Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver / Chef's Table at Diva at the Met
Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport; you will be met by your private sedan and transfer to downtown Vancouver. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this great city.
This evening enjoy dinner at Diva at the Met, located ½ block from your hotel. Tonight you will experience a 6 course Chef's Table dining experience. The Chef will personally present each dish with a brief presentation & wine pairing for every course.
Luxury: Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Centre Hotel - Fairmont Gold Harbour view (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 2 - Arrive at King Pacific Lodge
In the early afternoon your private sedan will transfer you back to the Vancouver Fairmont Airport Hotel where you will meet your King Pacific Lodge representative and transfer to the South Terminal for your flight to Bella Bella. Upon arrival in Bella Bella, you will be met by your King Pacific Lodge representative and transfer to the floatplane dock for your short flight from Bella Bella to the King Pacific Lodge, approximately arrival time 4:30pm. You will be greeted with a Champagne welcome upon arrival. All meals are included during your stay.
Luxury: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Ocean View room
Day 3 & 4 - Wildlife & Nature Activities
Today is yours to explore the area. A number of activities are included in your package, all you have to do is decide what you want to do first. Activities included in your package are guided Ocean Fishing, guided hiking, guided kayaking, Marine Wildlife Viewing, a cultural program and unlimited use of lodge facilities.
Luxury: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Ocean View room
Day 5 - Depart King Pacific Lodge
You have the day to enjoy the lodge before departing the lodge in the late afternoon. Depart King Pacific Lodge, via floatplane and fly back to Bella Bella. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the Bella Bella Airport in time for your flight back to Vancouver. Upon arrival, you will walk a short distance to the Fairmont Airport Hotel for your overnight stay.
Luxury: Overnight Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 6 - Victoria Day Tour
This morning, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the nearby floatplane dock. Your seaplane will take off from the for an exciting 35 minute flight over the Gulf Islands before landing in the harbour of beautiful Victoria. A driver and vintage British Daimler Limousine will meet you at dockside to start your tour of this beautiful city. Venture through Victoria viewing the unique downtown shops, exclusive residential areas and scenic vistas. During your travels, your experienced driver guide will provide a fascinating narrative on Victoria's rich historic background. The tour includes the City Center, Chinatown, Antique Row and the English flavoured Rockland area. Pass through the exclusive Uplands and Oak Bay residential areas in settings of magnificent Garry Oaks. Then continue on through the beautiful residential areas of Victoria, following Marine Drive with its many spectacular views of the coastline and the Olympic Mountains. The highlight of the second part of the tour is the one and a half hour visit to the Butchart Gardens, one of Victoria's most famous sites, and rated among the most beautiful gardens in the world. Here you will see the Sunken Garden, the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the English Rose Garden and the magnificent Ross Fountain, all linked by spacious lawns, streams and lily ponds - 50 acres of fragrance and beauty.
After visiting Butchart Gardens, you will travel back to Victoria for Afternoon Tea at The Empress. The Fairmont Empress hotel has been pleasing Victoria visitors with its afternoon tea service for over 90 years, so you're sure to get an authentic experience! As the professional pianist fills the room with soft harmony, your Afternoon Tea experience will begin. You can choose from four great teas, including the famous Empress Blend, a tea created specially for the Fairmont Empress. Pick your favourite flavour and sip away, seated at your plush Victorian-style chair. And no afternoon high tea would be complete without a full selection of delicious pastries to satisfy your afternoon hunger! You'll enjoy authentic English scones, tea sandwiches, fruit and delicate pastries prepared by a master pastry chef!
The remainder of the afternoon will be available to continue exploring. Shopping in Victoria is fabulous! You can browse quaint shops and local markets; Victoria offers everything from antiques to the wares of local artisans and the designs of the hippest trend setters. In the late afternoon, your driver will transfer you back to the floatplane dock for your return flight back to Vancouver. Your Vancouver driver will meet you at the dock and transfer you back to your Hotel.
Luxury: Overnight Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 7 - Depart Vancouver
This morning you will depart your hotel and transfer to your airline check-in counter in time for your return flight home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights accommodation and room tax in Vancouver
- 3 nights accommodation and room tax at King Pacific Lodge
- 6 course dinner & wine pairing Chef's Table at Diva at the Met
- Round-trip flight between Vancouver and the lodge
- Champagne Welcome Reception at King Pacific Lodge
- All gourmet meals including beverages at King Pacific Lodge
- Open bar at King Pacific Lodge (not including premium wine)
- Unlimited Guided ocean fishing, cultural tours, hiking and kayaking
- Guided Wildlife Viewing (except Kermode Bear Viewing)
- Provisions of all equipment for each activity including fishing licenses, rods, reels, tackle, bait, Mustang survival suits, boots, spray skirts and personal floatation device
- Unlimited use of lodge facilities (games room, steam room, sauna, hot tub, cold plunge pool, wireless internet access, extensive library)
- Private sedan transfer between Vancouver Airport & hotel, downtown Vancouver & Airport, hotel & floatplane dock and floatplane dock & hotel including gratuities
- Mandatory conservation surcharge & applicable PST at King Pacific Lodge
- Private Daimler Limousine tour of Victoria & area including gratuities
- Butchart Gardens admission
- Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel including gratuities
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Optional activities
- Helicopter and floatplane excursions at King Pacific Lodge
- Spa services
- Gratuities
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)