Day 1 Gather in Vancouver or Seattle (142 miles)
Day 2 Tour Option:Vancouver - Victoria or Whistler - Vancouver
Day 3 Vancouver - Kelowna - Okanagan - Salmon Arm/Vernon (337 miles)
Day 4 Salmon Arm/Vernon - Banff National Park - Banff (225 miles)
Day 5 Banff National Park - Vernon/Salmon Arm (185 miles)
Day 6 Vernon / Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver (266 miles)
Day 7 Vancouver to Hometown / Vancouver - Seattle (142 miles)
Day 1:
Gather in Vancouver or Seattle (142 miles)
Option 1: Vancouver
Today we will gather in
Vancouver. Our guide will meet you at the airport for transfer to the hotel. After, guest who arrive before 1:30 pm will take a half-day tour of the city that includes stops at
Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center, Olympic Cauldron and
Stanley Park etc, and take a mini ferry ride to
Granville Island.
Option 2: Seattle - Vancouver
Today we will gather in Seattle. After pickup from the airport, we will take an excursion of the city that includes a brief stop at Space Needle. At the end of the day, we will transfer to the hotel in Vancouver, BC.
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Seattle, WA
This city in the top-left corner of the United States is a major seaport as well as a cultural center. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, grab some great coffee, or learn history, Seattle has something to offer.
Space Needle
This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.
Admission (Optional): Adult $22; Child (0-12 yrs) $13|Opening Hours: Mon - Sun
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Vancouver, BC
Canada Place
The roof of Canada Place, Vancouver's large convention facility, is made of cloth pieces to resemble sails. This complex contains the Vancouver Convention Center, the local cruise ship terminals, the city's World Trade Center, and a hotel.
Vancouver Convention Centre
The Vancouver Convention Centre in British Columbia, Canada is one of the country's largest convention centers. It has twice been selected as the "World's Best Convention Center." The Center was an important place in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Olympic Cauldron
Constructed for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron stands as a reminder of the legacy of those great games. Located by the Vancouver Convention Center, the cauldron is an interesting piece of architecture.
Stanley Park
One of Vancouver's main tourist attractions and beloved by visitors and locals alike, this massive park on the western coast of Canada is not to be missed. Stanley Park was the first park in Vancouver, and remains the largest.
Granville island
Granville Island is a peninsula off of the main hub of the city of Vancouver, a shopping district across the water from the downtown area, as well as a center of art and culture for the city.
Day 2:
Tour Option:Vancouver - Victoria or Whistler - Vancouver
Option 1:
Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver (70 miles)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Lunch: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)
In the morning we will take the ferry to Victoria, BC. Our day will be spent touring this city. Stops on our tour include the Butchart Gardens, Beacon Hill Park, and BC Parliament Buildings. At the end of the day we will take the ferry back to Vancouver.
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Victoria, BC
This city on Vancouver Island in the central Pacific Ocean is the capital of British Columbia. It is home to many popular attractions, such as Beacon Hill Park, Butchart Gardens, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and more.
BC Parliament Buildings
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are where the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia meet. They are located in Victoria, British Columbia, at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Visitors can marvel at the Baroque architecture and sprawling lawns.
Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park, located in Victoria, British Columbia, contains hiking trails, a waterpark, two playgrounds, a petting zoo, and botanical gardens, among many other attractions. Loved by locals and tourists alike, the 200-acre park has something for everyone.
Butchart Gardens
These world-famous floral gardens are located on a 55-acre estate on Vancouver Island's southeastern point in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. People from around the world have been coming to see the gardens for more than 100 years.
Chinatown Victoria
The oldest Chinatown in Canada is located on the Pacific coast of British Columbia in the city of Victoria. This artistic and cultural center has features such as its famous Chinese Gate, which is guarded by lion statues.
Mile Zero
An area of southwestern Beacon Hill Park at Douglas Street in Victoria, British Columbia is the beginning of Canada's Number 1 Highway, which stretches the entire length of the country. A monument marks "mile zero" to visitors.
