TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Hometown - Vancouver

Arrival at Vancouver. Canada Domestic arrivals, your tour escort will wait at the CLAIM BELT #3 in domestic arrival hall. International arrivals, your tour escort will wait at Vancouver airport TOUR INFO CENTER. A complimentary half-day city tour of Chinatown, downtown, and Stanley Park will be arranged for guests that arrive in Vancouver before noon (12:00pm), with a bonus mini ferry ride* of the beautiful False Creek (False Creek Ferries operation depends on the weather, closed on Dec 25, 26).

DAY2 Victoria or Whistler (239 km)

Option 1: Victoria - Butchart Gardens (Admission Incl.)

Depart for the 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.

Option 2: Whistler - Gondola & Peak2Peak (Admission Incl.)

Along the Sea to Sky Highway, we will pass by Horseshoe Bay, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish . In approximately 3 hours, we will arrive at Whistler - North America's Number One resort and the host of 2010 Olympic Winter Games. After a ride of the Whistler Mountain Gondola and Peak2Peak**, you will have time to relax and shop at the mountain or in the village (Whistler Gondola operation not available before Nov 24). You may also experience snowshoeing excitements for free.

DAY3 Vancouver - Kelowna - L. Okanagan - Winery - Salmon (514 km)

We will start our journey 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. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster "Ogopogp". Settle down at Salmon Arm/Vernon in the evening.

DAY4 Salmon Arm - Gondola* in Banff National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Sulphur Mtn. Hot Springs (Adm. Incl.) - Banff (385 km)

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. After a thrilling gondola ride* (optional) to the summit, you will be captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Next, discover the town of Banff and Bow falls within the country's first national park. Immerse your body in the soothing Banff Sulphur Mountain hotsprings. Definitely an experience of a life time (Admission incl.). Accommodation at Banff.

DAY5 Banff National Park - Lake Louise (Jewel of the Rockies) - Salmon Arm (394 km)

Journey to the Lake Louise, often referred as the "Jewel of the Rockies." The panoramic view of magnificen 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 Louise. Enjoy an atmospheric lunch at Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan) and a promenade along the lakeshore. Settle down at Salmon Arm/Vernon in the evening.

DAY6 Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Vancouver (463 km)

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.

DAY7 Vancouver - Hometown

Transfer to Vancouver Airport. Free day for shopping, visiting friends and family, or dining at nearby Asian cuisines. Also, should you missed the half-day complimentary city tour on your arrival and your departure is after 2:30pm, you may join the tour in the the morning before transferring to the airport. Please arrange your return flight leave Vancouver Airport after 2:30pm.

*Hotels are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to change. Other hotels are available with additional costs.