Day 1 Fly from the UK to Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the world's most beautiful cities, rich with culture, nature and world-class shopping, dining and hotels. It is also home to the Coast Salish Peoples including the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and Squamish Nations. Explore Aboriginal culture at the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park and discover First Nations treasures at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Vancouver offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor adventure and the sophisticated amenities of a world-class city. Take advantage of the city’s ocean-side location, with plenty of green space and outdoor experiences in the mountains 20 minutes north of downtown. After a busy day, wind-down over a glass of BC wine and a locally inspired meal, or pamper yourself at one of Vancouver’s unique spas.

Stay three nights in Vancouver.

Day 4 Take a scenic float plane trip from Vancouver to Victoria, or alternatively take the bus and BC Ferry journey across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island on to Victoria. 

Whilst in Victoria visit the Inner Harbour and Old Town districts, with a variety of museums, galleries and shopping boutiques. Located just outside the city is Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site. After strolling the beautiful grounds of Fort Rodd Hill, visit the Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site – the lighthouse is still in operation today – and Butchart Gardens, a 50-acre botanical garden renowned for its rare and exotic plants and trees mixed with native flora. Victoria and the southern part of Vancouver Island are becoming known for their wines, and also cider and spirit distilleries, and there are guided tours you can join so you can sample some of the local tipples. Take a whale watching tour either by small zodiac or covered boat.

Stay two nights in Victoria.

Day 6 Take the Victoria Clipper from Victoria to Seattle

This high-speed passenger-only ferry between Victoria and Seattle takes you on a scenic cruise through Puget Sound, and transports you between the two cities in less than three hours. 

Visit Pikes Place Market and Seattle Center with the Space Needle. There is also the Aquarium, the Pacific Science Center, Science Fiction Museum and the Experience Music Project, not to mention great shopping and dining. Take a trip out to the Boeing Factory where you can take a guided tour, or head on a wine-tasting tour to the nearby Woodinville area.

Stay three nights in Seattle.

Day 9 Fly from Seattle to the UK