia and Vietnam my knowledge was limited to  of public television specials and travel articles. But I have always known that even though their culture is completely different from mine, their history is ancient and fascinating.

It has been my life philosophy throughout 25 years of  international trips that we enrich ourselves by encountering people from other cultures, enjoying their natural surroundings, and tasting their cuisine. We thereby come to appreciate the humanity in us all.

We have planned this trip to be a journey you will never forget.  From the awe-inspiring Angkor temples to the pulsating city of Saigon, together we will experience the past, present and future of this vital region along its most storied waterway, the Mekong. Our journey 

begins in the town of Siem Reap, where we explore the history and culture of the Khmer empire as seen in the breathtaking ruins of Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We will also explore the natural environment of the jungle that once hid these archeologi-cal treasures. From Siem Reap we cruise the Mekong River down through remote villages, sighting the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins and witnessing the rural life of Cambodia.

Our river ship, the RV Tonle Pandaw, balances traditional style with modern comfort. Our journey culminates in the vibrant city of Saigon.  We have chartered our gorgeous teak- filled ship that only carries 50 passengers.  We welcome you to join us on this journey of a life-time.

Saigon skyline

Angor Wat

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$4795 pp/do


June 1-8 OR September 14-21, 2019

Trains across Colorado8 daysStarting at $2499 pp/doSingle supplement $587Includes round-trip airfareSee page 6

June 7-8, 2019

Rail to the Portland Rose Festival2 days$389 per person/doSingle supplement $99

Whoever said “Life isn’t a bed of Roses”, clearly hasn’t seen this tour.  In 2019, the Rose Festival will celebrate 112 years of tradition 

and innovation–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 pa-rade. 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 11-13, 2019

4-star overnight at Clearwater Resort & Point Casinos!3 days$329 per person/doSingle supplement $109

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 

zero-entry pool; take a stroll through the Native Art Gallery, spoil yourself in the Angeline Spa and dine in one of four incredible restaurants. Rooms overlook either a sunny southern view of Agate Passage or a luscious landscape of Northwest trees and vegetation.  Tour includes overnight at Clearwater and Point Casino Hotels, ferry fares, motorcoach transportation, deluxe continental breakfast, gaming packages and sightseeing.

 June 17-19, 2019

Mystery Overnight3 days$499 per person/do Single supplement $189

Are you ready for a little mystery in your life? This tour includes round- trip motorcoach transportation, and some meals. Unpack once or twice at a premium hotel or resort in a great location. All “Must See” sightseeing included and no passport needed. Your trusted Tour Manager will provide an incredible “mystery” holiday destination experience!

June 18-20, 2019

Canada’s Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Hell’s Gate tram3 days$439 per person/doSingle supplement $229

Until George Clooney agrees to let you crash at his 18th-century Italian villa (he hasn’t yet responded to any of your e-mails regarding the matter?–how rude), consider a getaway just as 

sumptuous: two nights at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Relax and unwind in the hot mineral pools at the resort, which was the first of its kind in British Columbia. Trip includes trans-portation, 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 23-24, 2019

Rail & sail the Columbia River Gorge-ous2 days$379 per person/do Single supplement $99

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 

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Columbia Sternwheeler for a fabulous narrated brunch cruise. We’ll do some fun sightseeing in Portland before our trek home.

July 12-15, 2019

Sisters, Oregon Quilt Show & the best of Bend, Oregon4 days$599 per person/doSingle Supplement $179

Mountains. Sun. Small-town fun. You’ll find all of this and more in beautiful Bend…it’s hope-lessly addictive.”Whoever visits Bend, moves to Bend,” people warn. Spend two wonderful nights at the Shilo Suites.  The next day we will head to Sisters, Oregon for the world-famous 

Quilt Show. Imagine a picturesque Western-style town transformed into a patchwork paradise. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show displays over 1,100 quilts under sunny summer skies. From barns to balconies, storefronts to stairways, quilts from all over the world blanket the town with splashes of color every year.  This trip has something for everyone.

July 14-16, 2019

Cruise Canada’s Princess Louisa Inlet by boat and float plane3 days$599 per person/doSingle supplement $339

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 acces-sible 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-min-ute flight. This will provide an overview of mountains jutting out of the sea, clusters of islands, channels and inlets.  You’ll love this 3-day getaway.

July 17-21 or July 24-28, 2019

Rail to Glacier Park5 daysStarting at $2199 per person/doSingle supplement $625Hurry–Limited to just 16 passengers!See page 7

July 17-24, 2019

Rail through the Canadian Rockies, Grizzlies and sail theInside Passage to AlaskaHurry–Limited to just 20 passengers with exclusive float plane trip to largest Grizzly reserve in North America8 days$2899 per person/doSingle supplement $899Includes airfareSee page 8

July 25-August 3,OR August 19-26, 2019

The alpine villages of Switzerland10 days$3999 per person/doSingle supplement $455Includes round-trip airfare

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 4-star 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 steam-ers. Each day you will visit a different attraction and travel just like the local Swiss do!  See Grindelwald, Brienz woodcarvers, Interlaken, Lucerne, Bern, Trummelbach Falls, Grosse Scheidegg and Merrigen. Includes 14 meals–7 breakfasts and 7 dinners, airfare, accommoda-

tions in Wengen, sightseeing, and transfers. This tour will make you feel like are in a James Bond movie. *Guaranteed departure offered through our AFC Vacations partner.

 August 7-8, 2019

Another? mystery? overnight? tour?2 days$329 per person/doSingle supplement $99

This could be one of the best travel holiday presents ever—a magical journey into the unknown for 2 days and 1 night. Enjoy guaran-teed excitement and fun with friendly travelers just like you! Includes transportation, superb hotel accommodations, breakfast, and dinner.

August 9-16, 2019

Yellowstone & Mt. Rushmore8 days$2999 per person/doSingle supplement $589Includes round-trip airfare

From the Olympic sites to national parks to the wild west atmosphere of South Dakota and Cody, Wyoming–this is a true adventure through the American West. After a fun night stay in Salt Lake City, we will take a scenic drive to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  The sights just get better as we head through the Grand Tetons to Yellowstone National Park for a two night stay.  Next, your journey winds its way through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation, stopping at 

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one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, en route to Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

August 15-16, 2019

North Cascades Highway,Winthrop & Leavenworth2 days$329 per person/doSingle supplement $99

From the salty sea air surrounding the Puget Sound, flowering fruit trees from Leavenworth, Wenatchee, acres of fresh cut hay and farm-land in the Methow and Skagit Valleys, and 

miles upon miles of lush evergreen forest along the Stevens Pass Greenway and North Cas-cades National Park. This is the road trip of a lifetime- we call it the “Golden Triangle”.  Let’s head up the North Cascades and overnight in 

the wild west town Winthrop.  This evening, we will head to Ladder Creek Falls.  Begin with a huge, “Damn Good Chicken Dinner”, then a naturalist will give a stimulating show on the Skagit River Hydro-electric project.  At twilight we will head out to see the three rushing wa-terfalls illuminated by multi-colored lights that change by the minute. After a great sleep, we will stop at the Smoke Jumping Facility as we make our way home through Leavenworth. 

August 19-24, 2019

Heli-hiking in the Canadian Rockies (Bugaboo Mountains)6 daysStarting at $3999 per person/doSingle supplement $925Includes round-trip international airfare & 10-12 helicopter rides

THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE BEST TRIPS OF YOUR LIFETIME!

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 prioritiz-ing 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-REGARDLESS OF YOUR FITNESS LEVEL.  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. 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 dur-ing 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!

August 21-24, 2019

Pacific Rim and cruise the Broken Islands 4 days$899 per person/doSingle supplement $329

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 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.  Includes transportation, 3 nights Vancouver Island, Pacific Rim National Park, Broken Island Mail Boat cruise, steam train ride, ferry rides and some meals.

August 24-30, 2019

New York City7 days$2899 per person/doSingle supplement $1249Includes round-trip airfareSee page 9

September 1-7, 2019

Chicago–Unpack once 7 days$2499 per person/do Single supplement $550Includes round-trip airfare

Ask anyone on the street what he or she likes most about Chicago, and you’ll mostly likely hear “the friendly people.” But what makes Chicagoans so gosh darn friendly? Perhaps it’s the camaraderie they form during the city’s 

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harsh winters and blessed summers. Or maybe it’s because this Midwestern giant has some of the best museums, restaurants and architec-ture in the world.  See it all in 7 unforgettable days.  Check into the Palmer House Hilton hotel and unpack once for the entire trip.  

Highlights include an Access City  Tour to visit top attractions and behind-the-scenes-tours; Eli Cheesecake factory tour; Wrigley Field Tour; Architectural River Cruise; “Untouchables” Gangster tour; Skydeck at the top of the Willis Tower; Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park studio; Art Institute of Chicago: Cantigney Park, Man-sion; and WWII Museum; day trip to Racine, WI; Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wax Headquarters and Wingspread Home.  Plus you will enjoy all breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners; deluxe motorcoach transportation and fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!  Guar-anteed departure offered in conjunction with our TAP Partner.

September 2-4, 2019

Casino hopping Oregon coast, Chinook winds and Quinault beach resort3 days$469 per person/doSingle supplement $149

Lincoln City on Oregon’s central coast is home to stretches of sandy beaches, craggy shorelines and a year-round “Finder’s Keepers” event, where you can hunt for treasures of 

artisan-crafted orbs along the shore. However, the beach isn’t the only place to look for trea-sure. You just might find yourself hitting the jackpot at Chinook Winds Casino.  This casino serves up more than 1,100 slot machines along with dozens of gaming tables and three high-stakes rooms. Try your luck at blackjack, keno, 

roulette, craps and several styles of poker. Or, grab one of the 1,000 seats in the expansive bingo hall.  The party on wheels continues as we continue to Quinault Beach Resort and Casino for a four star overnight stay- which in-cludes more gaming, more beaches and more fun.  Winners only please!

September 7-17, 2019

Scandinavia and cruise through the Norwegian Fjords11 days$3999 per person/doSingle supplement $999 Includes round-trip airfareSee page 10


Canyon de Chelly and Mesa Verde5 days$1799 per person/doSingle supplement $239 Includes roundtrip airfareSee page 12


Salt Spring Island–The San Juans of Canada3 days$599 per person/doSingle supplement $189

This is a red hot deal. Two nights on gorgeous Salt Spring Island at the Harbour House Hotel. Meander the island visiting the Island’s brew-ery, local gardens and the colorful market. In-cludes deluxe motorcoach transportation, ferry fares, 2 nights lovely hotel accommodations, 2 Breakfast, great sightseeing, fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!


Rail to the Crater Lake Lodge and rim tour4 days$899 per person/doSingle supplement $289

7,700 years ago, the 12,000 foot high volcano Mt. Mazama erupted in an enormous explo-sion leaving nothing but a deep crater. Over hundreds of years, the crater filled with rain water and melted snow. At nearly 1,943 feet, 

it is the deepest lake in the U.S. A 33-mile drive around the rim offers glimpses of the intensely blue-colored water which is created by the clar-ity and its depth. We’ll take a scenic train trip to Oregon, spend a night in Eugene and then two nights at the Mazama Lodge.  Park Rang-ers give walks and talks at the lodge. Enjoy a guided tour of the rim, relax on the porch and listen as the rangers bring Crater Lake’s history and geology vividly to life.


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Alaska cruise the Inside Passage sampler– On sale5 daysStarting at $899 per person/doSingle supplement $749

Migrating wildlife, budding forests, northern lights, now crowds and spectacular savings…that’s what this trip is about.  We will transfer you from Seattle to Vancouver, BC to board the gorgeous Island Princess. Unpack in your beautiful stateroom on the Island Princess and you will want to stay forever. The ship is flush with amenities all at your beckon call.  Enjoy fabulous food, fantastic shows and fun times as we cruise the Inside Passage to Alaska.  Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau and Vancouver. All meals and entertainment are included.


British Isles castles and countrysides–Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland12 days$3899 per person/doSingle supplement $1299Includes roundtrip airfareSee page 14


North Carolina’s Outer Banks7 days$2349 per person/doSingle supplement $439Includes round-trip airfare

The allure of the Outer Banks is so simple: they offer a place to relax and enjoy the rhythms of nature and the sea. Wild horses, quaint villages, scenic lighthouses, windswept beaches and scruffy crab shacks provide the backdrop for 

these four sleepy barrier islands. Though just off the coast of North Carolina, they feel like they’re a million miles away from the “real” world. Swimming, sunning and water sports are what most visitors come here for, but there’s also quite a bit of history to uncover in these parts. Highlights include Raleigh city tour, Beufort historic tour and cruise, Ocracoke Island tour, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Roanoke Island with Fort Raleigh, Historic Corolla and nature safari, Nags head to Norfolk.  A lovely holiday complete with beautiful hotels, great meals and sightseeing. Guaranteed departure operated by our TAP Partner.

September 22-29, Sept. 27-Oct. 4, Sept. 29-Oct. 6, OR October 4-11, 2019

New England’s fall foliage by rail8 days$2699 per person/doSingle supplement $595Land onlySee page 16


Cruise on the Golden Princess to Victoria and San Francisco 5 daysStarting at $1229 per person/doSingle supplement $649Includes cruise & airfare

Admit it:  We’ve all indulged in a little “vino-therapy” after a long week at the office.  It is after all what makes happy hours so darn happy.  But you’ve never been wined and dined quite like you will when you take a cruise on the Golden Princess to San Francisco.  Your five day getaway begins with a shuttle to Vancouver BC where you will board Princess 

Lines Golden ship for a 4 day Coastal cruise.  Whether your sipping cocktails by one of the pools, getting a salt scrub in the spa or fine dining–it won’t be long before you’ve left your co-workers at home.  Enjoy a day in charming Victoria and a lovely night at sea before dock-ing in San Francisco.  The time just gets better with a night in San Francisco.  Re-charge your batteries on a sightseeing tour of this electric city.   By the trip’s end, you’ll be ready for 

“another round”.   Includes a 3 night cruise, all of your meals and entertainment, 1 night at a wonderful hotel in San Francisco, all of your transfers and your flight home.


Portlandia and the gorgeous Adobe Hotel on the Oregon Coast3 days$499 per person/doSingle supplement $189

Prepare to be introduced to the city of Port-land. Enjoy a well-balanced overview of both the downtown and surrounding area’s history, current events, and cultural diversity. Travel through the various parts of the city from Downtown Portland to the Pearl District to Nob Hill.  After a fun tour, we will spend the night.  The next morning we’ll head to the Oregon Coast.  See the spectacular Newport Aquarium before we check into the 4 star Adobe hotel overlooking the water.  Dinner is fabulous.  The next morning we will head north along the coast and stop in Cannon Beach before 

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October 3-14, 2019

Athens and cruise the Greek Islands 12 days$3699 per person/doSingle supplement: CallIncludes cruise and round-trip airfareSee page 18

October 5-11, 2019

New Mexico’s Balloon Fiesta, Taos and Santa Fe 7 days $2599 per person/do Single supplement $899 Includes round-trip airfareSee page 19

 

October 6-7, 2019

Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver on the Star Princess2 daysStarting at $259 per person/doSingle supplement starting at $99

Seattle has its fair share of people who live the life of the rich and famous--Russell Wilson and Bill to name a couple- but if you’re not so loaded that a loss of $7 million in one year would be a minor blip on your financial state-ment, you can feel like a high roller for one night at least with a cruise on the Star Princess.  With swimming pools, a health spa, casinos and Broadway shows this will be one enchant-ing evening.  All meals and entertainment are included on the ship.  The following day, we will shuttle you back to Seattle.

October 8-15, 2019

Smoky Mountains fall foliage rail, New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville 8 days$2599 per person/do Single supplement $599 Includes round-trip airfareSee page 20

October 16-19, 2019

Whistler and Harrison Hot Springs4 days$599 per person/do Single supplement $299

What a combo. Join us for two of Canada’s biggies...Whistler Resort and Harrison Hot Springs. Spend 2 nights in the heart of Whis-tler; a village surrounded by mountain peaks and packed with boutiques, entertainers, golf courses, gondolas and walking trails. Next, journey through the scenic Fraser River Canyon to Hell’s Gate where you’ll watch water tor-rent past the 100 foot deep narrows. Tonight indulge at Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa. Schedule a spa appointment, soak in the mineral pools or crack open a book and relax. Dinner is included in the Copper Dining Room.

 October 20-25, 2019

Arizona’s trains including the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Verde Canyon6 days$2399 per person/doSingle supplement $679 Includes airfareSee page 21

October 22-29, 2019

Rail to Peru’s Machu Picchu and sail Lake Titicaca8 days$2999 per person/doSingle supplement $599Includes round-trip airfareSee page 22

October 24-31, 2019

Rail across Canada,Toronto and Niagara Falls7 days $2899 per person/do Single supplement $650 Private berth upgrade $650 pp/do Includes rail and airfareSee page 23

October 29-November 1, 2019

Best of Catalina, Halloween on the Queen Mary and J. Paul Getty getaway4 days$1299 per person/doSingle supplement $499 Includes round-trip airfareSee page 24

November 6-8, 2019

Casino hop–Silver Reef and Swinomish Casinos3 days$379 per person/doSingle supplement $129

Some vacations are lucky, some are smart and some have the good fortune of being both.  Get ready to ante up on our trip south to Silver Reef Casino where an overnight 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 silver signature breakfast. Grab your lady luck and we’re off to the Swinomish Casino for another fun night.  Take your $10 dollar promo play and $10 dollar dining offer and make a little moola.

 

November 12-14, 2019

Watch storms smashstuff in Tofino, BC3 days$699 per person/doSingle supplement $399

The far west coast of Vancouver Island gets truly freaky when big Pacific storms roll in and the waves grow to nearly 30 feet, sand blowsin sheets, and big logs are tossed around. The best action takes place over by Tofino. Without a Starbucks in sight, Tofino takes pride in localshops, fantastic cuisine and environmentalism.Spend two cozy nights at the Best Western Tin Wis, located on 8 acres of oceanfront property where the waves and wind get vicious during a storm. There’s so much to see and do–or not do, if your wish is to curl up by the fireplace, enjoy a spa experience, read a good book or watch the surfers navigate the waves–it’s all fabulous. Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, ferry fares, two nights hotel accommodations, great sightseeing and some of your meals. 

