SEA TO SKY: VANCOUVER & WHISTLER
Introduction
Vancouver & Whistler / 7 Days 6 Nights
SEA TO SKY: VANCOUVER & WHISTLER
Travel from the Willamette Valley north to the Pacific Northwest’s most stunning sights, including the Boeing Future of Flight, the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, Whistler’s alpine peaks, and vibrant Vancouver. Experience breathtaking landscapes, cultural highlights, and memorable excursions on this immersive 7-day motor coach journey.
Pricing:
Double Occupancy: $3999
Single Occupancy: $4999
Deposit: $500
Final Payment Due: April 9, 2027
Journey Highlights
At a glance
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Sunday, July 11, 2027
Monday, July 12, 2027
Tuesday, July 13, 2027
Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Thursday, July 15, 2027
Friday, July 16, 2027
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Day 1 - Home to Bellingham
Journey North to Bellingham and Boeing Tour
Motor Coach: Willamette Valley to Bellingham
Departure
Willamette Valley (Albany, Salem, Woodburn, Tualatin)
Saturday, Jul 10, 2027Destination
Bellingham, Washington
Saturday, Jul 10, 2027Departures from Albany, Salem, Woodburn, and Tualatin. Travel north along Interstate 5 to Bellingham.
Hosted Lunch
DateSaturday, Jul 10, 2027
Pause midday for a hosted lunch. There is no better way to begin a week together than over a good meal with new companions.
Boeing Future of Flight Tour
DateSaturday, Jul 10, 2027
At the Boeing Future of Flight in Mukilteo, step inside the largest building in the world by volume and watch commercial aircraft take shape on the assembly line. Those who prefer a gentler pace may remain in the gallery and on the Sky Deck.
Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, Washington
Check inSaturday, Jul 10, 2027
Arrive in Bellingham in the late afternoon and check in to the hotel for the evening.
Welcome Dinner
DateSaturday, Jul 10, 2027
Welcome dinner where we raise a glass to the week ahead.
Sunday, July 11, 2027
Day 2 - Bellingham to Whistler — The Sea to Sky
Scenic Drive and Gondola Adventure to Whistler
Breakfast
DateSunday, Jul 11, 2027
After breakfast we cross into British Columbia and make our way toward the coast.
Bellingham to Whistler via Sea to Sky Highway
Departure
Bellingham, Washington
Sunday, Jul 11, 2027Destination
Whistler, British Columbia
Sunday, Jul 11, 2027After breakfast we cross into British Columbia and make our way toward the coast. The Sea to Sky Highway is among the most beautiful drives in North America, tracing the shoreline of Howe Sound with the Coast Mountains rising directly from the water. Please carry your passport with you rather than in your luggage.
Sea to Sky Gondola and Summit Lodge
DateSunday, Jul 11, 2027
At Squamish we board the Sea to Sky Gondola and rise above the fjord to a summit lodge with views across the water to the peaks beyond. Lunch is hosted at the summit. Afterward we walk the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and the viewing platforms, all on level boardwalk, at whatever pace suits us.
Lunch at Summit Lodge
DateSunday, Jul 11, 2027
Lunch is hosted at the summit.
Shannon Falls Stop
DateSunday, Jul 11, 2027
A short stop at Shannon Falls follows before we continue north.
Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Whistler, British Columbia
Check inSunday, Jul 11, 2027
We arrive in Whistler in the late afternoon and settle in at our hotel in the heart of Whistler Village, with the mountain gondolas just outside the door.
Dinner in Whistler Village
DateSunday, Jul 11, 2027
Dinner together follows, and the evening is ours to enjoy the village at its most pleasant hour.
Monday, July 12, 2027
Day 3 - Whistler and the PEAK 2 PEAK
Whistler Gondola, Alpine Views, and Art
Breakfast
DateMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Breakfast at the hotel before starting the day's activities.
Whistler Village Gondola to Roundhouse Lodge
DateMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Step out of the hotel to the Whistler Village Gondola, a few paces across the village plaza, and ride up to the Roundhouse Lodge, high in the alpine, where the wildflower meadows are at their peak in July and the views stretch across glaciers and valleys in every direction.
Lunch at Roundhouse
DateMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Lunch is hosted at the Roundhouse.
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Experience
DateMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Board the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola for the crossing that gives this tour its name. The cabins travel more than two and a half miles between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, unsupported for the entire span, suspended high above the valley floor. Descend by gondola to the Upper Village and return on a level stroll through the heart of Whistler.
