West Coast Essentials

7 nights/ 8 days from £509 pp
Vancouver - Whistler - Victoria - Vancouver

Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria are three of the 'must sees' on most travellers' journeys through British Columbia. Discover the friendly and cosmopolitan city of Vancouver and stop by the 1000-acre Stanley Park, or take a day trip from Vancouver to Whistler and indulge in the stunning natural surroundings of this world-class town. Finish your trip in Victoria where your road trip will be topped of with a magical whale watching excursion.

Itinerary

Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN VANCOUVER
Arrive at Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel.

Day 2 - VANCOUVER
Explore Vancouver and its surroundings. You may want to visit the MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown or take in the view of the Capilano Suspension Bridge or Grouse Mountain.

Day 3 – VANCOUVER/ OPTIONAL DAY TRIP TO WHISTLER ( 125 KM )
Stay in Vancouver or take a day trip to the resort town of Whistler where you can golf, hike or just relax in the great outdoors.

Day 4 – VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA (70km)
A relaxing ferry cruise will transport you across the Strait of Georgia and past the rugged coastline and tranquil beaches of the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Continue down the Saanich Peninsula to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

Day 5 – VICTORIA (125km)
A day for leisure in Victoria. Visit Butchart Gardens, the harbour area or the royal British Columbia Museum. Top this off with traditional High Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Day 6 – VICTORIA/OPTIONAL DAY TRIP TO NANAIMO AND PARKSVILLE (115km)
Explore Victoria further or take a day trip to the west coast to explore the towns of Nanaimo and Parksville.

Day 7 – VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER (70km)
A final day on the island reveals the serene beauty of the Saanich Peninsula with its quiet beaches, meandering lanes and colonial-style architecture. A mini cruise back to Vancouver will top this day of perfectly.

Day 8 - END OF TOUR
Return to Vancouver International Airport in time for check in for your return flight.

Prices

Depart between 01 May to 25 October 2008 7 nights/8 days Vancouver/Vancouver   Twin occupancy Economy £509 pp Standard £595 pp Superior £685 pp

Optional Activity Package (Adult) £151 - (Child 5-11) £91 Day Location Inclusions 2 Vancouver Capilano Suspension Bridge 3 Whistler Lost Lake Nature Walk 5 Victoria 3 hour whale watching trip

Price includes

• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Car rental – Compact size for 8 days
• Ferry Crossing (under height and passengers)

- Day 4, Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (1 hr 35 min)
- Day 7, Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen (1 hr 35 min)

• A personalised Canada road book, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-to-day routing maps.
• Provisional taxes and federal GST, less tour package rebate

Not Included

• Flights
• Airport transfers
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees
• Fuel

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