Packages Overview Vancouver is an outdoor playground which offers beaches and parks, cruises and fishing expeditions, hiking, cycling, golfing and so much more. Surrounded by an ocean foreground with beaches and a backdrop of lush rainforest, snowcapped mountains and a fjord, this ‘city of nature’ is one of the most beautiful metropolises in the world!
Dates: Departs all year. Certain modifications apply to winter touring.
Day 1. Seattle to Vancouver with afternoon city sightseeing tour This afternoon, your driver guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel for a short city highlights tour. Our sightseeing tour covers the following highlights; Gastown- This is where it all started, on the shores of the BurrardInlet - Gassy Jack Deighton laid the foundation of this great west coast city (ok he opened a saloon). See Maple Tree Square, Vancouver's oldest architecture, and the world famous steam powered clock. Chinatown - Developed at the turn of the last century by Chinese immigrants from Robson Street - Enjoy a leisurely drive down Robson Street and get a taste of what's available for those who loveto shop. Granville Island - This tiny peninsula is a hotbed for good food and great art. Spend some time browsing theartisan workshops or get some great food and even better views waterside at the Granville Island Public Market. This is a great place to stock up on a few things for the cruise later or gifts to bring home to loved ones. Canada Place and Vancouver Harbour - The city's Alaska cruise ship terminal; an icon of the skyline; Canada'sflagship harbour and our gateway to Asia. Upon completion of your tour, you will be dropped back at your Vancouver Hotel. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant walking distance from your Hotel. Overnight in Vancouver (Dinner) Day 2. Vancouver to Kamloops (354 kms) This morning after breakfast on the cruise ship, you will meet your driver guide in the lobby of the Pan Pacific hotel for our journey into the interior of British Columbia. We follow the Coquihalla Highway passing through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the province. This dramatic change of environment is always exhilarating, as you go from misty coastal cedars and tall firs to bright sunlight on the high rock faces in the space of half an hour.
On route make a stop at the beautiful town of Hope about 2 hours drive from Vancouver. Hope grew quickly in 1858 when gold was discovered in several areas further up the Fraser River. The town is surrounded by stunning scenery, where mountains tower a kilometer or more over the river valley, and was showcased in Silvester Stallone's "First Blood" action movie, filmed nearby. We will arrive in Kamloops late afternoon. Located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, surrounded by the fascinating, hillside landscape of Canada’s only semi-arid desert, Kamloops is one of the hubs of the province. The name itself, Kamloops, is derived from a Shuswap Indian word meaning “meeting place,” referring to the joining of the North and South Thompson Rivers on which the town is located. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. Overnight in Kamloops
Day 3. Kamloops to Jasper via Mt Robson (443 kms) This morning after breakfast we continue our journey from British Columbia to Alberta. We make a stop at the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range; it is also the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain is located entirely within Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia, and is part of the Rainbow Range. Mount Robson boasts great vertical relief over the local terrain. From Berg Lake the mountain rises 2,300 m (7,546 ft) to the summit. The north face of Mount Robson is heavily glaciated and 800 m (2,600 ft) of
ice plunge from the summit to Berg Glacier. Alberta is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking places on Earth with it’s vast and varied landscape and experiences. Nestled in the heart of Canada’s largest Rocky Mountain Park, Jasper offers unparallel access to one of the world’s most pristine wilderness areas – Jasper National Park. It has shimmering Glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forests, all surrounded by towering rugged mountain peaks are key reasons for it being on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It is deemed as one of the most significant sights on Earth. Jasper is the known as the gentle giant of the Canadian Rockies, offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. As one of Canada’s oldest and largest national parks, established in 1907, Jasper was once seen as an island of civilization in a vast wilderness. This evening you can see for yourself the largest Dark Sky Preserve on the planet – just one of the ways to enjoy the magic of Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper (Breakfast and Dinner) Day 4. Jasper sightseeing tour Overnight in Jasper (Breakfast and Dinner) Day 5. Jasper to Lake Louise via the Ice field Parkway (237kms) After breakfast we depart Jasper for a short trek to Athabasca Falls, then south to the Stutfield Glacier on Mount Kitchener and Tangle Falls in the Sunwapta Valley. At the Columbia Ice-field Centre, we will board an giant all terrain Ice Explorer for a chance to see one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. This massive 325 sq km ice field is a true hydrological apex with run offs that feeds into the Arctic, Antarctic and Pacific oceans. Time is provided for lunch before continuing to Banff National Park. This afternoon you’ll enjoy scenic stops at glacier-fed Peyto Lake, and the Crowfoot Glacier. We travel on to Lake Louise – “The Jewel of the Canadian Rockies” and quintessential symbol of the Canadian Mountain scene. This alpine lake, known for it’s sparkling blue water is situated at the base of impressive glacier clad peaks that have long been at the heart of Canadian Mountaineering. Upon arrival into Lake Louise we will check into our hotel. Tonight we have a group dinner at the hotel.
