Day 1 Vancouver | Arrival
Welcome to Vancouver! Upon arrival at the International Airport or Cruise Ship Terminal we have included a transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Vancouver | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions.
Option 1 Granville Island Market Tour
Granville Island is Canada’s second most-visited destination, behind Niagara Falls, and Vancouver’s destination for lovers of food, art and culture. During the tour, guests eat their way through the world-famous Public Market and hear the intriguing stories, culture, and history behind the tasty creations. Tour highlights include: locally-cured meats, small production local cheeses, and freshly-baked artisan bread. Touring the Granville Island Public Market is one of the most authentic ways to experience Vancouver.
Option 2. Authentic Asian Eats Tour
Home to dumpling shops, noodle stands, dim sum restaurants, Chinese bakeries, and the Vancouver International Airport, the city of Richmond is hailed by food lovers as the place with the best Chinese food outside of China.
During this tour, guests get insider access to authentic and delicious Chinese dishes that would otherwise only be available in Asia.
From Hong Kong-style cafes to Chinese barbeque stalls, Asian food courts to dim sum institutions, guests will have a personal introduction to a food culture found nowhere else in North America!
Option 3 Half Day Whale Watching Cruise | 01 May - 15 Oct
Departing from downtown Vancouver we welcome you aboard ‘Ocean Magic’ – the flagship vessel of Prince of Whales Whale Watching on this whale watching adventure of a lifetime, exploring the beauty that is British Columbia. Take advantage of the opportunity to view several different species of whales in the wild as well as an assortment of sea birds and other species of marine wildlife from downtown Vancouver.
Option 4. The Grand E- Bike Tour
This tour offers an all-encompassing exploration of the city. Start with a tour of world famous Stanley Park, riding along the waterfront on the Seawall as well as exploring little known forest trails where we see old growth trees, tons of wildlife and unique rainforest plants. Then pass by English Bay and hop a small ferry over Granville Island Public Market. Take a 45 min break to find lunch at the market. Next, explore False Creek enjoying beautiful views of downtown framed by the North Shore Mountains. Get up-close with the future of “green Vancouver” at Olympic Village complex and Science World. Finally, go back in time to check out Vancouver’s Chinatown including a visit to Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Park and Gastown, learning about the city’s humble beginnings as a logging outpost and Gassy Jack’s pub.Frequent stops, photo-ops, and flat trails, and 95% riding on paths separated from traffic make this an enjoyable ride and one of the most popular tours! 20 km ride, easy for beginner riders of basic fitness.
Day 3 Vancouver | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Private Excursions
Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions. All include the Best of Locals Dining experience is a culinary adventure that features a wide range of local restaurants.
Option 1. Deep Cove Kayaking & Capilano River Canyon | Includes Best of Locals Dining
Whether you’re a novice or expert kayaker, this tour is sure to be a memorable experience! Your personal Urban & Eco-Guide will pick you up in a luxury vehicle with the first stop at the North Shore Rainforest’s Capilano River Canyon for a rainforest walk and salmon adventure. Then it’s off to the charming village of Deep Cove where you’ll go kayaking through the granite cliffs, coves and bays of this naturally beautiful inlet.
Option 2. Grouse Mountain Tram & Rainforest River Canyons | Includes Best of Locals Dining
Discover Grouse Mountain, rainforests and river canyons on this 7-hour tour of Vancouver’s North Shore. Your personal Urban & Eco-Guide will take you through a series of walking tours and scenic drives beginning with the history and stories of the Stanley Park Totem Pole Garden. Enjoy a tour of the spectacular Capilano River Canyon and finish at Grouse Mountain, “The Peak of Vancouver”, to experience incredible vistas, the orphan Grizzlies of the wilderness refuge and fun live performances.
Option 3. Vancouver Gardens and Museum of Anthropology Adventure | Includes Best of Locals Dining
Garden lovers and those intrigued by Indigenous cultures, this tour is for you! Your personal Urban & Eco-Guide will take you through a series of mini-walking tours and scenic drives throughout the city of Vancouver. Enjoy Stanley Park’s Rose Garden, views from English Bay, Queen Elizabeth Park, some wealthy west side estates, and finally, the University of British Columbia’s world-renowned Museum of Anthropology.
Option 4. Vancouver’s Ultimate City & Nature Adventure | Includes Best of Locals Dining
This excursion is the perfect combination for those who want to ‘see it all’. Your personal Urban and Eco-Guide will pick you up in a luxury vehicle and take you on a series of walking tours and scenic drives to English Bay, Yaletown, Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park, Capilano River Canyon and the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. Learn about different species of salmon, walk among giant Cedars and towering Firs, and immerse in Vancouver’s mixed Indigenous, European and Asian cultures.
Day 4 Vancouver | Departure
Today marks the end of your magical Vancouver adventure, and we’ve capped it off with a private transfer to Vancouver International Airport or Cruise Ship Terminal.
