Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
September 27, 2025 – 8 Days
Vancouver Island
September 27, 2025 – 8 Days
BC Interior
September 28, 2025 – 6 Days
Activity Level 2
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Kootenays Hot Springs & Ghost Towns
This is another of Wells Gray’s popular themed tours. During six days in the Kootenays, we relax in the soothing hot springs of Radium, Fairmont, and Ainsworth. In between, we absorb the colourful history of the region while visiting ghost towns such as Retallack and Sandon, as well as a created one at Three Valley Gap. There are also historic towns with their own fascinating stories like Revelstoke, Kaslo, Nelson, and Greenwood. Unique experiences include a ride on Nelson’s heritage Streetcar #23, expert historians in Sandon and Greenwood, 3 nights at Nelson’s heritage Hume Hotel, and the 1897 powerhouse at Sandon. We have hired guides at some places to explain the historical details as only a local person can do. Come and join us on this exciting tour with a relaxing and ghostly twist!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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11 meals
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13 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$2,195$2,695$2,035 |
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$2,865$3,520$2,670 |
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$2,815$3,470$2,620 |
- Please add 5% GST.
Early Booking Bonus!
$100 discount on first 12 seats; $50 on next 8.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Moderate Activity: As a traveller you like a variety of activities and walking up to 2 km with breaks such as on a guided walking tour is very doable for you without assistance. Walking tours are conducted at 3 Valley Gap, Kaslo, Sandon, and Greenwood at an easy pace; expect some stairs at SS Moyie, Langham Cultural Centre, and the streetcar.
You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. The coach cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour.
Tour Size
This tour can accommodate 40 participants.
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: Please pack your bathing suit in your carry-on bag on September 29, as Radium Hot Springs is visited during the travelling day. An early dinner is planned at Fairmont Hot Springs, so you can enjoy the hot pools through the evening.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Flight delays due to weather: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours Ltd. will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for weather delays.
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Payments: A deposit of $200 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due August 6, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $100 discount on the first 12 seats and $50 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after August 6, 2025.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to July 4, 2025, the cancellation charge is $50 per person. From July 5 to August 6, the cancellation charge is $150 per person. From August 7 to August 27, the cancellation charge is 60% of the tour fare. After August 27, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in British Columbia. While your BC Services Card may cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Wikimedia (Retired Buses in Sandon, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Three Valley Lake Chateau), Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, and Kootenay Lake Tourism (SS Moyie).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 51 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until August 6, 2025.
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Consumer Protection BC Licenses: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842