VANCOUVER, BC tours and multi centre itineraries

Three days in the Pacific jewel of Vancouver offers sightseeing tours, museums and restaurants from around the world. A scenic coach ride up the Sea-to-Sky Highway reveals the glory of a snow-laden Whistler. Cafés, gourmet restaurants cater to every whim, while crackling fireside lounges offer hospitality and cheer after a day adventure along the snowmobile trails, or snowshoeing the backcountry.

Beautiful Vancouver is the starting point for this two-week circular tour that showcases the national parks of the Canadian Rockies. Eastbound from Vancouver, the itinerary ventures through the Okanagan Valley, Glacier National Park, and Banff and Jasper national parks. Drive west from Jasper through the Yellowhead Pass, Wells Gray Provincial Park and Garibaldi Provincial Park before returning to Vancouver.

Travelling up the scenic Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler marks the beginning of the journey inland to the high valley ranch-lands of Kamloops and a leisurely two days of horseback riding. Crossing the provincial border to Alberta, the natural wonders of Jasper and Banff national parks are revealed. Taking the less travelled southern highways, experience the quiet majesty of Waterton Lakes National Park featuring high alpine rivers and lakes surrounded by lush carpets of wildflowers on mountain slopes. The road winds back through the passes and valleys of the Rocky Mountains and their characteristic communities before descending down to the sparkling lights of Vancouver. This package can also be booked with a lodges and ranches accommodation option.

Travelling up the scenic Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler marks the beginning of the journey inland to the high valley ranch-lands of Ashcroft and a leisurely two days of horseback riding. Crossing the provincial border to Alberta, the natural wonders of Jasper and Banff national parks are revealed. Taking the less travelled southern highways, experience the quiet majesty of Waterton Lakes National Park featuring high alpine rivers and lakes surrounded by lush carpets of wildflowers on mountain slopes. The road winds back through the passes and valleys of the Rocky Mountains and their characteristic communities before descending down to the sparkling lights of Vancouver. This package can also be booked with a lodges and ranches accommodation option.

Travelling up the scenic Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler marks the beginning of the journey inland to Sun Peaks, known as a family-friendly year round outdoor playground offering everything from leisurely excursions to thrill-packed trails to challenge the most seasoned adventurer. Crossing the provincial border to Alberta, the natural wonders of Jasper and Banff national parks are revealed. Taking the less travelled southern highways, experience the quiet majesty of Waterton Lakes National Park featuring high alpine rivers and lakes surrounded by lush carpets of wildflowers on mountain slopes. The road winds back through the passes and valleys of the Rocky Mountains and their characteristic communities before descending down to the sparkling lights of Vancouver. This package can also be booked with a lodges and ranches accommodation option.

Get your heart pumping and your bodies moving with this eight-day adventure through some of British Columbia’s most sought-after landscapes. Venture by ferry to Vancouver Island and embark on hikes in East Sooke Provincial Park and the famed Juan de Fuca trail. Camp under the stars, hike up mountains in Squamish and Whistler featuring views of alpine lakes and glacier capped peaks, and see for yourself why the west coast is the best coast.

 Itinerary Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN VANCOUVER Arrive Vancouver International Airport, transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to discover the oceanside city of Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 2 - VANCOUVER Today is yours at leisure in Vancouver. This bustling metropolis may be western Canada’s largest city, but it retains a pedestrian-friendly charm and embraces a love of nature. Spend the day walking the sea wall of the mainland, or perhaps rent a bike and explore the vast network of trails throughout the city, one of the most memorable being the expansive Stanley Park. Trails criss-cross the park through forests and open grass fields that interconnect to a city-wide trail system. The park’s aquarium features beluga whales and other large marine mammals as well as daily shows. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 3 - VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA Today you will be transferred by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island, passing the rugged coastline and tranquil beaches of the Gulf Islands. Make your way to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, with its maritime heritage and colonial charm. Overnight in Victoria. Day 4 - VICTORIA kToday you will embark on an exciting whalewatching tour This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of whales. You will ride aboard a custom built Zodiac boat that offers high speed with extraordinary stability giving you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whalewatching experience. Overnight in Victoria. Day 5 - VICTORIA TO TOFINO Transfer by coach to Tofino. Your road leads across Vancouver Island to the Pacific Coast winding through ancient rainforests and provincial parks. You’re venturing into true wildlife territory here: Pacific Rim National Park is a marvel of ecological and geographical diversity. Overnight in Tofino. Day 6 - TOFINO Today you are taking part in a thrilling bear watching expedition. At low tide, board the Stellar Sea, a 14 metre panoramic cruiser, and speed along the lush coastline to the bears’ feeding grounds. Back on dry land, you’re free to explore the rugged coastline along the network of hiking trails or to walk the shoreline of long Beach in search of shells and driftwood. Overnight in Tofino. Day 7 - TOFINO TO VANCOUVER / DEPARTURE Depart Tofino by air this morning, enjoying a scenic flight across the wilds of Vancouver Island and the waters of the strait before landing at Vancouver

Explore hundreds of kilometres of gigantic forests, crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped mountains of Western Canada, taking in the highlights of Vancouver and Victoria. Amidst the stunning scenery runs the Inside Passage, a legacy from the glacier era. This grandiose corridor of cliffs, greenery and ice opens onto Vancouver Island, one of the most beautiful islands on the North American Pacific Coast.

