Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 1: Arrival in Vancouver
Arrival at Vancouver International Airport Check into a hotel in downtown Vancouver Explore Stanley Park, one of the city's most beloved green spaces Visit Granville Island Public Market for local food and artisan crafts
Vancouver
Vancouver is a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, surrounded by majestic mountains and a vibrant cityscape. It's known for its cultural diversity, beautiful parks, and thriving art scene.
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is a 405-hectare public park in British Columbia, Canada, that makes up the northwestern half of Vancouver's Downtown peninsula, surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay. One of North America's largest urban green spaces, Stanley Park is revered for its dramatic forest-and-mountain oceanfront views.
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island is home to many cultural venues and hosts numerous performing arts and cultural festivals year-round. Operationally self-sustaining, Granville Island is home to more than 300 businesses employing more than 3,000 people. Popular indoor market with restaurants, bars & cafes, plus gourmet food stalls & artisan boutiques.
Day 2: Whistler Day Trip
Depart early for a day trip to Whistler, a renowned ski resort town Enjoy activities such as hiking, mountain biking, or exploring the village Take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains
Whistler
Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Besides skiing and snowboarding, the area offers snowshoeing, tobogganing and ski jumping at the Olympic Park, a venue for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The hub of Whistler is a compact, chalet-style pedestrian village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a tricable gondola lift at Whistler Blackcomb Resort in Whistler, British Columbia, linking Whistler Mountain's Roundhouse Lodge with Blackcomb Mountain's Rendezvous Lodge. It is the first lift to join the two side-by-side mountains.
Day 3: Vancouver City Tour
Explore historic Gastown and its famous steam clock Visit the Vancouver Art Gallery or Museum of Anthropology Stroll through Chinatown and sample delicious Asian cuisine Optional: Take a sunset cruise around Vancouver Harbour.
Gastown
Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Art Gallery is an art museum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The museum occupies a 15,300-square-metre-building adjacent to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver, making it the largest art museum in Western Canada by building size. As the largest public art museum in Western Canada, the Gallery features the work of groundbreaking contemporary artists from around the world, presents historical art of international significance, and provides a global platform for British Columbia's dynamic artistic community.
Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada displays world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest.
Chinatown
Chinatown is known for its buzzing food scene, which includes traditional Asian bakeries, dim sum restaurants and hip cocktail bars. Jars of ginseng and dried fish line the shelves of old-school apothecaries, while Chinese groceries stocked with live seafood and exotic vegetables share the streets with indie fashion shops. Nearby, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden has tranquil paths and pavilions.
Day 4: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for a thrilling walk amidst the treetops. Explore the Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure. Relax in the afternoon with shopping or a spa treatment in downtown Vancouver
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in Upper Capilano, British Columbia, Canada, in the District of North Vancouver. The current bridge is 140 metres long and 70 metres above the river. Originally built with hemp rope and cedar planks, the bridge has seen a few upgrades since 1889. Now steel cables make it strong enough to hold, say, 75 full-grown elephants. Over the past 130 years, visitors from every country on earth have come to take in its swaying views.
Day 5: Grouse Mountain and Departure
Take the Skyride aerial tram to the top of Grouse Mountain Enjoy outdoor activities such as zip-lining, hiking, or watching the lumberjack show Return to Vancouver for a final evening exploring the city.
Grouse Mountain
As Vancouver's most popular attraction, Grouse Mountain is the only truly four-season destination in the lower mainland and features a wildlife refuge, vast selection of dining options, thrilling outdoor adventure, summer activities galore, the best in local snow sports…and much more.
lumberjack show
Events presented during a show include log rolling, underhand chopping, springboard chopping, standing block chop, crosscut sawing, axe throwing, and dragster chainsaw competition, just to name a few…. You'll also see Lumberjacks using specifically- built speed axes to cut through wood in a matter of seconds.
Day 6:Departure
Departure from Vancouver International Airport
Estimated Cost:
Flights from Kenya to Vancouver (round trip): $1200 Accommodation (5 nights): $800 Activities and meals: $700
Total: $2700
