Pacific Circle Inside Passage

Arrival at Vancouver International Airport. Transfer to the hotel for 2 nights accommodation. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

We start the day by exploring Vancouver, Canada’s Western Gateway, on a morning city tour. Highlights include Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, the University of British Columbia and much more. The remainder of the day is free for individual exploration. Overnight in Vancouver.

Today we travel east, leaving the Pacific Coast behind us. Crossing a great maritime plain and seeing some beautiful mountain vistas along the way, we enter the Okanagan Valley, neatly located in lovely south-central British Columbia. The Okanagan Valley, famous for fruit orchards and vineyards, extends north to Vernon, our destination for the night. Overnight in Vernon

As we continue east, the Okanagan Valley provides the scenic backdrop for our morning travels. The afternoon brings us to the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Crossing first the mighty Rogers Pass and then the narrow Kicking Horse Canyon, we soon arrive at the bustling town of Banff. Overnight in Banff

This morning, we enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Banff region, Canada’s first national park. Our tour includes an outside view of the landmark Banff Springs Hotel, Tunnel Mountain and Bow Falls. This afternoon, we have some free time to explore Banff, to browse through the shops and boutiques or to relax and enjoy the scenery. Overnight in Banff.

The journey today promises to be a highlight of our programme. As we travel north on the Icefields Parkway, we experience a wealth of breathtaking scenery. We visit the turquoise waters and spectacular glacier of sparkling Lake Louise Before reaching Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Today, we continue our westward journey back to the coast, travelling past Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. We leave the mountains behind us and follow a northern arm of the Fraser River towards Prince George, located at the tip of British Columbia’s Cariboo Region. Overnight in Prince Georg

Continuing west, we travel the Yellowhead Highway and experience some of Canada’s most forested and rugged terrain. At the end of the day we settle into Smithers, a characteristic frontier town. Overnight in Smithers

Todat represents the last segment of our journey back to the Pacific Ocean. We follow the beautiful Skeena River Valley to Prince Rupert, our destination for the night. The remainder of our day is at leisure. Overnight in Prince Rupert

Cameras at the ready! This morning we join our ship for a spectacular full-day cruise south along the coast of British Columbia to Vancouver Island. The famous Inside Passage is one of the most spectacular waterways in Canada. Overnight in Port Hardy.

Back on our tour coach, today we travel south to Victoria. En route we pass through lively but unhurried little towns and villages, most of which serve as local centres for nearby logging and fishing activities. Overnight in Victoria.

This morning, we enjoy a tour of charming Victoria, British Columbia’s provincial capital. Proud of her maritime heritage, Victoria to this day retains a truly quaint, colonial demeanour. The afternoon is free for discovering the city. Overnight in Victoria.

This afternoon we return to Vancouver. Our trip includes a pleasant cruise through the Gulf Islands resort region, a summer retreat for residents of both British Columbia and Washington State. Upon our arrival, back on the mainland, we will continue to Vancouver for the last night

The day is at leisure until transfer to the Vancouver International Airport for the return flight