We have selected the most magnificent locations and unique resorts in the Rockies, highlighting the splendour of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Whether from the rollicking bench of a white water raft, the tree-shrouded trail of an ancient forest or the comfortable seat of a touring bus winding through historic city streets, passengers seeking this authentic experience with a taste of adventure will find it all in this captivating new itinerary.

The West is as much a state of mind as it is a geographical destination. Travelling from the cosmopolitan excitement of ancouver, you will journey through Canada’s lush Pacific playground, before swinging back to the mainland for an invigorating trek hrough authentic Gold Rush territory. Moving higher into the Rocky Mountains, you will relish the clean air, sparkling water and athtaking scenery of Whistler, Jasper and Banff. You will thrilled by energetic mountain safari through Kootenay National Park and the fertile Okanagan Valley.

Begin or end your journey in Vancouver or Jasper. This package brings you to stunning mountain towns with stays in Banff and Jasper. Enjoy a day sightseeing at the Columbia Icefield and experience the Ice Explorer and the Glacier Skywalk.

Discover cities meant to walk in – from Vancouver, where Stanley Park brings the majesty of the BC rainforests into the heart of the city, to artistic Portland, and sophisticated Seattle, that all offer glimpses into the laidback Northwest lifestyle. There are lots of epic mountain vistas in the area, including getting up and close with active volcanoes Mt. Rainer and Mt. St. Helen’s.  Majestic mountains melt into rolling sand dunes as you travel south, hugging Oregon’s rugged coastline of windswept beaches and crooked pines.  Find forests as old as the dinosaurs that will also dwarf you by their sheer size. Gargantuan redwoods greet you alongside the roadways of Redwood National Park and the sheer scale will leave you awestruck.  You’ll be charmed along the way by the quiet countryside and the historic communities, including jewels like Mendocino and Eureka that will delight and surprise you with their quaint artistic charms. Once you’ve stretched your legs and strolled through fairy-tale streets of coastal small towns, you’ll be swinging inland on your way to Sonoma where the landscape dissolves into sun-soaked vistas of hill-specked vineyards.  Take a moment to savour some of California’s finest wines in a series of Mediterranean microclimates tucked in the golden hills.

Arriving in the provincial capital of Victoria, you will plunge right into a whale watching journey. Travel to remote Tofino to discover the remote and untamed beauty seldom seen by people, home to grizzly bears, eagles and other quintessentially Canadian wildlife. A captivating stay at an authentic wilderness lodge provides the perfect setting for eco or wilderness tours. The final leg of your adventure takes you back to the mainland where you will explore the rugged seascapes of the Sunshine Coast en-route to Vancouver.

Cruise the spectacular Inside Passage with its stunning coastlines and migrating whales. Explore the wild as you look to spy elk and moose in Canada’s most famous national park or walk on centuries-old glaciers at the Columbia Icefield. And famous Western hospitality is always at hand. Enjoy the cosmopolitan excitement of Vancouver, the lovely maritime feel of Victoria and the charms of resort towns Banff and Jasper. The Rocky Roundup has everything a traveller could wish for. The mini Rocky Round Up Tour begins on Day 3.

Go West! To many, Banff and Lake Louise represent the holy grail  of Canadian tourism. Embark on a journey of luxury and romance  to Canada’s most-talked-about destinations.

A journey that will capture the imagination! Combining the romance of train travel with the delights of cruising, this programme offers travellers a truly unique view of Canada’s dazzling scenery. Visit Vancouver, Canada’s most beautifully-located city, where you board the Rocky Mountaineer for an unforgettable train ride to the breathtaking wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Spend a few days in this mountain paradise exploring the national parks of Banff and Jasper. Set out for the Pacific coast onboard VIA Rail’s Jasper to Prince Rupert train and traverse Northern British Columbia. In Prince Rupert, embark on an enchanting cruise through the Inside Passage to Vancouver Island.

Now is the perfect time to explore vast natural treasures and interact with Kitasoo Xai'xais culture. Hike through the Great Bear Rainforest during long, warm days or paddle in pristine bays searching for marine life. Spot magnificent Grizzly bears in their natural habitat and if you are lucky you might even see a Spirit Bear, one of the rarest animals on the planet, with only 50 to 150 remaining in the wild.

Start or end your journey in Calgary or Vancouver. This journey will take you through the Northern Rockies' extreme and diverse landscapes. From temperate rainforests to desert canyons, experience all that Western Canada has to offer. Enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff.

Departing from Vancouver, the small touring group journeys up the Canadian Pacific coastline on board a mid-size Holland America Line ship en route to the crisp and rugged shorelines of Alaska. Oceanside villages and towns relate the recent and ancient histories of the First Nations and the European pioneers. Shore excursions are available at anchor for many of the overnight ports along the route. Departing the ship in Seward, embark on an in depth guided tour of some of the most spectacular landscapes, thrilling wildlife habitats and expansive national parks of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. The days of the Klondike Gold Rush of the 18th century come to life with visits to historic sites and authentic recreations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Dawson City. Return to Vancouver with a sense of the cultures and events that shaped the Pacific Northwest.