AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 DAYS 4th Annual President’s Cruise from Dubai to Singapore January 25, 2016 - 29 (30) days

Fares Per Person: based on double/twin $9,850 Inside Category K $10,300 Outside Category E $11,995 Vista Category BB Please add 0.1% GST. Other categories available along with single fares.

Early Bookers: $350 discount on first 12 seats; $175 on next 8 Travel Insurance: Details available soon.

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Coach transportation to/from Vancouver Airport Hotel accommodation and taxes in Vancouver, Dubai, Malacca, Singapore, and Beijing Flight from Vancouver to Dubai Transfer from Dubai airport to hotel Locally-guided half-day tour of Dubai Elevator to observation deck at Burj Khalifa Locally-guided full-day tour to Abu Dhabi 4-wheel drive dunes tour into the Arabian Desert Transfer from Dubai hotel to cruise terminal 17 days & nights on board MS Rotterdam Cruise gratuities, port charges & cruise taxes Reservation in the Rotterdam’s Pinnacle Grill Entertainment & expert lecturers on Rotterdam Locally-guided tour of Mangalore, India Kadri Temple, Gokarnanath Temple, St. Aloysius Church, and cashew factory tour Locally-guided tour of Cochin, India Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church Locally-guided tour of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, with jeep safari to view wildlife

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3 days of guided tours in Myanmar Sule Pagoda, Shwemawdaw Pagoda Locally-guided tour of Phuket, Thailand Locally-guided tour of Singapore 2 days of guided tours in Malaysia Batu Caves, batik factory tour Transfer from Singapore hotel to airport Flight from Singapore to Beijing Transfer from Beijing airport to hotel and return 2 days touring with local guide in Beijing Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong pedicab ride, jade factory tour Flight from Beijing to Vancouver Current air transport taxes, fees & fuel surcharges Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director throughout tour and cruise Gratuities for all local guides and drivers Luggage handling at hotels and ship 70 meals: 27 breakfasts, 23 lunches, 20 dinners

Experience Points: Earn 180

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MS Rotterdam Holland America Line's “Flagship of Excellence,” the MS Rotterdam, made her grand entrance into the cruising world in 1997. A sister ship to the Amsterdam, the Rotterdam reflects a graceful combination of classic and state-of-the-art features, exhibiting wood and deep, vibrant colours for a traditional ship feel. A $2 million collection of art and artifacts is showcased throughout the ship. The Rotterdam carries only 1,404 passengers, her gross tonnage is 60,000, and she is 781 feet long. Her 10 decks feature a 700-seat live entertainment theatre, 5 lounges, casino, shopping arcade, movie theatre, beauty shop, library, games room, 12 elevators, Internet centre, Greenhouse spa, and 2 swimming pools (one with sliding dome cover). The elegant two-floor La Fontaine Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with full choice of menu. The Lido Restaurant offers buffet-style serving stations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the 11 pm snack. The intimate Pinnacle Grill and the Canaletto Restaurant offer extraordinary service, reserved seating and gourmet menus for an extra charge. You can also dine in the privacy of your stateroom by ordering from the complimentary room service menu. All meals are culinary delights! Staterooms have twin lower beds (some convert to queen-size double), TV, music, telephone, and bathroom with toilet, sink and shower or bathtub. A crew of over 600 ensures top-quality service and entertainment. Every day has a full schedule of optional activities: dance class, bridge, bingo, shuffleboard, table-tennis, karaoke, board games, and fitness activities. The Wajang Theatre shows recent movies several times a day. Every evening, there is live stage entertainment in the Showroom at Sea and Holland America is known for the quality and variety of its shows.

Is travelling around the world on your Bucket List? Wells Gray Tours has never offered an Around the World experience before, but many people claim it is an important item on their Bucket Lists. It is a costly venture, especially when achieved by air as most airlines charge $4,000 to $5,000 for the flight alone plus expenses at stopovers. Most cruise lines offer the trip which lasts nearly 4 months and costs at least $35,000 per person for an outside stateroom. This onemonth tour combines air and a 17-day cruise and is much more affordable. Dubai is also a Bucket List city for many and this tour stays 4 nights there prior to boarding the ship. The title of this tour “Around the World in 30 Days” is intended to be a play on Jules Verne’s popular book, Around the World in 80 Days. Published in 1873, the novel is the story of Phileas Fogg who accepts a wager to make this journey and travels eastward by ships and trains. Upon his return to London, he thinks he has lost the wager by arriving late, then realizes that he crossed the Date Line and gained a day. This tour is 30 days long if you count crossing the Date Line during the flight from Beijing to Vancouver as a day. However, on the calendar it is 29 days, from January 25 to February 22, 2016.

