Tour Code: 822-1100

4-Day Vancouver, Victoria (or Whistler) Leisure Tour from Vancouver

Today we begin our tour from the Vancouver Airport. Canada Domestic arrivals, your tour escort will wait at the CLAIM BELT #3 in domestic arrival hall. International arrivals, your tour escort will wait at Vancouver airport TOUR INFO CENTER. Transfer to hotel.

Today we will depart for Vancouver Island by ferry, enjoying the beautiful view of Vancouver and the island from the water as we travel to British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, arriving around 1:00pm. After passing through Victoria's historic Chinatown, we will wander among the wooded and seaside trails and landscaped gardens of Beacon Hill Park and visit its petting zoo. From here we will travel to see the stately British Columbia Legislative Buildings, explore other historical buildings in the Inner Harbour, and make a stop at the famous “mile zero” monument at the end of the 4,990 mile Trans-Canada Highway. To top off the day, we will wind through the Butchart Gardens, the world-famous group of floral display gardens, with its elaborate fountains, sculpted bushes, and lush flower beds, before returning to Vancouver.

OR Whistler - Peak2Peak Gondola (Only available Oct 17 - Apr 13)(Admission Included)

As an alternative, we will take another group to the mountain resort of Whistler. Traveling along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, we will pass by Horseshoe Bay, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish River on our way to North America's number one mountain resort, the host of 2010 Olympic Winter Games. After arriving, we will take a breathtaking ride on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola,* which will carry us between the peaks of Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain, with a stunning view of the mountains and the valley below. After the gondola ride, you will have time to relax and shop at the mountain or in the town of Whistler or even go snowshoeing in the area for free! Afterwards we will return to Vancouver for the night.

This morning we will begin our tour of Vancouver, called one of the world's most “livable” cities because of its many attractions and healthy way of life. We will stroll down the winding forested trails and seaside roads of Stanley Park, one of the largest city parks in North America, see the enormous Lions Gate Bridge, shop in the metropolitan areas of the North Shore, and admire the breathtaking Lynn Canyon Park. From here we will visit a Salmon Hatchery as well as the countless shops and restaurants in the Gastown district and in Vancouver’s Chinatown, the largest of its kind in Canada. Next we will relax aboard a ferry ride on the beautiful False Creek, an inlet in the heart of Vancouver. From here we will have a wonderful view of the city on two sides and may even see some of the creek’s wildlife, including herons, kingfishers, and harbor seals. To close the day, we will walk through the shopping district of nearby Granville Island and visit the picturesque Queen Elizabeth Park on Little Mountain, the highest geographic point in the city.

Today we will conclude our tour with a free day for shopping, exploring the city, and visiting friends and family before we transfer to the Vancouver Airport. Please book a return flight leaving Vancouver Airport after 2:30pm.

**Hotels are subject to change. Other hotels may be available at an additional cost . The itineraries on Days 2 and 3 may be reversed.