Vancouver • Rockies • Victoria • Whistler 7/8 Day

Day 1:  Vancouver - Hometown (B)

Let us greet you at claim belt #3 (Canada domestic arrivals) or visitor center (International arrivals). Transfer to Hotel . 

Hampton Inn by Hilton / La Quinta Inn or similar

 

Day 2: Vancouver - B.C. Ferries (Adm. Incl.) - Victoria - Butchart Gardens (Adm. Incl.) - Vancouver (B/L/D)

Depart for 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.

 

Day 3: Vancouver – Kelowna – L. Okanagan – Winery – Salmon Arm/Vernon (B/L/D)

We will start ourjourney via the trans-Canada highway and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley. 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. En route, we will see 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.

Salmon Arm Lakeshore Hotel/Vernon Prestige or similar

 

Day 4: Salmon Arm/Vernon – The “Last Spike” – Banff National Park–Sulphur Mtn. Hot Springs (Bonus Adm.) – Banff (B/L/D)

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 Yoho National Park.Discover the town of Banff within the country’s first national park. Immerse your body in the soothing Banff Sulphur Mountain hotsprings (bonus adm). Definitely an experience of a life time.

Overnight at Banff International or similar

 

Day 5: Banff National Park – Lake Louise – Vermon/Salmon Arm (L/D)

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. If weather permits, you may enjoy snowshoeing experience on ice surface of the scenic Lake Louise③. Enjoy an atmospheric lunch at Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan) and a promenade along the lakeshore. Settle down at Vernon/Salmon Arm in the evening.

Hotel: Prestige Vernon / Salmon Arm or similar

 

Day 6: Vernon/Salmon Arm – Kamloops – Ginseng Factory – Vancouver (B/L)

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 at the Ginseng factory and learn about Ginseng’s healing power. Continue our drive and arrive at Vancouver in the late afternoon.

Hampton Inn by Hilton / La Quinta Inn or similar

 

Day 7: Vancouver - Whistler - Gondola (Adm Incl.)② - Vancouver (B/L)

Along the Sea to Sky Highway, pass by Horseshoe Bay, Shannon Falls, and Squamish. In approximately 3hrs,

arrive at Whistler - North America’s No. 1 resort and the host of 2010 Olympic Winter Games. After a ride of the Whistler Mountain Gondola and Peak2Peak􀀀, relax and shop at the mountain or in the village. You may

also experience snowshoeing excitements for FREE.

Hampton Inn by Hilton / La Quinta Inn or similar

 

Day 8: Vancouver - Hometown (OR Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown) (B)

Free day for shopping, visiting friends and family, or dining at nearby Asian cuisines. Transfer to Vancouver airport afterward.