Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria
See Mother Nature at her best!
If you've been yearning to hear the gentle lapping of a glacial lake against your kayak, breathe in the fresh scent of a Whistler spruce, or get up close to an orca on a whale-watching excursion, this trip was meant for you! Renew yourself in British Columbia on a 7-night retreat. This trip includes a Sea Safari, an Adventure Tour through the Whistler Mountains, a kayak trip down the River of Golden Dreams, and more!
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare to Vancouver (YVR)
- 2 nights in Vancouver at Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, or similar
- Sea Safari with transfer (2 hours)
- Whistler & Sea-to-Sky Tour - starting Vancouver, ending Whistler
- 2 nights in Whistler at the Whistler Village Inn & Suites, or similar
- River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour (3 hours)
- Economy-class flight from Whistler to Victoria
- 2 nights in Victoria at the Inn at Laurel Point, or similar
- Victoria Whale Watching Covered Boat Tour (3 hours)
- Economy-class flight from Victoria to Richmond
- 1 night in Richmond at the Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel, or similar
Note this is a seasonal package available for travel from May through August only.
Great Ways to Explore
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Cruise the pristine coastline of British Columbia.
Take in the famous Sea-to-Sky Highway.
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Experience wildlife up close on an exhilarating sea safari.
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See if you can spot Humpbacks, Orcas, and other marine life on a whale-watching tour.
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Take in Whistler's peaceful wetlands on a canoe, kayak, or double kayak.
Ready to discover everything British Columbia has to offer? Your vacation will begin in Vancouver with a guided nature tour through Howe Sound. You'll pass a bird sanctuary, waterfront mansions, and scenery sure to steal your breath away.
After an adventure through the Coastal Mountains (with a stop for waterfalls, glaciers, and a cultural center and museum, of course), you'll reach Whistler. Here, you'll spend your time on the water and exploring the great outdoors.
After Whistler, you'll hop a quick flight to the place where more fun awaits - Victoria! Take on a whale-watching tour and do some exploring on your own before taking a flight back to Richmond to complete your incredible outdoor adventure.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare to Vancouver (YVR)
- 2 nights in Vancouver at Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, or similar
- Sea Safari with transfer (2 hours)
- Whistler & Sea-to-Sky Tour - starting Vancouver, ending Whistler
- 2 nights in Whistler at the Whistler Village Inn & Suites, or similar
- River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour (3 hours)
- Economy-class flight from Whistler to Victoria
- 2 nights in Victoria at the Inn at Laurel Point, or similar
- Victoria Whale Watching Covered Boat Tour (3 hours)
- Economy-class flight from Victoria to Richmond
- 1 night in Richmond at the Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel, or similar
Note this is a seasonal package available for travel from May through August only.
-
Cruise the pristine coastline of British Columbia.
Take in the famous Sea-to-Sky Highway.
-
Experience wildlife up close on an exhilarating sea safari.
-
See if you can spot Humpbacks, Orcas, and other marine life on a whale-watching tour.
-
Take in Whistler's peaceful wetlands on a canoe, kayak, or double kayak.
Ready to discover everything British Columbia has to offer? Your vacation will begin in Vancouver with a guided nature tour through Howe Sound. You'll pass a bird sanctuary, waterfront mansions, and scenery sure to steal your breath away.
After an adventure through the Coastal Mountains (with a stop for waterfalls, glaciers, and a cultural center and museum, of course), you'll reach Whistler. Here, you'll spend your time on the water and exploring the great outdoors.
After Whistler, you'll hop a quick flight to the place where more fun awaits - Victoria! Take on a whale-watching tour and do some exploring on your own before taking a flight back to Richmond to complete your incredible outdoor adventure.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Vancouver!
Touch down in Vancouver and drop your bags at your hotel. Tonight, set off on foot to explore the neighborhood and nightlife around you!Â
Check-in - Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown is situated between Canada Place and Granville Island, making it an excellent place to be. All rooms feature free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, television, and a coffee/tea maker with supplies. Most guest rooms also feature a kitchenette. The hotel boasts an indoor heated pool and a fitness center. Altum Spa is located on the fifth floor and offers facials, massages, and more. For dining, UnWind is a bar/restaurant/lounge designed as an extension of the hotel's lobby. It is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert that can be enjoyed indoors or on the patio. Vancouver's best shopping, dining, and sightseeing are all steps away from this prime location.
