Essential Vancouver & West Coast


  • Vancouver – Whistler – Victoria - Vancouver
  • Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Full day tour to Whistler with Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
  • Full day tour to Victoria including Butchart Gardens.
  • City tour of Vancouver including Capilano Suspension Bridge

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Vancouver, the majestic Whistler Mountains, and the magnificent Butchart Gardens in Victoria. Essential Vancouver & West Coast offers an unforgettable 6-day, 5-night experience that showcases some of the finest experiences that British Columbia has to offer. You'll begin your journey with a full-day tour of Whistler, including a ride on the stunning Sea-to-Sky Gondola. Afterward, you will take a full-day tour of Victoria and explore Butchart Gardens. Finally, you will enjoy a city tour of Vancouver, including a visit to the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover the Wonders of Vancouver & West Coast!

Note: 

This is not an Escorted Group Tour. 

This tour is 100% customizable.

Tour can be operated in the opposite direction.

This tour can also be operated as a Private Tour

Please contact our Canada Destination Specialist for information and assistance.

After arriving in Vancouver and you will transfer on your own to the downtown hotel in Vancouver.

Once settled, your rest day can be spent exploring all the cultural experiences that the city has to 
offer. From vibrant farmers’ markets full of local produce and vendors to historical landmarks dotted 
around the area, taking some time out to explore will provide a memorable experience of this 
mesmerizing destination.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC. 
This tour gives visitors the perfect opportunity to escape the city and experience the wild side of 
British Columbia. Your expert guide will take you on a spin along the famous Sea to Sky Highway, 
giving you beautiful panoramic views of ever-changing landscapes. Shannon Falls Park is one of the 
stops, where you can follow winding trails that lead to a majestic series of falls surrounded by 
wilderness. 

The awe-inspiring Sea to Sky Gondola offers breathtaking views down to Howe Sound and provides 
plenty of photo opportunities. Finally, Whistler Village serves as an ideal place to end your day - here 
be sure to explore stylish shops, and distinctive cafes and soak up the vibrant atmosphere among 
locals and other tourists.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC. 
Start your full-day tour with a ride on board a coach from downtown Vancouver to the ferry terminal 
in Tsawwassen. You will then board the ferry for a 90-minute crossing to Vancouver Island. Spend 
time walking around the deck while enjoying the scenery and looking out for orcas, seals, and other 
marine life. The ferry also features many amenities including restaurants and a children’s arcade as 
well as limited shopping. On arrival on Vancouver Island, your ferry will dock at the Ferry terminal 
at Swartz Bay. Leaving the ferry your coach will drive to the Butchart Gardens for a self-guided tour 
of Butchart Garden (admissions included). The garden spans over 22 breathtaking hectares (55 
acres) of meticulously manicured beauty. Then, off to the majestic Victoria Inner Harbour to take in 
the historic sights of our capital city, named after British monarch Queen Victoria. 

This is a 13-hour tour.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC. 
Vancouver fascinating past and present comes together in this engaging tour that traverses through 
urban cityscapes, seaside parks, and ancient rain forests. Begin with the highlights of downtown, 
including Canada Place, home of the 2010 Olympic Cauldron. Wind through impressive modern and 
historic architecture, past the Arts and Financial Districts, and the fashion hub of Robson Street. 
Enter the 1,000-acre urban rainforest, Stanley Park, for a unique perspective of the city from a quiet 
forest setting. Visit the First Nations Totem Poles before whisking off to North Vancouver.

Continue across the Lions Gate Bridge to Vancouver’s scenic North Shore, and the Capilano 
Suspension Bridge Park. Do not miss the impressive collection of First Nations artwork and the 
historic Story Centre. From the spectacular Cliffwalk, gaze out over towering cedars, and the Capilano 
River winding through the valley far below. Take an exhilarating walk across the Capilano Suspension 
Bridge to the other side where many unique and informative experiences await, including the 
Treetops Adventure.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC. 
Vancouver is the most cosmopolitan city on Canada's west coast. Nestled between the Pacific coast 
and the Coastal Mountain Range, Vancouver is perhaps the most beautiful city in Canada. This city 
offers both, the amenities of a world class city including world class dining, a variety of cuisines from 
round the world, a range of tours, and soft adventure activity options.