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Branson pre-Christmas and meet Tony Orlando6 days$2399 per person/doSingle supplement $699 Includes round-trip airfareSee page 25


Mysteries of the Copper Canyon by rail10 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 en-

gineering 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 in-cluding 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. Each day is a highlight.  


Thanksgiving at the4-star Coeur d’ Alene Lake Resort4 days$799 per person/doSingle supplement $299

There’s no place like home for the holidays—unless you can treat yourself to a four star hotel instead. Coeur D’ Alene Resort decks not only the halls, but just about anything else that gets 

in their way, with show-stopping decorations, towering Christmas trees, and need-your-shades light spectacles sure to make your spirits bright.  Enjoy 2 incredible nights and a Thanksgiving Feast in 4 star elegance.  Then, Christmas comes early as we board our boat and journey to the North Pole to see the largest on-the-water light display in America with over 1.5 million lights.  On our journey home we will overnight in Spokane- see the Trees of Elegance at the Davenport hotel.  Finally enjoy Leavenworth’s Christkindlmarkt before heading over Stevens Pass home.

 November 27-December 2, 2019

Thanksgiving in the Big Apple6 days$2699 per person/do Single supplement $999 Includes round trip airfareSee page 26

November 29- December 5, 2019

Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime7 days$2499 per person/doSingle supplement $600 Includes round-trip airfareSee page 33

December 6-7, 2019

Warm Beach holidayovernight at theLights of Christmas2 days$359 per person/doSingle supplement $109

Here’s a holiday deal that would make Clark Griswold proud (or perhaps extremely jealous). Come and bask in the glow of a million bulbsat The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach, a Christmastime mainstay and a dazzling experience. We’re taking you to one of the top 100 events in North America for a memorable overnight. We’ll head to Warm Beach Camp to 

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Israel and Jordan 13 days$4849 per person/doSingle supplement $1199 Includes round-trip airfare

Journey to Israel, discovering some of the most significant sites of the ancient world including Bethlehem, Nazareth, Caesarea and the oldest city in the world, the ruins of Jericho. “Float” in the tranquil, healing wa-ters of the Dead Sea or stop in the AHAVA Visitors Center and learn about the world-famous cosmetics that come from the Dead Sea. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Baha’i Shrine & Gardens, Acre, and Jerusalem’s Old City. Ascend the ancient walls of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage 

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site, by cable car. Relax for five nights in the holy city of Jerusalem. No matter where you look, the legendary stories of mankind’s collective history come to life. Guaranteed departure with our TAP travel partner.

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experience a plethora of delights. Begin with over a million lights, then add 5 entertainmentstages, strolling Victorian carolers, holiday crafts and a fabulous dinner and theater show. This is a sell out tour, so sign up early.

 December 6-8 OR 13-15, 2019

Rail to Leavenworth Lighting Festival overnight tour3 days$499 per person/do Single supplement $160 

Celebrate the Christmas season in style as we travel by rail on Amtrak’s Empire Builder over Stevens Pass to Leavenworth. Upon arrival a motorcoach awaits to whisk you away to 2 nights at the Icicle Village Resort near the heart of this quaint Bavarian village.  The next morn-ing enjoy breakfast at your leisure.  Then spend 

the whole day at the Leavenworth Lighting Festival. Enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, entertainment and strolling carolers before the town is magically illuminated at dusk!

December 10-11, 2019

The 5-star Empress Hotel and Buchart holiday lights2 days$429 per person/do Single supplement $159

All aboard for a wonderful way to usher in the holidays as we board the Victoria Clipper for a memorable night at the renowned Empress 

Hotel.  The Fairmont Empress sits majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbor. 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.

 January 9-21, 2020

Exotic Thailand–Hill Tribes, temples and elephants13 days$2899 per person/doSingle supplement $899 Includes round-trip airfareSee page 28

January 24-30, 2020

Rail to Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise during the International Ice Festival7 daysStarting at $2599 per person/do Single supplement $1099see page 30

January 25-30 OR February 3-8, 2020

Iceland, glacier walks and Northern Lights6 days$2199 per person/doSingle supplement $499Includes round-trip airfareHURRY, SELLS OUT QUICK!See page 31

February 12-25, 2020

Vietnam and Cambodia– Sail the Mekong14 daysStarting at $4795 pp/doSingle supplement $2398 Land and cruise onlySee page 32


February 20-25, 2020

Alaska Northern Lights & Denali National Park6 days $2099 per person/doSingle supplement $329Includes round-trip airfare

The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, have captivated northern-dwelling people for thousands of years. The electromag-netic light show occurs near the Arctic and Antarctic circles, making Alaska a prime destination for viewing the aurora. This escorted package includes airfare from Seattle to Fairbanks and Anchorage back to Seattle. You’ll spend 2 nights in Fairbanks, 1 night in Healy (Denali) and 2 nights in Anchorage. Take a city tour of Fairbanks; travel on the world-famous Alaska Railroad; 

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view majestic Denali, the tallest mountain in North America; board a scenic tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska with amazing views of the Cook Inlet, and so much more. Visit www.alkitours.com for full itinerary.

March 5-13, 2020

Pricebuster Costa Rica 9 days $2599 per person/do Single supplement $579 Includes round-trip airfare

Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rum-bling volcanoes and endless coastlines… Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights in Manuel Antonio, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest. Travel Costa Rica and experience the for-est canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Explore part of the 20,000 acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a river boat adventure.  You will enjoy Roundtrip airfare from Seattle to San Jose, Costa Rica; Deluxe motorcoach transportation; 8 Nights fabulous hotel accom-modations with 2 night stays in San Jose, La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano), Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio by the Sea; all of your sightseeing and wonderful meals. 

 March 23-29, 2020

Fly to Las Vegas, cruise aboard the Emerald Princess home7 daysStarting at $899 per person/do Single supplement: CallIncludes airfare

All aboard our shuttle to SeaTac airport for a quick flight to Vegas where you will spend 3 unforgettable nights on the Strip.  There is no shortage of things to do in the entertainment capital of the world. Next board a deluxe motorcoach to Los Angeles to board the spec-tacular Emerald Princess.  This repositioning cruise is a tantalizing trifecta for cruisers, offer-ing tremendous value, a unique itinerary, 4 laid-

back days at sea so you can indulge and reeee-lax.  Incredible cuisine, fabulous entertainment, spa services, gambling, dancing–it’s all there for you.  On the 4th day, we’ll arrive in Vancouver, BC and shuttle you home to Seattle.

