We will meet at luggage belt #13 at 11:45am (no Vancouver tour). A complimentary mini-excursion of Seattle (rather than Vancouver) will be arranged before transferring to hotel in Vancouver area.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Depart Vancouver at 7:30am, and you will be transferred to Seattle Seatac Airport at noon. Please book your return flight depart Seattle Seatac 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.