Check with us on the various tours and activities offered.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC. 
This is the end of your Essential Vancouver & West Coast tour. Check-out of the hotel is posted for 
11 AM. Transfer on your own to YVR International Airport for your flight home

End of your Essential Vancouver & West Coast Tour
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Are you travelling as a group of 10 persons or more? Check with us for our special group rates including transportation.
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Inclusions

  • 6 Nights accommodations.
  • Full day tour to Whistler with Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
  • Full day tour to Victoria including admission tickets to Butchart Gardens and BC Ferry Tickets.
  • City tour of Vancouver including admissions to Capilano Suspension Bridge.
  • Resort fees, Taxes & GST/HST.

Exclusions

  • Airfare.  Offered as a supplement on request.
  • Breakfast and other meals.
  • Transfer from YVR International airport to a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Transfer from Hotel in downtown Vancouver to YVR international airport.
  • Porterage at hotels. 
  • Bottled Water in hotel rooms.
  • Visa and Documentation Fees.
  • Telephone calls, Laundry, and other expenses.
  • Any personal expenses.
  • Gratuities for hotel staff (optional).
  • Travel Insurance – highly recommended. If client declines your offer to sell Travel Insurance, you are required to secure a Liability Waiver signed by the client that you must provide us on demand.  We sell Travel Insurance to residents of Ontario.  Non-residents of Ontario as well as clients from abroad must purchase Travel Insurance in the province/state/country where they reside. 
  • Optional Tours and activities.
  • Early Check-in and Late Check-out charges.  Charges will apply.
  • Gratuities for Tour Guides/Driver cum Guides (Expected)
  • If applicable, cost of any RTPCR/Antigen Test or costs related to quarantine.

Accommodations Featured

DestinationHotel
Vancouver, BCSandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

Rooms featured will be Standard ROH room unless specified otherwise.

Hotels featured will be as above or similar. 
We feature a range of hotel properties. 
Hotel upgrades are available.
Please check with us for rates and availability.

Please contact our Canada Destination Specialist for information and assistance.

Tariffs

Room Configuration Beds Occupancy
TWIN or
SINGLE or
TRIPLE
QUAD
TWIN + 1 YOUTH + 1 CHILD
TWIN + 2 CHILD

For more information on Rooming and how rates apply, please refer to Important Notes

Optional Tour

These optional tours can be booked with our package. Please contact our Canada Destination Specialist for rates.

Notes about this Tour

  • Arrival transfer in Vancouver – this service is not included in the tour.  Vancouver Airport offers metered Taxi as well as Uber and Lyft Ride Shares.  There is metered cab rank right outside the Arrival Hall.  The cab ride takes approximately 35 minutes, and the ride would cost approximately $45 per cab + Tips (expected).  Seating is limited to the rear seat (3 seat belts).  Luggage capacity is 1 regular and 1 small suitcase.  We offer per-booked limousine services with Meet & Greet Services.  Please check with us for our special Limousine Transfer rates.
  • Departure transfer – this service is not included in the tour.  You can take metered Taxi as well as Uber and Lyft Ride Shares.  Luggage capacity is 1 regular and 1 small suitcase.  We offer per-booked limousine services.  Please check with us for our special Limousine Transfer rates.
  • Capilano Bridge Transfer – Complimentary transfer is offered by Capilano Bridge.  Pick up locations are from Canada Place, Canada Place Way near info kiosk, Hyatt Regency Hotel: located on the Melville Street Entrance and Blue Horizon Hotel, located on Robson Street Entrance.  Clients are required to reach these pick-up points on their own. For information on Shuttle pickup times, clients must call 604-985-7474.  Proof of admission tickets must be retained as the return transfer is only offered to clients who can present a proof of admission. 
  • 2.5-hours Vancouver City Highlights - Pick-up & drop-off service for this tour is included. Client are required to be ready 20 to 30 minutes prior are the given pick-up point.
  • Facemask – A Face mask must be always worn when using any type of transportation – coach, cab, shared rides, or ferry.
  • Waiver Signing - A waiver must be signed by each member of the group at the Cougar Base in the presence of the staff at the base. 

Operation Info

YearOperating Dates
202301 May to 31 October
Blackout dates may apply, please check with us.

Note - The operation of this tour is subject to the evolving COVID-19 situation.

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