Highlights :
Departures :
From Apr 11 - Oct 19 on Daily Departures Basis (Except Apr 12, 19, 26) Land only
Choices of Hotel:
Types of Accommodation in Vancouver:
Located in Central Richmond
Type A Value: Hampton Inn By Hilton / Abercorn Inn or Similar
Type B Deluxe: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or Similar
Located in Downtown Vancouver
Type C Budget: Barclay Inn or similar
Type D Premium: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or Similar
Remarks:
*Tour Fare Includes: Expert tour coordinator (separate driver during Rockies tour), accommodation and transportation as per itinerary
*Tour Fare Excludes: Applicable taxes, meals, admission (must be prepaid), air fares, travel insurance, personal incidentals, visa/valid passport (if applicable) and tips to tour coordinator & driver:(suggested Vancouver
Arrival Transfer: $4/person; Mini City Tour/Vancouver Night Tour: $5/person; YVR Departure Transfer: $2/person; Seattle Arrival/Departure Transfer: $8/person/way; Full Day Tour: $10/person/day)
*Vancouver Night tour is complimentary to max. 2 guests per room. The 3rd/ 4th guest is at CAD35 per person. Subject to availability; while suppliers last (Duration about 2 hours; May 1 to Sep 16)
*Triple and Quad rooms are to be shared with 2 beds; child (2-11yrs) shares bed with adults; infant occupies a seating and will be charged with tour fare
*Limited to one medium sized suitcase and one carry-on luggage per person. Any additional luggage may be charge of CAD$35 per piece
*Free YVR airport transfer time (scheduled operation): 8:00am-9:30pm (Type A & B Hotel) or 8:00am-8:00pm (Type C & D Hotel)
*All hotel rooms are non-smoking. Any violation will be penalized CAD$350 and up (non-refundable cleaning fee)
*Upgrade hotel and optional activities (such as FlyerOver Canada, Seaplane, Whale Watching Tour, Space Needle, Boeing Factory, Amtrak Train, etc) are non-changeable and 100% non-refundable for any cancellation.
*Tour fares and hotel upgrade surcharge in Rockies tour are subject to change.
*Hotel extension rates is to be advise as it changes daily and subject to confirmation. Once confirm there will be no changes allowed.
*Once pax decided to extend in Vancouver there will be no hotel to airport transfer be provided. Pax would have to made their own way to the airport.
Day 1Hometown - Vancouver
Flight to Vancouver
Option 1) Domestic Arrivals: pick up at Claim Belt #3 Option 2) International Arrivals: pick up at the “Welcome Figures” wooden statue in Arrival Hall Option 3) Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up at Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance OR Day 1:Hometown - Seattle – Vancouver (surcharge applies) (D) Option 1) Sea-Tac Airport Arrivals: pick up Claim Belt #14 at approx. 12 pm (Bonus Complimentary Mini Excursion of Seattle, rather than Vancouver; Saturday arrivals: postpones 30 mins) Option 2) Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up Pier 66 or 91 at approx. 1:15pm Option 3) Downtown Arrivals: pick up Seattle Aquarium Main Entrance at approx. 1:45pm. Transfer to Vancouver Hotel after a short stop at Space Needle. Hotel: Choice of hotel at Vancouver or Richmond area
Day 2Vancouver - Sea to Sky Highway - Whistler - Peak2Peak Gondola(Optional) - Vancouver
Stawamus Chief
Start the journey along the Sea to Sky Highway. Pass by Horseshoe Bay, the 3rd highest waterfall in BC, and the world 2nd largest granite monolith - Stawamus Chief. Arrive at Whistler- the #1 ski resort in North America and the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Take the amazing and world recordbreaking Peak2Peak Gondola Ride up between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains (optional). Relax and shop at numerous boutiques at the alpine village. Return to Vancouver by tour bus, or by seaplane (surcharge applies).