Day 6. Lake Louise to Banff sightseeing Overnight in Banff (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 7. Banff day at leisure Today is a full day at leisure in Banff for you to pursue your own interests. A variety of optional activities will be available from your Driver guide who will be happy to assist you in planning your day. Downtown Banff offers a wide selection of restaurants, boutique shops and activities to make your trip a memorable one. With the assortment of shops and you are sure to find something special to The Banff Upper Hot Springs is one of Banff’s most famous attractions, discovered in 1884, the hot springs are a great place to relax in the natural hot springs water. For more than 100 years, health-conscious visitors from around the world have indulged in the soothing hot springs of Banff National Park. The tradition continues with many opportunities to rejuvenate and recharge: full-service luxury spas, therapeutic massage, yoga and pilates, relaxing mineral waters and more. Overnight in Banff (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 8. Banff Kelowna (483 Kms)
This morning we depart for our drive on the Trans Canada Highway #1 to Canada’s wine region – the Okanagan Valley. Ascending Roger’s Pass, the summit of Glacier National Park, this route follows the Canadian Pacific rail line all along the way. One of the highlights of the trip is a stop at the Spiral Tunnels. This unique feature is an engineering marvel that loops into theheart of Mount Stephen. This was created in 1909 in order to reduce the steep grade of the rail line, a hazard of early travel that caused the concern for runaway cars due to the 4.5% grade (2.2% is the desired grade). Driving further south, the Trans Canada Highway travels past Craigellachie, the site of the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. On route to Kelowna we stop at Grey Monk estate. Admire the fabulous view of Lake Okanagan as you join a tour that takes you from grape to glass and gives you a solid understanding of the remarkable journey of the Heiss Family; one of the original five estate wineries that started the wine industry in the Okanagan Valley. Gray Monk is the Okanagan Valley's only original winery that is still operated by its founders. You will have the opportunity to taste four highly acclaimed wines from the Latitude and Estate Series. Kelowna is our overnight destination and is the cosmopolitan and cultural centre of the Okanagan Valley, including five pristine golf courses, white sand beaches, orchards and Big White ski area, in addition to over a dozen local wineries. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant walking distance from your hotel. Overnight in Kelowna (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 9 - Kelowna to Seattle (504 Kms) After breakfast we will depart the Okanagan Valley on the Coquihalla highway which travels through the interior to the town of Merritt. There, time is allowed at the Visitor Centre to stretch and learn about this historic territory, one of the premier ranching settlements in British Columbia from 1880. We then continue our trek on the Coquihalla Highway through the heart of ranching country and back into mountainous territory. We cross the Canadian US border at Sumas and continue on to Seattle. Our journey end as the group is dropped off at a designated point in Seattle. (Breakfast) GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Gets Holidays in return for full payment by you of the amount specified, shall arrange for the transportation, accommodations, and other services specified (in the Booking Form and any supplemental documents) as and to the extent youhave selected them, and subject to the following terms and conditions: PROCEDURES When you have finalized your plans, please read the terms and conditions below as your booking are subject to these Terms and Conditions. A contract is formed once your signed Booking Form and deposit is received by Gets Holidays and we acceptand confirm the booking. Please note that travel arrangements are not confirmed until slated in writing by Gets Holidays Inc. PAYMENT A deposit of 25% of the tour price per person is required within seven (7) calendar days once you accept the price and travel arrangements quoted to you. The balance of the cost must be paid (and received in Gets Holidays office) 45 days priorto the first day of the tour. If the final balance is not received on time, Gets Holidays reserves the right to treat the booking as cancellation by you. If the booking is cancelled by you in this manner, your deposit shall be treated as a cancellation charge to cover Gets Holidays' costs. If you book the tour within 45 days prior to the start of the tour, the full amount must be paid when the booking is confirmed. CHANGES BY YOU If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $65.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you'll be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements, any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties. CANCELLATION BY YOU You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Booking Form. If you cancel on or before 45 days the first day of the tour, we'll retain your deposit plus any charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 45 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:
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California and China, who cameto work the gold mines and railroad - Chinatown today is a bustling reminder of where we've come from and where we are heading. 