April 22-26, 2020

San Antonio Spring Fiesta5 days$2599 per person/doSingle supplement $599Includes round-trip airfare

True to the Mexican half of its Tex-Mex roots, San Antonio is like a piñata–chock-full of surprises and exploding with excitement. His-tory buffs, of course, will not want to forget the Alamo, but more contemporary travelers will find a host of modern attractions along the city’s meandering River Walk-a tree-lined waterfront playground where cafes 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, and round-trip airport transfers.  *Departure operated in conjunction with our TAP Partners.

May 8-9, 2020

Rail to Vancouver ,BC and sail on the Ruby Princess to Seattle2 days$269 per person/doSingle supplement $99

Seattle has its fair share of people who live the life of the rich and famous.  Feel like a high roller for one fabulous night on the Ruby Princess.  With swimming pools, a health spa, casinos and Broadway Style entertainment- this will be one enchanting evening.  Enjoy a scenic ride on Amtrak’s Cascade train to Vancouver BC.  Then we will transfer 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 9-15, 2020

Coast Starlight rail to LA, sailthe Pacific Princess home7 daysStarting at $1899 per person/doSingle supplement $1099

All aboard for a spectacular trip on the Coast Starlight train to Los Angeles. The scenery along the way is unparalleled: snow-covered mountains, dense forests, fertile valleys and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline 

provide a gorgeous backdrop for your journey. After a fabulous dinner and wine tasting, snuggle into your bed and let the train rock you to sleep. The next night, you’ll disembark in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer to The 


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Queen Mary Hotel, former transatlantic ocean liner, rich in history and tradition. Stroll the decks of one of the world’s most elegant ships. During her 31 years at sea, she transported the rich and famous across the North Atlantic and during World War II, she carried more than 800,000 soldiers some 600,000 miles. The next morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before boarding the Pacific Princess for a fabulous cruise. Enjoy 5 nights of grand class cruising on this magnificent ship with swimming pools, a health spa, caviar bar, gourmet dining rooms, 24 hour meals service, Las Vegas and Broadway style shows and casino. Cruise along the coast stopping in Victoria, BC and Vancouver.  Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you from the ship to Seattle.  Trip includes a bedroom on Amtrak, 1 night Queen Mary; 4-night cruise on the Pacific Princess.  Plus all of your meals and entertainment on the train and cruise.

May 19-30, 2020

Spectacular South Africa12 days$4299 per person/doSingle supplement $699Includes international and intra-country air Scenic and historic Cape Town with 4 game drives in Entabeni Safari Conser-vancy; optional extension to Victoria Falls

The South African sunrise unveils the pictur-esque drama of trumpeting elephants, roaring lions, awe-inspiring rhinos, and sleek leopards trolling across the savannah, all before you’ve finished your breakfast. In 25 years of creating tours to incredible destinations, we can hon-estly say that South Africa has stood out as one 

of the top places to see in the world. Here’s the thing: African wildlife safaris are really amazing, I mean mind-boggling fun, and they appeal to just about everyone–even people who didn’t think they would love safaris. Young, old, ac-tive, lazy, urban, rural, couples, singles, families, it doesn’t matter: If this is not on your bucket list, you need to revise your list.You will see South Africa’s cosmopolitan cities, expansive desert, magnificent wildlife and fertile wine country. Explore Soweto, birthplace of Nelson Mandela. Search out the “Big Five” during FOUR safari game drives.  Nearly 150 mammal species live in Krueger Park year round includ-ing more lion, leopard, rhino, & elephant than anywhere else on Earth. Travel the lush Garden Route between the mountains and the balmy Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope to view the huge penguin colonies on Boulder Beach. Visit a working ostrich farm. Relax among the vineyards in the winelands region.  Spend 4-nights in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  You can also ex-tend your stay with a post-tour to Victoria Falls.

October 21-31 2020

Portugal and Spain by riverboat11 daysStarting at $4399 per person/doSingle supplement: CallLand onlyBook by May 31st for a $500 per couple discount!

Be carried away by the charm of these two Mediterranean countries. From Portugal to Spain, you will visit Porto, a lively and fascinat-

ing city where you can taste its famous wine, or Guimarães, the beating heart of Portugal with a remarkable history that gives it today all its charm. We will guide you throughout this jour-ney through the unique landscapes of the Dou-ro River but also cities with a rich heritage such 

as Lamego, Salamanca or Vila Real.  Spend 2 nights in Lisbon and 7 nights cruising on the Vasco da Gama. Tour highlights include shore excursions; special guest lectures on food, wine and history of the areas; the formal gardens at Mateus Palace, and much more.

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September 28-October 6, 2020

9 Day Oberammergau with Austria and Germany9 days$2999 per person/doSingle supplement $899Land OnlyGroup air starting at $1399

Preparations are already underway for the next Passion Play in the tiny Bavarian hamlet of Oberammergau. Oberammergau was suffering from the Bubonic Plague. The surviving villagers appealed for Divine intervention to save their families. They vowed that if God were to spare them, they would perform a Passion Play every ten years. They say not a single person fell victim to the Plague after that. Keeping their promise, the people of Oberam-mergau performed the first play in 1634 and have continued to do so throughout the centuries. Today, many of Oberam-mergau’s residents still take part in this powerful work of art featuring dramatic performances, beautiful music and choral 

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accompaniment. The residents will again perform The Passion Play in 2020. We will be there, sharing in the magnificence of this performance with an variety of itiner-ary that showcase the charm and beauty of central Europe. Will you be there?  This trip includes 2 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Innsbruck and 1 night in the Oberammer-gau region. Special Features include: Visit magical Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and scene of the Sound of Music.

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Mystery Tours$119 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.

 June 7, 2019

Vashon Sheep Dog Classic$79 per person

Watch these skilled animals handle herds of sheep through a series of gates and into a holding pen. The expectation of each dog is the same: “To handle the sheep in a precise and efficient manner. The work of the dog should limit the stress of moving the sheep by maintaining a calm and forthright style.” This is a national-level competition with over 600 

dogs competing. The course takes places on 30 acres of beautiful rolling hills, as the sheepdogs take on the “Wiley Willamette Valley lambs.”  But wait, there’s more–artisan crafts, tons of options for local fare, fiber arts and music!  Includes trans-portation, ferry fare and the big show!