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3Vancouver - BC Ferries - Victoria - Butchart Gardens - Inner Harbour
Butchart Gardens
Get on the BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay and arrive at the capital of BC - Victoria. Visit the famous Butchart Gardens, the beautiful year-round gardens. Enjoy the splendid view of the garden of flowers and trees. Pass by the Gate of Harmonious at Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Visit the BC Legislative Buildings, Thunderbird Park, Beacon Hill Park and Mile “0” of Trans-Canada Highway. Explore more of Victoria’s Inner Harbour with our recommend activities (optional). Either riding a carriage tour, enjoying a premium afternoon tea at Empress Hotel, visiting the Royal BC Museum, or explore the stunning historic site Craigdarroch Castle (optional) to have a glimpse of privileged life in the 1980s. Hotel: Red Lion Inn & Suites Victoria or similar
Breakfast
Day 4Victoria - Hatley Castle - Goldstream Provincial Park - Duncan - Chemainus - Nanaimo - Vancouver
Proceed to Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University and Goldstream Provincial Park to discover heritage and nature wonders. Take a leisure stroll under a canopy of towering trees and pass the giant Western Red Cedar over 600 years old. Visit Duncan, the City of Totems, which has more than 80 totem poles around the entire town. Head to Chemanius, and explore the outdoor murals on the street and depict the cultural development and history. Arrive at Nanaimo by late afternoon and return to Vancouver by BC Ferry or Seaplane (surcharge applies).
Dinner
Day 5Vancouver - Kelowna - L. Okanagan - Winery - Salmon Arm/Revelstoke
Okanagan Valley
Start our journey via the Trans-Canada Highway; pass through Fraser Valley, and head east to Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley and home to world-class wineries. At Lake Okanagan, search for the lake monster “Ogopogo” from the First Nations’ legendary history. Enjoy wine tasting of the certified organic ice wine, red and white wine at the most visited winery. Hotel: Prestige Harbourfront Resort (subject to hotel availability) / Sandman Revelstoke or similar
Day 6Salmon Arm/Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Gondola - Bow Falls - Town of Banff
Emerald Lake Yoho National Park
Arrive at Canada’s oldest National Park - Banff via Rogers Pass and Yoho National Park. An eye-opening Gondola Ride (adm) will captivate you with the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains. Passing by Vermilion Lakes, visit Bow Falls which was also featured in 1953 Marilyn Monroe starred movie River of No Return. Stroll along Banff Avenue where you will find myriad of art galleries, trendy shops and boutiques. Hotel: Elk+Avenue Hotel / Inns of Banff or similar
Day 7Lake Louise - Bow Lake - Jasper National Park - Icefield - Glacier Skywalk - Golden*/Valemount
Columbia Icefield
After passing by the Castle Mountain, explore Lake Louise. Feast your eyes with the combination of unspoiled wilderness, beautiful chateau, and snow-capped mountains along shores of the dazzling turquoise lake. Passing by Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, start glacier adventure to the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. Ride on the massive Ice Explorer (adm) to trek onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Glacier Skywalk (adm) above the Sunwapta Falls, a glass-floored observation deck separating wildlife and the glacial vistas. Overnight in Golden or Valemount. Hotel: Prestige / Travelodge Golden / Canada’s Best Value Valemount or similar
Lunch / Dinner
Day 8Golden/Valemount* - Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Fraser Valley - Vancouver
Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Proceed to Eagle Pass and visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Head west to Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine each year. Visit the only GMP certified Ginseng factory. After passing by the District of Hope and Hunter’s Creek, return to Vancouver by late afternoon.
Breakfast
Day 9Vancouver – Hometown OR Vancouver - Seattle – Hometown (surcharge applies)
Enjoy a free day for shopping or fine dining. Transfer to Vancouver Airport afterwards. OR Depart in the morning and arrive at Seattle Aquarium or Sea-Tac Airport around noon. Suggested departure flight time after 3pm
Breakfast
Day 1
Flight to Vancouver
Day 2
Stawamus Chief
早餐 / 午餐 / 晚餐
Day 3
Butchart Gardens
早餐
Day 4
晚餐
Day 5
Okanagan Valley
Day 6
Emerald Lake Yoho National Park
Day 7
Columbia Icefield
午餐 / 晚餐
Day 8
Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway
早餐
Day 9
早餐