4th Annual President’s Cruise Roland and Anne Neave invite you to join them for this Around the World tour by cruise and air, the 4th Annual President’s Cruise. Once a year, the Neaves choose a cruise route somewhere in the world and host their President’s Cruise. Roland founded Wells Gray Tours in 1972 and is the company’s President. The first President’s Cruise went to the Eastern Mediterranean in 2013, the second through the Panama Canal, and the third to the Norway Fjords. During this Dubai to Singapore cruise, Roland and Anne will host receptions and socials. They look forward to renewing old acquaintances or meeting you for the first time.

Cruise Notes Shore excursions included: On many cruises, shore excursions are a significant additional expense during your holiday. During this cruise, Wells Gray Tours has arranged private guided tours at Mangalore and Cochin, India; Hambantota, Sri Lanka; 3 days touring in Myanmar; and Phuket, Thailand. In addition, there are 4 nights in Dubai before the cruise and 5 nights in Singapore, Malacca, and Beijing after the cruise. Please book early: Holland America has confirmed a block of staterooms for this tour and they are normally held until three months before sailing (early November 2015). However, any unsold staterooms can be taken away from us at any time when the ship fills. This 17-day cruise is a segment of a 90-day cruise and strong bookings on another segment or the entire cruise can result in our block being reduced. When this has happened before, we had to waitlist disappointed customers, even though we still had seats available on the coaches and planes.

* HIGHLIGHTS & PORTS OF CALL * DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) BURJ KHALIFA OBSERVATORY ARABIAN DESERT JEEP SAFARI MANGALORE (India) COCHIN (India) HAMBANTOTA (Sri Lanka) YALA NATIONAL PARK (Sri Lanka) YANGON (Myanmar)

SULE PAGODA, BOGYOKE MARKET BAGO (Myanmar) PHUKET (Thailand) SINGAPORE MALACCA (Malaysia) KUALA LUMPUR (Malaysia) BEIJING (China) GREAT WALL, FORBIDDEN CITY

Itinerary Monday, January 25: Meals: L,D We depart from the Okanagan, Kamloops and Salmon Arm, drive to Vancouver and stay overnight at the Fairmont YVR Hotel in the Airport. A get-acquainted dinner is included in Globe@YVR. Tuesday, January 26: Meals: B Our Air Canada flight to Toronto leaves at 9 am, then we board a non-stop flight to Dubai at 9 pm. Wednesday, January 27: Our flight arrives in Dubai in the evening and the local time is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver. Our coach and local guide meet us at the airport and take us to the Holiday Inn Al Barsha where we stay four nights. Welcome to the United Arab Emirates. Thursday, January 28: Meals: B Dubai is a stunning city, sometimes compared to the Emerald City in Wizard of Oz because of its spectacular modern architecture and incredible skyscrapers. Its economic boom can be traced to oil in 1969, but currently trade and oil are important. The city has a population of 2.2 million and is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world. Today, we experience this remarkable city with an eight-hour tour including Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, world’s largest man-made island; the architectural wonder of the Atlantis Palm Hotel; and the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a colourful and vibrant market. In the afternoon, we ride the high-speed elevators to level 124 of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at 828 metres (the CN Tower is only 553 metres). The panoramic view of city, desert and ocean from the observation deck is amazing.