Day 2. Vancouver
Rise and shine, today is when the fun starts. Grab a cup of coffee and catch the sunrise to start your trip the right way. Later, you'll get to set off on your first tour of the week - a Sea Safari!
Sea Safari with transfer (2 hours)
This adventurous sea safari takes you on a cruise aboard a 30-foot rigid-hull inflatable boat through Howe Sound, North America’s southernmost fjord, for a guided nature tour of coastal British Columbia. Experience wildlife up close as you pass through Pam Rocks, a harbour seal haulout where you can see harbour seals at play, and stop at a bird sanctuary to observe the diversity of marine birds including the bald eagle.
Keep your eyes open for loons, herons, cormorants and dolphins as you head through the Strait of Georgia with its fantastic views of the Vancouver skyline, and see the spectacular waterfront mansions of West Vancouver, known as Millionaires’ Mile, on your return through Horseshoe Bay.
This excursion is a Signature Experience with Destination Canada.
Minimum age 5
Day 3. Vancouver - Whistler
Up and at 'em! You'll start with an exciting excursion through the iconic Sea-to-Sky highway, then finish your day in Whistler with a check-in at your next hotel.
A mountain adventure awaits at the Aava Whistler Hotel! What could be better than a quick two-minute walk to Whistler Village or a five-minute walk from the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain gondolas? Aava Whistler Hotel is is affordable comfort and contemporary style - the prefect combination. During the winter, there are free perks like snowshoe rentals, ski boot drying and ski lockers. The Aava Whistler is also pet friendly and is Whistler’s bike-friendliest hotel with a free bike valet, bike vault and wash and tool station. Pamper yourself after of a day of adventure in the hot tub or pool!
Whistler & Sea-to-Sky Tour
Explore the ‘Sea-to-Sky’ highway, the road to the 2010 Winter Olympics, on your way to Whistler Village. Marvel at the second largest granite monolith in the world, Stawamus Chief as you travel amidst the 2133 metre high majestic peaks of the Coastal Mountains. Stops en route include Shannon Falls - the 3rd highest waterfall in British Columbia and includes the Sea to Sky Gondola.
Day 4. Whistler
Soak up the serenity of Whistler's wetlands on today's river excursion.Â
River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour (3 hours)
The trip starts with a river orientation at Lakeside Park then guests paddle across Alta Lake (about 20 minutes). Once on the river, you float with the flow through Whistler’s wetlands, breathtaking mountain vistas, terrific bird viewing, and for the keen of eye, bears, beaver, and other river wildlife. This excursion is on the flat-water (no rapids just some ripples) oxbow river, which winds its way between Alta and Green Lake. It is 2 to 6 feet deep (0.75 to 2 meters), 10 to 30 feet wide (3 to 10 Meters).
Day 5. Whistler - Victoria
Hop a quick flight from Whistler to Victoria. With your departure time in mind, spend your free time exploring!
Flight to Victoria
Check-in - Inn at Laurel Point
Day 6. Victoria
Grab your binoculars and a warm jacket for your whale-watching tour. Learn about the local wildlife, landscapes, and more as you go!
Victoria Whale Watching Covered Boat Tour (3 hours)
This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. You will ride aboard a 14-metre ocean cruiser giving you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whale-watching experience. Information on wildlife, landscapes, and answers for any questions are provided by certified marine biologists and naturalists.Â
Day 7. Victoria - Richmond
Today, you'll take another quick flight. Touch down in Richmond, drop your luggage at your hotel, and go enjoy your last full day in Canada!
Flight to Richmond
Check-in - Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel is just ten minutes from Vancouver International Airport. After a long day, grab a drink and cozy up by the fire in the hotel's lounge. The hotel offers guests free parking, has a hot tub, fitness center, an on-site steakhouse, and sports bar. Additionally, guests have access to the hotel's outdoor pool and indoor pool featuring a 225 foot water slide.Â
Guest rooms include a private bathroom with shower, a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, TV, safe, and a desk area. Other amenities include room service and free Wi-Fi.Â
The hotel is within walking distance from some beautiful parks including Kilby Park and Albery Airey Neighborhood Park. Vancouver Museum and Iona Beach are within a 26 minute drive.Â
Day 8. Depart Canada
Sadly, the time has come. Make your way to the airport, find your departure gate, and spend your flight home dreaming about your next adventure.Â
Fly home!
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