June 9, 2019

Rail to Chuckanut Manor for Sunday brunch$139 per person

All aboard the Cascades train for one of the nation’s most scenic rail trips. Upon arrival in Bellingham, a deluxe motorcoach will take you to Chuckanut Manor for a fabulous luncheon. Indulge in a feast while soaking up the out-of-this-world views of Samish Bay. Sunday  brunch features fresh fruit, a variety of salads, Eggs Benedict, Chef’s Scramble, omelet & pasta sta-tion, cold poached salmon, grilled Samish Bay Oysters, home fried potatoes, waffles, French Toast, crepes, cinnamon rolls, assorted desserts, bacon & sausage, carved roast beef and carved baked ham.

June 15, 2019

Whidbey Garden Tour$119 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 me-ander 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 lus-cious lunch and sweet smelling flowers.

June 19, 2019

Tour San Juan Island$129 per person

A fun day begins as we take a scenic ferry ride 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. After, we’ll reboard the ferry for a leisurely trip back home.

June 22, 2019

Seattle Mens Chorus Summer of ‘69 at Benaroya$139 per person

Woodstock. The moon landing. Vietnam. Stonewall. In the summer of 1969, current events churned into a psychedelic era of rebel-lion and change. SMC transports us back to this vibrant year through the chart-topping, culture-defining music that blared through turntables and transistor radios. Joining with a coalition of LGBTQ choruses across the country, we also present a thrilling new musical theater work that tells the stories of the Stonewall riots and the birth of the struggle to live life out loud, a message that still resonates today.  Includes transportation, Orchestra seats and a fabulous lunch downtown.

June 23, 2019

Wicked at the Paramount$179 per person

This Broadway sensation looks at what hap-pened in the Land of Oz...but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial 

rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” Includes dinner and transportation.

July 4, 2019

4th of July Lake Union cruise $149 per person

Get a front-row vantage point to the famous fireworks display at Gasworks Park on July 4th and avoid the traffic. Board the Queen Anne’s Revenge and enjoy great music on our pre-mium sound system–the best on Lake Union! Snacks and adult beverages (beer, seltzer and cider) will be available for purchase from the ship’s store on board. You must be 21 or over to board.

July 9, 2019

Picnic on Sucia Island$159 per person

One of the true gems of the San Juan Islands lies up north on the Canadian border. Spend 2 hours on a scenic cruise to Sucia Island watch-ing for wildlife as your captain explains the natural history and imparts stories and tales of this unique part of the San Juans. Once on the island explore the fascinating geology, hunt for fossils, and beach-comb your way around the bays and coves.  Enjoy a great picnic lunch in paradise. After, we’ll pack up and enjoy a scenic cruise back.

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July 14, 2019

Legendary SundayBrunch in Paradise$139 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. Rainierand provide “in your face views” on the way up to Paradise Lodge. Two massive fireplaces 

warm the lobby, richly patterned Native American rugs bring color and texture to the log inn built in 1930. Enjoy a select, plated meal brunch in this historic setting before we venture home. 

July 18, 2019

Jet boat Deception Pass & lunch at La Conner Prime Rib and Seafood Restaurant$129 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 aboard the Island Whaler. Enjoy the thrill of the fast 

jet boat through Deception Pass with a knowl-edgeable park ranger interpreter.

July 20, 2019

Sequim Lavender Festival$109 per person

A fun day begins as we head to Sequim’s Lav-ender Festival.  In the shadow of the Olympic Mountains lies sunny Sequim, its climate and soil are perfect for growing lavender.  See how this cottage industry is immerging as we tour local farms and watch demonstrations on how these plants are used in perfume, cook-ing, oils and more.  You would have to travel as far afield as Provence, France for the same experience. Enjoy lunch on your own at the fair. Transportation, admissions and ferry fares are included.

July 25, 2019

Wild Horse wind farm and lunch$129 per person

You’ve seen them up on the hills, 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, we’ll go inside a tower and see how it all works. The views are amazing. The day includes transportation, tour, lunch and wine tasting.

July 31, 2019

Crystal Mountain brunch and nature walk$129 per person

A spectacular day awaits as we head to Crystal Mountain Summit House lunch.  We’ll ride the gondola to the top where the views and the food simply take your breath away.  After, you’ll have free time to walk about and see the flowers and wildlife living in the subalpine zone.  Bring your camera!

August 1, 2019

Black Diamond, Whistlin’ Jacks, Chinook Pass and Lake Tipsoo$119 per person

Let’s beat feet to Black Diamond so we can sample some of those tasty baked goods before continuing over Cayuse Pass to lake Tispoo. Our trip continues to the east side of Chinook Pass for an old-fashioned feast at Whistlin’ Jacks lodge over looking the river. En-joy the unique ambiance with a big river stone fireplace, elk racks and white linen table cloths!

August 4, 2019

Blue Angels cruise$189 per person

Ahoy, mateys! Experience a Seattle tradition from a most unique perspective. Seafair has been around since 1950, and the US Navy Blue Angels, the world’s premier precision flight team, is the thrilling highlight of the festival. 

See it all from a front-row seat on the West Coast’s only full-time pirate ship! 21 and older please. YARR! 

August 5, 2019

Diablo–A dam good boat tour$99 per person

Enjoy a fully escorted Skagit City Light cruise aboard the Alice Ross III, plus lunch at the Envi-ronmental Learning Center. Surround yourselfwith the natural beauty of the North Cascades. Cruise the Lake for stunning views of glaciers and cascading waterfalls.

August 11, 2019

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory–National Tour$189 per person 6:30 show

A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed to be seen in this gigantic new musical that is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses.  Includes transportation, Orchestra seats and dinner downtown.

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August 13, 2019

Lunch at the 59er Diner and Leavenworth$119 per person

The ‘59er was full of 1950’s memorabilia. All of the waitresses were called “Flo,” and the place was famous for its milkshakes.  We were all devastated when it burned down but then 

suddenly last year…Elvis was sighted again as the new diner was built in Georgia and trucked to Leavenwoth.  Enjoy lunch at the 59er diner.  Then we will head to the quaint Bavarian Village to do a bit of shopping and enjoy the happenings in a darling mountain town.

