DAY1 Hometown - Vancouver
Arriving Vancouver: Domestic arrival, please meet at claim belt #3; international flight arrival, meet at visitor counter. A complimentary half-day city tour of Chinatown, downtown, Stanley Park and
a bonus mini ferry ride* of the beautiful False Creek(prior to 12:00pm arrival, operation depends on the weather, closed on Dec 25, 26).
Standard Hotel: Hampton Inn / Ramada Inn or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Executive Plaza/Radission or similar
DAY2 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 in Winter. Oct 16th - Apr 15th)
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 27).
Standard Hotel: Hampton Inn / Ramada Inn or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Executive Plaza/Radission or similar
DAY3 Vancouver - Kelowna - Okanagan - Winery - Salmon Arm
We will start our journey via the trans-Canada highway and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley. A variety of fruit orchards such as cherries and peaches also surround this area. Stop at the renowned winery to learn about the basics of wine making. Wine tasting and purchasing of the popular icewine, red or white wine will be available. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster "Ogopogo". Settle down at Salmon Arm/ Vernon in the evening.
Standard Hotel: Prestige, Salmon Arm/ Vernon or similar
DAY4 Salmon Arm - Emerald Lake - Banff - Canmore
Proceed to the Eagle Pass and visit the "Last Spike" of the transcontinental railway where it connects the east and the west. Travel through the Rogers Pass and Emerald Lake. After a thrilling gondola ride(Optional) to the summit, you will be captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Next, discover the town of Banff and Bow falls within the country's first national park. End the day at 1988 Winter Olympic Games area in the Rockies - Canmore (Guests may select to stay in Banff and upgrade to Banff International hotel, have free time at night; those upgrade to Chateau Lake Louise will be transferred to hotel by dusk).
Standard Hotel: Hotel of Rockies or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
DAY5 Banff - Lake Louise - Salmon Arm
Journey to the Lake Louise, often referred as the "Jewel of the Rockies". The panoramic view of magnificent snow-capped mountains surrounding the emerald colour of the lake attracts millions of visitors worldwide. Enjoy an atmospheric lunch at Chateau Lake Louise and a promenade along the lakeshore. Settle down at Salmon Arm in the evening.
OR Lake Louise - Jasper Natl Park - Icefield - Peyto Lake - Golden (April 19th - Oct 13th)
Journey to the Lake Louise, often referred as the "Jewel of the Rockies". The panoramic view of magnificent snow-capped mountains surrounding the emerald colour of the lake attracts millions of visitors worldwide. Enjoy an almospheric lunch at Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan) and a promenade along the lakeshore. Then head for Japser National Park's Columbia Icefield. Ride on the specially designed "Snocoach Ice Explorer" that is destined to take you to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. After brief stops at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, we will stay overnight in Golden.
Standard Hotel: Prestige Harbourfront Resort, Salmon Arm/ Golden Village Inn, Golden or similar
DAY6 Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Vancouver
Head west for the interiors in the morning. At Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine per year, we will join a tour of the Ginseng factory and learn about the Ginseng's healing power. Continue our drive and arrive at Vancouver in the late afternoon.
Standard Hotel: Hampton Inn /Ramada Inn or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Executive Plaza/Radission or similar
DAY7 Vancouver - Hometown
Free day for shopping, visiting friends and family, or dining at nearby Asian cuisines. Transfer to Vancouver airport afterward.
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: Radisson Hotel or similar.