Day 1 -Arrive
in Vancouver
Upon arrival in
Vancouver,
transfer by private limousine or sedan to your
Vancouver
hotel. The
remainder of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy this
beautiful city.
Moderate:
Overnight Holiday Inn Downtown
Vancouver
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Centre Hotel
Day 2 -Bald
Eagle Scenic Boat Tour OR Sea Safari Eco Tour
Today
you have your choice of activity. Depending on your travel day, you can
choose between a Bald Eagle Scenic Boat Tour or a Sea Safari Eco Tour.
Bald
Eagle Scenic Boat Tour (Saturday &
Sunday ONLY)
In
Canada, each
winter, witness the astonishing bald eagle migration and
salmon spawn in the scenic Squamish
River
Valley. You
will be met at your hotel and transfer, by bus, to the Cheakamus
River. You can enjoy your Eagle Safari in the
warmth and comfort of your Mustang Survival Suit and rubber boots. Small
expedition style boats will allow you to view the world's
highest concentration of bald eagles as they feast on dying
salmon. In 1994, over 3700 eagles were counted in the
corridor! You'll be fascinated by the determination of the
salmon as they struggle to lay their eggs in the gravel
spawning grounds of this scenic river.
A photographers dream, the trip is suitable for
everyone including kids as young as 5. It's a perfect
family adventure and is fully guided. We think you'll agree
there is no better way to appreciate this phenomenon as the
natural history of the northwest comes to life in this
outdoor classroom.
At the end of your safari you will be treated to a hearty lunch at the Howe
Sound Inn Brew Pub before returning to Vancouver.
Sea
Safari Eco Tour (Daily)
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the spectacular scenery and wildlife
that has made coastal British Columbia world famous. You
will be met at your hotel and transfer to Horseshoe Bay for
the start of your tour. With an
experienced guide at the helm, you won't miss a thing on this high-speed
26-foot, rigid-hull inflatable, powered by twin 225-horsepower Mercury
outboards. You'll find yourself racing beside steep cliffs, exploring caves, and
viewing harbour seals at play. Points of interest are Pam Rocks, Harbour
Seal haulout, normally complemented by majestic bald eagles soaring
overhead. Cruise out into The Strait of Georgia to see awesome views of
Vancouver. On your return to Horseshoe Bay you'll view spectacular waterfront
homes around West Vancouver.
Moderate:
Overnight
Holiday Inn Downtown
Vancouver
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Centre Hotel
Day 3
-North Shore -
Vancouver's Winter Playground Tour
This
morning you will begin your tour of Vancouver's North
Shore. From Stanley
Park, you will travel across the Lions
Gate
Bridge
to North Vancouver. You will
continue to the Grouse
Mountain,
you will take aSky
Ride to the top of the mountain where you will enjoy the panoramic and
spectacular views from the mountaintop. Winter
comes alive on an enchanting sleigh ride (weather permitting) through Grouse
Mountain's snowy paradise. This is a
memorable journey around the mountaintop through snow-covered forests. This is
what memories are made of. You will
have approximately 2 hours play time on top where you can enjoy optional
activities such as snowshoeing, ice skating, or skiing (weather permitting).
In the afternoon, you will Swing 230 feet above the Capilano
River
as you cross the Capilano
Suspension Bridge. You will also
experience the new Tree Top Adventure, Treetops
offers visitors a squirrel's eye view of a thriving coastal forest, as they
venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another via a series of
elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet above the forest
floor. In the late afternoon, you will return to your hotel.
Moderate:
Overnight
Holiday Inn Downtown
Vancouver
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Centre Hotel
Day 4 -Depart
Vancouver
Your
transfer to Vancouver
International
Airport
by private limousine or sedan, concludes your stay.
PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
-
3
nights accommodation, room tax & any mandatory service charges
-
2
hour eagle viewing float trip
including hot chocolate
-
Round-trip
transfers by private sedan between Vancouver
International
Airport and hotel including gratuities
-
Round-trip
transfers between Brackendale and your hotel
-
North
Shore Winter Tour including Grouse Mountain skyride, sleigh ride (weather
permitting),
Capilano Suspension Bridge & Tree Top Adventure
-
Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES
NOT INCLUDE:
-
Meals
not listed as included
-
Transfers not listed as included
-
Gratuities
not listed as included
-
Goods and Services tax (GST)
-
Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation
Specialist, ask for more details)