Option 2:
Vancouver - Whistler - Vancouver (150 miles)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Lunch: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)
Today we will start the journey along the Sea to Sky Highway, pass by Horseshoe Bay, Stawamus Chief to the Whistler Ski Resort. After a ride of the Whistler Mountain Gondola and Peak2Peak, relax and shop at the mountain or in the village.
We will return to Vancouver in the late afternoon.
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Whistler, BC
Whistler is a Canadian resort town in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Over two million visitors come to Whistler annually, primarily for alpine skiing and snowboarding and in summer, mountain biking at Whistler Blackcomb.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a cable car that connects Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains at the Whister-Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada. It hold the world record for longest span between towers for a cable car.
Closed for maintenance: Oct 28 - Nov 17,2019.
Day 3:
Vancouver - Kelowna - Okanagan - Salmon Arm/Vernon (337 miles)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)
Start our journey via the Canada highway, pass through Fraser valley, and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley and home to world-class vintners. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster "Ogopogo". Then we will visit one of the most renowned wineries before settling down at Salmon Arm/Vernon in the evening.
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Okanagan, BC
It is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada. During the summer months, visitors are offered countless sandy beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor and water activities. It is also a spectacular backdrop to the golf courses and Okanagan wineries and popular ski resorts.
Okanagan Lake
This large and deep lake in the Okanagan Valley region of Canada's British Columbia is a popular recreation spot that offers a variety of activities in addition to gorgeous scenery. It has a surface area of 351 square kilometers.
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Kelowna, BC
One of the most liveable cities in Canada. Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters.
Day 4:
Salmon Arm/Vernon - Banff National Park - Banff (225 miles)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)
Proceed to the Eagle Pass and visit the "Last Spike" of the transcontinental railway connecting the east and the west. Travel through the Rogers Pass. After a thrilling gondola ride to the summit, you will be captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Then we will discover the town of Banff within the country's first national park. Immerse your body in the soothing Banff Sulphur Mountain hotsprings. Overnight at Banff.
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Salmon Arm, BC
Salmon Arm first started as a railway camp during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), later developing into a logging, farming and dairy centre. It is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, provincial parks and an abundance of green space.
Eagle Pass/Last Spike
The outpost of Craigellachie is a tourist stop in the Eagle Pass, which allows the Canadian Pacific Railway to pass through the Monashee Mountains. This was the location in which the "Last Spike" of the railway was placed.
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Banff National Park, AB
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Hertitage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Banff Gondola will be closed for maintenance from Jan 5 -17, 2020.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $64; Child (6-15 yrs) $32
Day 5:
Banff National Park - Vernon/Salmon Arm (185 miles)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)
Today, we will journey to Lake Louise. If weather permits, we can go snowshoeing on the ice surface of the lake. Then, we will enjoy a delicious meal at Chateau Lake Louise and a walk along the lakeshore. In the evening, we will relax in Vernon or Salmon Arm.
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Banff National Park, AB
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
Day 6:
Vernon / Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver (266 miles)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)
Today we will arrive at Kamloops, visit the Ginseng Factory. After passing by Hope and Hunter's Creek, we will arrive in Vancouver in the late afternoon.
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Kamloops, BC
Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and just escape to the unexpected. Known as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts mountain bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes and the desert like climate.
Sunmore Ginseng Factory
The Sunmore Ginseng Factory and Spa in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada is the only ginseng manufacturer in North America and was founded in 1991 by Chinese doctor Zhang Shunmei. Visitors can enjoy the relaxing ginseng spa.
Day 7:
Vancouver to Hometown / Vancouver - Seattle (142 miles)
Vancouver - Hometown
Guests will be able to spend today free at their own leisure by shopping or dining. Then, they will be transferred to the airport in
Vancouver for their departure flights. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding when to schedule departure flights.
For travelers who choose to back to Seattle:
In the morning, we will leave Vancouver for Seattle, arriving at either the aquarium or airport. Guests should schedule their departures for after 3:00pm. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding when to schedule departures.
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