DAY1 Hometown - Vancouver
Arrival at Vancouver. Once you have collected your luggage, escort will greet you at claim belt #3 (domestic arrival) or the visitor counter (international flight) after you have collected your luggage. A complimentary half-day city tour of Chinatown, downtown, and Stanley Park will be arranged for guests that arrive in Vancouver before noon (12:00pm), with a bonus mini ferry ride* of the beautiful False Creek (False Creek Ferries operation depends on the weather, closed on Dec 25, 26).
The tour can pick up from two cruise terminals Ballantyne and Canada Place before 12:00pm.
Standard Hotel: La Quinta/ Hampton Inn or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Executive Plaza/Radission or similar
DAY2 Vancouver - Stanley Park - Chinatown - Gas Town - Granville Island - QE Park
The City of Vancouver is recognized as one of the world's most livable cities. Discover the popular attractions of this vibrant city including the famous 1,000-acre Stanley Park and Lions Gate Bridge. Learn about the salmon behaviours at the Salmon Hatchery. Next, stroll along the historic Chinatown and Gastown for souvenirs. Ride on the scenic mini-ferry(included) across the False Creek before visiting the Granville Island. End the day with a brief stop at the highest point of the city - Queen Elizabeth Park.
Standard Hotel: La Quinta/ Hampton Inn or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Executive Plaza/Radission or similar
DAY3 Vancouver Island - B.C.Ferries - Victoria - Butchart Gardens (Admission Incl.)
Depart for the Vancouver Island by ferry and capture the spectacular scenery en route. After passing by Victoria's historic Chinatown, visit Beacon Hill Park's remarkable Mile "0", landmark British Columbia Legislative Buildings, and explore other significant heritage architectures surrounding the Inner Harbour. Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens before returning to Vancouver.
OR Whistler - Gondola & Peak2Peak** (Admission Incl., available Oct 16th - Apr 15th 2011 ONLY)
Along the Sea to Sky Highway, we will pass by Horseshoe Bay, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish . In approximately 3 hours, we will arrive at Whistler -North America's Number One resort and the host of 2010 Olympic Winter Games. After a ride of the Whistler Mountain Gondola and Peak2Peak**, you will have time to relax and shop at the mountain or in the village (Whistler Gondola operation not available before Nov 24). You may also experience snowshoeing excitements for free.
Standard Hotel: La Quinta/ Hampton Inn or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Executive Plaza/Radission or similar
DAY4 Vancouver - Hometown
Free day for shopping, visiting friends and family, or dining at nearby Asian cuisines. Also, should you missed the half-day complimentary city tour on your arrival and your departure is after 2:30pm, you may join the tour in the the morning before transferring to the airport.
Please arrange your return flight leave Vancouver Airport after 2:30pm.
*Hotels are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to change. Other hotels are available with additional costs.
Itinerary of Day 2 and Day 3 maybe reversed.