Friday, January 29: Meals: B,L,D In the morning, the tour of Dubai continues with Dubai Creek (part of the harbour); the heritage area of Bastakia with its fascinating wind tower houses built by wealthy merchants; the 180-year old Fort Al Fahidi; and Dubai Museum. Then we cross the creek by Abra, a traditional boat, to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Next we see Burj Al Arab, the spectacular hotel that looks like curved sails and has become Dubai’s symbol. A traditional cultural Emirati lunch is served at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre in an old wind tower house. The meal has local flair and you can chat with an Emirati host about UAE culture, customs and religion. This afternoon, we experience the desert outside Dubai and board 4-wheel drives for a thrilling ride across sand dunes in the Arabian Desert. We watch a splendid sunset from the highest dune, then continue to a Bedouin campsite for refreshments, camel rides, a belly dancing performance with Arabic music, and a barbecue buffet dinner. Saturday, January 30: Meals: B Today’s touring features the UAE’s other great city, Abu Dhabi. Located 1½ hours west of Dubai on an island in the Persian Gulf, it has also grown with oil production and has over 2 million residents. One of the most important architectural wonders is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, completed in 1996. Sunday, January 31: Meals: B,L,D In late morning, we drive to the cruise terminal and board the Rotterdam. An embarkation lunch is served in the Lido. The rest of the day is free time to explore the ship and get acquainted with its many facilities. This evening is our first sumptuous dinner in the La Fontaine Dining Room, followed

by a lively “welcome” stage performance in the Showroom at Sea. At 11 pm, we cast off and sail out into the Persian Gulf with Dubai’s illuminated skyscrapers fading in the distance. Monday, February 1: Meals: B,L,D Tuesday, February 2: Meals: B,L,D Wednesday, February 3: Meals: B,L,D Enjoy three leisurely days at sea. We cruise out of the Persian Gulf, into the Gulf of Oman, then across the Arabian Sea to India. Thursday, February 4: Meals: B,L,D The Rotterdam docks in Mangalore on the west coast of India from 8 am to 5 pm. It is noted for its scenic location below the Western Ghat Mountains, and pristine beaches. A tour with a local guide is included. Highlights are the Kadri Manjunath Temple which dates to 1068; the Chapel on the grounds of St. Aloysius College; and Gokarnanath Temple. Next we take a tour of a cashew factory; Mangalore was the birthplace of the cashew processing industry, and India is now the world’s largest producer. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Friday, February 5: Meals: B,L,D Overnight, the Rotterdam sails 300 km south and docks at Cochin at 8 am. Its roots date to 1503 when a fort was built by the Portuguese. The oldest structure is St. Francis Church which will celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2016. Our local tour includes this church, plus Paradesi Synagogue (interior closed Fridays), Santa Cruz Basilica, and ancient Portuguese, Dutch and British houses from the colonial period. A traditional local lunch is included in Cochin. The ship sails at 5 pm. Saturday, February 6: Meals: B,L,D This is a day at sea as we pass the southern tip of India and cross the Palk Strait to Sri Lanka. Sunday, February 7: Meals: B,L,D The Rotterdam docks until 10 pm at Hambantota on the south coast of Sri Lanka. The country is an independent republic with its capital in Colombo. Our tour travels an hour east to Yala National Park, the second largest and one of the oldest parks in Sri Lanka. It is an important wildlife sanctuary and protects elephants, leopards and aquatic birds. We take a Jeep safari into the park to view the abundance of wildlife.

Monday, February 8: Tuesday, February 9: Wednesday, February 10: During these three days at sea, we Bay of Bengal to Myanmar.

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Thursday, February 11: Meals: B,L,D We dock at Thilawa, the major port on the south coast of Myanmar, formerly Burma. Our coach and guide take us into Yangon, formerly Rangoon, which is about an hour inland from the port. This is the largest city with a population of five million, but it is no longer the capital. We visit the Sule Pagoda which was completed 2,500 years ago and has a distinctive dome and golden spire. Bogyoke Market is an amazing shopping experience, dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewellery shops, art galleries, and clothing stores. Lunch is at Monsoon Restaurant, then in the afternoon we visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, and return to the ship. The Rotterdam stays docked at Thilawa for three days and two nights. Friday, February 12: Meals: B,L,D Today’s tour goes to Bago, about two hours drive northeast of the port. We visit Shwemawdaw Pagoda, tallest in Myanmar, and the Great Reclining Buddha. At Kya Khet Waing Monastery, we learn about the lifestyle of Buddhist monks. Saturday, February 13: Meals: B,L,D We return to Yangon to explore Kandawgyi Nature Park, the extensive botanical gardens, the National Museum, and Gem Museum. We return to the ship about 3 pm and she sails at 6 pm. Sunday, February 14: Meals: B,L,D This is a day at sea as we cruise south through the Andaman Sea. Monday, February 15: Meals: B,L,D The Rotterdam arrives in Phuket, an island off the coast of Thailand, at 8 am and departs at 6 pm. It is a major resort area for international tourists. Our tour travels to Phromthep Cape, southernmost point of the island, where there are panoramic coastal views of Nai Harn Beach. Then we go to the Seashell Museum which displays over 2000 species, and the grand pagoda of Wat Chalong.

