Pacific Coast Experience

from Vancouver

6 Days / 5 Nights

2010

 

Package Includes:

 

• Visit Vancouver and Victoria
• Hotel accommodation including provincial taxes for 5 nights
• Sightseeing tour of Vancouver
• Admission to Vancouver Aquarium
• Sightseeing tour from Vancouver to Victoria including ferry fare
• Admission to the Butchart Gardens
• Admission to the Royal BC Museums & National Geographic Imax
• Taxi transfers as indicated in the itinerary
• Transfer from Victoria to Vancouver including Ferry fare
• Luggage handling at hotels

 

Not Included:

• Transfers between airports, hotels and bus depots (unless noted)
• Meals (unless noted)
• Gratuities to sightseeing motor coach drivers, rail personnel, and taxi drivers

 

Day 1 - Vancouver

Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport transfer independently, by scheduled airporter service, limousine or taxi to downtown Vancouver (transfer not included).

Overnight in Vancouver

 

Day 2 - Vancouver

Today, enjoy a unique and informative adventure to some of Vancouver's greatest scenic and historic attractions. This tour will include admission to the Vancouver Aquarium - western Canada's largest aquarium. It will also travel through Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, the Arts District, and Edgemont Village.

Overnight in Vancouver

 

Day 3 - Vancouver to Victoria

Today, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Travel through the rich farmland of the Fraser River delta, arriving at Tsawwassen, where you will board a B.C. Ferry for a ninety-minute journey through the Gulf islands to Vancouver Island. Leaving the ferry at Swartz Bay, you will drive south on Saanich Peninsula to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens (admission included). This 20-hectare (50-acre) botanical showcase is famous for its skillful blending of rare and exotic plants and trees mixed with native flora in a colourful and authentic series of formal gardens joined by several paths. Additional sightseeing highlights include the University of Victoria, Royal Victorian Yacht Club, Beacon Hill Park and the attractions of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Upon completion of your tour in the afternoon, the remainder of your day is at leisure.

Overnight in Victoria

 

Day 4 - Victoria

Today is a free day to explore the city. Included is admission to the Royal British Columbia Museum and National Geographic Imax Theatre. This museum is located near the harbour in Victoria and has exhibits on almost everything from First Nations Culture to the most beloved artists from around the world. The National Geographic IMAX is located at the Royal BC Museum. The 406 seat theatre features the 2-D IMAX Experience; with a projected area more than 6 stories high and 70 feet wide, up to 10 times larger than conventional screens, filling the viewer's entire field of vision. The theatre gives you the most powerful and involving film experience, bringing images to life with 12,000 watts of IMAX Digital surround sound.

Overnight in Victoria

 

Day 5 - Victoria to Vancouver

Your morning is at leisure for more sightseeing on your own or to explore the many shops and sidewalk cafes. Late this afternoon, transfer (included) to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal where you will once again board a B.C. Ferry bound for a relaxing voyage through the Gulf islands, renowned for their picturesque landscapes and seascapes, particularly for their rustic character. Occasionally killer whales can be seen from the ship’s decks. Upon arrival in Tsawwassen, transfer to the Vancouver bus depot and then to your hotel (transfers included).

Overnight in Vancouver

Day 6 - Vancouver

A morning check out of your hotel ends your Pacific Coast Experience.

 

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2010 Departure

Daily

May 1-October 28, 2010

 

May 03, 05, 07, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31

June 02, 04, 07, 09, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30

July 02, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30

August 02, 04, 06, 09, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30

September 01, 03, 06, 08, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29

October 01, 04, 06, 08, 11

 

 

Rates Per Person-US Dollars	Twin	Single	Triple
Moderate Program
May 1-May 28	$1137.00	$1812.00	$1001.00
May 29-October 15	$1204.00	$1944.00	$1042.00
October 16-October 28	$  865.00	$1301.00	$  803.00
Deluxe Program
May 1-May 28	$1414.00	$2358.00	$1183.00
May 29-September 30	$1581.00	$2692.00	$1295.00
October 1-October 15	$1205.00	$1869.00	$1068.00
October 16-October 28	$1018.00	$1607.00	$  905.00

 

City	Moderate Accommodation	Deluxe Accommodation
Vancouver	Pacific Palisades	Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
	Standard Room	Fairmont Room
Victoria	Victoria Marriott Inner Harbor	Fairmont Empress Hotel
	Standard Room	Fairmont Deluxe