Audain Art Museum Visit
DateMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Visit the Audain Art Museum, a short walk away, where the collection traces British Columbia through its art, from Northwest Coast masks to the paintings of Emily Carr.
Evening at Leisure in Whistler Village
The evening is yours. Whistler Village offers a remarkable range of dining within an easy walk, and our tour director is glad to help you choose.
Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Whistler, British Columbia
Check inMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Overnight at Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Whistler, British Columbia.
Tuesday, July 13, 2027
Day 4 - Whistler to Vancouver
Cultural Centre, Brandywine Falls, Britannia Mine
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Guided Visit
DateTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
We begin at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, a short ride from our hotel, where two First Nations share their territory and their story. A guided visit opens with a welcome drum song and continues through the longhouse, the gallery, and the traditional structures outside. It is a thoughtful and moving way to understand the land we have been traveling through.
Brandywine Falls Walk
DateTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
Traveling south down the Sea to Sky, we pause at Brandywine Falls for those who wish to walk out to the viewing platform.
Britannia Mine Museum Visit
DateTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
We continue to the Britannia Mine Museum. Once the largest copper mine in the British Empire, the site now takes visitors underground by train into the workings themselves. The tunnels hold a steady chill year round, so please bring a jacket. Lunch is provided here.
Lunch at Britannia Mine Museum
DateTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
Lunch is provided at the Britannia Mine Museum.
Blue Horizon Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia
Check inTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
We arrive in Vancouver in the late afternoon and check in to our hotel on Robson Street, in the lively West End, with Stanley Park and English Bay both a short stroll away. Every room here is a corner room with its own balcony. Dinner together follows.
Dinner in Vancouver
DateTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
Dinner together follows after check-in at the Blue Horizon Hotel.
Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Day 5 - Vancouver City Sights and Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Landmarks, Granville Market, Capilano Bridge
Vancouver City Tour
DateWednesday, Jul 14, 2027
A licensed local guide joins us for the morning to introduce her city. We travel through Stanley Park to the totem poles at Brockton Point and up to Prospect Point, where the view takes in the harbor, the Lions Gate Bridge, and the mountains beyond. From there we visit Gastown, the oldest quarter of the city, with its cobbled streets and famous steam clock.
Granville Island Public Market Visit
DateWednesday, Jul 14, 2027
Late morning brings us to Granville Island Public Market, where lunch is yours to choose among the stalls. It is one of the finest public markets on the continent, and browsing it is half the pleasure.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
DateWednesday, Jul 14, 2027
We cross to North Vancouver for the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. The bridge itself spans a canyon high above the river and is not for everyone, and it need not be. The gardens, the Story Centre, the Kia'palano totem park, and the Cliffhouse are all on the near side, and a visit here is complete whether or not you cross.
Thursday, July 15, 2027
Day 6 - Vancouver to Everett
Steveston Village, Cannery Tour, Farewell Dinner
Visit to Steveston Village and Gulf of Georgia Cannery
DateThursday, Jul 15, 2027
Our last morning in Canada takes us south to Steveston, a working fishing village at the mouth of the Fraser River. At the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a national historic site, the canning line stands as it was left, and the story of the people who worked it is told with real care. The village itself invites a wander along the waterfront, and lunch is yours among the docks.
Travel to Everett, Washington
DateThursday, Jul 15, 2027
We cross back into the United States in the early afternoon and continue south along Puget Sound to Everett, where our hotel sits on the waterfront with views across Port Gardner Bay.
Farewell Dinner
DateThursday, Jul 15, 2027
Our farewell dinner brings the week together, and there is always more to say than time allows. It is our favorite evening of any tour.
Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront, Everett, Washington
Check inThursday, Jul 15, 2027
Overnight at Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront, Everett, Washington.
Friday, July 16, 2027
Day 7 - Everett to Home
Return Journey South and Farewell Lunch
Breakfast
DateFriday, Jul 16, 2027
After a relaxed breakfast we depart Everett and travel south along Interstate 5, pausing for a hosted lunch.
Everett to Willamette Valley via Interstate 5
Departure
Everett, Washington
Friday, Jul 16, 2027Destination
Willamette Valley (Tualatin, Woodburn, Salem, Albany)
Friday, Jul 16, 2027Depart Everett and travel south along Interstate 5. We expect to arrive late afternoon at the drop off locations.