V - Vancouver Day Tour
Gastown – Canada Place - Olympic Cauldron - Fly Over Canada 4D Experience (optional) – Stanley Park – Capilano Bridge (optional) – Granville Island
Gastown: The original settlement that became the core of the city and a national historic site. It houses the world’s first steam-powered clock, a bronze statue of its pioneer Gassy Jack, and many restaurants and cafes, boutiques, gift shops, etc.
Canada Place: An iconic national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront.
Fly Over Canada 4D Experience: Home of North America’s leading flying ride utilizing stat-of-the-art technology to give participants the feeling of flight over the world’s most spectacular scenery combined with special effects, including wind, mist and scents. (Participant must be at least 102cm tall; indicative admission: Adult (15+) C$30+; Child (6-14) C$20+)
Stanley Park: A magnificent green oasis in the midst of the urban landscape of Vancouver, where you can explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, majestic trees along its famous seawall.
Capilano Suspension Bridge (optional): One of Vancouver’s must-visit attractions, to enjoy the nature scenery of forest and gorge from three breathtaking perspective – the world-famous suspension bridge, the seven bridges at Treetop Adventure, and the thrilling Cliff Walk. (indicative admission: Adult C$75+, Senior (65+) C$70+, Youth (13-17) C$40+, Child (6-12) C$30+, Child (5 or under) free)
Granville Island: Revitalized from an industrial wasteland in the 1970, Granville Island is a vibrant art and cultural hub, boasting a year-round indoor public market selling local fresh produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, coffee and more. The famous beer brewery, street performances, artist studios and live demonstrations, various boutiques and dining options, etc. provide locals and tourists with a good place for shopping, dining and entertainment.
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W - Whistler Day Tour
Vancouver – Shannon Falls –Whistler Village – Peak 2 Peak Gondola (optional) – Vancouver
Shannon Falls: The third highest waterfall in BC; originating from the alpine massif below Sky Pilot Mountain and the Stadium Glacier, Shannon Creek tumbles some 335m down, over granite cliffs, to the valley below.
Whistler Village: Whistler is a world-renowned mountain sports mecca and the venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics. The European-style mountain town Whistler Village is the beating heart of the social community, offering a variety of festivals, entertainment, shopping and dining experience, in all seasons.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola: This world-record-breaking gondola gives access to both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, offers 360-degree views of Whistler Village, mountain peaks, lakes, glaciers and forests, and draws millions of tourists and outdoor enthusiasts every year in search of mind-blowing landscapes and skiing fun. (indicative admission: Adult C$145+, Senior (65+) C$121+, Youth (13-18) C$115+, Child (7-12) C$67+, Child (6 or under) free)
(In case of closure for maintenance, we will visit Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish for amazing views of Stawamus Chief and Sea to Sky Highway from the 850-meter-high observatory deck and suspension bridge.)
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J - Victoria Day Tour
Vancouver (BC Ferries) Victoria – Butchart Gardens – Chinatown - Inner Harbour – Beacon Hill Park – Mile 0 - Vancouver
Butchart Gardens: One of the significant landmarks and the most popular tourist attractions in Victoria, Butchart Gardens is recognized as one of the Top 10 Gardens of the World and designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2004. Formerly a limestone quarry, the Gardens covers a total of 5.26 hectares and is divided into different major themes: sunken garden, Japanese garden, Mediterranean garden, Italian garden and rose garden, planted with more than 700 kinds of flowers and trees. Open every day of the year, it attracts over a million visitors from around the world and there is always something to enjoy in every season.
Victoria Inner Harbour: From the ancient buildings to stylish afternoon tea, from distinct church bells to violin music by street entertainers, from horse carriage passing in front of the Parliament Buildings to exquisite gardens, Victoria with rich English vibes attracts over millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Just feel relaxed and enjoy some leisure time with a stroll along the streets, a delicious afternoon tea at Empress Hotel, a visit to Royal BC Museum or other popular attractions nearby.
Beacon Hill Park: This 740,000-square-meter city park is rich in natural landscape and ecology, and its iconic statue "Mile 0" represents the western terminus of the 8,000-kilometer Trans-Canada Highway. From here, you can overlook the Olympic Mountains in Washington State and the Strait of Juan de Fuca across the sea.