DAY 2:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA
Explore downtown Vancouver with your expert guide. Visit Stanley Park — with its 1,000 acres of forest surrounded by beaches — and wander among totem poles and stop at Prospect Point. Explore Chinatown and continue to Vancouver's North Shore to observe the life cycle of the Pacific salmon at Capilano Fish Hatchery. Take a scenic drive overlooking the Pacific Ocean to a breathtaking coastal virgin rainforest. Wrap up an invigorating walk through the wilderness with a gourmet picnic. ►For Vancouver hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 3: Vancouver / Sonora Island, British Columbia, CANADA
Take a helicopter or seaplane to the luxurious Sonora Resort on Sonora Island, one of Canada's most alluring environments. Hike a trail near the pristine Florence Lake, which sits placidly behind your resort. ►Suggested hotel: Sonora Resort (Sonora Island) (V)
DAY 4:
Sonora Island, British Columbia, CANADA
Board Sonora's Zodiac and cruise the local waters, enjoying guided commentary while visiting with local wildlife in the remote wilderness of British Columbia's Inside Passage. Wildlife in this rich environment includes porpoise, sea lion, seal, bald eagle, whale and bear. In the afternoon, relax by the pool or fly-fish at the resort's stocked trout fly-fishing pond. ►Suggested hotel: Sonora Resort (Sonora Island) (V)
DAY 5:
Sonora Island, British Columbia, CANADA
Enjoy a leisurely day at Sonora Resort. Resort amenities include an outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, steam rooms and tennis court. Or partake in the many optional outdoor activities, such as whale watching, ocean kayaking and glacier touring via helicopter. ►Suggested hotel: Sonora Resort (Sonora Island) (V)
DAY 6: Sonora Island / Vancouver / Whistler, British Columbia, CANADA
Depart for Vancouver where, upon arrival, you are privately transferred to Whistler. Tucked into the base of Blackcomb Mountain, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury.
►Suggested hotel:
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort (V) ►Also Suggested hotel: Four Seasons Resort Whistler(V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 7:
Whistler, British Columbia, CANADA
Participate in one of the following activities, complimentary as part of your experience: a round of golf for two at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course, a full day of scheduled river rafting on the Elaho River, a ziptrekking adventure or a visit to Vida Wellness Spa at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler. ►For Whistler hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 8:
Whistler, British Columbia, CANADA
Enjoy a day of leisure at your luxurious resort. Or opt for an active adventure, such as canoeing, kayaking, bear watching, ATV and Hummer tours, heli-hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and glacier walks. ►For Whistler hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 9:
Whistler / Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA /
Arrive Home Transfer to Vancouver airport and board your homebound flight.