August 20, 2019

Hood Canal, Elandon Gardens & Alderbrook Resort $149 per person

Visit the waterfront gardens to experience the world-class bonsai collection and landscape artistry of along with the nursery, gift shop and gallery filled with antiques and treasures from Asia, Europe and North America. Next, enjoy a wonderful lunch overlooking the canal at the newly remodeled Alderbrook Resort. At the end of the day we’ll jump on the ferry and head for home. Aaah, summer in the Northwest…

September 1, 2019

Olympia Harbor Day Vintage Tugboat Festival$109 per person

Celebrate the return of the vintage tugboats of Puget Sound to Olympia for a day of entertain-ment, food, art, history and a last farewell to 

summer. Vintage tugs, retired or working, are moored at Olympia’s Percival Landing.  Be on hand Sunday as the tugs leave shore at noon to participate in the annual World’s Largest Vin-tage Tugboat Races & Show! The tugs race the deep channel of Budd Bay near Butler Cover.Transportation and a fabulous lunch are included.

September 4, 2019

The land of the Plain People$139 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 old-fashioned style of dress, the Hutterites cling tightly to their unique religious and cultural traditions. Listen to their life storiesand have a homemade lunch at a typical Hut-terite house before heading back to Seattle. You’d have to travel as far away as the Pennsyl-vania Dutch Country to see sights like this!!

September 7, 2019

Ellensburg Rodeo finals$119 per person

The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the top rodeo events in the country. With over 500 contes-tants and prize money in excess of $250,000, today’s best riders and ropers compete.  We have reserved seats for the Labor Day cham-pionship.  Enjoy lunch on your own at the fair and an exciting show!

September 18, 2019

Kangaroos, Wallabies & Alpacas$109 per person

The Outback Kangaroo Farm is one of the most entertaining and amazing farms in the Northwest. First stop is at the lemurs’ fenced habitat, the only totally secured area at the 

farm––simply because these ring-tailed, curious-faced monkeys from Madagascar are highly intelligent and likely to want to explore other places if they had a chance to get free. The tour continues to the open realm of the farm, past ducks, chickens and a tortoise to the kangaroos. Leading the tour, Ray Strom introduces everyone to kangaroos, wallabies, llamas, mini-horses and more!  After, enjoy lunch at the Farm House Inn.

September TBA, 2019

Broadway’s Chicagoat the Paramount$TBA per person

Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two ri-val vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with. Not one to rest on her laurels, Velma enlists the help of prison matron Mama Morton and slickster lawyer Billy Flynn, who turn Velma’s incarceration into a murder-of-the-week media frenzy, thus preparing the world for a splashy showbiz comeback. But Roxie’s got some of her own tricks up her sleeve…Transportation, Orchestra seats and lunch downtown are included.

October 2, 2019

Wine Stomp$129 per person

Leave the driving to us as we head over Chi-nook Pass to see Yakima’s great wine harvest.  Along the way, enjoy lunch at Whistlin’ Jacks Lodge.  Located in the mountains along the Naches River, this is one of the most unique places you will ever dine.  After lunch, we’ll continue east to see the workers harvest grapes in the fields and sample some of Washington’s finest wines.

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October 12, 2019

Get Crackin’ at the Port Angeles Crab and Seafood Festival $119 per person

Jump on a ferry for a scenic trip to Port Ange-les’ scenic waterfront for the big show!  Events include cooking demonstrations, the “grab-a-crab” crab derby, more than 50 local arts and crafts booths, family activities, environmental education programs, and great live music on the Festival stage. The highlight of Crabfest is an old-fashioned crab feed complete with large kettles of fresh local Dungeness crab, sweet corn and organic coleslaw. A wine and beer garden will offer tastings by the Olympic Peninsula Winery  Association and a selection of Northwest craft beers.

October 15, 2019

Leaf Peepers dream...Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, and the Ring of Fire$119 per person

Are you a leaf peeper but embarrassed to admit it? Well, you can surround yourself with your own kind on this tour. In the middle of the fall peepers from all over the Northwest creep out to see the foliage spectacle in the Cascades. Up north there is a sleeping volcano overrun with deciduous trees. You’re getting excited aren’t you? Leaf peepers go mad over the incredible display of colors, as we wind our way along the Nooksak River to the Mt. Baker Visitor Center. Be sure to have your camera loaded as we ascend the highway up to Artist 

Point; you will be able to capture views of both Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan, the most photographed mountain in the United States. A gourmet lunch is included! Mama Mia! 

October 19, 2019

Oktoberfest in Leaven-worth, Suncadia Resort,and three passes$129 per person

Bring your sketchbook, your camera, and love of the mountains. Inspired by the grand lodges of our National Parks, Suncadia’s Grand Lodge’s classic gabled presence captures the spirit of Washington state with magnificent architecture and craftsmanship, while honoring the beauty of its natural surroundings. Enjoy a lovely lunch, before our trip continues over Blewett Pass. Next we’re off to Leavenworth for Oktoberfest.  Enjoy the town that hasn’t lost its oom-pah, before heading over the pass home.

November TBA, 2019

Broadway’s Miss Saigon at the Paramount$TBA per person

Miss Saigon is a musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, with lyrics by Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr. It’s based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, and similarly tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance involving an Asian woman aban-doned by her American lover. Transportation, Orchestra seats and dinner are included.

November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving at Kiana Lodge$139 per person

Thank the gods for this lovely feast as we travel by motorcoach to Kiana Lodge for Thanksgiv-ing. Kiana Lodge is so gorgeous that many films and magnificent magazine shoots have taken place here in what Native Americans call 

“the Garden of the Gods” Pamper yourself in the 6 acre waterfront haven surrounded by tall firs and fragrant cedars. The historic main lodge with leaded glass windows and huge crackling fire is where we will indulge in our dinner. Be prepared for raspberry-glazed turkey, country-style stuffing, lodge potatoes, pan-roasted vegetables, sweet potato rolls, homemade pumpkin pie with whipped cream, mulled cran-berry cider and coffee or tea. Magnifique.

