Pacific City Lights

2010

From Vancouver - 7 Days / 6 Nights

 

A two nation vacation, combining motor coach and cruising attractions, in a week-long exploration of the Pacific Northwest. Visit “The Emerald City” of Seattle, stroll through the wonders of Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, and then set sail for Vancouver, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific. A comfortable and exhilarating introduction to the beauty of Pacific Coast lifestyles.

 

Tour Includes

 

• View three cities
• Hotel accommodation including state &
• provincial taxes for six nights
• Scheduled-service sightseeing tours in
• Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver
• Scheduled transfer service, Vancouver to
• Victoria
• Scenic cruise through the Strait of Georgia
• on B.C. Ferries
• Scenic cruise through the San Juan Islands
• and Strait of Juan de Fuca on The    
• Victoria Clipper
• Butchart Gardens admission
• Taxi transfer hotel to Clipper in Victoria
• Taxi transfer Clipper to Seattle hotel

 

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

A morning sightseeing tour is an introduction to the natural beauty of Vancouver’s spectacular setting. Visit historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown, the tall timbers and ocean views of the 400-hectare (1000-acre) Stanley Park. Additional sightseeing highlights include Prospect Point, Queen Elizabeth Park and the English Bay Beaches. Before returning to downtown, stop for a panoramic view of the city from Little Mountain. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

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, then board a B.C. Ferry for a ninety-minute journey through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver

Island. Leaving the ferry at Swartz Bay, travel 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 this tour in the afternoon, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Victoria

 

Day 4 - Victoria

Today, take a boat tour to visit local marine wildlife in their natural setting. This excursion travels round trip of 48 to 80 km in search of killer whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. The boat will slow or stop to allow passengers to observe wildlife and take photographs. Upon completion of the cruise, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Victoria

 

Day 5 - Victoria to Seattle

This morning, transfer via taxi (included) to Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and board the high-speed Victoria Clipper (catamaran) for a three-hour cruise to Seattle, Washington, USA. The Victoria Clipper is a direct link between downtown Victoria and downtown Seattle

and offers magnificent views of mountains, seascapes and coastal towns. Upon arrival at Seattle’s Pier 69, transfer via taxi to your selected hotel (taxi transfer included).

Overnight in Seattle

 

Day 6 - Seattle

Today, take a tour of the neighborhoods that make Seattle unique. A short stop at the Hiram Chittenden Locks gives plenty of time to get up close and personal with the Emerald City. Experience the local point of view, including the international district, Lakes Union and Washington, University of Washington, unique floating and drawbridges, Fisherman's Terminal, Queen Anne neighborhood and Kerry Park.

Overnight in Seattle

 

Day 7 - Seattle to Vancouver

Today is at leisure until your taxi transfer (included) to the Best Western Executive Inn to board a scheduled service motor coach transfer to Vancouver. This tour concludes with your arrival in Vancouver. You may choose to be dropped at the Vancouver International

Airport or at a downtown Vancouver hotel (hotel accommodation this evening is not included).

 

 

Departure Dates 2010

Daily

May 01 -October 25

 

Cost does not include 2.5% GST Tax

 

 

Rates Per Person-US Dollars	Twin	Single	Triple
Moderate Program
May 01-May 28	$1457.00	$2252.00	$1282.00
May 29-September 30	$1541.00	$2419.00	$1339.00
October 1-25	$1530.00	$2409.00	$1329.00
Deluxe Program
May 01-May 28	$1731.00	$2798.00	$1466.00
May 29-September 30	$1899.00	$3132.00	$1577.00
October 1-25	$1593.00	$2532.00	$1370.00

 

 

City	Moderate Accommodations	Deluxe Accommodations
Seattle	Roosevelt Hotel Deluxe Room	Red Lion 5th Ave Standard Room
Victoria	Victoria Marriott Inner Harbor	Fairmont Empress Hotel
	Inner Harbor	Fairmont Room
Vancouver	Pacific Palisades	Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
	Deluxe Room	Fairmont Room

 

Important Note:

 

Some nationalities will require visas (as well as passport) to enter the United States