Tuesday, February 16: Meals: B,L,D We continue cruising along the west coast of the Malay Peninsula and into the Malacca Strait. Wednesday, February 17: Meals: B,L The Rotterdam arrives in Singapore to reach the end of our 17-day cruise. We disembark and board our coach for a half-day city tour featuring Parliament House, China Town, Merlion Park, and Little India. In the afternoon, we leave Singapore and cross into Malaysia via the 1½ mile long Johor Bridge. Then we drive north to Malacca and stay two nights at the Holiday Inn Melaka. Thursday, February 18: Meals: B,L We drive north through Kuala Lumpur, the capital and largest city. In Kuala Selangor, we admire the view from Bukit Melawati, a hill overlooking the Strait of Malacca. We also visit the Batu Caves, a popular Hindu shrine, and a batik factory. Friday, February 19: Meals: B,L We arrive back in Singapore in early afternoon and stay overnight at Hotel Concorde. The rest of the day is leisure time to enjoy the excellent location on famous Orchard Road. Saturday, February 20: Meals: B Our six-hour flight to Beijing on Air China leaves at 10 am. We stay two nights at Crowne Plaza Hotel. Note: A China visa is not required for visits of less than 72 hours.

Sunday, February 21: Meals: B,L,D Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and the political centre. During today’s tour, we make photo stops at sites of the Summer 2008 Olympics including the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and National Aquatic Center (Water Cube). A highlight is the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built between the 7th and 8th centuries BC, it meanders across the country for more than 6,000 kilometers. After lunch, visit a Jade Factory and observe the skilled artisans at work as they create intricate designs. We tour Beijing's 700-year-old Hutongs (narrow lanes) by old fashioned pedicab. Tonight, Roland and Anne host a farewell dinner to reminisce about our experiences travelling Around the World in 30 (or 29) Days. Monday, February 22: Meals: B We take a stroll around famous Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest, and then visit the sprawling Forbidden City, also called the Palace Museum. It was the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Then we go to the airport for a 4 pm flight departure on Air China. It is 11½ hours to Vancouver, but we cross the International Date Line and arrive on the same date. Our coach is waiting and we drive home to the Okanagan Valley and Kamloops. Note: If you prefer to fly to Kelowna, this can be arranged at current rates, but the wait in Vancouver Airport is over 5 hours.

Tour Policies Payments: A deposit of $1,000 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due October 22, 2015. Discounts: Early bookers receive $350 discount on first 12 seats and $175 on next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after October 22. Cancellation Policy: Up to September 1, 2015, your tour payments will be refunded less an administrative charge of $50 per person. From September 2 to October 22, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From October 23 to November 20, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. From November 21 to December 18, the cancellation charge is 80% of the tour fare. After December 18, there is no refund. Changes to tour: As this tour has been planned 10 months in advance, changes to foreign currency exchange rates, taxes and surcharges from airlines, the cruise ship and other tour suppliers can occur at any time and are beyond the control of Wells Gray Tours, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up until the time of departure. Hotels named in the itinerary could change, but substitute accommodation will be of similar or better quality. Visas: A visa is required for entry to India and Myanmar. A visa is issued upon arrival at Dubai. A visa is not required for other countries. Photo Credit: Dubai Tourism Activity Level: Light activity most days including short distances to walk and some steps, during the shore excursions and pre– and post -cruise tours. Some days or attractions require more activity and could be rated as Level 2 — examples are visiting Batu Caves, Great Wall of China, and Forbidden City. There can be longer walks in the airports; request a cart or wheelchair in advance if this could be an issue for you. If you think you may have difficulty participating in Activity Level 1, Wells Gray Tours recommends that you bring a companion to assist you. The tour director, local guides and drivers have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance.

e-points: This tour earns 180 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn Experience Points, or e-points. One point equals $1. Redeem your points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until Oct 22. Consumer Protection BC Licence: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924