 December 7, 8,14,15, 21, OR 22, 2019

Leavenworth Snow Bus$79 per person

Get in the holiday spirit as we travel over the mountains to Leavenworth’s annual Treelight-ing Festival. Smell chestnuts roasting on an open fire, see carolers strolling through the streets and watch as the entire town is set ablaze with holiday lights. Enjoy shopping and lunch on your own in this festive town. 

December 13, 2019

Warm Beach holiday lights and dinner theater$119 per person

More than ONE MILLION Christmas lights will be displayed in December, a spectacle spread over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, WA. The Lights of Christmas is the largest holiday light display in the Pacific North-west that combines live entertainment, food, holiday shopping and more. Finally settle in for an elegant 6-course dinner and a wonder-ful holiday theater performance.  Trip sells out quickly so don’t delay.

January TBA, 2020

Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof at the Paramount$TBA per person

Fiddler on the Roof is a musical set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Dairyman) and other tales by Sholem Aleichem. The story centers on Tevye, father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family’s lives. He must cope both with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters, who wish to marry for love – each one’s choice of a husband moves further away from the customs of their Jewish faith and heritage – and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village.  Price includes Orchestra seats, transportation and lunch downtown.

April 19, 2020

Hot show-Hot seats! Jersey Boys at the 5th Ave.$199 per person Only 8 shows–get your tickets right now!

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard…and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in this Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon. Price includes CENTER Orchestra seats, transportation and dinner downtown.

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Office Hours Mon – Fri 9am-5pm PST. Dates closedin 2019 —May 27; July 4; Sept 2; Nov 28-29; Dec 25-26; Dec 27-28, 31–limited office schedule; Jan. 1, 2020.

ReservationsReservations  can  be  made  by  phone  @  206-935-6848 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 con-firmation 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 identifica-tion you will be using on the tour. If your ticket does not match your identification you could be denied boarding.

Form of PaymentCheck 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 im-posed by airlines, airports, governments etc. are not in-cluded in tour price. Advertised prices include a 5 percent cash discount.  If payment is not made by check, please add 5 percent to the final balance. 

Gift CertificatesGift certificates are good toward purchase of any tour of-fered by Alki Tours and are not redeemable for cash. Lost or stolen gift certificate cannot be replaced or credited.

Late bookingsTours booked within 30 days of departure may incur a late fee of $50 per reservation in addition to overnight delivery charges. 

Passports & VisasA valid US Passport is required for all international travel. Your passport  should be valid  for 6 months  from your scheduled return date of travel. For information on apply-ing 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 responsi-bility 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 EscortsMost tours are fully escorted. Alki Tours reserves the right to substitute a local guide for tours falling below 20 pas-sengers.  Cruises  are  generally  unescorted  for  numbers below 15 passengers.

Airline TicketsName  changes  or  substitutions  are  considered  cancel-lations  and  penalty  fees  apply.  Tickets  are  purchased in bulk and mileage may not be available on all  tickets.     Tickets are capacity controlled and may not be available at the advertised rate for late bookings. Alki Tours will au-tomatically request aisle and adjacent seats for those trav-eling  together but cannot guarantee seat assignments. Alki Tours is not responsible for airline baggage fees.

Pickup times & LocationsOne-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 de-termined 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 passen-gers traveling on that particular tour. Here are the most common locations: Bothell Landing, Northgate, Colman Ferry  Dock,  Olympia,  Southcenter  Ramada  Inn  (charge for parking), 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. No refunds  if your requested  location was not chosen as a pickup for  the tour you are signed up for. NEW SHORELINE PICKUP–Evergreen Baptist Church-19010 5th Ave. NE

ONE-DAY TOURSAfter final payment has been made we will call you with your pick-up time and location three days prior to depar-ture. If we are unable to contact you it is your responsibili-ty 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 miss-ing 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 TOURSA 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 TRAV-EL  INSURANCE,  medical  and  baggage  insurance  when making the initial deposit for your tour, in order to give yourself peace of mind and to provide for any unforeseen circumstances. Contact Alki Tours for details at time of booking.Land tours 2 days and longer, refunds are based on full tour  price.  100%  REFUND  UP  TO  75  DAYS  PRIOR  TO DEPARTURE.

74-61 days prior  to departure 75% refund 60-41 days prior to departure 50% refund 40-31 days prior to de-parture 25% refund No refund for cancellations 30 days or  less  to departure or non-appearance  the day of de-parture. Phone fees for any kind of payments taken by phone are not refundable.

TOURS WITH AIRLINE TICKETSIn addition to the cancellation policies listed in our bro-chure  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 TOURSSpace  cannot be  confirmed until  a deposit  is  received. Since  all Cruise &  Train  companies have different poli-cies 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 POLICIESCancellations 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 volun-tarily  cancelled/omitted  by  the  passenger.  All  other  re-funds will be made for the value of unused features, less applicable cancellation penalties.

Complimentary Home Shuttle PickupFor 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 cour-tesy 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.

HotelsThe 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.

ResponsibilityThe 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,  ac-cident, 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 accommo-dation, it will endeavor to arrange substitute accommo-dations and any difference in price will be adjusted ac-cordingly. 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 sub-ject 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 GuidelinesDay Trips and Extended Trips: $5-$7 per person per day for the Tour Manager. $4-$5 per person per day for the Driver.  Additional recommendations will be provided in your travel documents.

Alki Tours “NO GROUCH” PolicyWe reserve the right to not accept or retain as a tour pas-senger any person who’s condition or behavior impedes the operation of the tour or affects the rights, welfare or enjoyment of the tour by other passengers. To be deter-mined solely by Alki Tours.

Extra Cost ProvisionAs 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.

Alki Tours reserves the right to withdraw, change, amend or omit these policies at anytime without notice.

Copyright 2019 Alki Tours Inc. All rights reserved. Layout copy and design are service or trade marks of Alki Tours Inc. Wash-ington State Seller of Travel 601-433-609  & 601-901-435.

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Including–• Canyon de Chelly & Mesa Verde pg. 12

• Vietnam and Cambodia River Cruise pg. 35

• South Africa Safari pg. 52

• Oberammergau with Austria and Germany pg. 52

• Portugal and Spain River Cruise pg. 53

Important Message to Our Great Train Escapes Customers!All included airfare pricing listed in this brochure is for flights from Seattle area. Please call 800-895-2554 for airfare quotes from your city.

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