Vancouver Rockies/Banff Hot Spring Victoria 6/7-Day Tour (Winter)

Highlights:

• Optional all inclusive meal plan available (starting from day 1 dinner).
• One night 5★ superior Chateau Lake Louise for deluxe tour
• Two night accommodation at 4★ Salmon Arm Prestige Harbourfront Resort.
• Promenade along the serene Shuswap Lake.
• Immerse your body in the soothing Banff Sulphur Mountain hot springs while snowflakes are dancing. Definitely an experience of a life time. (Admission incl.)
• Explore heritage Banff in the heart of Canada’s First National Park.
• Visit renowned Okanagan Winery and Kamloops Ginseng factory for gifts & souvenirs
• Deluxe Richmond hotel upgrade available (near shopping centers and dining restaurants).
• One day visit to beautiful Victoria (Butchart Gardens) or 2010 Winter Olympics Site Whistler

DAY 1 HOMETOWN - VANCOUVER

Canada domestic arrival, please meet at claim belt #3; international flight arrival, we will greet you at visitor counter.

A complimentary half-day city tour of Chinatown, downtown, Stanley Park and a bonus mini ferry ride* to Granville Island (prior to 12:00pm arrival).

Hometown-Seattle - Vancouver

Arrivals at Seattle: Please meet at claim belt #13 at approx. 11:45am (Surcharge of $50/way/person). A complimentary mini-excursion of Seattle (rather than Vancouver) will be arranged before transferring to hotel in Vancouver.

Hotel for Value Package: Hampton / La Quinta or similar Hotel for Deluxe Package ：Executive Plaza/Radisson or similar

DAY 2 Victoria (Butchart gardens Admission Inclusive.) OR Whistler (Sightseeing gondola Incl.)

Butchart Gardens-Victoria Admission Incl. (Option 1) Depart for the Vancouver Island by ferry and capture the spectacular scenery en route. Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens (Admission included) . Continue the tour at Victoria’s historic Chinatown, remarkable Mile “0”, landmark British Columbia Legislative Buildings, and explore other significant heritage architectures surrounding the Inner Harbour.

Whistler - Gondola & Peak2Peakadmission inclusive (Option 2)** 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.

Hotel for Value Package: Hampton / La Quinta or similar Hotel for Deluxe Package： Executive Plaza/Radisson or similar

Day 3 Vancouver – Kelowna –Lake Okanagan – Winery – Salmon Arm (L/D)

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 “Ogopogo.” Settle down at Salmon Arm in the evening.

Hotel:4star Prestige Harbourfront Resort / Prestige Vernon or similar

DAY 4 Salmon Arm – Gondola* in Banff National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Sulphur Mtn Hot springs (Admission incl.) – Banff (B/L/D)

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.).

Hotel for Value Package：Banff International or similar Hotel for Deluxe Package：5*Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Optional Gondola【Adult $30.00 /Child $15.00 (tax extra)】（*Weather Dependent）

DAY 5 Banff National Park - Lake Louise (Jewel of the Rockies) –– Salmon Arm (B/L/D)

Journey to the Lake Louise, often referred as the “Jewel of the Rockies.” The panoramic view of magnificent 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.

Hotel: 4star Prestige Harbourfront Resort / Prestige Vernon or similar

DAY 6 Salmon Arm – Kamloops – Ginseng Factory – Vancouver (B/L)

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 of the Ginseng factory and learn about the Ginseng’s healing power. Continue our drive and arrive at Vancouver in the late afternoon.

DAY 6 VANCOUVER - HOMETOWN

Transfer to Vancouver airport after 6-day tour. Suggest flight after 21:30pm. We are not liable to any delays caused by weather, road conditions, and other circumstances.

ROCV6 tour ends, ROCV7 continues:

Hotel for Value Package: Hampton / La Quinta or similar Hotel for Deluxe Package: Executive Plaza/Radisson or similar

DAY 7 VANCOUVER - HOMETOWN

Free day for shopping, visiting friends and family, or dining at nearby Asian cuisines. Transfer to Vancouver airport afterward. Also, should you have missed the half-day complimentary city tour on your arrival and your departure flight is after 14:30pm, you may join the tour in the morning before going to the airport.

Vancouver-Seattle – Hometown

Seattle departure: Depart in the morning and arrive Seatac approx. at noon ($50 p.p/way). Suggest flight after 14:30pm.

Price per Person (CAD)

10/16 2010－ 4/15 2011 Depart every Mon, Thu, Fri & Sun. Additional departures: 12/22/2010, 2/1/2011 and 2/2/2011

What to bring/wear:

• A warm,insulated jacket
• Layered clothing
• Non-Slip footwear
• Hat, gloves, scarf
• Swimsuits

Include:

• Tour coordinator, accommodation and transportation as per itinerary, admissions

Exclude:

• Taxes(13% HST), meals, air fares, travel insurance, personal incidentals, visa (if applicable), driver and tour guide gratuities
• Service charge of $20 per night will be added if you opt to stay at a specific hotel
• Dec 22 - Dec 24 departures: deluxe tour holiday surcharge will apply; no surcharge for value tour (applicable to Rockies itineraries)

Remarks:

• False Creek Ferries operation is weather-permitting; closed on Dec 25, 26.
• Whistler Gondola operation is seasonal (not available before Nov 24).
• Please notify shoe size at the time of booking; this activity is weather dependent.
• Limited to one medium suitcase and one carry-on luggage per person. A surcharge of $35 for each additional piece of luggage applies.
• Triple and quad are to be shared with two double beds; child 2-11 years old and shares bed with adults.

Cancellation:

• No refund within 14-day prior to departure date. No partial refund on any unused services

*We reserved the rights to modify the itinerary without liability. The operator acts only in the capacity of agents for hotels, airlines, bus companies or shipping lines providing transportations, hotel accommodations and other services. If the services included in the tour cannot be supplied or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of the operator, the operator will arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any resulting additional expenses will be payable by tour participants. The operator is not liable for the loss or damage of property of a guest while on tour. Purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended.