Day 1 Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver
Day 2 Vancouver - Golden
Day 3 Golden - Columbia Icefields - Banff - Calgary
Day 4 Calgary - Lake Louise - Vernon
Day 5 Vernon - Kelowna - Vancouver
Day 6 Whistler Sightseeing One Day Tour
Day 7 Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown
Day 1:
Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver
Seattle sightseeing tour (Approx. 3 hours) provided free for arrivals before 12:00pm. Airport pickup and city tour includes: Lake Washington Ship Canal and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Fish Ladder & Space Needle (admission not included) Transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Vancouver or Richmond (Barclay Hotel* or equivalent)
Day 2:
Vancouver - Golden
On the way to the Rockies via our famous Coquihalla Highway, the tour will stop at Kamloops for lunch and visit the famous Ginseng Plant. Afternoon stop at Last Spike Park where the last spike was driven for the construction of Cross country Canadian Pacific Railroad. Arrive Golden in the evening. Overnight in Golden, Canada (Best Western Mountain View Resort or equivalent)
Day 3:
Golden - Columbia Icefields - Banff - Calgary
Entering the province of Alberta through Roger's Pass, tour Columbia Icefields with a ride on the Ice-Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier -- an unforgettable experience with the Multi-million year old Icefields. Follow with coach transfer to the vacation town of Banff, with a fascinating gondola ride (Admission included) to the top of the Sulphur Mountain; one will accomplish an excellent view of scenery. The visit will also stop at the Bow Falls and have some shopping time in the Banff city center area. Coach transfer to Calgary in the evening. Overnight in Calgary, Canada (4 Point Sheraton or Quality Hotel or equivalent)
Day 4:
Calgary - Lake Louise - Vernon
Morning visit the beautiful Lake Louise & the world renowned Chateau Lake Louise where you will enjoy the tranquility of the lake's natural settings and a Buffet Lunch (Optional) at the nearby Chateau Lake Louise. Afternoon visit a famous Bee farm where you will learn about the life cycle of the honey bee, truly an educational visit. Coach transfer to the City of Vernon in the late afternoon. Overnight in Vernon, Canada (Best Western Vernon Lodge or equivalent)
Day 5:
Vernon - Kelowna - Vancouver
Morning coach transfer to Kelowna with a leisurely Okanagan Lake Cruise (
Admission included), one can enjoy the scenery at it's best; The tour continues on to one of Okanagan's best vine yard for a wine tasting tour. Follow with a fun-filled hay ride (included) at the local fruit farm will further enhance your tour pleasure. Tour returns to Vancouver in the evening. Overnight in Vancouver or Richmond (Barclay Hotel* or equivalent)
Day 6:
Whistler Sightseeing One Day Tour
Morning Transfer from Vancouver to the world famous ski resort of Whistler - which is designated for the 2010 Winter Olympic Site. You can enjoy the marvelous scenery of Whistler Mountain and the Black Combs Mountain (Optional: Gondola Ride to Whistler Mountain), or do your shopping in the newly renovated Whistler village. Coach transfer back to Vancouver in the evening. Overnight in Vancouver or Richmond (Barclay Hotel* or equivalent)
Day 7:
Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown
Vancouver sightseeing tour (Approx. 3 hours) provided free for all departures after 7:00pm. City tour includes China Town area, Vancouver's famous Gastown, Trade & Convention Centre & the 1,000 acre Stanley Park. Coach transfer to Seattle Airport in the late afternoon.
(Please arrange return flight departing from Seattle after 1:00pm.)